Summary
Kevin Schneider is a Laboratory Fellow and manager of PNNL’s Office of Electricity Sub-Sector, directing a 100+ project portfolio and coordinating over 300 staff to advance grid design, controls, cybersecurity, and energy storage. With 17+ years at PNNL and joint academic appointments at Washington State University and the University of Washington, he blends hands-on engineering, systems-level modeling, and hierarchical control research with curriculum and mentorship. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Washington, is a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington, and is an IEEE Fellow. His background includes early technical leadership as Chief Engineer and operational experience in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine force, giving him uncommon perspective on resilient, mission-critical power systems. Known for translating deep research into deployable grid solutions, he leads work spanning components (power electronics, HVDC), advanced modeling, and storage validation.
17 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of Washington