Cale Research Group

Cale Testbed

Our research focuses on system modeling, analysis, integration and optimization. Much of our research applies computational methods (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence) for system characterization and optimization, over a variety of problem domains.

Current Graduate Researchers

PhD Students

Whitney Batchelor
Whitney Batchelor
Whitney Batchelor
Whitney Batchelor
Game-theoretic Approach for Optimal Strategy Selection in Microelectronic Assurance

Whitney's research is exploring new models and computational approaches for determining game-theory-optimal strategies in the field of microelectronics assurance.

Christian Gottschalk
Christian Gottschalk
Christian Gottschalk
Christian Gottschalk
An Algebraic Cohomology Theory for Data Coherence in Electric Power Networks

Christian's research explores mathematical representations of complex systems, their behaviors and interactions, with applications in power and energy.

Seun Ojomu
Seun Ojomu
Seun Ojomu
Seun Ojomu
Stochastic Multi-objective Optimization for Island Microgrid Design

Seun's research is on the use of stochastic multi-objective methods to explore the design space in systems with layered uncertainties such as exogenous events, probabilistic damage functions, resource variability, and function-dependent network configurations.

Manoj Sundarranan
Manoj Sundarranan
Manoj Sundarranan
Manoj Sundarranan
Dynamic Resource Allocation and Routing Strategies in Large Power Networks

Manoj's research explores dynamic allocation and routing strategies in power systems, including economic and behavioral models, and uncertainty in resources and loads.

Michael Wagner
Michael Wagner
Michael Wagner
Michael Wagner
Phase-balancing Machine Drive for Enhanced Efficiency and Reliability

Michael's research explores methods to quantify and mitigate the impact of complex voltage imbalance in machine drive applications.

Jarrett Wendell
Jarrett Wendell
Jarrett Wendell
Jarrett Wendell
Design Optimization in Tightly-coupled Hybrid Systems

Jarrett's research is exploring new computationally-efficient approaches for simulating numerically stiff continuous plus jump-state (hybrid) dynamical systems.

MS Students

Michael Cabida, Grid-forming Control Methods for Utility-scale Microgrids

Mackenna Crawford, Model-based Systems Engineering Approach for Substation Design

Sean Crowley, A Flexible Model-based Control Platform for Emulating Aerospace Actuation Systems

Alumni

Former PhD Students

Dr. Cláudio Lima
Dr. Cláudio Lima
Dr. Cláudio Lima
Dr. Cláudio Lima
Dissertation (2024) · Rotor position synchronization control methods in central-converter multi-machine architectures with application to aerospace electrification

Dr. Lima is a professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG), in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Dr. Rasel Mahmud
Dr. Rasel Mahmud
Dr. Rasel Mahmud
Dr. Rasel Mahmud
Dissertation (2026) · Fault Response of Inverter-based Resources and Their Impact on Grid Protection Systems

Dr. Mahmud is Lead Power Systems Engineer at the New York Power Authority.

Dr. Avpreet Othee
Dr. Avpreet Othee
Dr. Avpreet Othee
Dr. Avpreet Othee
Dissertation (2021) · A modeling toolkit for comparing AC vs. DC electrical distribution efficiency in buildings

Dr. Othee is a Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer at Nextracker Inc.

Dr. Rudy Pirani
Dr. Rudy Pirani
Dr. Rudy Pirani
Dr. Rudy Pirani
Dissertation (2022) · A Combined Classification and Queuing System Optimization Approach for Enhanced Battery System Maintainability

Dr. Pirani is Chief Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions.

Dr. Megan Younes
Dr. Megan Younes
Dr. Megan Younes
Dr. Megan Younes
Dissertation (2024) · Framework for Optimizing Design Trade-offs in Hydroelectric Dams and Their Impact on Grid Resiliency

Dr. Younes is a Quality Engineer at Toyota Motor Manufacturing.

Former MS Students

Zane Miller, MSEE. Thesis (2023). Simulation and hardware validation of methods for synchronization of central-converter multi-motor electric actuation systems

Scott Baron, MSSE. Thesis (2023). Method for Statistical Resampling of Time-series Electrical Generation and Load Data

Past Undergraduate Research Interns

Austin Bostwick, Garrett Ross, Shavauntay Dukes, Kori Eliaz, Grant Gaub, Ethan Schultz, Vani Kapoor, Dylan Gaub, Jake Dorsett, David Neitenbach, Ryan Bushue, Lesley-Ann Knee, John Knee