RAISE Research Lab

Amin Kargarian

At RAISE (Resilient Advanced Infrastructure & Systems Engineering) Lab, we develop innovative solutions to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and security of modern infrastructure systems. Our research bridges theory and practice, tackling pressing challenges in energy systems, infrastructure reliability, resilience, and advanced computational methods.

Major Equipment

  • High-performance computing system (24 cores, 512 GB RAM)
  • ETAP Real-Time Simulator
  • GAMS Optimization Software
  • PowerWorld Simulator

Research Focus Areas

  • Cyber-Physical Infrastructure Systems – Improving reliability and security of interconnected infrastructure.

  • Power Systems Operation, Planning & Resilience – Next-generation methodologies for grid stability and sustainability.

  • Machine Learning & AI Applications – Data-driven techniques for infrastructure optimization.

  • Optimization & Decision Science – Advanced mathematical models to improve system efficiency.

  • Quantum Computing for Infrastructure Systems – Quantum-enhanced algorithms for large-scale energy and optimization problems.

Sponsors:

The lab’s equipment and research activities are supported through grants and collaborations with federal agencies, industry partners, and the university.

 

The RAISE Lab is a multidisciplinary research hub focused on addressing the challenges of resilient and sustainable infrastructure in the face of climate change, increasing energy demands, and cybersecurity threats. By combining advanced computational tools, machine learning, optimization, and quantum computing, we design models and algorithms that improve decision-making and system performance in real-world applications. Our work spans power system operation and planning, infrastructure interdependencies, and cyber-physical security, while providing training opportunities for students and fostering collaborations with industry and academic partners.