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Dr. Ehsan Naderi is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Interim Director of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Arkansas State University (A-State), housed within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Southern Illinois University (2023) and joined A-State in August 2023. His research focuses on enhancing smart grid security through advanced machine learning and optimization methods, particularly addressing cybersecurity threats in power systems integrating renewable energy and transportation infrastructures. He is an active member of multiple IEEE societies, including PES, IES, PELS, and IAS, and serves as an Associate Editor for Evolutionary Intelligence and Review Editor for Grid Efficiency.
Education:
- Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA (2023)
Research Interests:
- Applying optimization methods and fuzzy inference systems to modern power systems
- Cybersecurity of smart microgrids with renewable energy (e.g., wind and PV)
- Integration of clean energy and transportation systems into smart grids
Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2021, focusing on cybersecurity in power systems, renewable integration, and smart grid resilience. Recent trends include addressing false data injection attacks targeting distribution systems, electric vehicles, and transformer vulnerabilities.
Awards:
- 2025 A-State Faculty Excellence Award (Emerging Scholar)
- Multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences (2021–2024)
- Dissertation Research Fellowship (SIU, 2020–2023)
Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research has been supported by experimental infrastructure development. He actively mentors students in cybersecurity and renewable energy projects. His editorial and reviewing roles reflect contributions to advancing peer-reviewed scholarship in energy systems.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Electrical Engineering department’s research in smart grid security and collaborates with IEEE committees on cybersecurity standards and grid modernization.
