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SYSE 555 - Transitions in Energy Systems

  • 3 credits
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Study and investigation of the technical, operational, environmental, economic, social, and political transitions that are underway in the energy sector, and in particular those that impact the design, development, and deployment of energy systems of the future.

Prerequisite

STAT 301 (Introduction to Statistical Methods); Must be Graduate (GR) level.. Credit not allowed for both SYSE 555 and SYSE 581A2

Instructors

Aaron Brown

aaron.brown@colostate.edu

Dr. Aaron Brown was formerly director of Mechanical Engineering Technology at his previous institution. His work has focused on Small Scale Appropriate Technologies, Humanitarian Engineering, and Sustainable Systems Engineering. Many of his projects have been directed at systems approaches that improve the well-being of vulnerable communities. Dr. Brown’s projects have left an indelible mark locally and globally, earning recognition for his commitment to social betterment through awards like the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Award and designation as a “Visionary Partner” by the U.S. State Department.

Prior to academia, Brown worked in the aerospace industry on projects like NASA’s Mars Curiosity and Perseverance missions’ landing mechanism, the Hubble Robotics project, and the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GMI) satellites. Additionally, he worked at The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the superconductor lab.

Representing CSU’s Systems Engineering Department at Spur Campus, Dr. Brown hopes that his presence can benefit the institution’s outreach and connection to the Denver Metro area.

Learn more at: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/aaron-brown/

Tim Coburn

Tim.Coburn@colostate.edu

Dr. Tim Coburn is Professor of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University. His research primarily focuses on interdisciplinary applications of analytics, data systems and science, machine learning, and informatics, largely in the energy and transportation space. He has a particular interest in infrastructure/asset management and operations and has taught asset management and project management at the university level and for various organizations and companies. Prior to joining Colorado State, Dr. Coburn held management and technical positions within industry, government, national laboratories, and other academic institutions.

Learn more at: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/tim-coburn/