SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
The NAWEA/WindTech 2026 Scientific Committee brings together leading researchers and industry experts from across the wind energy community. Through their thoughtful review of submissions and guidance in shaping the technical program, committee members help ensure the conference features rigorous research, meaningful discussion, and forward-looking ideas that advance the future of wind energy.
Matt Churchfield
Taewoo Nam
Julie Lundquist
Sue Haupt
Jiali Wang
Alejandra Escalera Mendoza
Dennice Gayme
Jie Zhang
Rupp Carriveau
Ram Poudel
Jeremy Stefek
Dioser Santos
Cris Hein
Jay Diffendorfer
Jonathan Naughton
Dan Houck
Brian Hirth
Aliza Abraham
Chris Qin
Noah Myrent
Jason Jonkman
Tanmoy Chatterjee
Bridget Benner
Clara Houghteling
Selena Gerace
Evan Sproul
Alan Hsieh
Rafael Valotta Rodrigues
Valerio Iungo
Andrew Kirby
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