Leo Depole

Leo DePole is an experienced Energy Trading Analyst at Brookfield Renewable U.S., contributing to predictive models and power generation scheduling within the PJM and MISO markets. Leo has also completed a Grid Edge Research Internship at Wood Mackenzie, focusing on grid resilience and electric vehicle research for subscription-based clients. Concurrently, as an Advanced Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Notre Dame, Leo enhances sigma profiles of organic molecules using high-performance computing and machine learning techniques for battery applications. Additionally, Leo participates in the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, studying solar implementation challenges in coal-centric Appalachian communities, and previously worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant developing advanced photovoltaic cells under Dr. Prashant Kamat. Leo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, completed in 2023.