Jillian Miles

Jillian Miles is a Research Scientist in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and serves as the Project Director for the Industrial Futures Initiative at the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Her work lies in connecting research with policy members and community stakeholders, primarily in heavy industry, new technology, and energy spaces. Dr. Miles earned her PhD in Engineering and Public Policy at CMU. Her doctoral research focused on the intersection of local labor markets and the energy transition.

Prior to completing her PhD, she worked as a consultant to several government agencies, including the Department of State, TSA, and the IRS. She has also done research projects in collaboration with MIT's Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab, USAID, FEMA, and the CDC during her time in The George Washington University's Systems Engineering department.