The Sustainable Power and Energy Laboratory (SPEL) is proud to announce that Dr. Zongjie Wang was featured in a live interview on WTNH-TV Channel 8 on October 21st, as part of the Women of Innovation summit. Dr. Wang, selected as a finalist for the prestigious Women of Innovation Award by the Connecticut Technology Council, shared her research and leadership roles at the Eversource Energy Center, University of Connecticut.
During the live interview, Dr. Wang discussed her work in advancing grid modernization, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the energy sector, and workforce development through industrial educational training. As a leader in sustainable energy systems, her research focuses on integrating renewable energy into the power grid, optimizing power systems, and strengthening grid resilience to support a sustainable and secure energy future.
The live TV feature highlighted Dr. Wang’s significant influence in the energy sector and underscored the essential role women play in driving engineering innovation. Her recognition as a finalist for the Women of Innovation Award serves as a powerful inspiration for other women aspiring to leadership in STEM fields, demonstrating that their work can have a profound and lasting impact.
Dr. Wang’s research is central to advancing clean energy technologies and building a more resilient, reliable, and efficient electric grid. Through her cutting-edge projects, she is contributing to a sustainable energy landscape for Connecticut, the broader Northeast region, and nationwide.
We are honored to see Dr. Wang’s achievements recognized on a prominent platform, and we look forward to her continued great impact on the future of energy innovation.
View Dr. Wang’s Interview on WTNH – Channel 8