Research Interests
DeCarolis works on global energy issues at the intersection of engineering, economics, and public policy. The goal of his research is to promote long-term sustainability by conducting interdisciplinary, problem-driven analysis. Previous research topics have included the climatic impact of wind turbines, the economics of large-scale wind power, the emission reduction benefits associated with renewable energy credits, and the development of advanced nuclear power plants in the U.S. His research objectives include:

• Seeking engineered solutions to environment problems, taking into account important non-engineering considerations.
• Conducting interdisciplinary assessments of technologies that can enable deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
• Developing robust decision-making strategies for climate mitigation, recognizing large uncertainties

DeCarolis received his PhD in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004, where his dissertation focused on the economic feasibility and environmental impacts of large-scale wind power. Before joining the CCEE faculty, Dr. DeCarolis was an environmental scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Research and Development.