Firuz Zare

Prof Firuz Zare is the Head of School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With over 20 years of experience in academia, industry, and international standardization committees, he specializes in power electronics, renewable energy systems, electromagnetic compatibility, and pulsed power. His research focuses on grid-connected renewable energy, harmonics mitigation, and standardization of future grids. He has published over 320 peer-reviewed papers, secured AU$10M+ in research funds, and leads international projects. Awards include the Star Associate Editor Award (2020) and the 2015 Innovation and Excellence Award.

Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from QUT. Research areas include advanced power converter topology, electromagnetic interferences, grid standardization, and pulsed power applications. He has supervised 35 PhD/M.Eng students and 14 post-docs. Notable contributions include establishing IEEE Power Electronics Societies in Queensland and leading IEC standardization efforts for solar inverters and wind turbines. His teaching innovations include Power Electronics Education E-Books and entrepreneurship-focused pedagogy.