Our Team
The CTRC team includes researchers from both the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and Texas A&M University (TAMU).
Dr. Tom OverbyE
Director, Smart Grid Center (TAMU)
Dr. Overbye’s research areas include power system analysis and simulations; Visualization of power system information; big data and cyber security applied to power systems; and power system aspects of geomagnetic disturbances and EMP.
Robert Balog, Ph.D PE
Assistant Director for Grid Edge Modernization, Smart Grid Center (TAMU)
Dr. Balog is the Director of the Renewable Energy and Advanced Power Electronics Research laboratory and co-Director of the National Science Foundation Industry/University Collaborative Research Center of Next Generation Photovoltaics.
Joe Zietsman, PH.D, PE
Deputy Director, TTI
Dr. Zietsman is Deputy Agency Director and Strategic Advisor at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). He is a part of TTI’s Leadership Team, and also manages a vast portfolio of research on transportation planning and the environment, with an emphasis on air quality and sustainability research. Dr. Zietsman has 30 years of professional experience and has led research projects valued at over $30 million during his time at TTI.
Jeremy Johnson
Research Associate and CTRC Manager (TTI)
Mr. Johnson is the manager for the CTRC facilities. He is a research associate at TTI with over 20 years of experience, including over 13 years in the emissions and air quality related research.
