📄 CV

Education

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Clemson University (August 2022 - May 2025)
  • Dissertation: Real-Time Active Thermal Management and Degradation Forecasting of PEBBs In All-Electric Ships
  • Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Edrington
• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran (September 2013 - December 2015)
  • Thesis: Response and Reliability Improvement of Grid-Connected PV Systems with Trans-Z-Source Inverter
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran (September 2008 - July 2012)
  • Thesis: Power Flow Optimization of Distribution Network in the Presence of Distributed Generations
    

Academic Experience

• Research Scientist II, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (June 2026 – Present)
  • Research Group: Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES), supervised by Dr. Robert Cuzner
  • Lead government- and industry-funded research projects focused on power electronic conversion systems, microgrids, transportation electrification, and resilient power distribution architectures.
  • Develop new research concepts in high-voltage engineering, electro-thermal-physical modeling, digital engineering, evolutionary optimization, and AI/ML-enabled energy systems.
  • Prepare and contribute to competitive research proposals, establish new research directions, and support laboratory growth initiatives involving original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and government stakeholders.
  • Conduct, publish, and report research on efficient, reliable, and resilient power-electronics-based power distribution systems through digital engineering methodologies.
  • Supervise and mentor undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students, and post-doc researchers by assigning technical tasks, providing guidance, monitoring project progress, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the UWM-SEES team, the university faculty, industry partners, and government sponsors to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of advanced power and energy technologies.
    
• Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (June 2025 – May 2026)
  • Research Group: Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES), supervised by Dr. Robert Cuzner
  • PDC&R Solution Space Exploration and Digital Twin Based Dielectric Scaling Law and Health Prognosis: Developed an integration framework for Power Distribution Control and Resilience (PDC&R), focusing on Virtual Prototyping Process (VPP) leading to producing big data and metamodels for PDC&R equipment.
  • Tech Candidate for Future Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor: Collaborated with the PDC&R integration team to bring a range of technologies developed on the PDC&R.
  • Power Energy Thermal Technologies and Integration Systems (PETTIS): Co-development of an equipment sizing tool with UT-Arlington for shipboard Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) suitable for the exploration of power electronics, battery technologies and thermal management approaches.
  • Demo A, B, C, and D Preparation: Co-development of the PEPDS hardware demonstration platform with UT-Arlington and establishes bases of cost estimates, providing validation cases and “new sources of truth” to increase the confidence in equipment metamodels and measurement data.
  • Mentored Ph.D. and Master’s students, guided coding/simulation/experimental practices, and contributed to collaborative initiatives.
    
• Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (August 2022 – May 2025)
  • Research Group: Real Time COntrols and Optimization Laboratory (RT-COOL), supervised by Dr. Christopher Edrington
  • Electrothermal Management Using In-situ Junction Thermal Estimates for Enhanced Converter Reliability: Developed data-driven and model-based electro-thermal management control strategies to ensure acceptable electrical performance while minimizing cooling demands and thermal cycling in power converters, through implemented control and management algorithms on various real-time controller boards and digital simulation platforms.
  • Dynamometer Test Bed:
    • Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a dyno testbed with two PMSMs (4-pole 10kW/350A and 5-pole 12kW/350A), mechanically coupled via a bearingless digital torque transducer and enclosed in a protective housing.
    • Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a 10kW/96V/120A Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) inverter using 1200V/193A SiC MOSFETs, 1200V/160A clamping diodes, and 1200V gate drivers, integrated capacitors, heatsinks, and cold plates for both air and liquid cooling.
    • Designed sensor and auxiliary PCBs, and validated the complete testbed through CHIL/PHIL testing using dSPACE and OPAL-RT platforms for propulsion loads.
      

Teaching Experience

• Course Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (January 2026 – Present)
  • Taught ELECENG 362 – Electromechanical Energy Conversion (4 cr.), covering magnetic circuits, transformers, electromechanical energy conversion, and electric DC, synchronous, and induction machines.
  • Developed analytical homework/exams to reinforce fundamental concepts in modeling, analysis, and performance evaluation.
  • Coordinated with laboratory sessions to complement theoretical instruction with hands-on experimentation.
    
• University Lecturer, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (January 2021 – July 2021)
  • Designed and taught UG courses in Industrial Electronics (3 cr.), Power Systems Analysis (3 cr.), Protections and Relays (3 cr.), Electric Machines (3 cr.).
  • Implemented project-based learning and structured assignments to connect theory with practical engineering applications.
  • Provided mentorship and individualized academic support to enhance student performance and engagement.
    
• Course Instructor, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2012 – June 2016)
  • Taught MATLAB/Simulink for undergraduate/graduate students, focusing on control and modeling of power electronics.
  • Developed interactive tutorials and laboratory-style assignments to strengthen computational and simulation skills.
  • Advised students on research projects and power electronics simulations, fostering independent problem-solving.
    
• Teaching Assistant, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2010 – June 2015)
  • Supported instruction in courses: Electric Circuits I/II (3 cr.), Power Electronics (3 cr.), Advanced Power Systems Operation (3 cr.)
  • Led discussion sessions, assisted with laboratory activities, and provided guidance during problem-solving exercises.
  • Evaluated student work, offered constructive feedback, and facilitated exam preparation.
    

Professional Experience

• Technical Expert, Intelligent Control & Processing (ICP) Company, Tehran, Iran (June 2021 – August 2022)
  • Developed technical/commercial proposals for over €3 million advanced control systems (DCS, ESD, FGS, PDCS, PMS, BMS), resulting in successful projects from different domains.
  • Supported business development activities by preparing bills of materials (BOM), responding to requests for information (RFI) and for proposals (RFP), and engaging with clients to assess their technical requirements.
  • Conducted technical meetings with clients, addressed their engineering needs, and ensured optimal solutions as per project specifications.
  • Led R&D initiatives, successfully enhanced proposed control system solutions.
    
• Intern, Paykar Bonyan Sanat (PBS) Company, Tehran, Iran (February 2012 – June 2012)
  • Programmed Omron & Siemens PLCs
  • Controlled AC inverters
    

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Graduate School, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (May 2025)
  • The Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award is presented annually to two graduate student researchers at Clemson in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research activity, future promise as a researcher, and/or originality, imagination, and significance of research or creative activity.
  • 💡 Fun Fact: This is the first time in the history of Clemson University that an ECE department student has received such an award!
• Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Holcombe ECE Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (April 2025)
  • The recipient of the award is determined based on the recommendation of a faculty member and evaluation by a committee of ECE faculty. The Holcombe Graduate Student awards have been given each year for the past 40 years in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in the preceding year by a current graduate student in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University. Since their inception, the award has been accompanied by a monetary stipend, which this year is provided by the Edward D. Guy, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship endowment.
• Graduate Research Assistantship, Holcombe ECE Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (February 2022)
• Distinguished Student Master’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran (December 2013)
• Distinguished Student, Bachelor’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran (February 2009)
  

Editorial and Review Experience

• Editorial Board, Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal
• Editorial Board, Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences
• Editorial Board, Smart Ship Technologies
• Associate Editor, Sustainable Energy Control and Optimization
• Associate Editor, American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
• Reviewer, top-tier journals and conferences (260+ verified reviews) available on Web of Science
  

Professional Membership

• Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Member, IEEE Young Professionals (IEEE YP)
• Member, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IEEE IES)
• Member, IEEE Industry Applications Society (IEEE IAS)
• Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES)
• Member, IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS)
• Member, IEEE Systems Council
• Member, IEEE Transportation Electrification Council
• Member, IEEE Smart Cities Community
• Member, SAE International
• Member, Clemson IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch