Hamid Nazaripouya

Hamid Nazaripouya is an Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University. His research focuses on modernizing power systems through interdisciplinary approaches combining control theory, power electronics, and AI for smart grid applications.

• Ph.D., Smart Grids, University of California, Los Angeles (2017)
• M.S., Manufacturing and Design, University of California, Los Angeles (2015)
• M.S., Power Systems, Louisiana State University (2013)
• M.S., Power Electronics, Sharif University of Technology (2010)
• B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran (2007)

His research expertise spans cyber-physical power systems, power electronics, and smart grid optimization. Specific interests include mathematical modeling, control systems, and AI-driven solutions for grid resilience, renewable energy integration, and EV infrastructure.

Hamid leads the Power Grid Modernization Lab (PGML), focusing on projects like power system resilience, situational awareness, and power electronics control. He currently seeks PhD candidates with strong backgrounds in power systems, data science, and control theory.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Fellow of Electrical and Computer Engineering

His lab offers funded PhD positions starting Spring 2025, emphasizing hands-on research and multidisciplinary collaboration.