Introduction
      Dr. David Cartes is the Director of Florida State University’s Institute for Energy Systems, Economics and Sustainability. He was also the Associate Director of FSU’s Center for Advanced Power Systems, an internationally recognized Transmission, Distribution and Utilization research center of excellence. Dr. Cartes is also an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, having joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in January 2001, after receiving his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Dartmouth College. He also has academic degrees business management and economics.
     Since coming to Florida State University Dr. Cartes has produced over $12.3 million in grant awards, graduated four Ph.D. and three M.S. students, and published over 30 journal papers as well as 130 conference papers. He teaches courses in control systems.  In 1994, Dr. Cartes completed a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy. As a Repair Officer, specialized in the repair of nuclear powered ships, he managed the conversion, overhaul, and repair of complex marine propulsion systems. His at-sea experience includes two submarines, the USS Nathaniel Greene and the USS San Juan, and the guided missile cruiser USS Mississippi, which served in the First Persian Gulf War.
Research Interests
     Sustainable Systems and Society, Energy Management and Automation, Theories of Non-Linear and Complex Systems.
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