Dr. Vladimir Dvorkin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vladimir Dvorkin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on addressing grand challenges in modern power grids through the use of power engineering, operations research, and machine learning. He leads the ⏻ptiML group, which develops analytic models that combine mathematical optimization with machine learning to support grid operations and electricity markets under uncertainty. Dvorkin's work particularly emphasizes the integration of AI in power systems, creating software and analytics that meet the constraints of power grids and data centers. He graduated from the Technical University of Denmark in 2021 and has held a postdoctoral fellow position at the Laboratory for Information Decision Systems at MIT. He has participated in numerous conferences and has been recognized with awards like the 2025 ENRE Early Career Paper Award. Dvorkin is passionate about educating future engineers through advanced courses in Computational Power Systems and engaging in public outreach through educational programs like the electricity market game simulator.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in power systems and machine learning.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science