C. Birk Jones

Principal Member Technical Staff, Resilient Energy and Distributed Systems Integration

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Principal Member Technical Staff, Resilient Energy and Distributed Systems Integration

cbjones@sandia.gov

Biography

Dr. Birk Jones has accumulated over two decades of experience committed to improving the construction, operation, and utilization of buildings and the electric grid. His comprehensive professional history includes roles as a design engineer, construction engineer, and research staff member. In 2023, Dr. Jones took a year-long entrepreneurial leave, assuming the role of Director of Customer Solutions for a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) company. As a researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, Dr. Jones focuses on investigating the integration, control, and fault detection and diagnostics of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).

Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico
  • Master of Science in Construction Engineering, University of New Mexico
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from University of California, Davis

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Publications

  • Reno, M., Blakely, L., Trevizan, R., Pena, B., Lave, M., Azzolini, J.A., Yusuf, J., Jones, C., Furlani Bastos, A., Chalamala, R., Korkali, M., Sun, C., Donadee, J., Stewart, E., Donde, V., Peppanen, J., Hernandez, M., Deboever, J., Rocha, C., … Pinney, D. (2022). IMoFi (Intelligent Model Fidelity): Physics-Based Data-Driven Grid Modeling to Accelerate Accurate PV Integration Updated Accomplishments. https://doi.org/10.2172/1888157 Publication ID: 80226
  • Lugo-Alvarez, M., Kleissl, J., Khurram, A., Lave, M., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2022). Graph theory and nighttime imagery based microgrid design. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0083188 Publication ID: 80223
  • Jones, C., Ropp, M., Martinez, M., & Martinez, M. (2022). COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program: Agrivoltaic for Rural Economic Development and Electric Grids Resilience. https://doi.org/10.2172/1868134 Publication ID: 80733
  • Hossain-McKenzie, S., Chavez, A., Jacobs, N., Jones, C., Summers, A., Wright, B., & Wright, B. (2022). Securing Inverter Communication: Proactive Intrusion Detection and Mitigation System to Tap, Analyze, and Act. https://doi.org/10.2172/1861984 Publication ID: 80582
  • Reno, M., Blakely, L., Trevizan, R., Pena, B., Lave, M., Azzolini, J.A., Yusuf, J., Jones, C., Furlani Bastos, A., Chalamala, R., Korkali, M., Sun, C., Donadee, J., Stewart, E., Donde, V., Peppanen, J., Hernandez, M., Deboever, J., Rocha, C., … Glass, J. (2022). IMoFi – Intelligent Model Fidelity: Physics-Based Data-Driven Grid Modeling to Accelerate Accurate PV Integration (Final Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/1855058 Publication ID: 79926
  • Jones, C., Bresloff, C., Darbali-Zamora, R., Lave, M., Aponte-Bezares, E., & Aponte-Bezares, E. (2022). Geospatial Assessment Methodology to Estimate Power Line Restoration Access Vulnerabilities After a Hurricane in Puerto Rico. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, 9, pp. 298-307. https://doi.org/10.1109/OAJPE.2022.3191954 Publication ID: 80108
  • Jones, C., Theristis, M., Darbali-Zamora, R., Ropp, M., Reno, M., & Reno, M. (2022). Switch Location Identification for Integrating a Distant Photovoltaic Array Into a Microgrid. IEEE Access, 10, pp. 57902-57913. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3177143 Publication ID: 80109
  • Reno, M., Jones, C., Ojetola, S., & Ojetola, S. (2021). Machine Learning Based Fault Detection And Location In Electric Power Distribution Systems [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1887044 Publication ID: 75599
  • Jones, C., Vining, W., Haines, J., & Haines, J. (2021). City-Wide Distributed Roof-Top Photovoltaic System Adoption Forecast, Grid Impact Simulation, & Neighborhood Microgrid Contribution Assessment. https://doi.org/10.2172/1854753 Publication ID: 75969
  • Johnson, J., Jencka, L., Ortiz, T., Jones, C., Chavez, A., Wright, B., Summers, A., & Summers, A. (2021). Design Considerations for Distributed Energy Resource Honeypots and Canaries. https://doi.org/10.2172/1821540 Publication ID: 75774
  • Verzi, S., Guttromson, R., Sorensen, A., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2021). AlphaGrid: Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1877788 Publication ID: 79260
  • Jones, C. (2021). Optimized Control of Distribution Switches to Balance a Low Cost Photovoltaic Microgrid [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1873270 Publication ID: 78878
  • Jones, C., Chavez, A., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Jacobs, N., Summers, A., Wright, B., & Wright, B. (2021). Unsupervised Online Anomaly Detection to Identify Cyber-Attacks on Internet Connected Photovoltaic System Inverters [Conference Paper]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435234 Publication ID: 77572
  • Jones, C. (2021). Unsupervised Online Anomaly Detection to Identify Cyber-Attacks on Internet Connected Photovoltaic System Inverters [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1860302 Publication ID: 77794
  • Blakely, L., Reno, M., Jones, C., Furlani Bastos, A., Nordy, D., & Nordy, D. (2021). Leveraging Additional Sensors for Phase Identification in Systems with Voltage Regulators [Conference Paper]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435242 Publication ID: 77342
  • Lai, C., Chavez, A., Jones, C., Jacobs, N., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Johnson, J., Summers, A., & Summers, A. (2021). Review of Intrusion Detection Methods and Tools for Distributed Energy Resources. https://doi.org/10.2172/1769265 Publication ID: 77220
  • Hossain-McKenzie, S., Chavez, A., Jacobs, N., Jones, C., Summers, A., Wright, B., & Wright, B. (2021). Proactive Intrusion Detection and Mitigation System: Case Study on Packet Replay Attacks in Distributed Energy Resource Systems [Conference Paper]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435231 Publication ID: 77286
  • Jones, C. (2021). Machine Learning Embedded in Distribution Network Relays to Classify and Locate Faults [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1854673 Publication ID: 75054
  • Jones, C. (2020). Intrusion Detection & Response for Distributed Energy Resources & Building Automation Systems [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1882334 Publication ID: 71363
  • Theristis, M., Livera, A., Micheli, L., Jones, C., Makrides, G., Georghiou, G., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2020). Modeling nonlinear photovoltaic degradation rates [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807361 Publication ID: 73706
  • Jones, C., Theristis, M., Stein, J., Hansen, C., & Hansen, C. (2020). Feature Selection of Photovoltaic System Data to Avoid Misclassification of Fault Conditions [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807373 Publication ID: 73720
  • Jones, C., Theristis, M., Stein, J., Hansen, C., & Hansen, C. (2020). Feature Selection of Photovoltaic System Data to Avoid Misclassification of Fault Conditions [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807374 Publication ID: 73721
  • Jacobs, N., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Summers, A., Jones, C., Wright, B., Chavez, A., & Chavez, A. (2020). Cyber-Physical Observability for the Electric Grid [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC48276.2020.9042494 Publication ID: 72300
  • Jones, C., Chavez, A., Darbali-Zamora, R., Hossain-McKenzie, S., & Hossain-McKenzie, S. (2020). Implementation of Intrusion Detection Methods for Distributed Photovoltaic Inverters at the Grid-Edge [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT45199.2020.9087756 Publication ID: 71958
  • Lave, M., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2019). Smart Electric Vehicle Charging for a Reliable and Resilient Grid (Sandia National Laboratories). https://doi.org/10.2172/1572597 Publication ID: 65939
  • Guttromson, R., Sorensen, A., Jones, C., Verzi, S., Byrne, R.H., Hanley, C., & Hanley, C. (2019). AlphaGrid: Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1645709 Publication ID: 70283
  • Gunda, T., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2019). Data-Driven Analysis of PV Failures from O&M Records [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1645685 Publication ID: 70162
  • Guttromson, R., Verzi, S., Jones, C., Sorensen, A., Byrne, R.H., Hanley, C., & Hanley, C. (2019). Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807097 Publication ID: 69670
  • Guttromson, R., Verzi, S., Jones, C., Sorensen, A., Byrne, R.H., Hanley, C., & Hanley, C. (2019). Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1645566 Publication ID: 69671
  • Jones, C., Hansen, C., & Hansen, C. (2019). Single Diode Parameter Extraction from In-Field Photovoltaic I-V Curves on a Single Board Computer [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8981330 Publication ID: 69279
  • Jones, C., Karin, T., Jain, A., Hobbs, W., Libby, C., & Libby, C. (2019). Geographic Assessment of Photovoltaic Module Environmental Degradation Stressors [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8980741 Publication ID: 69307
  • Jones, C. (2019). Predicting Photovoltaic Module Series Resistance based on Indoor-Aging Tests & Thermal Cycling Cumulative Exposure Estimates [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8981189 Publication ID: 69339
  • Jones, C. (2019). Monitoring DER Integrity using Machine Learning Algorithms on a Single Board Computer [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1640076 Publication ID: 68623
  • Jones, C. (2019). Early Life PV System Degradation Evaluation and Modeling Based on Cumulative Exposure to Environmental Stressors [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1640039 Publication ID: 68561
  • Chavez, A., Lai, C., Jacobs, N., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Jones, C., Johnson, J., Summers, A., & Summers, A. (2019). Hybrid Intrusion Detection System Design for Distributed Energy Resources [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberPELS.2019.8925064 Publication ID: 68251
  • Chavez, A., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Jones, C., Johnson, J., Lai, C., Jacobs, N., Summers, A., & Summers, A. (2019). Hybrid Intrusion Detection System Design for Distributed Energy Resource Systems [Presentation]. https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberPELS.2019.8925064 Publication ID: 68342
  • Jones, C., carter, C., Thomas, Z., & Thomas, Z. (2018). Intrusion Detection & Response using an Unsupervised Artificial Neural Network on a Single Board Computer for Building Control Resilience [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/RWEEK.2018.8473533 Publication ID: 63852
  • King, B., Robinson, C., Carmignani, C., Riley, D., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2018). Application of the Sandia Array Performance Model to Assess Multiyear Performance of Fielded CIGS PV Arrays [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8548108 Publication ID: 62700
  • Jones, C., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2018). Comparative Review of High Resolution Monitoring Versus Standard Inverter Data Acquisition for a Single Photovoltaic Power Plant [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547740 Publication ID: 62219
  • Jones, C., Lavrova, O., & Lavrova, O. (2018). IEC 61215 Qualification Tests vs Outdoor Performance using Module Level In Situ I-V Curve Tracing Devices [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8548222 Publication ID: 62220
  • King, B., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2017). DuraMAT Capability 5: Field Deployment [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1481350 Publication ID: 53982
  • Stein, J., Burnham, L., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2017). Regional Test Center Operations Manual. https://doi.org/10.2172/1372166 Publication ID: 57374
  • Jones, C., Lunacek, M., Lave, M., Johnson, J., Broderick, R., & Broderick, R. (2017). Dynamic Setpoint Control of Electric Hot Water Heater Tanks for Increased Integration of Solar Photovoltaic System [Conference Poster]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2017.8366520 Publication ID: 57117
  • Jones, C., King, B., Stein, J., Fada, J., Curran, A., French, R., Lavrova, O., & Lavrova, O. (2017). Quantify Photovoltaic Module Degradation using the Loss Factor Model Parameters [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1456847 Publication ID: 56932
  • Jones, C., Lunacek, M., Lave, M., Johnson, J., Broderick, R., & Broderick, R. (2017). Dynamic SetPoint Control of Electric Hot Water Heaters for Increased Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Systems [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1459082 Publication ID: 57070
  • Jones, C. (2017). PV Monitoring and Modeling a Machine Learning Perspective [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1457955 Publication ID: 56275
  • Jones, C. (2017). Strategies for Reducing Peak Load using Residential Storage Systems [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1431606 Publication ID: 55516
  • Jones, C., King, B., Stein, J., Lavrova, O., & Lavrova, O. (2017). Quantify PV Module Degradation based on Model Coefficients Extracted from an Embedded Data Acquisition Devices [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1427052 Publication ID: 53048
  • Jones, C., Lave, M., Johnson, J., Broderick, R., & Broderick, R. (2017). Demand Response of Electric Hot Water Heaters for Increased Integration of Solar PV [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1427093 Publication ID: 53159
  • Jones, C. (2016). Advanced PV Monitoring for Improved Grid Integration [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1405237 Publication ID: 47291
  • Jones, C. (2016). Advanced Statistical Methods for Improving Availability [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1405238 Publication ID: 47292
  • Jones, C., Hansen, C., King, B., & King, B. (2016). Statistical Approach for Determining the Sandia Array Performance Model Coefficients that Considers String-Level Mismatch. https://doi.org/10.2172/1431464 Publication ID: 52059
  • Jones, C., Robinson, M., Yasaei, Y., Caudell, T., Martinez-Ramon, M., Mammoli, A., & Mammoli, A. (2016). Next Day Building Load Predictions based on Limited Input Features Using an On-Line Laterally Primed Adaptive Resonance Theory Artificial Neural Network. Buildings and Energy. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1431430 Publication ID: 51399
  • Jones, C., Martinez-Ramon, M., Carmignani, C., Stein, J., King, B., & King, B. (2016). Wondering what to blame? Turn PV performance assessments into maintenance action items through the deployment of learning algorithms embedded in a Raspberry Pi device [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749591 Publication ID: 50698
  • Jones, C. (2016). Wondering what to blame? Turn PV performance assessments into maintenance action items through the deployment of learning algorithms embedded in a Raspberry Pi device [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749591 Publication ID: 50458
  • Jones, C., Martinez-Ramon, M., Smith, R., Carmignani, C., Lavrova, O., Robinson, C., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2016). Automatic Fault Classification of Photovoltaic Strings Based on an In-Situ IV Characterization System and a Gaussian Process Algorithm [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 50607
  • Stein, J., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2016). Open Source Machine Learning Applied to PV Monitoring Applications [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1420929 Publication ID: 50009
  • Jones, C., Smith, R., Carmignani, C., Lavrova, O., King, B., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2016). Automatic Fault Classification of Photovoltaic Strings Based on an In-Situ IV Characterization System and a Gaussian Process Algorithm [Conference Poster]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 48486
  • Jones, C. (2016). Cost Effective Short-Term Solar Photovoltaic Predictions for Residential Home Scheduling using a Support Vector Machine Algorithm and NOAA Satellite Images [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1342466 Publication ID: 46907
  • King, B., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2015). Final Technical Report: PV Fault Detection Tool. https://doi.org/10.2172/1233822 Publication ID: 42073
  • King, B., Burton, P., Hansen, C., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2015). Final Technical Report: Advanced Measurement and Analysis of PV Derate Factors. https://doi.org/10.2172/1233823 Publication ID: 42074
  • Jones, C., Stein, J., Gonzalez, S., King, B., & King, B. (2015). Photovoltaic System Fault Detection and Diagnostics using Laterally Primed Adaptive Resonance Theory Neural Network [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2015.7355834 Publication ID: 43911
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