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Thomas Overbye

Professor

Electrical And Computer Engineering

College of Engineering

Contact

  • overbye@tamu.edu
  • 979-458-5001
  • Website
  • Research Profile

Biography

Thomas Overbye has extensive experience in many aspects of electric power systems, including participating in or leading numerous large-scale electric grid studies. He is the original developer of PowerWorld Simulator, a co-founder of PowerWorld Corporation and an author of a widely used power system analysis and design book. He is the recipient a University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering Distinguished Achievement Award, the IEEE Power and Energy Society Outstanding Power Engineering Educator Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Overbye is the director of the Texas A&M Smart Grid Center.

Areas of Expertise

  • energy
  • engineering and technology

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