Environmental Assessment and Optimization Group
The Environmental Assessment and Optimization (EAO) Group is a research lab within the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University led by Prof. Adam Brandt. Our work focuses on developing computational tools and conducting large-scale field experiments to reduce the environmental impacts of energy systems. Specifically, our research centers on three key areas: methane emissions detection and quantification, modeling and optimization for the clean energy transition, and life-cycle assessment of fossil fuels. We work in close collaboration with other groups in the Department of Energy Science & Engineering, as well as with academic and industry partners worldwide.
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News
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Jonas Padberg joining the EAO group
The EAO Group is excited to welcome Jonas Padberg who is a Visiting Student Researcher in the Energy Science and Engineering Department this Spring 2025.
April 01, 2025
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75 GW of total electrical energy storage are required in a net-zero California
Using the energy system model BRIDGES, Dimitri Saad analyzes California's need for electric and gas storage in his latest publication.
February 18, 2025
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Spencer Zhang representing the EAO group at AGU24
Spencer will share her most recent work on the natural gas system's carbon intensity on Friday.
December 12, 2024