Our capstone team is tasked with reducing demand on the centralized power grid that is maintained by Arizona Public Service (APS).
By enabling a revolutionized microgrid, NAU will be able to be more self-reliant which will reduce emissions
and help our carbon footprint. Below are descriptions of each team member and thier contributions to acheiving this tedious task
that lies ahead.
Derek Blowers
dmb737@nau.edu
Team Lead
My passion in Electrical Engineering lies in power systems which is why I find this capstone important
in my progress as an engineer looking at real-world applications.
Ian Brubaker
icb49@nau.edu
Team Liaison
I am seeking a career in power generation and controls, and this capstone
project has helped me explore new technologies
that I foresee becoming more prevalent in the future.
Jonathan DePratti
jcd426@nau.edu
Smart Grid Technology
This capstone is important to my career as an Electrical Engineer because my passion is in power systems and this is a great way to apply the skills I learned in college
Osama Jameel
oj53@nau.edu
Grid Implementation
This capstone is important to my growth as an engineer, because it lets me apply my interest in energy storage and power systems into a real-world application.
Kooper Lind
kdl274@nau.edu
Thermal Energy Storage
Engineering has always been a passion of mine since I was young man, and I am excited to apply my skills to help NAU become more sustainable.
Yanghui Xiang
yx232@nau.edu
Research of Historical Data
I am interested in using data to understand trends in power and sustainability systems. This project allows me to apply analytical skills to real engineering challenges and support the team with meaningful historical insights.
Chenxing Yu
cy363@nau.edu
Sustainability goals
This capstone is important to my growth as an engineer because it allows me to explore sustainable power systems. My interest in energy efficiency motivates me to apply practical solutions to real-world problems.