C. Birk Jones

Principal Member Technical Staff, Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems Integration

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Principal Member Technical Staff, Renewable Energy and Distributed Systems Integration

cbjones@sandia.gov

(505) 844-9459

Biography

Dr. Birk Jones has accumulated over two decades of experience committed to improving the construction, operation, and utilization of buildings and the electric grid. His comprehensive professional history includes roles as a design engineer, construction engineer, and research staff member. In 2023, Dr. Jones took a year-long entrepreneurial leave, assuming the role of Director of Customer Solutions for a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) company. As a researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, Dr. Jones focuses on investigating the integration, control, and fault detection and diagnostics of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).

Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico
  • Master of Science in Construction Engineering, University of New Mexico
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from University of California, Davis

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Publications

Matthew Reno, Logan Blakely, Rodrigo Trevizan, Bethany Pena, Matthew Lave, Joseph Azzolini, Jubair Yusuf, Christian Jones, Alvaro Furlani Bastos, Rohit Chalamala, Mert Korkali, Chih-Che Sun, Jonathan Donadee, Emma Stewart, Vaibhav Donde, Jouni Peppanen, Miguel Hernandez, Jeremiah Deboever, Celso Rocha, Matthew Rylander, Piyapath Siratarnsophon, Santiago Grijalva, Samuel Talkington, Karl Mason, Sadegh Vejdan, Ahmad Khan, Jordan Mbeleg, Kavya Ashok, Deepak Divan, Feng Li, Francis Therrien, Patrick Jacques, Vittal Rao, Cody Francis, Nicholas Zaragoza, David Nordy, Jim Glass, Derek Holman, Tim Mannon, David Pinney, (2022). IMoFi (Intelligent Model Fidelity): Physics-Based Data-Driven Grid Modeling to Accelerate Accurate PV Integration Updated Accomplishments https://doi.org/10.2172/1888157 Publication ID: 80226

Melvin Lugo-Alvarez, Jan Kleissl, Adil Khurram, Matthew Lave, Christian Jones, (2022). Graph theory and nighttime imagery based microgrid design Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0083188 Publication ID: 80223

Christian Jones, Michael Ropp, Mason Martinez, (2022). COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program: Agrivoltaic for Rural Economic Development and Electric Grids Resilience https://doi.org/10.2172/1868134 Publication ID: 80733

Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Adrian Chavez, Nicholas Jacobs, Christian Jones, Adam Summers, Brian Wright, (2022). Securing Inverter Communication: Proactive Intrusion Detection and Mitigation System to Tap, Analyze, and Act https://doi.org/10.2172/1861984 Publication ID: 80582

Matthew Reno, Logan Blakely, Rodrigo Trevizan, Bethany Pena, Matthew Lave, Joseph Azzolini, Jubair Yusuf, Christian Jones, Alvaro Furlani Bastos, Rohit Chalamala, Mert Korkali, Chih-Che Sun, Jonathan Donadee, Emma Stewart, Vaibhav Donde, Jouni Peppanen, Miguel Hernandez, Jeremiah Deboever, Celso Rocha, Matthew Rylander, Piyapath Siratarnsophon, Santiago Grijalva, Samuel Talkington, Cristian Gomez-Peces, Karl Mason, Sadegh Vejdan, Ahmad Khan, Jordan Mbeleg, Kavya Ashok, Deepak Divan, Feng Li, Francis Therrien, Patrick Jacques, Vittal Rao, Cody Francis, Nicholas Zaragoza, David Nordy, Jim Glass, (2022). IMoFi – Intelligent Model Fidelity: Physics-Based Data-Driven Grid Modeling to Accelerate Accurate PV Integration (Final Report) https://doi.org/10.2172/1855058 Publication ID: 79926

Christian Jones, Cynthia Bresloff, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Matthew Lave, Erick Aponte-Bezares, (2022). Geospatial Assessment Methodology to Estimate Power Line Restoration Access Vulnerabilities After a Hurricane in Puerto Rico IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy https://doi.org/10.1109/OAJPE.2022.3191954 Publication ID: 80108

Christian Jones, Marios Theristis, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Michael Ropp, Matthew Reno, (2022). Switch Location Identification for Integrating a Distant Photovoltaic Array Into a Microgrid IEEE Access https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3177143 Publication ID: 80109

Matthew Reno, Christian Jones, Samuel Ojetola, (2021). Machine Learning Based Fault Detection And Location In Electric Power Distribution Systems https://doi.org/10.2172/1887044 Publication ID: 75599

Christian Jones, William Vining, John Haines, (2021). City-Wide Distributed Roof-Top Photovoltaic System Adoption Forecast, Grid Impact Simulation, & Neighborhood Microgrid Contribution Assessment https://doi.org/10.2172/1854753 Publication ID: 75969

Jay Johnson, Louis Jencka, Timothy Ortiz, Christian Jones, Adrian Chavez, Brian Wright, Adam Summers, (2021). Design Considerations for Distributed Energy Resource Honeypots and Canaries https://doi.org/10.2172/1821540 Publication ID: 75774

Stephen Verzi, Ross Guttromson, Asael Sorensen, Christian Jones, (2021). AlphaGrid: Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1877788 Publication ID: 79260

Christian Jones, (2021). Optimized Control of Distribution Switches to Balance a Low Cost Photovoltaic Microgrid https://doi.org/10.2172/1873270 Publication ID: 78878

Christian Jones, Adrian Chavez, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Nicholas Jacobs, Adam Summers, Brian Wright, (2021). Unsupervised Online Anomaly Detection to Identify Cyber-Attacks on Internet Connected Photovoltaic System Inverters https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435234 Publication ID: 77572

Christian Jones, (2021). Unsupervised Online Anomaly Detection to Identify Cyber-Attacks on Internet Connected Photovoltaic System Inverters https://doi.org/10.2172/1860302 Publication ID: 77794

Logan Blakely, Matthew Reno, Christian Jones, Alvaro Furlani Bastos, David Nordy, (2021). Leveraging Additional Sensors for Phase Identification in Systems with Voltage Regulators https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435242 Publication ID: 77342

Christine Lai, Adrian Chavez, Christian Jones, Nicholas Jacobs, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Jay Johnson, Adam Summers, (2021). Review of Intrusion Detection Methods and Tools for Distributed Energy Resources https://doi.org/10.2172/1769265 Publication ID: 77220

Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Adrian Chavez, Nicholas Jacobs, Christian Jones, Adam Summers, Brian Wright, (2021). Proactive Intrusion Detection and Mitigation System: Case Study on Packet Replay Attacks in Distributed Energy Resource Systems https://doi.org/10.1109/PECI51586.2021.9435231 Publication ID: 77286

Christian Jones, (2021). Machine Learning Embedded in Distribution Network Relays to Classify and Locate Faults https://doi.org/10.2172/1854673 Publication ID: 75054

Christian Jones, (2020). Intrusion Detection & Response for Distributed Energy Resources & Building Automation Systems https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1882334 Publication ID: 71363

Marios Theristis, Andreas Livera, Leonardo Micheli, Christian Jones, George Makrides, George Georghiou, Joshua Stein, (2020). Modeling nonlinear photovoltaic degradation rates https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1807361 Publication ID: 73706

Christian Jones, Marios Theristis, Joshua Stein, Clifford Hansen, (2020). Feature Selection of Photovoltaic System Data to Avoid Misclassification of Fault Conditions https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1807373 Publication ID: 73720

Christian Jones, Marios Theristis, Joshua Stein, Clifford Hansen, (2020). Feature Selection of Photovoltaic System Data to Avoid Misclassification of Fault Conditions https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1807374 Publication ID: 73721

Nicholas Jacobs, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Adam Summers, Christian Jones, Brian Wright, Adrian Chavez, (2020). Cyber-Physical Observability for the Electric Grid https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEC48276.2020.9042494 Publication ID: 72300

Christian Jones, Adrian Chavez, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, (2020). Implementation of Intrusion Detection Methods for Distributed Photovoltaic Inverters at the Grid-Edge https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT45199.2020.9087756 Publication ID: 71958

Matthew Lave, Christian Jones, (2019). Smart Electric Vehicle Charging for a Reliable and Resilient Grid (Sandia National Laboratories) https://doi.org/10.2172/1572597 Publication ID: 65939

Ross Guttromson, Asael Sorensen, Christian Jones, Stephen Verzi, Raymond Byrne, Charles Hanley, (2019). AlphaGrid: Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1645709 Publication ID: 70283

Thushara Gunda, Christian Jones, (2019). Data-Driven Analysis of PV Failures from O&M Records https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1645685 Publication ID: 70162

Ross Guttromson, Stephen Verzi, Christian Jones, Asael Sorensen, Raymond Byrne, Charles Hanley, (2019). Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1807097 Publication ID: 69670

Ross Guttromson, Stephen Verzi, Christian Jones, Asael Sorensen, Raymond Byrne, Charles Hanley, (2019). Grid Stability Using Machine Learning State Space Navigation https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1645566 Publication ID: 69671

Christian Jones, Clifford Hansen, (2019). Single Diode Parameter Extraction from In-Field Photovoltaic I-V Curves on a Single Board Computer https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8981330 Publication ID: 69279

Christian Jones, Todd Karin, Anubhav Jain, William Hobbs, Cara Libby, (2019). Geographic Assessment of Photovoltaic Module Environmental Degradation Stressors https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8980741 Publication ID: 69307

Christian Jones, (2019). Predicting Photovoltaic Module Series Resistance based on Indoor-Aging Tests & Thermal Cycling Cumulative Exposure Estimates https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8981189 Publication ID: 69339

Christian Jones, (2019). Monitoring DER Integrity using Machine Learning Algorithms on a Single Board Computer https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1640076 Publication ID: 68623

Christian Jones, (2019). Early Life PV System Degradation Evaluation and Modeling Based on Cumulative Exposure to Environmental Stressors https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1640039 Publication ID: 68561

Adrian Chavez, Christine Lai, Nicholas Jacobs, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Christian Jones, Jay Johnson, Adam Summers, (2019). Hybrid Intrusion Detection System Design for Distributed Energy Resources https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberPELS.2019.8925064 Publication ID: 68251

Adrian Chavez, Shamina Hossain-McKenzie, Christian Jones, Jay Johnson, Christine Lai, Nicholas Jacobs, Adam Summers, (2019). Hybrid Intrusion Detection System Design for Distributed Energy Resource Systems https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberPELS.2019.8925064 Publication ID: 68342

Christian Jones, cedric carter, Zachary Thomas, (2018). Intrusion Detection & Response using an Unsupervised Artificial Neural Network on a Single Board Computer for Building Control Resilience https://doi.org/10.1109/RWEEK.2018.8473533 Publication ID: 63852

Bruce King, Charles Robinson, Craig Carmignani, Daniel Riley, Christian Jones, (2018). Application of the Sandia Array Performance Model to Assess Multiyear Performance of Fielded CIGS PV Arrays https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8548108 Publication ID: 62700

Christian Jones, Joshua Stein, (2018). Comparative Review of High Resolution Monitoring Versus Standard Inverter Data Acquisition for a Single Photovoltaic Power Plant https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547740 Publication ID: 62219

Christian Jones, Olga Lavrova, (2018). IEC 61215 Qualification Tests vs Outdoor Performance using Module Level In Situ I-V Curve Tracing Devices https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8548222 Publication ID: 62220

Bruce King, Christian Jones, (2017). DuraMAT Capability 5: Field Deployment https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1481350 Publication ID: 53982

Joshua Stein, Laurie Burnham, Christian Jones, (2017). Regional Test Center Operations Manual https://doi.org/10.2172/1372166 Publication ID: 57374

Christian Jones, Monte Lunacek, Matthew Lave, Jay Johnson, Robert Broderick, (2017). Dynamic Setpoint Control of Electric Hot Water Heater Tanks for Increased Integration of Solar Photovoltaic System Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2017.8366520 Publication ID: 57117

Christian Jones, Bruce King, Joshua Stein, Justin Fada, Alan Curran, Roger French, Olga Lavrova, (2017). Quantify Photovoltaic Module Degradation using the Loss Factor Model Parameters https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1456847 Publication ID: 56932

Christian Jones, Monte Lunacek, Matthew Lave, Jay Johnson, Robert Broderick, (2017). Dynamic SetPoint Control of Electric Hot Water Heaters for Increased Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Systems https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1459082 Publication ID: 57070

Christian Jones, (2017). PV Monitoring and Modeling a Machine Learning Perspective https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1457955 Publication ID: 56275

Christian Jones, (2017). Strategies for Reducing Peak Load using Residential Storage Systems https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1431606 Publication ID: 55516

Christian Jones, Bruce King, Joshua Stein, Olga Lavrova, (2017). Quantify PV Module Degradation based on Model Coefficients Extracted from an Embedded Data Acquisition Devices https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1427052 Publication ID: 53048

Christian Jones, Matthew Lave, Jay Johnson, Robert Broderick, (2017). Demand Response of Electric Hot Water Heaters for Increased Integration of Solar PV https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1427093 Publication ID: 53159

Christian Jones, (2016). Advanced PV Monitoring for Improved Grid Integration https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1405237 Publication ID: 47291

Christian Jones, (2016). Advanced Statistical Methods for Improving Availability https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1405238 Publication ID: 47292

Christian Jones, Clifford Hansen, Bruce King, (2016). Statistical Approach for Determining the Sandia Array Performance Model Coefficients that Considers String-Level Mismatch https://doi.org/10.2172/1431464 Publication ID: 52059

Christian Jones, Matt Robinson, Yasser Yasaei, Thomas Caudell, Manel Martinez-Ramon, Andrea Mammoli, (2016). Next Day Building Load Predictions based on Limited Input Features Using an On-Line Laterally Primed Adaptive Resonance Theory Artificial Neural Network Buildings and Energy https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1431430 Publication ID: 51399

Christian Jones, Manel Martinez-Ramon, Craig Carmignani, Joshua Stein, Bruce King, (2016). Wondering what to blame? Turn PV performance assessments into maintenance action items through the deployment of learning algorithms embedded in a Raspberry Pi device https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749591 Publication ID: 50698

Christian Jones, (2016). Wondering what to blame? Turn PV performance assessments into maintenance action items through the deployment of learning algorithms embedded in a Raspberry Pi device https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749591 Publication ID: 50458

Christian Jones, Manel Martinez-Ramon, Ryan Smith, Craig Carmignani, Olga Lavrova, Charles Robinson, Joshua Stein, (2016). Automatic Fault Classification of Photovoltaic Strings Based on an In-Situ IV Characterization System and a Gaussian Process Algorithm https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 50607

Joshua Stein, Christian Jones, (2016). Open Source Machine Learning Applied to PV Monitoring Applications https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1420929 Publication ID: 50009

Christian Jones, Ryan Smith, Craig Carmignani, Olga Lavrova, Bruce King, Joshua Stein, (2016). Automatic Fault Classification of Photovoltaic Strings Based on an In-Situ IV Characterization System and a Gaussian Process Algorithm Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 48486

Christian Jones, (2016). Cost Effective Short-Term Solar Photovoltaic Predictions for Residential Home Scheduling using a Support Vector Machine Algorithm and NOAA Satellite Images https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1342466 Publication ID: 46907

Bruce King, Christian Jones, (2015). Final Technical Report: PV Fault Detection Tool https://doi.org/10.2172/1233822 Publication ID: 42073

Bruce King, Patrick Burton, Clifford Hansen, Christian Jones, (2015). Final Technical Report: Advanced Measurement and Analysis of PV Derate Factors https://doi.org/10.2172/1233823 Publication ID: 42074

Christian Jones, Joshua Stein, Sigifredo Gonzalez, Bruce King, (2015). Photovoltaic System Fault Detection and Diagnostics using Laterally Primed Adaptive Resonance Theory Neural Network https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2015.7355834 Publication ID: 43911

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