Sri Dattha Palwai graduated from Oregon State University with a MSc. in Industrial Engineering in 2015. He researched on developing technology acceptance framework for acceptance of smart grid information technology, i.e. smart meters. He was specifically looking at social drivers of information technology adoption in the United States. He validated the framework through a survey, working in collaboration with Dr. Eseonu. His work provides information to utilities and other  stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding smart meter adoption. He is currently working at Faithful + Gould as a Cost Management Analyst.