Mr. Masoud Safarishaal | Power system | Best Researcher Award

Education 🎓

May 2022 – Expected date for graduation (Fall 2024/Spring 2025)
PhD (Electrical Engineering): University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Thesis: Advanced Fault Detection in Inverter-based Power Systems2011 – 2014
MS (Electrical Engineering): Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
Thesis: Control of Multi-Output Forward DC-DC Converters using Evolutionary Algorithms for Application in Photovoltaic Systems.2006 – 2011
BD (Electrical Engineering): Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Thesis: Simulation of speed control of Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor (PMLSM) using V / f constant method.

Core Competencies 🔧

Specialization in Power Electronics: Expertise in the design and implementation of power electronics components, including battery chargers, converters, and inverters.Renewable Energy Systems: Specialized knowledge in designing and optimizing systems for harnessing renewable energy, with a focus on solar technologies.Advanced Battery Technology: Expertise in advanced battery technology, particularly for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and supervising projects across the production lifecycle, ensuring adherence to industry standards.Electrical Circuit Design: Over 8 years of hands-on expertise in designing intricate electrical circuits for diverse applications.Product Development: Proven ability to take projects from conceptualization through design to successful product delivery.Testing and Quality Assurance: Extensive experience in rigorous product testing to meet and exceed industry standards.Compliance and Standards: Track record of contributing to projects that meet and exceed European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) standards.

Professional Experience 💼

Graduate Research Assistance: University of Oklahoma (2022 – Present)Project: Advanced Transient Detection in Inverter-based Power System
Competencies: Power Electronics, Power SystemConducting doctoral research on ‘Advanced Transient Detection in Inverter-based Power Systems,’ employing experimental tests, IBRs, Digital Relays, PSCAD simulations, and MATLAB analysis to propose an enhanced fault detection method.Managed the laboratory operations as the lab manager, overseeing and coordinating testing setups for a research group focused on inverter-based power systems.Head of System Engineering: Iran University of Science and Technology (2021 – 2022)Project: Zafar 2 Satellite Prepared to Launch
Competencies: Leadership, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Compliance and StandardsSupervised all satellite disciplines groups (Power System, Electronics, Telecommunications, Satellite Control, Thermodynamic, Mechanic, and Software), coordinating their efforts to deliver a high-quality satellite.Solved technical challenges for the Zafar 2 satellite, providing effective solutions to ensure project success as leader of system engineering.Manager of Structure Group: Iran University of Science and Technology (2020 – 2021)Project: Zafar 1 Satellite Launched 2020/Zafar 2 Prepared to Launch
Competencies: Leadership, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Compliance and StandardsLed a successful team in guaranteeing the satellite structure met design and performance requirements, overseeing the entire process from design to assembly.Organized and managed several assembly teams, collaborating with external companies to assemble all satellite components from wiring to final tested satellite.Achieved the delivery of a high-quality satellite, meeting all project requirements through effective leadership and management as Manager of the Structure Group.Head of Power System Group: Iran University of Science and Technology (2015 – 2020)Project: Zafar 1 Satellite Launched 2020
Competencies: Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Batteries, Leadership, Product Development, Quality AssuranceLed and supervised the design, assembly, and rigorous testing of the satellite power system circuits (Solar Panels, MPPT Unit, Batteries Pack, Battery Charger, Battery Management Unit, Converters, and Power Distribution and Protection Unit) for the successful launch of the Zafar 1 Satellite in 2020.Attained the highest performance ratings as group manager for three consecutive years (2018-2020).Directed and coordinated the intricacies from the conceptual design to final testing phases of satellite components, ensuring meticulous adherence to ECSS requirements.Satellite Electrical Power Engineer: Iran University of Science and Technology (2014 – 2015)Project: Tadbir Satellite Launched 2015/ Zafar 1 Satellite Launched 2020Competencies: Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Batteries, Circuit Design, Power System DesignDesigned, manufactured, and tested solar panels and power electronics equipment for the Tadbir Satellite project.Developed and tested the Battery Charge Regulator and MPPT board, ensuring they met design and performance requirements for the Tadbir Satellite.

Professional Computer Software Skills 💻

Proficient in MATLAB: for data analysis and simulation.Experienced in using Pspice and PSCAD: for circuit design and analysis.Skilled in Altium PCB Designer: for printed circuit board layout and design.Experienced in using Microcontroller Programming Languages: C++, Python.

Electrical Equipment Expertise ⚙️

DC/DC Converters (5-200W), DC/AC Inverters (1kW), and Power Distribution Units (DC 200W): Designed and implemented electrical systems, ensuring compliance with ECSS-E-ST-20-08C for “Space Engineering – Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Components” and ECSS-Q-ST-60-02C for “Quality Assurance.”Solar Panels (10-500W): Engineered solar panel systems in alignment with ECSS standards.Maximum Power Point Trackers, Battery Charge Regulators (Li-Ion) Battery Management, and Battery Pack: Demonstrated proficiency in power circuit and PCB design while adhering to ECSS compliance requirements.