ZERO Lab Princeton University

Arielle Rivera

Currently: Planning Engineer, NYISO; Formerly: Senior Thesis Student
Arielle Rivera

Arielle graduated from Princeton University in 2023 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Certificate in Latin American Studies.

Arielle is currently a Planning Engineer in Generation Integration (Interconnection Projects) at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the power grid operator in New York state. She graduated from Princeton University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering and a Certificate in Latin American Studies. She completed a senior thesis with ZERO Lab developing a model to test the resilience of power systems under hurriance threats. Her research and professional intrestest lie in power system planning for reliable, affordable, and clean electricity, especially within Puerto Rico.