Illustration of EV charging with ZOE lab behind

This review day serves as a strategic technical briefing and progress assessment for the NCTCOG CMT-2-2023 research initiative. The event is designed to showcase the development of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) frameworks, where electric vehicles are utilized as mobile energy storage units to bolster community microgrids.

Throughout the day, stakeholders will evaluate data-driven milestones from the Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Lab and observe live demonstrations at the Zero Energy (ZØE) Lab. The agenda facilitates a direct exchange between the research team, college leadership, and industry partners to discuss the practical application of advanced charging systems and the roadmap for integrating these "buffer" energy resources into the North Texas regional infrastructure.

Schedule of Events

April 3, 2026

10—10:15 a.m.
Dean’s Conference Room A130

Welcome & Opening Remarks
An introductory briefing to establish the objectives and technical scope for the day’s review. This segment provides an overview of the project’s current standing, its strategic importance to regional infrastructure, and a roadmap of the collaborative goals to be addressed throughout the presentations.

10:15—10:35 a.m.
Dean’s Conference Room A130

Leadership Meet & Greet
A gathering facilitating direct interaction between project stakeholders, Dean Paul Krueger, and Department Chairs. The focus is on the institutional support driving the project's research initiatives, specifically highlighting faculty expertise in EV Mobility and power electronics.

10:35—11:15 a.m.
Dean’s Conference Room A130

NCTCOG CMT Project Progress Presentation
A technical briefing on the current milestones and data-driven developments of the project. Presented by Clinical Associate Professor Hassan Qandil and Assistant Professor King Man Siu, this overview outlines the research-backed frameworks achieved to date, focusing on the "Campus-as-a-Town" model for grid integration.

11:15—11:30 a.m.
Dean’s Conference Room A130

Q&A and Strategic Discussion
A dedicated forum for evaluating the long-term trajectory and technical objectives of the project. This interactive dialogue focuses on milestone assessment, resource alignment, and the practical application of research findings to regional transportation and energy goals.

11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
A-Wing Hallway

Lunch & Mobility, EV, & Energy Research Poster Showcase
 An interactive showcase featuring a comprehensive display of research projects focusing on the intersections of mobility, EV technology, and energy systems. Technical posters detail advancements in battery thermal management and sustainable infrastructure, with researchers available for in-depth technical discussion.

1—1:45 p.m.
Zero Energy Lab

Zero Energy (ZØE) Lab Tour & Student Demonstrations
A guided tour providing a technical look at the project's specialized research environment. The experience includes live demonstrations of advanced on-board charger prototypes and the integration of renewable energy sources, highlighting the lab's role in testing residential-scale energy storage.

1:45—2 p.m.
Zero Energy Lab

Closing Remarks & Next Steps
A concluding segment summarizing the key findings and technical milestones discussed. Leadership will outline the strategic roadmap for the project’s next phase, including future deliverables and the timeline for sharing findings with the City of Denton and NCTCOG.