I've actively participated in numerous initiatives as an electrical engineer (power system engineer) at the Niroo Research Institute (NRI) in Tehran, Iran. These endeavors span a range of domains, including power system analysis, smart grid technologies, energy economics, power electronics, electrical machines, control system design and analytical modeling. My professional background and practical exposure encompass the subsequent areas:- Strategic planning for the expansion of electrical power systems- Electric power system network analysis- Renewable energy resource modeling and integration assessment (solar PV, wind turbines and energy storage systems)- Engaging with energy and electricity economics within the context of sustainable development- Electricity market analysis & digital energy trading issues- Energy planning and management, with a focus on transitioning to clean energy solutions- Engagement in electrical design and advanced control strategies- System modeling, simulation, and comprehensive analysis- Application of data science and computational tools to energy system analysis- Smart grid technologies- Microgrid planning and operation- Advocating for electrification initiativesMy skills and expertise in electrical engineering:• Load flow analysis• Fault conditions and short circuit analysis• Protection system design - relay coordination• Grounding system• Lighting calculations• Cable sizing• Motor starting analysis• Distribution system design (LV and MV)• Industrial electrical system designs for efficient and reliable facilities• Power system stability (Voltage stability and dynamic stability analysis) and control• Power quality analysis – harmonic analysis• Power system reliability• Power system planning• Power system security (Contingency analysis, protection relay and control, voltage and frequency control, system restoration)• Power system resilience analysis• Real-time state estimations • Electrifications and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)• Industrial PLC programs and implementation• Control system design• Engineering design codes and technical standards• Project engineering processes and documentationMy background in software:• Power system engineering software (ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E and DigSilent)• Renewable energy software (Homer, RETScreen, PVsyst, WAsP)• Data science and machine learning tools (Python)• Optimization modeling language (GAMS)• Power system expansion planning software (WASP)• System dynamics simulation packages (Vensim PLE, Powersim Studio, iThink and Stella)