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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