Brian Tarroja

Brian Tarroja is a researcher and educator focused on improving the robustness of strategies to carry out the transition to a cleaner, decarbonized energy system. His research centers on understanding how to co-optimize concurrent transitions occurring in energy, water, and transportation infrastructure to maximize beneficial economic, environmental, social, and resilience outcomes while avoiding or minimizing harmful consequences. 

Currently, Brian leads and pursues original research in various aspects of these topics as an Associate Professional Researcher & Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine as part of the Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) research center. He serves as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) on research projects, leads the Energy Systems Integration group of the APEP center, mentors graduate students in the research environment, supervises full-time research staff, and teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in different aspects of developing sustainable infrastructure systems.

He is also a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of California in the field of Mechanical Engineering.