David Luke Oates

David Luke Oates is an experienced professional in the field of energy markets and grid research, currently serving as the Executive Director of Markets and Grid Research at Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) since March 2024. Prior to this role, David Luke Oates was with REsurety, Inc. from April 2019 to March 2024, where the positions held included Senior Vice President and Vice President of Power Markets Research, focusing on risk management in renewable energy. David Luke Oates also held the role of Senior Research Scientist at The Brattle Group from May 2015 to March 2019 and served as an Associate at Carnegie Mellon University while pursuing a Ph.D. from 2010 to 2015. Education includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Queen's University.