Stuart Laval

Stuart Laval, Ph.D., PE, serves as the Director of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems at Eaton, where responsibilities include leading a global team to innovate advanced control algorithms for distributed energy resources and microgrid solutions. With extensive experience in the energy sector, Laval has held key positions such as Chairman of the Board for the UCA International Users Group, Director of Technology Development at Duke Energy Corporation, and various leadership roles in organizations like the North American Energy Standards Board and NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Panel. Laval's educational background includes degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Crummer Graduate School of Business, and the University of Central Florida, showcasing a strong foundation in engineering and business.