Resume

Education

June 2019 to Present

Doctor of Philosophy
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Thesis project: Power-to-gas and network seasonal storage for promoting the safe penetration of renewables
Advisor: Prof. Sansavini

September 2016 to August 2018

Master of Science in Power Systems
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Thesis title: Power quality enhancement in distribution systems using feeder reconfiguration and shunt passive filter switching
Advisor: Prof. Mokhtari
GPA: 18.92 / 20

September 2012 to July 2016

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 17.98 / 20
Thesis Grade: Excellent

September 2004 to June 2008

High School
National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET) High School, Kerman, Iran
Pre-university Certificate and High School Diploma in Mathematics & Physics
High School Diploma GPA: 19.78 / 20

Honors & Awards

2010
  • Advanced Course Certificate in English from ILI (Iran Language Institute).
  • 2012
  • Ranked 6th in the Nationwide University Entrance Exam known as Konkoor for BSc degree in English Language.
  • 2012
  • Ranked 192th in the Nationwide University Entrance Exam known as Konkoor for BSc degree in Engineering.
  • 2014
  • Ranked 3rd among the participating student from all national universities in the 29th Quran and Etrat contests.
  • 2016
  • Distinguished BSc project among the projects of Electrical Engineering Department.
  • 2016
  • Straight admission to master’s degree as an exceptional talent, based on BSc top GPA and rank.
  • 2016
  • Received National Elite Foundation’s Educational Award.
    2017
  • Received National Elite Foundation’s Educational Award.
    2018
  • Ranked 1st in the Power Systems major

    Computer Skills

  • Programming/Typesetting Languages: C++, DPL, LATEX.
  • Applications: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB + Simulink, PSCACD.
  • Selected Academic Projects

  • Study & Simulation of “Grid-tied PV Challenges and Requirements” (Under Supervision of Prof. Maghuli)
  • Design, Simulation & Implementation of a “Three-phase AC-chopper DVR” (Under Supervision of Prof. Mokhtari)
  • A review on “Reliability Enhancement in Distribution Systems Using Reconfiguration” (Under Supervision of Prof. Fotuhi)
  • “Determination of Phase-shifting Transformers Taking Part in Security-constrained Optimal Power Flow” (Under Supervision of Prof. Hosseini)
  • “DSTATCOM Placement with Respect to Steady-state and Transient Indices” (Under Supervision of Prof. Parniani)
  • Academic/Professional Experiences

    Fall 2014
  • Course Teaching Assistant of “Logic Circuits & Lab”, By Prof. HajSadeghi.
  • Spring 2015
  • Proposer of assignments of “Energy Conversion I”, By Prof. Nasiri.
  • Fall 2016
  • Course Teaching Assistant of “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II”, Mr. Ravanji.
  • Spring 2016
  • Course Teaching Assistant of “Energy Conversion I”, Dr. Safdarian.
  • 2015
  • Participated Prof. Shahidepour’s workshop on “Distributed System Operators” in ICEE 2015
  • 2015
  • Participated Dr. Samani’s workshop on “Frequency Control in Iran” in ICEE 2015
  • Summer 2015
  • Internship at Yekta Behine Tavan Co., “Flicker Calculation and Simulation in Utility Grid; Electric Arc Furnace Modeling”
  • Fall 2015-Summer 2016
  • Attended Sharif Career School One-year Program.
  • Spring 2016
  • Cooperation with Sharif Self-sufficiency Development Center.
  • Summer 2017-Fall 2018
  • Professional work experience with Yekta Behine Tavan Co.
  • Spring 2018
  • Participated Prof. Lesani’s workshop on “Induction motor broken rotor bar detection”.
  • Organization of Industrial Tours

    2014
  • MAPNA Pars Generators Factory (Under Supervision of Prof. Zolghadri)
  • 2014
  • Combined-cycle Power Station of Damavand (Pakdasht) (Under Supervision of Prof. Nasiri and Prof. Parniani)
  • 2014
  • Crouse Co., OEM automotive parts manufacturer (Under Supervision of Dr. Kaboli)
  • 2015
  • Combined-cycle Power Station of Montazer-e-Ghaem (Under Supervision of Prof. Safdarian)
  • 2015
  • Iran Khodro Industrial Group

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