Yi Hu

Yi Hu, Ph.D.

Biography:

Dr. Yi Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he conducted research at the NSF FREEDM Systems Center under the supervision of Dr. Ning Lu. He also holds an M.S. degree from Peking University and a B.S. degree from Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, both in Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on power system data analysis, with an emphasis on leveraging advanced analytical and computational methods to improve grid reliability, efficiency, and situational awareness. His recent work includes large-load characterization, behind-the-meter analysis, and synthetic data generation for power system modeling and situational awareness.