Ali Fattahi

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Johns Hopkins, Carey Business School

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An aerial photo of a burned neighborhood in Paradise, California, on November 15, 2018, after one of the deadliest wildfires in recent California history. Research Brief / Risk Management

A More Effective Way to Spot Potential Wildfire Origins in the Electric Grid

Sampling method capitalizes on similarities between grid sections to stretch inspection dollars

A nest thermostat on the wall reads 25 degrees Research Brief / Energy

Improving Utility Calculations on Energy Demand to Reduce Costs

Power companies haven’t maximized the benefits of customers agreeing to short-term electricity interruptions

Illustration of car outline made of parts Research Brief / Manufacturing

Mass Customization Makes Forecasting Parts Purchases a Manufacturer’s Nightmare

A method that establishes a range of needs — and then tightens the range — works better

A city electrical blackout from above at night Research Brief / Energy

A More Efficient Way to Help Utilities Share the Inconvenience of Power Outages

This model could enable power companies to lower the cost of peak electricity