Lina Kohandoust

Lina Kohandoust is a seasoned energy professional with extensive experience in engineering and energy management. Currently serving as Lead Engineer - Energy Efficiency at National Grid, Lina focuses on developing innovative energy efficiency technologies and engaging stakeholders to enhance energy solutions across various sectors. As Principal and Energy Engineer at DataFaire, LLC, Lina provides consulting services aimed at energy reduction and smart city initiatives, with notable work for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Previous roles include System Architect at Signify, where Lina developed customer-centric lighting solutions, and Senior Mechanical Engineer at Science Applications International Corporation, contributing to energy conservation projects in collaboration with various governmental and international organizations. Lina holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Stony Brook University.