Professor (all ranks) in Energy Modeling - Clean Energy Systems Program
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Office of the University Provost, Tempe campus: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering: The Polytechnic School
Location
Open Date
Oct 28, 2025
Description
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and The Polytechnic School seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of energy modeling. The Polytechnic School (https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/), one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant fundamental and applied engineering research community (learn more at https://research.engineering.asu.edu/). We seek applicants who can enhance our abilities in energy modeling as part of a thriving community of experts. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, dynamic modeling, simulation, control, and optimization of power electronics or energy systems, enabled by artificial intelligence.
We seek applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects, and undertake service activities.
The Polytechnic School supports a research community focusing on energy materials and devices (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen (H2) technologies), solar photovoltaic systems, smart grids, power electronics, and advanced mobility (e.g. multi-vehicle systems, electric vehicles, connected and automated vehicles, vehicle dynamics and control, and shared mobility). Much of this research is conducted in ASU’s newest facility, a more than 176,000 sq. ft. building opened in Fall 2025, promoting the future of clean energy and manufacturing. The Polytechnic campus is also home to faculty research in human-technology systems and engineering education, and has strong and growing ties to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, and other industry sectors that are well represented in the region, one of the most economically robust in the nation (learn more at https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/).
The appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate/(Full) Professor rank, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2026.
Essential Functions
- Contribute to curriculum development.
- Deliver instruction in-person and/or online.
- Supervise honors, master’s, and doctoral students.
- Conduct research publishable in top-tier journals and/or conferences in the discipline.
- Develop grant proposals for external research funding.
- Participate in professional and university service.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline) by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated research expertise in modeling, simulation, and/or optimization of power electronics or energy systems enabled by artificial intelligence/machine learning.
- Evidence of scholarly publications in high-impact international journals in the energy areas.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative and transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.
- Commitment to inclusive research and teaching practices.
- Records of research excellence supported by external funding (for senior ranks).
- Experience in leading and/or collaborating on multidisciplinary research teams.
- Experience in developing and teaching energy-related courses.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Application Instructions
The application deadline is December 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement describing research interests (three pages maximum)
- Statement describing teaching interests and philosophy (two pages maximum)
- Contact information for three references
The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering are dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration, and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current, and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.
For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Professor A.M. Kannan via email at amk@asu.edu.