Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Director, Research and Studies
Principal Research Engineer

Richard Simmons is currently a Principal Research Engineer and Fellow at Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) where he directs cross-cutting energy projects with an emphasis on clean electric power, vehicle efficiency and alternative fuels. Simmons is also director of the Energy Policy and Innovation Center (EPICenter) whose objective is to perform research and outreach in energy policy and innovation with a distinctively regional perspective. He is also a part-time instructor in Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in design, mechatronics and thermal systems. 

Simmons received his BS from Georgia Tech, and MS and Ph.D. from Purdue, all in Mechanical Engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) with more than 20 years of RD&D experience in automotive, advanced materials, and alternative energy and fuels. 

From 2009 to 2012, he served a prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science S&T (Science and Technology) Policy Fellowship at the U.S. Department of State, providing technical analysis on international policy issues related to renewable energy. He has recently authored numerous publications including an open-access eBook entitled “Understanding the Global Energy Crisis” (Purdue Press, 2014), several book chapters and journal articles related to advanced energy technologies, transportation energy technology, and future energy policy strategies.

richard.simmons@me.gatech.edu

(404) 385-6326

University, College, and School/Department
Research Focus Areas:
  • Renewable Energy
Additional Research:

Biofuels


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Samuel Litchfield

Samuel Litchfield

Samuel Litchfield

Research Engineer II
SEI Lead: Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure

Litchfield received both his Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Georgia Tech in Computer Engineering. Working in cybersecurity since 2012, he has worked in Cyber-Physical System security, network protocol reverse engineering, and large-scale systems vulnerability assessments.

samuel.litchfield@gtri.gatech.edu

912.674.9379

Office Location:
CIPHER Lab

  • 2023 Initiative Lead Profile
  • Research Focus Areas:
    • Cyber-Physical Systems
    Additional Research:

    Machine Learning; Modeling & Simulation; Computer Engineering; Architecture & Design; Defense / National Security;


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