AEC 2026 Conference Leadership
AEC 2026 is led by an extraordinary group of executives, scientists, and academic leaders whose combined experience spans the breadth of the energy sector — from grid infrastructure and clean generation to research, education, and public service.
Robert B. Catell
Chairman, Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center, Stony Brook University
Mónica Bugallo, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation
Abdelrahim Brown
Center Director, AERTC and Center for Grid Innovation Development and Deployment (GrIDD)
Kathleen Ferrell
Associate Director for Marketing, Communications & Projects in Stony Brook University's Office for Research and Innovation
David Hamilton
Senior Director for Corporate Engagement in Stony Brook University's Office of Research & Innovation