Summary
Tao Chen is an Associate Professor based in Nanjing with nine years of experience applying machine learning and optimization to electricity markets, demand-side management, and smart energy systems. He holds a PhD in Electronic and Information Engineering and blends academic rigor with practical engineering—having built software and hardware platforms in Python, MATLAB and real-time tools during postdoctoral work at Virginia Tech. His research spans cross-border collaborations (notably with Tampere University) and projects on EV charging, renewable planning, and smart building control, reflecting both modeling and implementation expertise. Prior industry roles at GEIRI North America and Intel gave him hands-on experience in power system data analysis, market simulation and intrusion detection using C++, JavaScript and advanced solvers. Tao maintains an active publication record and personal research site, signaling continuous scholarship alongside teaching and applied research. Less obvious: he repeatedly bridges Finnish and Chinese research ecosystems, positioning him to lead international, multidisciplinary energy-technology initiatives.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Anhui University
Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tampere University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Michigan-Dearborn