Ziad Abd
About Ziad Abd
Ziad Abd is a Thermal Simulation Engineer currently working at Northvolt in Stockholm County, Sweden. He holds a master's degree in energy systems and has experience in battery energy storage modeling, process optimization, and renewable energy.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Ziad Abd serves as a Thermal Simulation Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on thermal simulations to optimize battery performance and energy efficiency. His work contributes to Northvolt's mission of developing sustainable energy solutions. Prior to this role, he completed a six-month internship as a Thermal Engineering Intern at Northvolt in 2021, where he gained practical experience in thermal management for battery systems.
Education and Expertise
Ziad Abd holds a master's degree in energy systems from Mälardalens högskola, where he concentrated on energy efficiency and system analysis. He also completed a five-year program in Energisystem at Mälardalen University from 2015 to 2020. His educational background includes an exchange program at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Building Engineering for 11 months in 2018. Ziad possesses expertise in process optimization and renewable energy, utilizing tools such as Ansys Fluent and Matlab/Simulink, along with strong skills in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and C++ programming.
Background
Ziad Abd began his career with an internship as a Documentation Specialist at ABB in 2014. He later worked at Vattenfall, first as an intern focusing on Battery Energy Storage Modeling and Simulation in 2020 and then completing his master's thesis on Battery Thermal Management at the same company. Between 2019 and 2021, he worked as a salesman at Retail United (Nespresso) in Västerås, Sweden. His diverse experiences have shaped his understanding of energy systems and customer engagement.
Achievements
Ziad Abd's academic and professional journey includes significant milestones such as completing a master's thesis on Battery Thermal Management at Vattenfall and participating in an exchange program at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His internships in various roles, including thermal engineering and battery energy storage, have provided him with a solid foundation in the energy sector. He aims to contribute to organizations that support personal growth while aligning with broader organizational goals.