Amir Mosaddegh
About Amir Mosaddegh
Amir Mosaddegh is a Distributed Energy Resources Specialist with extensive experience in the energy sector, including roles at METSCO Energy Solutions and Hatch. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has contributed to various projects focused on smart grids and energy systems.
Work at Hatch
Amir Mosaddegh has been employed at Hatch as a Distributed Energy Resources Specialist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on integrating and optimizing distributed energy resources within energy systems. His work involves analyzing the impacts of various energy technologies and developing strategies to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. He has contributed to projects that assess the feasibility and implementation of advanced energy solutions.
Education and Expertise
Amir Mosaddegh holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power from Iran University of Science and Technology between 2008 and 2011. His educational background is complemented by extensive experience in smart grid projects, energy systems analysis, and distributed energy resource integration.
Background
Amir Mosaddegh has a diverse professional background in the energy sector, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as a consultant at METSCO Energy Solutions and held roles at Toronto Hydro Electric System Ltd., Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the University of Waterloo. His international experience includes teaching positions in Iran and contributions to energy projects in Australia and Canada.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Amir Mosaddegh has led significant projects in the energy field. He was the principal investigator for the Yukon Energy Corporate battery energy storage system blackstarting feasibility study in 2020. He also managed the 'Standard & Technical Guide of Impact of EVs and Battery Storage on the Distribution System' project for the Utilities Standards Forum. His work includes conducting transient recovery voltage studies and reviewing Battery Energy Storage Systems for major companies.
Professional Experience
Amir Mosaddegh has held various roles that showcase his expertise in energy systems and engineering. He worked as a HVDC engineer on a confidential project involving extensive HVDC lines and acted as a power system specialist for Powercor Australia Ltd. His previous positions include teaching assistant roles at multiple universities and engineering positions at Niroo Research Institute, where he contributed to software development and standardization in the energy sector.