Wajiha Shireen

Dr. Wajiha Shireen is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Houston’s College of Technology. She has held this position since 1993 and maintains a joint appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her academic focus spans power electronics, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy systems.

• Education: B.S. (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 1987), M.S. (Texas A&M University, 1991), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University, 1993)

Dr. Shireen’s research centers on power quality, wireless power transfer, battery energy storage systems, and the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind into modern grids. She has pioneered advancements in MPPT control for photovoltaics and frequency regulation in microgrids, with a particular emphasis on low-inertia grid stability.

Her recent publications highlight trends in EV charging infrastructure optimization, predictive control for energy systems, and grid-following battery storage operations. These works intersect electrical engineering, renewable energy, and smart grid technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• College of Technology Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching (2014)
• College of Technology Outstanding Faculty Award for Research (1998, 2006)
• Featured in the Journal of Engineering Technology as a leading researcher (2001)

Dr. Shireen has secured over $3 million in grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and industry partners like Texas Instruments and Transmark Subsea. She has mentored numerous students, including co-authors Amir Hussain, Preetham Goli, and Sonal Patel, and contributed to the development of educational tools such as the Microgrid Test Bench.