Energy Systems

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

The Energy Graduate Group (EGG) provides an opportunity to do interdisciplinary research to address pressing energy, environmental, economic, policy and social challenges facing California, the U.S., and the world. The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world’s growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems.

Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean

College of Engineering

Major Code
GEGG
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 15, 2025
General: Apr 1, 2025
Space Available: Jun 1, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
JoAnna Lewis
jrlewis@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Alissa Kendall
(530) 752-5722 | amkendall@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Zhiliang (Julia) Fan
Energy Systems
530-754-0317 | jzfan@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Alan Jenn
Energy Systems
(530) 752-6548 | ajenn@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Alissa Kendall
Energy Systems
(530) 752-5722 | amkendall@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Frank Loge
Energy Systems
(530) 754-2297 | fjloge@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Samantha Duesdieker
(530) 752-4928 | samdues@ucdavis.edu