Sita Baaba Nyame, Ph.D., E.I.T

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Eversource Energy Center

My name is Sita Baaba Nyame, and I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Eversource Energy Center (EEC) at the University of Connecticut (UConn), under Dr. Diego Cerrai. My Ph.D. dissertation research focused on understanding the effects of severe weather conditions on the electric transmission power system and wildfire ignitions, using predictive analytics to create a more reliable and resilient grid. I am passionate about finding innovative solutions to help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events on our energy infrastructure, especially as climate change continues to pose new challenges.

In addition to my academic work at UConn, I served as a Global Operations Manager at the Office of Global Affairs, where I help promote international collaboration and manage global initiatives within the university. My academic background includes degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Engineering, both from UConn, and I have certifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) from the State of Connecticut.

Outside of my academic and professional roles, I serve as a Board of Director for the Greater Hartford Flood Commission and the Greater Hartford Transit District.