Clean energy enthusiast with strong and proven experience in network integration and control of distributed energy resources and future low-carbon distribution networks. Skilled in Management, Research and Development (R&D), Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Electrical Engineering.Prior to my current role I was a Senior Research Fellow in Smart Grids at the #1 University in Australia and a Research Engineer at the largest R&D centre in Europe (Paris), the Electricity of France (EDF) R&D.I have provided technical support and consultation for leading companies and research institutes such as EDF R&D (France), AusNet Services (Australia) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA and was one of the lead researchers of industrial projects ($500k+) run in collaboration with EPRI, USA and AusNet Services, Australia. I have authored 30+ academic (peer-reviewed conference and journal papers in top-class international IEEE conferences and IEEE Transactions) and industry related publications and the inventor of a patent for a novel battery energy storage controller.