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Prasanna Raut
Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Prof Chaoyue Zhao
Research: I’m researching optimal placement of layover charging stations for a fleet of zero-emission buses, aiming to minimize costs and ensure grid stability. Additionally, I plan to develop Reinforcement Learning strategies for managing power distribution in wildfire-prone areas, focusing on preventing ignition risks while maintaining reliable electricity coverage.