Mehdi Shafiee | Power System | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Mehdi Shafiee | Power System | Editorial Board Member

Faculty Member at Technical and Vocational University | Iran

Dr. Mehdi Shafiee is a committed researcher in advanced power and energy systems, with notable contributions to power system flexibility, resiliency, smart grids, renewable energy integration, and intelligent energy management. His work focuses on probabilistic modeling, robust and multi-objective optimization, and advanced control strategies for modern power networks involving electric vehicles, distributed generation, and hybrid renewable systems. He has contributed extensively to areas such as transactive energy scheduling, load frequency control using fractional-order fuzzy and adaptive PID controllers, microgrid energy management via multi-agent systems, voltage stability enhancement, and flexibility-based approaches to unit commitment under uncertainty. His research portfolio includes impactful publications in international journals and conferences, covering themes like ancillary service market participation by electric vehicles, dynamic assessment of hybrid wind–PV–battery systems, optimal resource scheduling, and innovative methods for distributed generation placement. He has also co-authored books offering foundational and practical knowledge on electric circuits and power distribution system design. With 89 citations, 18 publications, an h-index of 5, and recognition through 84 citing documents, Dr. Shafiee has established a growing research footprint. His academic and scholarly contributions reflect a strong commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, and smart energy systems aligned with the evolving demands of modern power grids.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Esmaeili, S., & Shafiee, M. (2012). Simulation of dynamic response of small wind-photovoltaic-fuel cell hybrid energy system. Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, 3(3), 194.

Shafiee, M., Ghazi, R., & Moeini-Aghtaie, M. (2019). Day-ahead resource scheduling in distribution networks with presence of electric vehicles and distributed generation units. Electric Power Components and Systems, 47(16–17), 1450–1463.

Estabragh, M. R., Mohammadian, M., & Shafiee, M. (2012). A novel approach for optimal allocation of distributed generations based on static voltage stability margin. Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, 20(7), 1044–1058.

Shafiee, S. S., & Shafiee, M. (2009). Dynamic performance of Wind/PV/Battery/Fuel-cell hybrid energy system. Journal of International Review on Modelling and Simulation, 2.

Shafiee, M., Vahidi, B., Hosseinian, S. H., & Jazebi, S. (2008). Using artificial neural network to estimate maximum overvoltage on cables with considering forward and backward waves. In Proceedings of the 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (pp. 1–8). IEEE.

 

 

Aimon Mirza Baig | Power System Optimisation | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Aimon Mirza Baig | Power System Optimisation | Best Researcher Award

Phd Researcher at Imperial College Lodnon, United Kingdom

Aimon Mirza Baig is a power systems researcher based in the United Kingdom, with specialized expertise in real-time modeling of flexible energy assets for grid stability. His research focuses on advanced mathematical modeling, energy market optimization, and ancillary service pricing—especially in the context of renewable-dominated and nuclear-integrated electricity grids. He is proficient in multiple programming and modeling tools, and has published extensively in high-impact journals and IEEE conferences. Fluent in six languages, Aimon also engages in STEM education outreach internationally.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    Imperial College London (2019–2025)
    Focus: Real-time modeling of flexible assets, frequency-security constrained unit commitment (SUC), ancillary service optimization.

  • MSc in Advanced Electrical Engineering (Distinction)
    Queen Mary University of London (2018–2019)

  • BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (First Class)
    University of Greenwich (2015–2018)

Professional Experience 💼

Imperial College London (2019–2025)

Modeling & Optimization Techniques

  • Developed C++ and Python-based SUC models integrating frequency containment and renewable uncertainty.

  • Designed pricing schemes to co-optimize energy production and ancillary service provisioning.

Simulation & Data Analysis

  • Used real-time National Grid data to validate models.

  • Demonstrated cost-effectiveness of inertia and frequency response co-optimization.

  • Evaluated benefits of ancillary services from nuclear, battery, and renewables.

Teaching & Mentorship – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2024)

  • Delivered STEM lectures and workshops to high school students, focusing on science and engineering.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Power system stability and control

  • Co-optimization of energy and ancillary services

  • Virtual power plants and non-convex bi-level optimization

  • Flexible nuclear integration

  • Stochastic modeling of energy systems

  • Market design and pricing mechanisms for grid services

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Best Researcher Award

  • Outstanding Research Award

  • Excellent Research Presentation

Skills

  • Programming: Python, C++, MATLAB, VHDL

  • Tools: Proteus, Microsoft Office

  • Languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Pushto, Panjabi

Conclusion🌟

Aimon Mirza Baig stands out as a dynamic researcher bridging theoretical modeling with practical energy system applications. His contributions to ancillary service markets, renewable integration, and nuclear flexibility optimization position him as a future leader in power systems engineering. His blend of technical expertise, educational outreach, and publication record reflects a strong commitment to energy innovation and sustainable grid development.

Publications 📚

  1. 📘 “Importance of Linking Inertia & Frequency Response”
    📍 IEEE PowerTech, 2021
    🔍 Focus: Grid stability through inertia and frequency dynamics.


  2. 📕 “Procurement: The Great Britain Case”
    📍 Independent Research Publication
    🏛️ Focus: Analysis of procurement mechanisms in the GB electricity market.


  3. 📗 “Market Design for Ancillary Services via Virtual Power Plants: A Non-Convex Bi-Level Optimization Approach”
    📍 Applied Energy, 2024
    ⚙️ Focus: Virtual power plants, optimization, and market integration.


  4. 📙 “Co-optimising Frequency-Containment Services in Renewable-Dominated Electricity Grids”
    📍 International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (IJEPES), 2025
    🌿 Focus: Frequency services in high-renewable environments.


  5. 📓 “Stochastic Co-Optimisation of Energy, Frequency & Carbon Services in Flexible Nuclear Power Plants”
    📍 IJEPES, 2025
    🔄 Focus: Multi-service provision from nuclear plants under uncertainty.


  6. 📒 “Marginal Pricing Scheme for Ancillary Service Provision from Flexible Nuclear Power Plants”
    📍 IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2025
    💸 Focus: Pricing mechanisms for nuclear-powered ancillary services.