Yazan Alsmadi, Ph.D., Lss
About Yazan Alsmadi, Ph.D., Lss
Yazan Alsmadi, Ph.D., Lss, serves as a Senior Lead Engineer in Advanced Transmission Studies & Technologies at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers.
Work at American Electric Power
Yazan Alsmadi serves as a Senior Lead Engineer in Advanced Transmission Studies & Technologies (ATST) at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's initiatives in electric power engineering. His role involves advanced analysis and simulations, leveraging his extensive experience in various software packages.
Education and Expertise
Yazan Alsmadi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master’s Degree in the same field from The Ohio State University from 2010 to 2012. His undergraduate studies were completed at Yarmouk University in Jordan, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering from 2005 to 2010.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Yazan Alsmadi worked at The Ohio State University in various roles, including Presidential Fellow and Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Associate and Graduate Research Associate during his time at the university. Additionally, he has experience as a Laboratory Engineer at Yarmouk University and as an Electrical Engineering Co-op at ABB.
Achievements
Yazan Alsmadi has authored and co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed conference and journal papers. He has been actively involved in the development of training programs in electric power and control systems engineering. His leadership experience spans over 10 years in industry forums, technical conferences, and professional societies. He also co-supervises M.S. and Ph.D. students in his current role.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Yazan Alsmadi possesses strong skills in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, data analysis, and quality management. He has extensive experience using software tools such as MATLAB, Power World Simulator, PSCAD, C++, and PSIM for advanced analysis and simulations. He also assists in preparing technical reports, research proposals, and grant applications.