Zongjie Wang, assistant professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering and associate director of the Eversource Energy Center, has been awarded the state-level Women of Innovation Award for Research Innovation and Leadership by the Connecticut Technology Council.
This highly competitive, state-level award, selected out of a total of 45 finalists, recognizes women across all STEM fields who have made outstanding contributions to innovation, research, and leadership. Wang’s recognition highlights her exceptional work in advancing grid resilience, renewable energy integration, and electric grid modernization.
Wang’s contributions were also acknowledged by Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Ned Lamont, who provided official certificates with their specific comments that emphasize the importance of her work for the state of Connecticut.
Wang was also featured in a live TV interview on WTNH-TV Channel 8, where she introduced her research background and discussed the impact of her work on increasing grid resilience by reducing power outages and enabling faster recovery during major events.