About The Wind Institute the Fellowship Program

The Wind Institute Fellowship Program provides funding for NJ university students seeking to be at the forefront of advancing knowledge and innovation in the offshore wind industry in New Jersey. In its second year, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rowan University, Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Seton Hall University, Stockton University, and Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in the Fellowship Program to offer a combined 40 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to perform paid, independent research over an academic year. 

The date and location for the 2025 Wind Institute Research Symposium will be announced soon. The Wind Institute Research Symposium provides fellows the opportunity to present their research to peers, faculty advisors and industry leaders. 

Marco Bracco

Undergraduate, Mathematics and Computer Science
Advisor: Dr. Benedetto Piccoli
Project Title: A Mathematical Model for the Optimal Design and Integration of a Wind Farm

Amanda K Zajdzinski

Graduate, Social Work
Advisor: Dr. La’Tesha Sampson
Project Title: An Analysis of the Impacts of the NJ Wind Industry on Underprivileged Populations in New Jersey


ANdrea John  

Undergraduate, Meteorology and Communications 
Advisor: Travis Miles
Project Title: An Investigation of Potential Impacts of Wind Turbines and Foundations on Ocean Stratification

Daniel Enrique Guerrero 

Ph.D., Physical Chemistry 
Advisor: Dr. Jose L. Lopez
Project Title: Using a Plasma Actuator for the Enhancement of a Wind Turbine’s Airfoil Performance


Adrian Aranda Alzamora 

Undergraduate, Political Science and Economics
Advisor: Dr. Victoria C. Ramenzoni
Project Title: Understanding Offshore Wind Development in New Jersey: Community Impacts and Policies

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Dhrruv Singroha 

Undergraduate, Finance and Computer Science
Advisor: Dr. Roger (Ruo-Qian) Wang
Project Title: Wind Turbines: Environmental Co-Design

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