Alan Jenn The Conversation

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Alan Jenn is an associate professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of California Davis. He is also an active researcher with the Institute of Transportation Studies as part of both the Electric Vehicle Research Center and the Energy Futures Center. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a PhD in the department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) and has undergraduate degrees in Molecular and Cell Biology, Music, and Energy and Resources from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Alan Jenn's research at the University of California, Davis, primarily focuses on the intersection of energy and transportation, with a special emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and their integration with the energy grid. His work critically evaluates the lifecycle emissions of EVs, considering factors like electricity generation and vehicle usage patterns. A significant portion of his research is dedicated to the strategic deployment of EV charging infrastructure, addressing challenges in urban planning and grid capacity. Additionally, Dr. Jenn explores the potential of hydrogen as an energy carrier for future transportation systems, examining the economics and logistics of hydrogen supply chains. His contributions also extend to innovations in transportation finance and the role of EVs in new mobility services. Dr. Jenn's interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering, policy, and economics, has been instrumental in shaping sustainable transportation strategies and informing policy discussions.

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• –present Assistant Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis

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