Hani Vahedi
About Hani Vahedi
Hani Vahedi is the Chief Scientist at dcbel, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in power electronics, having contributed to the development of the PUC5 converter and previously held positions at École de technologie supérieure and Islamic Azad University.
Work at dcbel
Hani Vahedi currently serves as Chief Scientist at dcbel, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's technological innovations in the field of power electronics. Prior to becoming Chief Scientist, he worked as Lead Designer in Power Electronics at dcbel from 2016 to 2019. His contributions during this time included significant developments related to the PUC5 converter, which is integral to the first bidirectional electric vehicle charger produced by the company.
Education and Expertise
Hani Vahedi has an extensive educational background in electrical power engineering and power electronics. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Power Engineering from Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology between 2004 and 2008. He then obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Power Electronics from Babol Noshirvan University of Technology from 2009 to 2011. He further advanced his studies by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Power Electronics at École de technologie supérieure from 2012 to 2016.
Background
Before joining dcbel, Hani Vahedi worked as a Power Electronics Engineer at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal from 2012 to 2016. He also served as a Lecturer/Instructor at Islamic Azad University (IAU) in Sary, Iran, from 2009 to 2011. His diverse experience in both academic and industry settings has equipped him with a robust understanding of power electronics and its applications.
Achievements
Hani Vahedi holds a senior membership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), reflecting his commitment to the field of electrical engineering. His work on the commercialization of the PUC5 converter has been pivotal in the development of innovative technologies in electric vehicle charging solutions. His academic and professional contributions have positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in power electronics.