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EDUCATION

Ph.D.              University of Toronto, Toronto/ CANADA (1996)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Toronto, Canada

Thesis topic: Modeling and Application of Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) for Power Systems

Advisor: Prof. M. Reza Iravani

 

M.Sc.              Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (1990)

Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran/ Iran

Thesis topic: Software and Algorithm Development of Optimal Power Flow

Advisor: Prof. Mehrdad Abedi

 

B.Sc.               Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (1987)

Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran/ Iran

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2006 – Present            Senior Research Associate, University of Toronto

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

·   Conducted research in filed of Exportable Vehicle Power Microgrid Using Smart Power Management in cooperation of US Hybrid

-Investigate the technical feasibility and verify the technical viability of a smart microgrid that includes (i) exportable vehicle power system (EVPS) units, (ii) Auxiliary Power Supply (APU) units, and (iii) utility distribution system.

·     Conducted research in filed of application of power electronics in Distributed Generation:

-          Investigation of voltage sag on  Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) based wind farm

-          Ride-Through Voltage Capability (RTVC) of Wind-Turbine Generation System (WTGS) during faults

·     Conducted research in filed of application of power electronics in power system (FACTS):

-          Conducted modelling and analysis of Dynamic Flow Controller (DFC) as a new member of FACTS controllers in cooperation of ABB

-          Designing Discrete-Event Systems Supervisory Control for a Dynamic Flow Controller

 

Dec 2006-Present        Senior Research Scientists, Honeywell Aero Electric Advanced Technology, Mississauga

·     Supported Aerospace Electric Power Advanced Technology, Generation and Power Conversion R&D projects

-Provided system design and control optimization for High Voltage Electric Accumulators with internal distributed dc-dc converters for self-regulation and protection

-Developed real-time dynamic models for simulation/design of variable speed constant frequency Generator,

-Provided technical oversight for all aspects of design and development of Advanced Matrix Converter

-Provided system design and control optimization for Main Engine Electric Starter Generator project 

 

2004-2006                   Visiting Professor, University of Toronto

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Toronto, Canada

1996-2004                   Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Mazandaran (Iran)

Department of Electrical Engineering

1998-2004                   Research Director

University of Mazandaran

Faculty of Engineering

1991-1996                   Research Assistant

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

1991-1996                   Teaching Assistant

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

1987-1990                   Instructor

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran/ Iran

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE (U of MAZ / Iran)

2001-2004                  Curriculum Committees

1996-2004                  Graduate Committee

1996-2004                  Undergraduate Committee

1996-1998                  Laboratory Committee

1997-1998                   Industry Relations Committee

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

2002                            Research Excellence Award, University of Mazandaran

2001                            Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Mazandaran.

1991-1996                   Research Assistantships,

     Department of Electrical Eng. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

1990                            Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. Studies,

                                    Ministry of Culture and Higher Education, Government, Iran

Professional Affiliations

2011-present            IEEE AESS Chapter Chair (Toronto)

2008-2011               IEEE AESS Chapter Vice-chairs (Toronto)

2008-present             Professional Engineer, Province of Ontario, Canada,

2004-present             IEEE Senior Member

1992-present             IEEE Member, Power System Society

2001-2004                Member of Iranian CIGRE Subcommittee of Power System Losses           

2001-2004                Member of Iranian CIGRE Subcommittee of Power System Planning        

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

·        “Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap”, Keynote speaker at the 26th International Power System Conference (PSC2011),Tehran, Nov. 2011

·         “Smart Microgrid”, Workshop at the 26th International Power System Conference (PSC2011),Tehran, Nov. 2011

·    “Matrix Converter and Practical Issues in Aircraft Application”, IEEE- Toronto Aerospace Electronics System Society (AESS), December 11, 2009

·    "Soft Switching Techniques", Engineering Week Speaker at Honeywell, Feb. 2008

·    "Variable Speed Fixed Frequency Synchronous Generator", Engineering Week Speaker at Honeywell, Feb. 2007

·    “Flexible AC Transmission System and its Future”, Keynote speaker at 2nd FACTS Specialist Conference, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Dec. 2003.

·    “Fuzzy Control application in Power Systems”, Workshop at 4th Conference on Fuzzy Logic and Application, Baboolsar, May 2003.

·    “Power Quality: a new Challenge for Utilities”, Workshop at ICEE-00, Isfahan University of Technology, May 2000.

·    “Flexible AC Transmission Systems”, Workshop at ICEE-97, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, May 1998.

·    “Power Quality: Facts and Myths”, Workshop at PSC-99, Tehran, Nov. 1999.

Patent Disclosures

·   Multi-level Universal Converter Capable of Direct  Bidirectional DC/DC, DC/AC, AC/DC and AC/AC Conversion, Honeywell,  H0026411, 2010

·   HVDC-HVAC Hybrid Arc-Free Circuit Breaker, University of Toronto, 2010

·   Double Fed Matrix Converter for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Application, University of Toronto, 2009

·   High-Pole Synchronous Exciter for Brushless Induction Generator in Wind Power Applications, University of Toronto, 2008

·   Rectifierless Brushless Starter Generator (RBSG), Patent Disclosure H0013708-3104, 2007, Honeywell

·   High-Pole Exciter for Brushless-Gearless Variable Speed Fixed Frequency Generator (HPEBG), University of Toronto, 2007

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

·    Executive member of Toronto IEEE Section, Aerospace & Electronic Systems Society Chapter Chair, Vice-Chair

·    Reviewer:

Journals:

* IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery.

* IEEE Trans. on Power System.

* IEEE Trans. on Sustainable Energy.

* IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution.

* International Journal of Power and Energy Systems.

* Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

 

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