Calvin is a Ph.D. candidate in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) program at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs.

Calvin’s research examines energy transitions from a social science perspective, with a focus on how the demand side of the energy system can be mobilized as a flexible grid resource. Using residential electric vehicle (EV) charging as a case study, he analyzes demand flexibility policies and regulatory proceedings, organizational decision-making by utilities, enabling technologies, and the beliefs and behaviors of participating residential customers. By tracing demand flexibility from policies to household engagement, his work highlights both the coordination required and the challenges that emerge across this process. Building on these insights, Calvin explores how behavioral science can improve demand flexibility initiatives.

Calvin is currently an affiliate of the Energy Technologies Area at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). He previously worked as a power market reform intern at RMI, an energy and environmental policy intern at China Policy, and a transportation system analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He holds a Master’s in China Studies from Peking University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the Ohio State University.