Saleh Ziaeinejad
About Saleh Ziaeinejad
Saleh Ziaeinejad is a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Powertrain Control at Karma Automotive, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and has extensive experience in hybrid energy conversion systems and power electronics.
Work at Karma Automotive
Saleh Ziaeinejad currently serves as the Lead Software Engineer for Powertrain Control at Karma Automotive, a position he has held since 2021. He previously worked at the same company as the Lead Software Engineer for Motor Control from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Karma Automotive has been characterized by his expertise in designing and controlling hybrid energy conversion systems for vehicular applications. He has also held the role of Algorithm Design Engineer for Motor Control from 2018 to 2020, contributing to various projects focused on powertrain technology.
Education and Expertise
Saleh Ziaeinejad has an extensive educational background in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Washington State University, specializing in Power Engineering, from 2013 to 2018. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics and Electrical Machines from Iran University of Science and Technology, completed between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution from 2005 to 2009. His expertise includes the design and control of two-level and multilevel grid-tied inverters.
Background
Before his current role at Karma Automotive, Saleh Ziaeinejad worked at Washington State University as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2018 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2015. He also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. in 2016. His background includes significant involvement in real-time simulation of power systems using RTDS and control of power electronic systems with OPAL-RT.
Professional Experience
Saleh Ziaeinejad's professional experience spans multiple roles in the automotive and research sectors. He worked at Karma Automotive in various capacities, including Algorithm Design Engineer for Motor Control and Lead Software Engineer for Motor Control. His experience also includes five years as a Research Assistant at Washington State University, where he contributed to various research projects. His internship at Mercedes-Benz provided him with practical insights into engineering applications in the automotive industry.