Call for Papers - INFORMS Journal on Data Science Special Issue
Virtual Special Issue on "The Dual Edge of AI: Catalyzing and Challenging the Future of Energy Systems"
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing energy systems-empowering forecasting, optimization, and intelligent control-while simultaneously introducing new challenges, such as increased energy demands from large-scale AI infrastructure and concerns about long-term sustainability and equity.
We are excited to announce a Virtual Special Issue in the INFORMS Journal on Data Science focused on this dual role of AI in energy. This issue seeks high-impact research at the intersection of AI and energy systems that critically examines both the opportunities and trade-offs of AI technologies.
We welcome theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions across a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:
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AI for forecasting, optimization, and grid resilience
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Human-centered and explainable AI in energy operations
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Energy demands and risks driven by AI proliferation
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Sustainable and energy-efficient AI (Green AI)
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Societal, regulatory, and policy implications
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
Full CFP and submission details: https://pubsonline.informs.org/page/ijds/calls-for-papers
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and published in regular issues once accepted, with a unified editorial to enhance visibility and impact.
Please feel free to share with colleagues working in this exciting space!
Guest Editors:
Ahmed Aziz Ezzat (Rutgers), Merve Bodur (Edinburgh), Ramteen Sioshansi (CMU), Zijun Zhang (CityU), Shixiang (Woody) Zhu (CMU)
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Shixiang Woody Zhu
Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh PA
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