Dr. Simona Onori

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simona Onori is an Associate Professor in Energy Science and Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Electrical Engineering. She directs the Stanford Energy Control Lab and is a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. Onori's research focuses on the modeling and control optimization of dynamic systems, particularly in energy management and control for hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Her academic contributions include over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings. Onori has received numerous accolades, including the 2020 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Award and the NSF CAREER Award. She served as Editor-in-Chief for the SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles and held several leadership roles within professional societies, including the IEEE Control Systems Society. Onori has played an active role in academic mentorship, guiding students who have won prestigious paper awards. She earned a Laurea in Electrical Computer Engineering and an M.S. degree from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and a PhD in Control Engineering from the same institution. Onori is recognized for her impactful work in energy systems and automotive controls.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in Energy Science & Engineering.

Senior Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

Precourt Institute Energy • Stanford, CA

Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Clemson University • Clemson, SC

Assistant Professor in Automotive Engineering.

Awards

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InspiringFifty Italy

2024-01-01
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C3E Women Clean Energy, Mid-Career Research Award

2020-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2017-01-01
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SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

2018-01-01

Courses

ENERGY 295 ENERGY 201C ENERGY 360 ENVRES 399 ENERGY 363 ENERGY 358 ENERGY 355 ENERGY 361 CME 291 MATSCI 300 MATSCI 299

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.