Shoaib Hussain

Shoaib Hussain

Ph.D. Student

Start date: January 2021
Target graduation date:

Research focus
Managing grid operation and planning uncertainty in presence of behind-the-meter resources. This line of research will explore the use of artificial intelligence, new fuel sources, proliferation of distributed solar and battery systems, changes in utility business models, new technological advancements and emerging areas for democratizing the grid (peer-to-peer energy transactions, distribution level markets for prosumers markets). AI and data-driven grid operations.
My research is supported by the University of Calgary and the Alberta Power Industry Consortium (APIC).

Awards and recognitions
Gordon Lewis Hedberg Doctoral Scholarship (three-year) from University of Calgary

Previous studies
B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering form the American University of Sharjah

Industry and other work experience
– Research Intern at Arcus Power Corp.
– Reviewer for IEEE Power & Engineering Society
– Trainee at NSERC CREATE IISC
– Lecturer at Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology at Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
– Intern in Industrial Automation at Siemens

Other
My current research focuses on designing reinforcement learning and sequential decision-making applications for optimally dispatching power distribution network resources. I am also an experienced lecturer with a demonstrated history of excellence in higher education. Skilled in statistical data analysis, power systems, and electrical engineering