Dr. Olga Boric-Lubecke

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Dr. Olga Boric-Lubecke is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, specializing in microwave and millimeter-wave technology for healthcare and smart building applications. She co-founded the VIP project with former UH faculty Matthias Fripp and Yoh Kawanami from HECO.

Email: olgabl@hawaii.edu

Dr. June Zhang

Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Dr. June Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. She co-leads the VIP project, focusing on renewable energy and sustainability. Dr. Zhang's research interests include network science, signal processing, and demand response management in power systems. 

Email: june.zhang@hawaii.edu

Dr. Daisy Green

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Dr. Daisy Green, a faculty member in the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, brings her expertise in electrical engineering and sustainability with a background in creating energy-efficient systems and improving thermal control in buildings. Dr. Green contributes significantly to research and initiatives aimed at establishing a sustainable electric grid. 

Email: dgreen2@hawaii.edu

Yoh Kawakami, HECO

Director of Customer Energy Resources Operations

Hawaiian Electric Company

Yoh Kawakami is the Director of Customer Energy Resources Operations at HECO (Hawaiian Electric Company). He contributes to the VIP (Vertically Integrated Projects) project at the University of Hawaii by collaborating with faculty and students to guide students with complex challenges in renewable energy and sustainability. His efforts include mentoring students through offering industry expertise partnerships to drive innovation in renewable energy technologies or operations.

Email: yoh.kawanami@hawaiianelectric.com

Miles Topping

Director of Energy Management

UH Office of Sustainability

Miles Topping leads the strategic energy initiatives for the University of Hawai'i, overseeing the planning, development, coordination, and execution of energy programs. This supports achieving the university's short-term and long-term goals in sustainability, resiliency, and net-zero energy. 

Email: mtopping@hawaii.edu

Eileen Peppard

Sustainability Specialist

Center for Smart Building and Community Design

University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program

Eileen Peppard is an energy specialist at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, within both the Sea Grant program and the Office of Sustainability in advancing sustainable energy practices. She helps to research renewable energy technologies, implement energy efficiency projects, and strategic energy planning efforts on campus to achieve the university's goals of sustainability, resilience, and carbon neutrality.

Email: epeppard@hawaii.edu

Kristine Joyce Locquiao

Electrical Engineering Major

Kristine Joyce Locquiao is a Senior pursuing an electrical engineering degree. She has been with the VIP for five semesters and enjoys learning from others' expertise while gaining valuable experiences. Driven by her passion for sustainability, she joined the VIP to connect her interests with her major. Through this project, she also became a member of the Student Sustainability Council, where she actively contributes to finding solutions for campus sustainability challenges.

Email: kjlocqui@hawaii.edu

Brian Kim

Computer Engineering Major

Brian Kim is a graduating Senior pursuing a computer engineering degree. This is his first semester with the VIP, but has worked on sustainability projects with Eileen and Miles for a couple of years. With a keen interest in renewable energy, he joined the project to help make the campus a better and more sustainable place for years to come.

Email: brianiki@hawaii.edu

Kiet Nguyen

Electrical Engineering Major

Kiet Nguyen is a Junior in pursuit of a electrical engineering degree. He has been in the VIP for two semesters and is driven by his interests to learn as much as possible. Passionate about the way energy can be cleanly distributed and sustainably used, he will continue in his pursuit of knowledge and a more sustainable future.

Email: kietn2@hawaii.edu