Jesse D. Jenkins
Professor · School of Engineering and Applied Science · Princeton University
Quick answer: Jesse D. Jenkins is Professor at Princeton University. Jesse D. Jenkins shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Prof. Jenkins admits ~2 graduate students each year to pursue a doctoral degree in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Applications are due December 1st and all candidates are evaluated through a competitive central pool. He also co-supervises students admitted to the School of Public and International Affairs’ Program in Science, Technology & Environmental Policy. After admiss
Research interests
Optimization-based macro-energy systems models to evaluate low-carbon energy technologies, guide investment and research in innovative decarbonization solutions, and generate insights to improve energy and climate policy and planning.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2023] Emil Dimanchev, Filippo Pecci, Gabriel Mantegna, Jesse Jenkins, Neha Patankar. Uncertainty-Aware Grid Planning in the Real World: A Method Enabling Large-Scale, Two-Stage Adaptive Robust Optimization for Capacity Expansion Planning. arXiv:2603.00394.
[2023] Emil Dimanchev, Filippo Pecci, Gabriel Mantegna, Jesse Jenkins, Neha Patankar. Research Digest: Uncertainty-Aware Grid Planning in the Real World. Zenodo.
[2023] Jesse Jenkins, Mohamed Atouife, Yuezhang He. Unlocking multi-stage flexibility enables cost-competitive hydrogen-based steelmaking in China. Energy Environ. Sci.
[2023] Jacob Schwartz, Jesse Jenkins, Wilson Ricks. Valuing Maintenance Strategies for Fusion Plants as Part of a Future Electricity Grid. J. Fusion Energ.
[2023] Jesse Jenkins, Yuezhang He. Scaling green hydrog
Frequently asked questions
Is Jesse D. Jenkins hiring PhD students at Princeton University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Jesse D. Jenkins's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Prof. Jenkins admits ~2 graduate students each year to pursue a doctoral degree in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Applications are due December 1st and all candidates are eval.
What does Jesse D. Jenkins research?
Optimization-based macro-energy systems models to evaluate low-carbon energy technologies, guide investment and research in innovative decarbonization solutions, and generate insights to improve energy and climate policy and planning.
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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