Sherif Faried is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, based in Room 3B13 of the Engineering Building at 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9. His research spans critical areas of modern power systems engineering with direct industry applications. His research interests encompass: Power Systems Renewable Energy Integration Smart Grids Distribution System Automation Power System Protection Optimization Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals concentrated expertise in renewable integration challenges, particularly photovoltaic systems. Dominant themes include Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) techniques for energy efficiency in high-renewable networks, soft open point applications for dynamic network reconfiguration and service restoration, and multi-energy system optimization (electricity-natural gas). His work demonstrates methodological sophistication through stochastic, two-stage, and multi-scenario optimization approaches applied to real-world grid modernization problems. His publication portfolio includes both original research and authoritative reviews on battery storage ancillary services, cyber-physical power system optimization, and microgrid-based resilience strategies, establishing him as a significant contributor to distribution system evolution.









