Adnan M. Azmat
About Adnan M. Azmat
Adnan M. Azmat serves as the European Regional HVDC Manager at Hatch, specializing in HVDC and FACTS. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having held various positions in companies such as ABB, Volvo Cars, and CEVT, and holds a Master's degree in Electric Power Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology.
Current Role at Hatch
Adnan M. Azmat serves as the European Regional HVDC Manager at Hatch, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on high voltage direct current (HVDC) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). His responsibilities include overseeing projects related to HVDC technology and ensuring effective implementation across the European region. He is based in Manchester, England, and works on-site to manage regional operations.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Hatch, Adnan held various engineering roles in the automotive and power systems sectors. He worked as a Senior Test Lead at Hitachi Energy from 2021 to 2024, where he was responsible for testing and validation processes. Prior to that, he was a HIL Engineer at Volvo Cars for seven months in 2021. His earlier experience includes positions at CEVT and Sigma Technology Group, where he contributed to system engineering and embedded systems projects.
Educational Background
Adnan M. Azmat earned a Master's degree in Electric Power Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in electrical power systems and engineering principles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Adnan has extensive technical expertise in the field of electrical engineering, particularly in HVDC technology and vehicle systems. He has experience in validating and analyzing software for brake system electronic control units (ECUs), including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). His background includes functional performance testing and system safety testing for various vehicle types, as well as real-time digital simulations for power systems.
Career Development and Past Roles
Adnan's career includes significant roles at ABB, where he worked in various capacities related to HVDC systems, including as a Commissioning Engineer and Technical Champion for HVDC Light. He was involved in the design and testing of Voltage Source Converters (VSC) and played a key role in the commissioning of control and protection systems. His early career also included internships and positions that laid the groundwork for his expertise in power systems and embedded engineering.