The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) has appointed Jaime Camelio of the University of Georgia College of Engineering as its new executive director.
Established with the generous support of founding partners Georgia Power, Cox Automotive, and Kia, GNEM’s mission is to convene stakeholders in electric mobility across Georgia to improve the lives of all citizens through research, education, and community partnership. As executive director, Camelio will spearhead initiatives to improve access, technology, and infrastructure for electric mobility throughout the state.
Bjorn Birgisson served as GNEM’s founding executive director from 2024-2025.
A professor in the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering, Camelio’s research interests include intelligent manufacturing systems, cyber-physical security for manufacturing, and AI applications for manufacturing systems.
Camelio recently completed a rotation as NSF I-Corps program director, overseeing the program and parts of its National Innovation Network. I-Corps is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that uses experiential education and customer discovery to help researchers transform their lab-based inventions into commercially successful products
Previously, he served as associate dean of the UGA College of Engineering and the Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Professor for Advanced Manufacturing at Virginia Tech. During his tenure at Virginia Tech, he served as the Chief Technology Officer for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, a nonprofit applied research center that bridges the gap between university research and commercial production through a membership-based collaboration between industry, academia, and government.
Camelio earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan. He received a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Universidad Católica de Chile.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the Georgia Network of Electric Mobility,” said Camelio. “Georgia is uniquely positioned to lead in electric mobility through talent, manufacturing, and cross-sector collaboration. GNEM is a powerful platform for partnership, and I’m excited to work with our members and stakeholders to collectively elevate Georgia’s electric mobility industry, expanding shared knowledge, strengthening workforce pathways, and accelerating innovation. Drawing on my experience in industry engagement, innovation, and manufacturing, I look forward to advancing GNEM’s mission and delivering impact statewide.”
