Mehdi Farasat

Mehdi Farasat serves as the Division Associate Chairman and Entergy Louisiana Associate Professor in Power Engineering within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Louisiana State University. He is based in Patrick Taylor Hall and directs research through the GRENT (Green Energy and Transportation) Lab.

His research focuses on power electronics applications in renewable energy and transportation systems, including: optimal sizing of distributed energy resources, power system stability analysis, wireless power transfer, and cyber security for power grids. His lab investigates advanced solutions for modern energy challenges.

Analyzing his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on control systems for power grids, energy storage optimization, and wireless power transfer advancements. His research demonstrates strong applications in renewable energy integration and electric vehicle technologies, with significant contributions to predictive control methodologies.