Energy Systems Innovation Center

Holistic approach to developing smarter cities

Researchers in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture are leading a five-year, $1.5 million initiative to develop a framework to monitor, predict, and control energy and air quality in an urban environment, and record resulting health impacts in Spokane’s University District.

Out the Hack Door

Researchers simulate holes and weaknesses in the smart grid, then work out ways to manage the risk of hackers interrupting and subverting the electric power system.

Chen-Ching Liu talking near multiple monitors displaying data.