Ewan Bohannon
About Ewan Bohannon
Ewan Bohannon is a Renewables Development Intern at American Electric Power, where he automates data collection and analysis using Python and ArcGIS. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Ocean Science from UC San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at American Electric Power
Ewan Bohannon currently serves as a Renewables Development Intern at American Electric Power, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on automating web data collection, conducting data analysis, and creating maps to support site analysis. His work involves utilizing programming skills in Python and geographic information system (GIS) technology through ArcGIS, contributing to the company's renewable energy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ewan Bohannon earned a Master of Science in Applied Ocean Science from the University of California, San Diego, completing his studies from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. His educational background equips him with knowledge in mechanical engineering principles and oceanographic technologies.
Background
Ewan Bohannon has a diverse background in engineering and renewable energy. He worked as a course grader for ME 320: Heat Transfer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Venture Director at Zero2One UIUC for one year, where he contributed to entrepreneurial initiatives. His involvement in Illini Formula Electric as an Aerodynamics Team Member from 2019 to 2021 further enhanced his engineering experience.
Skills and Interests
Ewan Bohannon has developed skills in design for manufacturing and data processing through various academic and project experiences. His interests include designing wave energy converters and exploring new oceanographic research technologies. Influenced by his upbringing in California's Bay Area, he holds a strong belief in the ocean's significance to human health and the future of renewable energy.