Ciaran Roberts

Ciaran Roberts has a diverse work experience in the field of power systems control engineering and renewable energy integration. Ciaran currently holds the position of Staff Power Systems Control Engineer at SPAN, starting in May 2023. Previously, they worked at Berkeley Lab for several years, where they held various roles including Principal Scientific Engineering Associate, Senior Scientific Engineering Associate, and Scientific Engineering Associate. During their time at Berkeley Lab, they focused on using machine learning and classical approaches to accelerate computer simulations of large-scale inverter-dominated power systems. Ciaran also conducted research on the integration of grid-forming resources for achieving high renewable penetration in electrical power systems. Ciaran Roberts was also a Graduate Student Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2014, an API Developer at CoolClimate Network UC Berkeley in 2013, and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at EMAC Lab, UC Berkeley in 2013. At EMAC Lab, they designed and performed simulations to model localized energy storage coupled with various levels of PV penetration and their potential implementation on the grid.

Ciaran Roberts has a diverse education history spanning multiple institutions and fields of study. Ciaran first began their educational journey in 2010 at the University College Dublin, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science, specializing in Energy Systems Engineering. Ciaran successfully completed this program in 2013.

During the same year, Ciaran briefly attended the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. Though details about the degree they pursued are unavailable, it is clear that their interest in engineering continued to drive their academic pursuits.

In 2013, Ciaran returned to the University College Dublin to further enhance their knowledge in the field of energy systems. Ciaran pursued a Master of Engineering degree in Energy Systems Engineering, which they completed in 2015.

After a short break from formal education, Ciaran enrolled in the University of California, Berkeley in 2017 to pursue a PhD in Electrical Engineering, specifically focusing on Electrical Power Systems. This program is expected to span from 2017 to 2023, indicating a commitment to advanced research and scholarly work in this particular area.

Expanding their skill set, in 2020, Ciaran also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science, further demonstrating their dedication to practical application and interdisciplinary learning.

Overall, Ciaran Roberts has built a strong educational foundation in engineering and energy systems, cementing their knowledge through both undergraduate and graduate programs. Ciaran'songoing pursuit of a PhD in Electrical Engineering highlights their dedication to further research and expertise in the area of electrical power systems.