Reza Sirjani

Reza Sirjani is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Karlstad University. He has over 15 years of research experience in energy systems optimization, renewable energy, and power electronics. His academic journey includes roles at Cyprus International University (2013-2017) and Eastern Mediterranean University (2017-2022), where he became an Associate Professor and served as Vice Chair of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2020-2022).

Education:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology, Iran (2006)
• MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from Tehran Science and Research University (2008)
• PhD in Electrical Engineering from National University of Malaysia (2013)

Research interests include renewable energy integration, optimization techniques in energy systems, power electronics, FACTS devices, and smart grids. His work addresses challenges in power quality, energy storage systems, and distributed generation.

Current projects:

• GränsENERGI (2025-2028): Innovative solutions for future energy supply
• LOKEN (2024-2027): Local Energy Management in Värmland
• Riskville power system expansion (2023-2024)

Teaching: Courses include Electrical Power Systems Technology, Power Electronics, Electric Machines, and Renewable Energy Integration. Collaborations include Glava Energy Center, CSR, and Clear River Racing.

Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles focusing on optimization algorithms, energy storage, and renewable integration. Supervised 18 Master/PhD students.