Dre Helmns

Dre Helmns is an assistant professor at Harvey Mudd College and visiting faculty at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who works at the intersection of energy science and technology. Their research efforts aim to develop decarbonized space conditioning and water heating systems that incorporate heat pumps, thermal energy storage, evaporative cooling and waste heat recovery components. Dre and their research team use physics-based modeling of thermal equipment, validated by laboratory experiments and field demonstrations, to enable innovative design and optimal operation of integrated energy systems for buildings and districts.

As a queer and trans scholar and educator, Helmns aspires to transform the culture of engineering by cultivating inclusive learning environments and making space for new leaders, while contributing to sustainable solutions for our climate crisis. Their degrees in mechanical engineering are from University of California, Berkeley (PhD and M.S.) and Loyola Marymount University (B.S.).

Helmn’s personal website can be found here: www.drehelmns.com