Roozbeh Torkzadeh

Roozbeh Torkzadeh is a researcher with expertise in smart grids, synchrophasor technologies, and power quality. He completed his M.Sc. (Hon.) in Electrical Engineering at Yazd University (2013) and earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in 2023. His Ph.D. project was funded by Netbeheer Nederland. He has held research roles at Universidad Loyola Andalucía (Spain) and TenneT TSO BV (Netherlands), and is currently a guest researcher at TU/e while working as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Shell Global Solutions International, focusing on grid connection, renewable integration, and decarbonization.

• Education:
  • M.Sc. (Hon.) in Electrical Engineering, Yazd University (2013)
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (2023)

Roozbeh’s research spans power systems, renewable energy integration, and grid stability. He has contributed to voltage dip assessment, energy transition impacts on network quality, and PMU placement optimization. His work emphasizes practical challenges in wide-area measurement systems, fault current injection, and synthetic inertia control for low-inertia grids.

Recent publications highlight trends in energy transition-driven grid modifications, voltage dip analysis, and synchrophasor applications. Key subfields include network modeling, renewable energy markets, and hydrogen scheduling.

Scientific Awards:

• Next Generation Network (NGN) Showcase Presentation Award (CIGRE, 2021)

His Ph.D. grant from Netbeheer Nederland and collaborations with Dutch grid operators underscore his industry-academia engagement. Current roles in Shell and TU/e reflect his focus on electrification and decarbonization projects.