Daniel Eghbal

Dr. Daniel Eghbal is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with additional responsibilities as Manager of Future Network Strategy at Energy Queensland. His research focuses on integrating distributed energy resources into power grids and developing smart grid solutions. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, an M.S. in Power Systems from Tarbiat Modares University, and a Ph.D. in Artificial Complex System Engineering from Hiroshima University.

Research interests center on renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and distributed energy systems. His work bridges industry innovation with academic research through collaborations with Power & Energy Systems Research Division.

Publications emphasize renewable grid integration, power system optimization, and photovoltaic system performance, with consistent focus on practical solutions for high-penetration renewable scenarios.

• Fellow of Engineers Australia
• IEEE Senior Member
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng, RPEQ, NER)

Advises industry projects and contributes to ARC and ARENA grant applications. Collaborates with IEEE Queensland Section and UQ research teams on grid transition strategies.