Jacob Mays

Jacob Mays is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE) at Cornell University. His research focuses on Energy Systems, Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Systems, Sustainable Energy Systems, Optimization, and Market Design. He is affiliated with the Duffield Engineering program and can be contacted via email at jacobmays@cornell.edu or through his profile page at https://www.duffield.cornell.edu/people/jacob-mays/.

Jacob Mays is a researcher at Cornell University specializing in energy systems, optimization, and electricity markets. His work explores the complexities of electricity markets, focusing on risk management, market design, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Mays investigates topics such as capacity markets, pricing mechanisms, and the economic implications of energy transitions. His research emphasizes the interplay between market structures and system reliability, particularly in the context of high renewable penetration and evolving regulatory frameworks. He also examines the legal and economic aspects of transmission planning and cost allocation, contributing to the understanding of market efficiency and investment dynamics in the electricity sector.