Dr. Jesse Jenkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jesse Jenkins is an associate professor of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, affiliated with the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. He is a macro-scale energy systems engineer with a focus on the rapidly evolving electricity sector and the transition to zero-carbon resources. His research emphasizes the proliferation of distributed energy resources and their role in economy-wide decarbonization. Jenkins leads the Princeton ZERO Lab, which stands for Zero carbon Energy systems Research Optimization Laboratory. His work aims to improve decision-making processes that accelerate rapid, affordable, and effective transitions to net-zero carbon energy systems.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.