Tian Lan

Tian Lan, PhD, PE, currently serves as the Transmission Senior Manager at Matrix Renewables, overseeing the US transmission team and managing technical studies for project development. Responsibilities include leading greenfield project siting, managing the generation interconnection queue, and supporting engineering design and operations for solar and battery energy storage systems. Previously, Tian worked as a Transmission Manager, handling a significant generation interconnection process and conducting planning studies across various regions. Experience also includes a role as a Transmission Planning Consultant at 1898 & Co., and a Power Systems Software Developer at Siemens, where Tian developed crucial software solutions for energy management systems. Educational background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.