Cong Chen

Anderson Toler

Undergraduate Researcher
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

I am interested in power systems modeling and grid resilience in our evolving energy grid. My research focuses on analyzing energy storage systems and simulating human behavior in demand-side energy markets.

Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, minor in Chinese & Statistics, Dartmouth College (expected 2026)

Hobbies: Outside of school, I enjoy exploring the great outdoors and finding great books/articles to pore over (suggestions welcome :))

Bohang Fang

Postdoctoral Researcher
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

My research focuses on optimization (especially convex optimization) for power system operation and planning, with an emphasis on unbalanced three-phase distribution networks and DER integration. Recently, I have been developing scalable algorithms (e.g., bundle methods) for computing dynamic operating envelopes (DOEs) in distribution systems.

Education: B.S. Mathematics and Physics Basic Science, Yingcai Honor College, University of Science and Technology of China (2020)
Ph.D. Information Engineering, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2025)

Hobbies:Outside of research, I enjoy hiking and running; my personal bests are 1:40 in the half marathon and 3:40 in the marathon.

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Haotian Yang

Ph.D. Student (Visiting)
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

I am currently working on energy management strategies for integrated energy systems, with a focus on pricing design, demand response analysis, and market-based trading mechanisms. My research aims to improve the efficiency and flexibility of modern energy markets.

Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology

Hobbies: Outside of research, I enjoy snowboarding and swimming.

Jingguan Liu

Ph.D. Student (Visiting)
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

My research focuses on demand-side aggregation, energy storage operation, and optimization under uncertainty.

Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2022)
Ph.D. Candidate, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (expected 2027)

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy traveling and seeking new experiences, guided by the belief that it is not failure we regret most, but the chances we never take.

Justin Sang-il Kim

Graduate Research Assistant
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

I am doing research on how AI and large language model (LLM)-based agents can (1) model and simulate participant behavior in energy markets and (2) assist with strategic decision-making tasks, including bidding strategy optimization.

Education: M.Eng. Energy Engineering, Dartmouth College (expected 2026)
B.A. Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College
B.E. Energy Engineering, Dartmouth College (2025)

Hobbies: Outside of research, I love to ski and discover new music!

Shaoze Li

Ph.D. Student
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

I conduct research at the intersection of optimization, economics, and electricity markets.

Education: M.S. Management Science & Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
B.S. Management Science & Engineering, North China Electric Power University

Hobbies: Outside of research, I enjoy weightlifting and playing basketball.

Yaxuan Yu

Ph.D. Student
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

I am doing research on electricity market design, with a particular interest in pricing mechanisms for real-time power systems with energy storage. My work focuses on improving market transparency and efficiency under intertemporal operational constraints.

Education: M.S. Management Science & Engineering, Tongji University
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Sichuan University

Hobbies: Beyond research, I enjoy reading novels, hiking, ice skating, painting, cooking, and traveling.