Curriculum Vitae
Trevor Barnes
Experience
Research Fellow
University College London, Energy Institute
Research Assistant
Simon Fraser University, Sustainable Energy Engineering
Student Researcher
Google DeepMind
Student Internship
Generac Power Systems
AEC Integration and Manufacturing Automation Specialist
CadMakers
Education
Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Thesis: Applying Open Science Principles to Energy System Optimization Modelling
B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, Canada
Grants & Awards
Nomination for Graduate Studies Convocation Medal
Simon Fraser University
Nominated for graduating student from each faculty who has achieved the highest level of academic excellence in his or her graduate program.
Best Poster Award
Energy Modelling Hub
PyPSA-USA Sector: An open source energy system optimization model of the USA.
Transition Pathways Accelerator
Mitacs
Evaluating grid modernization pathways, opportunities and emissions impacts (Award No. IT33642).
Globalink Research Award
Mitacs
Developing Modelling Tools to Support Sustainable Development (Award No. IT2569).
Transition Pathways Accelerator
Mitacs
Integrating the gas and electrical grids for a net-zero future (Award No. IT27289).
Teaching and Learning Development Grants
Simon Fraser University
Building core energy literacy skills for students using WeBWork problem sets (Grant No. G0437).
Selected Talks
Near Term Emission Targets Need Immediate Action in the USA
4th Annual PyPSA User Meeting
Conferences
International Energy Workshop (IEW)
Nara, Japan
Presented: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multi-Sector Demand Response in Energy Planning Models
Sensitivity Analysis of Model Output (SAMO)
Gernoble, France
Poster: Near-term Emission Targets Need Immediate Attention in the USA
Energy Modelling Hub (EMH) Annual Conference
Ottawa, Canada
Poster: PyPSA-USA Sector (Best Poster Award)
OpenMod Workshop
San Francisco, CA, USA
Presented: Global Sensitivity Analysis for Energy System Optimization Models
Teaching
OSeMOSYS and FlexTool Trainer
ICTP Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Developmen
Integrated Energy Solution II (SEE 310)
Simon Fraser University
OSeMOSYS and FlexTool Trainer
Energy Modelling Platform for Latin America and the Caribbean
Heat Transfer (SEE 324)
Simon Fraser University
Heat Transfer (SEE 324)
Simon Fraser University
OSeMOSYS Trainer
Joint Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development
Electronic Devices and Systems (SEE 231)
Simon Fraser University