IEE Personnel
Gregory Washington
Interim Director
Institute for Energy and the Environment
Associate Dean for Research
College of Engineering
Professor,
Mechanical Engineering
Gregory Washington has been involved in multi-domain research for the last 15 years. His major research interests lie in the field of dynamic systems and control with an emphasis in smart materials. He has been involved in research in the design and control of advanced automotive systems incorporating smart materials, the design and control of hybrid electric vehicles, and structural position and vibration control with smart materials.
He is the author of more than 100 publications in journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings. Professor Washington has conducted research for NASA, Ford Motor Company, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the National Research Council. He has a long list of research and teaching awards that includes the University Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Harrison Faculty Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, and the Lumley Award for Research.
Kathryn (Kate) Bartter
Associate Director
Institute for Energy and the Environment
Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Research
Kate Bartter joined the Office of Research at The Ohio State University in March of 2007. She serves as both the Special Assistant to Senior Vice President for Research Robert McGrath and as Associate Director of the OSU Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE).
As Associate Director of the IEE, Kate is responsible for developing the strategic plan and operational goals that support the IEE's mission of advancing The Ohio State University's national role and success with solving the global energy issues while promoting environmental sustainability.
Prior to joining OSU, Kate served as the Chief Policy Advisor and Director of Cabinet Affairs for Governor Bob Taft. In that capacity, she managed the Governor's policy staff, directed cabinet relations, coordinated inter-agency issues including strategic planning, and oversaw the operation of Governor Taft's Washington, D.C. office.
R. Scott Potter
Senior Energy Advisor
Institute for Energy and the Environment
Energy Research Specialist
College of Engineering
Scott has over 17 years of private and public sector utility experience, with expertise in energy markets, policymaking, energy supply arrangements, energy demand-response programs, and regulatory frameworks. He has testified before local, state, and federal legislative and judicial bodies. Scott periodically provides his expertise to the Battelle Memorial Institute on energy projects for other state and federal government entities including the Ohio National Guard, the U.S. Department of Defense, and NASA.
Prior to joining the IEE, Scott served as the Senior Energy Researcher at the National Regulatory Research Institute, as well as the Director of Utilities at The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). During his eight years and many roles at the PUCO, he was responsible for the development of electric, gas, water, and telecommunications policy recommendations.