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Dr. Mehrdad Kazerani is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy integration, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and microgrids. He has extensive experience in multidisciplinary projects funded by NSERC, ESTAC, and industry partners like Hydro One and GM. Dr. Kazerani has supervised numerous students and contributed to IEEE editorial roles. He advises the University of Waterloo's Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) and Formula Electric Vehicle team.
Education:
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Canada (1995)
- Master's, Electrical Engineering, Concordia University, Canada (1990)
- Bachelor's, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran (1980)
Research Interests: Power electronic converter modeling/control, hybrid energy storage systems, electrified vehicular powertrains, renewable energy integration, and AC/DC microgrid design. His work emphasizes smart grid technologies, energy access, and grid resilience.
Grants & Contributions: Secured funding from NSERC, OCE, and industry partners. Active in IEEE technical committees, conference organization, and journal editing. Served on national research panels and as an external PhD examiner.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Canadian Renewable Energy Laboratory and advises student teams focused on alternative fuels and electric vehicles.
