Patrick Mathiesen Email & Phone Number

San Diego/Minneapolis

Research and development of new methods for solar resource assessment and operational power forecasting.

- R&D in large-scale CFD (numerical weather prediction) for power forecasting- Developed a method of incorporating satellite observations to improve model performance- Established a boundary condition perturbation method for ensemble forecasting- Used advanced statistical techniques to validate large data sets- Implemented the system operationally in a supercomputer framework- Published 4 peer-reviewed journal articles in addition to authoring a book chapter on solar forecasting

- Developed an operational CFD-based solar power forecasting system.- Worked with industry stakeholders to define deliverables and project deadlines- Developed several internal tools for statistical validation- Authored book chapter on the role of solar forecasting in the energy market

- Analysis and design of cooling fans and clutches for diesel engines- Determination of failure modes

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Sciences)

R&D in power forecasting, fluid dynamics, computational modeling, predictive analytics, and data analysis.

M.S., Engineering Sciences (Mechanical Engineering)

B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering