Abdel Mannan - Economics Lead, Solar Energy Specialist

Hello! I’m studying Electrical Engineering with a focus in Power Systems and Controls. I’m hoping to go into the Renewable energy field. I’m also a huge soccer fan, and I love to paint.


Liam McAlister - Report Manager, Inverter Specialist

I am the youngest of six children, and grew up outside the small town of Bayard, Iowa. I began majoring in Electrical Engineering at Iowa State University in August 2016, and have had three internships with LyondellBasell Chemical, Inc. In my spare time I enjoy reading classical fictional literature by authors such as Charles Dickens, Fyodor Doesoyevsky, and J.R.R. Tolkien.


Hoang Dang - Simulation Lead, Battery Specialist

I’m a senior in Electrical Engineering at ISU with an emphasis in Power System and Controls. I joined this project hoping to learn more about renewable energy systems and how to design one.


Dylan Miley - Meeting Scribe, Hydrogen Specialist

I am a person that is studying Electrical Engineering with the hopes of working in research and development of renewable energy. I believe that the best way to combat the climate crisis is through widespread implementation of renewable energy, thus my desired field of work. In addition to my passions for learning, I am greatly interested in the creation of music and dedicate a large portion of my time to this.


Ryley Radack - Communications Lead, Wind Energy Specialist

Hi! I am the lone Computer Engineer on this team. I joined this project because I was curious to learn more about how the power grid might evolve in the future. I have had internships with Rockwell Collins(now Collins Aerospace) and Appareo Systems, both of which operate in the aerospace industry. In my free time I enjoy outdoor activities including backpacking and camping.