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General Information

Full Name Marcus Chen I Wada
Email wadamc@umich.edu
GitHub @wadamcI
Location Dearborn, MI, USA

Education

  • Expected May 2027
    B.S. in Computer Engineering
    University of Michigan–Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
    • GPA: 3.94 / 4.00
    • Relevant coursework: Applied Linear Algebra (MATH 423); Advanced Topics in Power Systems (ECE 616, audited)

Research Interests

  • Statistical learning and predictive modeling for reliable, resilient and equitable energy infrastructure planning
  • Optimization and control of energy systems
  • Scalable algorithm design using high-performance computing for large-scale power system applications
  • Real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop validation

Publications

  • 2026
    Grid integration of AI data centers: A critical review of energy storage solutions
    Advances in Applied Energy, vol. 23, Art. no. 100291
    • S. Mohammadi, W. Wang, M. C. I. Wada, R. Haghighi, A. Hassan, H. Liu, A. Bhatnagar, A. Chen, and W. Su
    doi
  • 2026
    A Stackelberg–Bayesian capacity-market game of carbon regulation and second-life battery investment under AI data-center load growth
    2026 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), accepted for presentation
    • R. Haghighi, A. Hassan, S. Mohammadi, M. C. I. Wada, and W. Su
    arXiv

Research Experience

  • Aug 2023 – Present
    Undergraduate Research Assistant
    University of Michigan–Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
    Advisor: Prof. Wencong Su
    • Developed data collection and processing pipelines for utility outage records; trained LSTM-based forecasting models and integrated predictive and analytical capabilities into an LLM-assisted dashboard
    • Designed an optimization-based converter selection tool for microgrid applications for a Toyota-sponsored project
    • Evaluated hierarchical energy-storage architectures for AI data centers and proposed strategies for load smoothing, renewable integration, and improved grid compatibility
    • Contributed to the formulation of a Bayesian Stackelberg–Nash model for evaluating carbon regulation, capacity-market decisions, and second-life battery investment under AI data-center load growth

Industry Experience

  • Jun 2026 – Present
    Controls and Energy Systems Engineer
    GC and Mobility (Remote)
    • Develop optimization and simulation tools for energy management at sites combining battery storage, EV charging and solar
    • Build MATLAB/Simulink models to validate real-time control logic before hardware testing

Selected Engineering Projects

  • Aug 2024 – Present
    Closed-Loop Airbrake Controller for Sounding Rockets
    Michigan Aeronautical Science Association at Dearborn (MASA-Dearborn)
    • Led the development of the team's first successfully deployed embedded airbrake system for the International Rocket Engineering Competition
    • Implemented and tuned Kalman- and Madgwick-filter-based state estimation, real-time apogee prediction, and closed-loop guidance algorithms
    Vulcan
    HADES

Presentations and Posters

  • Sep 2024
    A Comprehensive Python Package for Forecasting Power Outages
    Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program, University of Michigan–Dearborn
    • M. C. I. Wada, W. Su, and L. Andres. Poster presented Sept. 17, 2024
    doi

Teaching Experience

  • W24, F25
    MATH 116: Calculus II, Supplemental Instruction Leader
    University of Michigan–Dearborn
    • Led collaborative problem-solving and examination-review sessions, developed instructional materials, and provided tutoring through the Mathematics Learning Center
  • F24
    CHEM 134: General Chemistry, Supplemental Instruction Leader
    University of Michigan–Dearborn
    • Led weekly peer-learning sessions, developed practice problems and review materials, and supported students during in-class assignments

Honors and Awards

  • Undergraduate
    • James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan, 2024–2026
    • Fourth Place, Lower Michigan Mathematics Competition, 2025
    • Undergraduate International Scholarship, University of Michigan–Dearborn, 2023–2027
  • High School
    • Four-Time Gold Medalist and National Finalist, Brazilian Astronomy Olympiad, 2019–2022
    • Two-Time Gold Medalist, Brazilian National Science Olympiad, 2021–2022
    • Honorable Mention, Brazilian Mathematics Olympiad, 2019
    • Bronze Medal, Brazilian Economics Olympiad, 2022

Skills

Computing Python, MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++, and HPC (SLURM, MPI)
Languages Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Mandarin Chinese (conversational)

Leadership and Service

  • Aug 2023 – Present
    Treasurer, Mathematics Club
    University of Michigan–Dearborn
    • Secured more than $2,000 in university funding and supported competitions, colloquia, workshops, and Putnam preparation activities
  • 2025 – 2026
    Corresponding Secretary, IEEE–Eta Kappa Nu, Theta Tau Chapter
    University of Michigan–Dearborn
    • Organized chapter activities and represented the chapter at the IEEE–HKN Student Leadership Conference