BioThomas “Tom” Cooke manages Project Set B, PQ Monitoring and Data Analytics, for EPRI Program 1 (Power Quality). His primary focus is working with utilities and industry experts to identify and develop research for the PQ monitoring & PQ data analytics industry. Recent research consists of methods of managing large PQ datasets through advanced consolidation, visualization, and AI / machine learning methods for automating signature recognition of PQ phenomena. Mr. Cooke is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and leading new developments as the project chair for the IEEE P3139 working group, Guide for Power Quality Data Analytics.
With over 25 years supporting the PQ industry, Tom has contributed to design and development of several advanced monitoring applications, including non-contact devices for detecting stray voltage and underground cable arcing to protect against both electric shock and catastrophic vault events, both of which have been issued U.S. patents. As a PQ monitoring expert, he has developed testing protocols for assessing smart revenue metering accuracy and presented results to standard groups to help increase the accuracy of measurements in the presence of PQ distortion and events.
Prior to working for EPRI, he served in the U.S. Army for six years as an Army Airspace Command and Control Technician and served as a radar crew member for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery. His hobbies include woodworking, music, photography, and videography. CompanyEPRIJob titlePrincipal Technical Leader
