Research and Operations Staff
The Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) research team and operations staff are listed below.
ESIF Operations
Alex Lindquist
Research Operations Manager
As group manager for ESIF Operations, Alex Lindquist is responsible for the safe conduct and coordination of research operations in the ESIF. His team supports operational excellence across the complete range of research capabilities at ESIF.
Greg Martin
Group Research Manager, Electrical Engineering
Greg Martin oversees the work being done around microgrids, hydrogen systems, and grid technology integration and plays an integral role in ESIF operations.
High-Performance Computing Operations
Ray Grout
Center Director
Ray Grout oversees efforts in advanced computing operations, data analytics, visualization, and computational-oriented technical research and development across NREL's mission. He also serves as a point of contact for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.
Kristin Munch
Group Manager, Data Science
Kristin Munch oversees work in data, analysis, and advanced visualization at the ESIF. She works across all scientific domains in data-intensive research and development, including advanced data systems design and architecture, distributed analytics, machine learning and data analysis, and laboratory data workflows.
ESIF User Program Staff
Learn more about accessing the ESIF.
Andrew Hudgins
Program Manager
Andrew Hudgins focuses on planning and facilitating innovative grid modernization and large-scale, multitechnology systems integration projects with key industry, government, and academic partners. He also manages the ESIF User Program.
Heather Newell
Project Manager, User Program
Heather Newell is responsible for managing tours and coordinating access to the ESIF laboratories for both internal and external ESIF users and managing external partner relations.
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