Hamidreza Hafezinasab, Ph.D.
About Hamidreza Hafezinasab, Ph.D.
Hamidreza Hafezinasab, Ph.D., is a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in power electronics, having previously held positions at Legend Power Systems, Delta-Q Technologies, and The University of British Columbia.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Hamidreza Hafezinasab serves as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Mountain View, California, he leads the design engineering efforts for the On-board Charger as part of the SPEED Project. His role involves developing innovative power electronics solutions that align with the company's objectives in the electric vehicle sector.
Previous Experience in Power Electronics
Prior to his current position, Hafezinasab worked at Legend Power® Systems as a Power Electronics Design Engineer for nine months in 2018. He also spent five years at Delta-Q Technologies in Power Electronics R&D from 2014 to 2019. His extensive experience in various converter topologies in power electronics enhances his contributions to the field.
Academic Background and Research
Hafezinasab's academic journey includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics from The University of British Columbia. He also holds a Master’s degree in Power Electronics and Electric Drives and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering-Power Systems from Iran University of Science and Technology. His research experience includes an eight-year tenure as a Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia.
Teaching Experience
Before transitioning to industry roles, Hafezinasab was a Faculty Member and Lecturer at Azad University (IAU) from 1999 to 2012. During this 13-year period, he contributed to the education and development of students in the field of electrical engineering, sharing his expertise in power systems and electronics.