UC Davis Graduate Studies
Source: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gegg Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/energy-systems/energy-systems-phd/
Energy Systems
About the Program
Learn More About the Program
The Energy Graduate Group (EGG) provides an opportunity to do interdisciplinary research to address pressing energy, environmental, economic, policy and social challenges facing California, the U.S., and the world. The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world’s growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean
College of Engineering
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GEGG
Exceptions
QE Exception: No outside member needed
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 15, 2026\ General: Apr 1, 2026\ Space Available: Jun 1, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
Admissions Actions
Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Marcella Austin - Anderson \ (530) 752-0758 | maustinanderson@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Alan Jenn \ (530) 752-6548 | ajenn@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Zhiliang (Julia) Fan \ Energy Systems \ 530-754-0317 | jzfan@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Alan Jenn \ Energy Systems \ (530) 752-6548 | ajenn@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Alissa Kendall \ Energy Systems \ (530) 752-5722 | amkendall@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Frank Loge \ Energy Systems \ (530) 754-2297 | fjloge@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Admissions and General\ Alan Meier \ Energy Systems \ akmeier@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Samantha Duesdieker \ (530) 752-4928 | samdues@ucdavis.edu