Dr. Daisy Green received her B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 2015. She received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2018 and 2022, respectively, as part of the Electromechanical Systems Group. She was previously a postdoctoral associate with the Department of Architecture at MIT in the Building Technology Group. In 2024 she joined the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as an assistant professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Dr. Green's VIP Experience
We spoke to Dr. Green about her experience in the UH VIP Program. This is her response:
I was a member of the Smart Campus Energy Lab (SCEL) from Spring 2014 to Fall 2015 under the guidance of Professor Anthony Kuh. Reflecting back, the opportunity to be part of the lab was one of the experiences that most influenced my current career path. When I joined SCEL in my sophomore year of undergraduate, I started off with very little hands-on project experience. Through guidance and mentorship, I was able to develop in not only technical skills but also interpersonal skills. I was able to grow as an engineer, as I was challenged to ask questions, problem-solve, and think creatively.
The project I worked on was the design of a wind sensor that has no moving parts but can detect wind speed and direction. The primary goal was to integrate the sensor with an environmental sensor network on campus. One of my favorite parts of being in SCEL was getting to work as a team on a challenging problem. I have lots of great memories in the lab working on the project with the other team members. I enjoyed the entire process of going from a project idea to the designing, building, and testing of that idea, as well as the many iterations along the way. Through the process of writing technical reports, preparing presentations, and receiving and providing feedback, I was able to improve my communication skills. These are skills that I’ve continued to build upon in graduate school and continue to work on now. The themes of the lab, which include helping create a more sustainable and stable electric grid, are areas that I plan to continue working on now as an assistant professor. I am very grateful for the opportunities I was provided with as part of SCEL. Looking forward, I hope to provide similar opportunities for current and future students to have a space to learn, create, and build.
Dr. Green's Advice
To current and future VIP students, I would like to provide the encouragement that it’s okay if you don’t yet know exactly what you are interested in or what path you want to take in the future. Joining a VIP project can be a great way to explore new ideas and areas, learn something new, and meet new people. Remember to work hard, keep an open mind, and always strive to continue learning and growing.
Note: if you want to work on a VIP team with Dr. Green, she is co-advising the UH Energy and Sustainability VIP team!