Gustavo Cezar

Gustavo Vianna Cezar is an expert in integrating distributed energy resources (DER) into power networks using power electronics, sensing, control theory, embedded systems, and data analytics to enhance the stability, resiliency, and reliability of future power grids.

He pursued his education with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from Stanford University, a M.Sc in Applied Mechanics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, an Undergraduate Exchange Program in Optimal Control/Robotics from Università di Roma Tor Vergata, and a B.Sc in Control and Automation Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.

Currently, Gustavo holds the role of GISMo Smart Grid Lab Manager at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where he leads initiatives focused on smart grid technology. He has previous experience as a Staff Engineer 3, Project Engineer, and Doctoral Researcher at various prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and Rhumbix.

His professional journey includes roles like Engineer at Rhumbix, Graduate Teaching Assistant at Stanford University, R&D Engineer at Laboratório de Engenharia Veicular at PUC-Rio, and internships at Laboratório de Sensores a Fibra Ótica and Kanenge Engenharia Ltda.

In addition to his technical expertise, Gustavo also worked as a Bellman at Deer Valley Resort, showing his versatility and diverse skill set.