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Dep. of Electrical Eng., Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran

+98 912 3946 056

+98 21 6454 5811

nafisi@aut.ac.ir

http://aut.ac.ir/nafisi

http://ele.aut.ac.ir/nafisi

RESEARCH

INTERESTS - Smart Grids

- Microgrid Design, Operation, and Planning

- Cyber-Physical Systems

- Power System Protection

- Zero Inertia Systems

- Power Electronics Application in Power Systems

QUALIFICATION Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering, Center of Excellence on Power Systems, Department

of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Specialized in

Power System, Microgrid, and Energy.

Sep. 2009-

Sep. 2014

M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering, Center of Excellence on Power Systems, Department

of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Specialized in

Power System and Insulation.

Sep. 2006-

Nov. 2008

B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering, Center of Excellence on Power Systems, Department

of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Specialized in

Power System and Protection.

Sep. 2002-

Aug. 2006

HONORS &

AWARDS

Dr. Kazemi Ashtiani Prize, National Elites Foundation, Tehran, Iran.

Mar. 2016

Prominent Student, National Elites Foundation, Tehran, Iran.

Apr. 2013

Talented Member, Young Researchers Club, Tehran, Iran.

Oct. 2012

University Chancellor's Award, Amirkabir University of Technology.

Nov. 2007

Department of Electrical Engineering Cahir’s Award, Amirkabir University of Technology.

Oct. 2007

M.Sc. admission without the Nationwide Exam, Amirkabir University of Technology.

Sep. 2006

Highly Honored and Top-Ranked Student in B.Sc. Program, Amirkabir University of

Technology.

Sep. 2006

Ranked 4th in Power Electrical Students, Amirkabir University of Technology.

Aug. 2006

Centers of Excellence on Power Engineering Dean’s Award, Amirkabir University of

Technology.

Oct. 2004

Ranked 442th in Nationwide Iran Universities Entrance Exam, Ministry of Science, Tehran,

Iran.

Sep. 2002

Outstanding Student, Ministry of Science, Tehran, Iran.

Sep. 2002

Candidate for Second Level of MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD, Tehran, Iran.

Jun. 2000

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PUBLICATION Book

H. Askarian Abyaneh, H. Nafisi, and M.B. Gharahi Ghehi, “Tutorial and Solution Manual of

Advanced Power System Protection,” Tehran Polytechnic Press, ISBN: 978-964-463-769-8.

Link

Oct. 2019

H. Askarian Abyaneh, H. Nafisi, and F. Razavi, “Comprehensive Review and Several Solved

Exercises in Protection and Relays,” Tehran Polytechnic Press, ISBN: 978-964-463-343-0. Link

Jan. 2008

ISI English

Journal

“Co-Optimization of Energy Loss and Transformer Operating Costs Considering Plug-in

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Parking Lots,”

Submitted

“Flexibility in Multi-Energy Microgrids Considering Voltage and Congestion Improvement: A

Robust Optimization for Thermal Comfort,”

Submitted

“A Novel Method to Find the Most Susceptible Points of Cyberattack Impacting Operational

Costs of VSC-Based Microgrids,”

Submitted

“Optimal Placement of Fuses and Sectionalizing Switches in Active Distribution Networks,”

Submitted

“A Novel Hybrid Optimization Approach for Day-Ahead Scheduling of Renewable Energy

Based Power System Integrated with Electric Vehicle Parking Lots and Demand Response

Program”

Submitted

“Sizing and Sitting of Distributed Energy Resources for Optimal Microgrid Scheduling

Incorporating Load Prevailing Uncertainties,”

Submitted

“Extending protection selectivity in low voltage DC microgrids using compensation gain and

artificial line inductance,”

Submitted

“Multi-Area Dynamic Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch: Optimal Curtailment of

PV Power Plants using Lightning Attachment Procedure Optimization,”

Submitted

“Fair-Optimal Bi-Level Transactive Energy Management for Community of Microgrids Using

Learning-Based Demand Response,”

Submitted

“Development of a Communication-Assisted Adaptive Overcurrent Protection Coordination

Scheme in Smart Distribution Networks in Presence of Wind and Solar Power Generations,”

Submitted

M. A. Nasr, E. Nasr, H. Nafisi, S. H. Hosseinian, and P. Siano, “Assessing the Effectiveness of

Weighted Information Gap Decision Theory for the Management of Isolated Microgrids,” IEEE

Transactions on Industrial Informatics, ISSN: 1551-3203, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2019.2954706.

Link

2019

A. Aghazadeh, M. Davari, H. Nafisi, and F. Blaabjerg, “Stability Analysis of a Grid-Connected

Dual Two-Level Voltage-Sourced Inverter Considering Phase-Locked Loop and Grid

Impedance,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, ISSN: 2168-

6777, DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2019.2953522. Link

2019

N. Gholizadeh, G.B. Gharehpetian, M. Abedi, H. Nafisi, and M. Marzband, “An Innovative

Energy Management Framework for Simultaneous Profile Smoothing of Electricity and Natural

Gas Demands,” Energy Conversion and Management, ISSN: 0196-8904, pp.1-9, 2019, DOI:

10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112069. Link

2019

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H. Nafisi, “Investigation on Distribution Transformer Loss of Life due to Plug-In Hybrid

Electric Vehicles Charging,” International Journal of Ambient Energy, ISSN: 0143-0750, pp.

1-20, 2018, DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2018.1563816. Link

2018

A. Aghazadeh, N. Khodabakhshi-Javinani, H. Nafisi, M. Davari, and E. Pouresmaeil, “Adapted

Near-State PWM for Dual Two-Level Inverters in order to Reduce Common-Mode Voltage and

Switching Losses,” IET Power Electronics, ISSN: 1755-4543, Vol. 12, Iss. 4, pp. 676 – 685,

2019, DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5268. Link

2018

A. Aghazadeh, M. Jafari, N. Khodabakhshi-Javinani, H. Nafisi and H. Jabbari Namvar,

“Introduction and Advantage of Space Opposite Vectors Modulation Utilized in Dual Two-

level Inverters with Isolated DC Sources,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, ISSN:

0278-0046, Vol. 66, No. 10, pp. 7581-7592, Oct. 2019, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2018.2880720. Link

2018

H. Nafisi, S. M. Mousavi Agah, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and M. Abedi, “Two Stage Optimization

Method for Energy Loss Minimization in Microgrid Based on Smart Power Management

Scheme of PHEVs,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, ISSN: 3541-8981, Vol. 7, Iss. 3, pp.

1268-1276, 2016, DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2015.2480999. Link

2016

H. Nafisi, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and M. Abedi, “Energy Loss Minimization Using PHEVs as

Distributed Active and Reactive Power Resources: A Convex Quadratic Local Optimal

Solution,” International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, ISSN: 2050-7038, Vol. 26,

Iss. 6, pp. 1287–1302, 2016, DOI: 10.1002/etep.2134. Link

2016

H. Nafisi, V. Farahani, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and M. Abedi, “Optimal Daily Scheduling of

Reconfiguration Based on Minimization of the Cost of Energy Losses and Switching Operations

in Microgrids,” IET Generation, Transmission, Distribution, ISSN: 1751-8687, Vol. 9, Iss. 6,

pp. 513-522, 2015, DOI: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2014.0612. Link

2015

H. Nafisi, M. Abedi, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Locating PD in Transformers through Detailed

Model and Neural Networks,” Journal of Electrical Engineering-ELEKTROTECHNICKY

CASOPIS, ISSN: 1335-3632, Vol. 65, No. 2, 2014, 75–82, DOI: 10.2478/jee-2014-0011. Link

2014

H. Nafisi, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and M. Abedi, “Network Security Perspectives of Plug-in

Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, ISSN: 1319-8025,

August 2014, Volume 39, Issue 8, pp. 6197-6205, DOI: 10.1007/s13369-014-1204-6. Link

2014

H. Nafisi, H. Mahdinia Rudsari, S.H. Hosseinian, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and V. Rasouli

Disfani, “Active and Reactive Power Transmission Loss Allocation to Bilateral Contracts

Through Game Theory Techniques,” Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer

Sciences, ISSN: 1300-0632, 2013, Volume 23, Number 4, pp. 1111-1126, DOI: 10.3906/elk-

1208-17. Link

2013

H. Hashemi Dezaki, H. Askarian Abyaneh, G. Gharehpetian, H. Nafisi, “Optimized Allocation

of DGs to Improve System Reliability Based on Loading Effects,” Arabian Journal for Science

and Engineering, ISSN: 1319-8025, May 2014, Volume 39, Issue 5, pp. 3907-3915, DOI:

10.1007/s13369-014-1005-y. Link

2014

S. M. Mousavi Agah, H. Hashemi, E. Azad, H. Nafisi, and A. Safaie, “Effect of Distributed

Generations on Aging Failure Probability of Distribution Transformers,” Electric Power

Components and Systems, ISSN: 1532-5008, Vol. 40, Iss. 13, 2012, pp. 1470-1485, DOI:

10.1080/15325008.2012.700383. Link

2012

M. Garmrudi, H. Nafisi, A. R. Fereidouni, and H. Hashemi Dezaki, “A Novel Hybrid Islanding

Detection Technique Using Rate of Voltage Change and Capacitor Tap Switching,” Electric

Power Components and Systems, ISSN: 1532-5008, Vol. 40, Iss. 10, 2012, pp. 1149-1159, DOI:

10.1080/15325008.2012.682249. Link

2012

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H. Nafisi, M. Abedi, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Comparison of Bayesian and Fuzzy ARTmap

Networks in Transformers PD Localization,” International Review of Electrical Engineering

(IREE), ISSN: 1827-6660, Vol. 6, N. 2, March-April 2011, pp. 1051-1059. Link

2011

Non-ISI

English Journal

N. Gholizadeh, M. Abedi, H. Nafisi, and M. Marzband, “Learning-Based Energy Management

System for Scheduling of Appliances inside Smart Homes,” AUT Journal of Electrical

Engineering, ISSN: 2588-2910, Vol., N. , August 2019, pp. -, DOI:

10.22060/EEJ.2019.16892.5296. Link

2019

A. R. Fereidouni, H. Nafisi, M. Garmrudi, and H. Hashemi Dezaki, “The Effect of Distributed

Generation in Distribution Network on Coordination of Protective Devices,” International

Review of Modeling and Simulations (IREMOS), ISSN: 1974-9821, Vol. 4, N. 4, August 2011,

pp. 1773-1780. Link

2011

Persian Journal

S. M. Kazemi-Razi, H. Askarian-Abyaneh, H. Nafisi, M. Marzband, and M. Samadian-Zakaria

“Optimal Microgrid Operation Using Thermal Demand Response Considering Enhancement of

Consumers’ Thermal Comfort,” Iranian Electric Industry Journal of Quality and Productivity

(IEIJQP),

Accepted

A. Foroughi Nematollahi, H. Nafisi, B. Vahidi, and S. A. Hosseini, “Allocation of Distributed

Energy Resources for Microgrid Optimal Scheduling Considering Uncertainty,” Iranian

Electric Industry Journal of Quality and Productivity (IEIJQP), Vol. 8, N. 16, 2019, pp. 1-10.

Link

2019

R. Eslami, H. Nafisi, and S. A. Hosseini, “Presenting a New Method for Charging and

Discharging PHEVs for Improving in Electrical Parameters of the Network,” Iranian Electric

Industry Journal of Quality and Productivity (IEIJQP), Vol. 8, N. 15, 2019, pp. 41-52. Link

2019

A. Hassani Ahangar, H. Nafisi, H. Karami, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Overcurrent Relay

Coordination Using Improved Hyper-Spherical Search Algorithm Considering Different Relay

Characteristics and Pickup Current,” Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

(IJECE), Vol. 3, N. 16, 2018, pp. 187-195. Link

2019

H. Nafisi, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and M. Abedi, “Stochastic Modeling of PHEVs Penetration

Impact on Distribution Transformers Daily Aging,” Iranian Electric Industry Journal of Quality

and Productivity (IEIJQP), Vol. 3, N. 5, 2014, pp. 1-7. Link

2014

H. Nafisi, M. Abedi, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Partial Discharge Localization using Neural

Networks and Transformer Detailed Model,” Iranian Electric Industry Journal of Quality and

Productivity (IEIJQP), Vol. 1, N. 1, 2012, pp. 46-56. Link

2012

English

Conference Paper

M. A. Dashtaki, H. Nafisi, E. Pouresmaeil, and A. Khorsandi, “Virtual Inertia Implementation

in Dual Two-Level Voltage Source Inverters,” 11th International Power Electronics, Drive

Systems and Technologies Conference (PEDSTC 2020), Tehran, Iran, 2020

2020

A. Farshadi, H. Nafisi, H. Askarian-Abyaneh, “Fault Detection Method for DG Disconnection

in Inverter-Interfaced Microgrids with Photovoltaic System,” 2020 International Conference

on Protection and Automation of Power System (IPAPS), Tehran, Iran, 2020,

2020

J. Moradi, H. Shahinzadeh, H. Nafisi, M. Marzband, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Attributes of

Big Data Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making in Cyber-Physical Power Systems,” 2020

International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power System (IPAPS), Tehran,

Iran, 2020,

2020

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B. Keyvani, H. Bakhtiari, and H. Nafisi, “Investigation on Impact of Motor Dynamics on

Operation of Current Limiting Protectors,” 2020 International Conference on Protection and

Automation of Power System (IPAPS), Tehran, Iran, 2020,

2020

M. Saidabadi, M. Abedi, H. Nafisi, and Amir Khorsandi, “Small signal stability improvement

via coordination of PSS’s and SOFC power conditioner by PSO algorithm,” 34th International

Power System Conference (PSC), Tehran, Iran, 2019,

2019

A. Shahkamrani, H. Askarian-Abyaneh, H. Nafisi, A. Khorsandi, and M. Marzband, “An

Innovative Method for Route Mapping of Battery Electric Vehicles,” 2019 Smart Grid

Conference (SGC), Tehran, Iran, 2019,

2019

M. Ahrabi, M. Abedi, H. Nafisi, M.A. Mirzaei, B. Mohammadi-Ivatloo, and M. Marzband,

“Robust Transmission-Constrained AC unit Commitment in Presence of Smart Technologies,”

2019 Smart Grid Conference (SGC), Tehran, Iran, 2019,

2019

J. Moradi, H. Shahinzadeh, H. Nafisi, G. B. Gharehpetian, and M. Shaneh, “Blockchain, a

Sustainable Solution for Cybersecurity Using Cryptocurrency for Financial Transactions in

Smart Grids,” 2019 24th Electrical Power Distribution Conference (EPDC), Khorramabad, Iran,

2019 pp. 47-53, doi: 10.1109/EPDC.2019.8903713. Link

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2019

A. A. Afrooz, H. Nafisi, M. Marzband, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Retail Electricity Pricing

Impacts on Demand 4319987 Response and Electrical Vehicles Planning in Residential

Microgrid,” International Conference on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation of Iran

(ICREDG 2019), Tehran, Iran, 2019

2019

H. Shahinzadeh, J. Moradi, G. B. Gharehpetian, H. Nafisi, and M. Abedi, “Internet of Energy

(IoE) in Smart Power Systems,” 2019 Conference on Knowledge-Based Engineering and

Innovation, Tehran, Iran, 2019, pp. 627-636, doi: 10.1109/KBEI.2019.8735086. Link

2019

H. Shahinzadeh, J. Moradi, G. B. Gharehpetian, H. Nafisi, and M. Abedi, “IoT Architecture for

Smart Grids,” 2019 International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power System

(IPAPS), Tehran, Iran, 2019, pp. 22-30, doi: 10.1109/IPAPS.2019.8641944. Link

2019

N. Gholizadeh, M. Abedi, H. Nafisi, H. Askarian-Abyaneh, and M. Marzband, “Optimization

of Day Ahead Distributed Intelligent Decision-Making for a Multi-Microgrid System,” 2018

Smart Grid Conference (SGC), Sanandaj, Iran, 2018, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SGC.2018.8777911.

Link

2018

S. M. Kazemi-Razi, M. Mirsalim, H. Askarian-Abyaneh, H. Nafisi, and M. Marzband,

“Maximization of Wind Energy Utilization and Flicker Propagation Mitigation Using SC and

STATCOM,” 2018 Smart Grid Conference (SGC), Sanandaj, Iran, 2018, pp. 1-6, doi:

10.1109/SGC.2018.8777744. Link

2018

M. Sadat-Mohammadi, M. Nazari-Heris, H. Nafisi, and M. Abedi, “A Comprehensive Financial

Analysis for Dual-Axis Sun Tracking System in Iran Photovoltaic Panels,” 2018 Smart Grid

Conference (SGC), Sanandaj, Iran, 2018, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SGC.2018.8777900. Link

2018

P. Motevakel, B. Ghanbari, H. Nafisi, M. Abedi, and S. H. Hosseinian, “A Novel Approach for

Improving Voltage Profile in Low Voltage Networks with High Solar Panel Penetration Level

by Using Flexible Loads,” 2017 Smart Grid Conference (SGC), Tehran, 2017, pp. 1-7, doi:

10.1109/SGC.2017.8308841. Link

2017

M. H. Fazaeli, S. S. Aghaee, H. Nafisi, H. Askarian Abyaneh, and S. H. Hosseinian, “Under

Frequency Load Shedding by Considering Instantaneous Voltage and Priority of Loads,” The

22nd Electric Power Distribution Conference, 2017 Conference on Electrical Power

2017

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Distribution Networks Conference (EPDC), Semnan, 2017, pp. 167-170, doi:

10.1109/EPDC.2017.8012758. Link

I. Niazazari, H. Askarian Abyaneh, M. Javad Farah, F. Safaei, and H. Nafisi, “Voltage Profile

and Power Factor Improvement in PHEV Charging Station using a Probabilistic Model and

Flywheel,” The 19th Electric Power Distribution Conference, in Proc. of IEEE EPDC2014,

Tehran, Iran, April 2014. Link

2014

B. Keyvani, H. Nafisi, H. Lesani, H. Askarian Abyaneh, “Investigation on Transient Stability

of an Industrial Network and Relevant Impact on Overcurrent Protection Performance,” 18th

Electric Power Distribution Conference, Kermanshah, 2013, pp. 1-6, doi:

10.1109/EPDC.2013.6565971. Link

2013

N. Madinehi, H. Askarian Abyaneh, M. Mousavi Agah, H. Nafisi, and K. Shaludegi, “Loss

Reduction Allocation to Distributed Generation Units in Distribution Systems,” 16th Electrical

Power Distribution Conference, Bandar Abbas, Bandar Abbas, 2011, pp. 1-5. Link

2011

H. Nafisi, B. Abdi, and A.H. Aghakhani, “Comparison of Bayesian and Fuzzy ARTmap

Networks in HV Transmission Lines Fault Diagnosis,” 12th WSEAS international conference

on Mathematical methods and computational techniques in electrical engineering

(MMACTEE'10), Timisoara, Romania, 2010, pp. 83-88. Link

2010

H. Hashemi, H. Askarian, A. Agheli, S. H. Hosseinian, K. Mazlumi, and H. Nafisi, “Optimized

investment to decrease the failure rate of distribution lines in order to improve SAIFI,” 2010

4th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO), Shah Alam,

2010, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PEOCO.2010.5559219. Link

2010

Y. Kabiri Renani, H. Askarian Abyaneh, S. H. H. Sadeghi, H. Hashemi Dezaki, H. Nafisi, and

A. Talebi, “Effect of the PV/FC Hybrid Power Generation System on Total Line Loss in

Distribution Network,” 2010 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, Kuala

Lumpur, 2010, pp. 89-94, doi: 10.1109/PECON.2010.5697563. Link

2010

H. Hashemi Dezaki, H. Askarian Abyaneh, Y. Kabiri, H. Nafisi, K. Mazlumi, and H. Akbar

Fakhrabadi, “Optimized Protective Devices Allocation in Electric Power Distribution Systems

Based on the Current Conditions of the Devices,” 2010 IEEE International Conference on

Power and Energy, Kuala Lumpur, 2010, pp. 577-582, doi: 10.1109/PECON.2010.5697648.

Link

2010

H. Nafisi, M. Davari, G. B. Gharehpetian and M. Abedi “Using Fuzzy ARTmap Neural

Network for Determination of Partial Discharge Location in Power Transformers,” 2009 IEEE

Bucharest PowerTech, Bucharest, 2009, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/PTC.2009.5281920. Link

2009

M. Davari, S.M. Aleemran, H. Nafisi, A.R. Mobarhani, I. Salabeigi, and G. B. Gharehpetian,

“A Novel Approach to VFTO Analysis of Power Transformers Including FVL Based on

Detailed Model,” 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Gippsland,

VIC, 2009, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICIT.2009.4939548. Link

2009

M. Davari, S.M. Aleemran, H. Nafisi, I. Salabeigi, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Modeling the

Combination of UPQC and Photovoltaic Arrays with Multi-Input Single-Output DC-DC

Converter,” 2009 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Gippsland, VIC,

2009, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICIT.2009.4939547. Link

2009

H. Nafisi, M. Davari, and B. Vahidi, “Corona and Electromagnetic Transient Study in Overhead

Transmission Lines,” 2nd International Conference on Modern Power Systems, Cluj-Napoca,

Romania, 2008.

2008

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A.H. Hesaminia, S.H. Hosseinian, B. Vahidi, H. Nafisi, and A.H. Aghakhani, “A Novel

Approach for Optimal Power Flow in Power Networks Including FACTS Devices Using PSO,”

2nd International Conference on Modern Power Systems, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2008.

2008

M. Davari, F. Toorani, H. Nafisi, M. Abedi, and G. B. Gharehpetian, “Determination of Mean

and Variance of LMP Using Probabilistic DCOPF and T-PEM,” 2008 IEEE 2nd International

Power and Energy Conference, Johor Bahru, 2008, pp. 1280-1283, doi:

10.1109/PECON.2008.4762673. Link

2008

M. Davari, B. Abdi, H. Nafisi, G. B. Gharehpetian, and H.R. Karshenas, “State Feedback

Control of Boost Converter Using S1-ΣΔ PWM Method,” 2008 IEEE 2nd International Power

and Energy Conference, Johor Bahru, 2008, pp. 208-212, doi: 10.1109/PECON.2008.4762472.

Link

2008

Persian

Conference Paper

A. M. Nakhaee, H. Nafisi, A. Akbarzadeh Niaki, and S. H. Sadeghi, “Optimal Coordination of

Dual-Setting Overcurrent Relays in Communication-Assisted Microgrid using Cuckoo-Linear

Algorithm considering Fault Current Limiter,” 24th Electrical Power Distribution Conference,

Khorramabad, 2019.

2019

M. B. Gharahi Ghahi, H. Nafisi, and S. H. Fathi, “Optimal Directional Overcurrent Relay

Coordination in Microgrid using Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm considering N-1

Contingency,” International Conference on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation of

Iran (ICREDG 2019), Tehran, 2019.

2019

M. Pashaei, H. Rastegar, and H. Nafisi, “A New Approach for Setting Groups Reduction of

Overcurrent Relays in Adaptive Protection,” 13th International Conference on Protection &

Automation in Power System, Tehran, 2019.

2019

A. Gholamalipour, H. Askarian Abyaneh, S.H. Hosseinian, H. Nafisi, and I. Niazazari, “Loss

and voltage profile improvement in PHEV charging considering fuel consumption,” Smart Grid

Conference, Tehran, 2014.

2014

I. Niazazari, H. Nafisi, A. Aghazade, R. Khatami, and H. Askarian Abyaneh, “Voltage Profile

and Power Factor Improvement in PHEV Charging at Home using a Probabilistic Model and

Fuel Consumption,” Smart Grid Conference, Tehran, 2013. Link

2013

S. M. S. Ghiasi, H. Nafisi, and M. Kalantar, “Gain Scheduled Control of Variable Speed Wind

Turbine,” 26th International Power System Conference (PSC), Tehran, 2011. Link

2011

H. Nafisi, B. Keyvani, S. M. Mousavi, J. Maleki, S. M. S. Ghiasi, and A. Doroodi, “Appropriate

Reactive Power Flow Using Tap Changer of Power Transformer in an Industrial Network with

Considering Generation Limits,” 13th Iranian student's conference on electrical engineering

(ISCEE), Tehran, 2010. Link

2010

B. Keyvani, H. Nafisi, S. M. Mousavi, J. Maleki, S. M. S. Ghiasi, and A. Doroodi, “Transient

Stability Investigation and Dynamic Simulation of Overcurrent Protection in an Industrial

Network with Internal Generation,” Power Systems Protection and Control Conference

(PCPS), Tehran, 2010. Link

2010

H. Nafisi, A.H. Aghakhani, M. Abedi, G.B Gharehpetian, and A.H. Hesaminia, “Application

of Fuzzy ARTmap Neural Network for Detection of Partial Discharge Location in Power

Transformers,” 23rd International Power System Conference (PSC), Tehran, 2008. Link

2008

A.H. Hesaminia, H. Hosseinian, B. Vahidi, H. Nafisi, and A.H. Aghakhani, “A New PSO-based

Algorithm for Optimal Power Flow in Power Systems,” 23rd International Power System

Conference (PSC), Tehran, 2008. Link

2008

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PATENT Flexible Distributed Generation Interfacing Inverter with Sliding Mode Controller,

Registered under No. 65010 in Iran, June 6, 2010.

2010

RESEARCH GRANT

Principal

Investigator

Optimal Operation of Community of Home Microgrids Considering Consumers’

Behavior, Iran National Science Foundation (INSF).

2020-2021

Grid Integration of Large Scale Solar Power plants for Iran, Niroo Research Institute (NRI),

Tehran, Iran.

2019-2020

Design, control, and simulation of inverters for grid connected and stand-alone PV

systems, National Elite Foundation, Tehran, Iran.

2018-2019

New Switching Method to Reduce Losses and CMV in Dual Inverters with Isolated DC

Source, Iran National Science Foundation (INSF).

2018-2019

Co-Investigator Technical Specification of GIS, AIS, LVS, and Prefabricated Substation, Iran Power

Generation, Transmission, & Distribution Management Co. (TAVANIR).

2013-2014

An Applicable Method for Power Plant Diesel Generator Sizing Considering Induction

Motor Starting for Safe Shut Down and Black Start, MAPNA Group.

2012-2013

Required Instruction for Dispatching Centers Schematization Essentials, Iran Grid

Management Company (IGMC).

2009-2011

General Technical Specification and Execution Procedures for Transmission and Sub-

Transmission Networks, Iran Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution Management

Co. (TAVANIR).

2007-2009

TEACHING Course

Taught

Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran:

- Advanced Power System Protection, Graduate Degree

- Solar Energy System Design, Graduate Degree

- Relay and Protection, Undergraduate Degree

- Substation Design, Undergraduate Degree

- Electrical Machines I, Undergraduate Degree

- Numerical Analysis, Undergraduate Degree

Sep. 2015-

present

Islamic Azad University Damavand Branch, Damavand, Iran:

- Electrical Machines I, Undergraduate Degree

- Electrical Machines II, Undergraduate Degree

- Electrical Machines III, Undergraduate Degree

- Power System I, Undergraduate Degree

- Power System II, Undergraduate Degree

Feb. 2009-

Jan. 2014

Islamic Azad University Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran:

- Industrial Electronics, Undergraduate Degree

- Electrical Circuit, Undergraduate Degree

Sep. 2010-

Jan. 2011

Ekbatan Institute of Higher Education, Ghazvin, Iran:

- Industrial Electronics, Undergraduate Degree

- Electrical Machines III, Undergraduate Degree

Sep. 2010-

Jan. 2011

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Workshop Short Circuit Calculation, Yazd Electrical Distribution Company, Yazd, Iran.

Jan. 2020

Photovoltaic System Introduction and Design, 9th Smart Grid Conference (SGC2019),

Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

Dec. 2019

ETAP, MAPNA MD1, Tehran, Iran.

Dec. 2014

ETAP, Fajr Jam Gas Refinery, Jam, Bushehr, Iran.

Oct. 2013

ETAP, IGTC (Ilam Gas Treatment Company), Ilam, Iran.

Aug. 2010

PSCAD, Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Electrical

Engineering Scientific Association (EESA), Tehran, Iran.

May. 2007

Assistantship Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and

Department of Medical Engineering, Tehran, Iran:

- Protection & Relay

- Electrical Machines I

- Electrical Machines II

Sep. 2007-

Jan. 2011

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Center of Excellence on Power Systems, Department of Electrical

Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology.

May 2017-

present

Electrical Engineer, MAPNA Group, Special Projects Directorate:

- Electrification of Public Transport Vehicles

- Battery Energy Storage Study and Construction

- Basic Design of CHP Projects

- Engineering Service of Mirdamad 3 Building CHP

Jul. 2017-

Sep. 2018

Electrical Engineer, MAPNA MD1, Eng. Dep.:

- Research Assistant, An Applicable Method for Power Plant Diesel Generator Sizing

Considering Induction Motor Starting for Safe Shut Down and Black Start project.

- Electrical EPC/BOP Engineer, Preparation and Evaluation of Sub-contract Packages as

EPC/EBOP Technical Engineer of Kahak Wind Farm and Kashan, Behbahan, and West

Karun Combined Cycle Power Plants:

o Common Auxiliary Transformer

o Battery & Rack

o Bus Duct

o Cable

o Cable Tray & Ladder

o Clock System

o DC & UPS System

o Diesel Generator

o EBOP Erection

o Electrical Heat Tracing

o Lightning Protection System (Early Streamer Emission)

o LV Switchgear

o MV Switchgear

o Paging System

o Telephone System

o WTP & CPP & Irrigation System

Jun. 2012-

Jul. 2017

Electrical Engineer, Iran Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution Management Co.

(TAVANIR), Preparation of Instruction for Determining Requirements, Technical Evaluation

Criteria, and Tests of:

- GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear)

Apr. 2013-

Oct. 2014

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- AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear)

- Prefabricated Substation

- LV Switchgear in Substation

Research Assistant and Electrical Engineer, Niroo Consulting Engineer, Engineering Studies

Department:

- Cooperation in Preparation of General Technical Specification and Execution Procedures

for Transmission and Sub-Transmission Networks (IPIS: Iranian Power Industry Standards)

for:

o Lightning Arrester at HV Substations (Code501)

o Fittings, Hardware and Accessories at HV Substations (Code490)

o Metalclad Switchgear at HV Substations (Code476)

o Line Traps at HV Substations (Code439)

o Shunt Capacitors at HV Substation (Code504)

o General Technical Specification at HV Substations (Code458)

o Busbar and Conductors at HV Substations (Code451)

o Earthing System at HV Substation (Code459)

o Insulation Co-ordination at High Voltage Substations (Code453)

o Lightning Protection at HV Substations (Code485)

o Transmission Lines Fitting, Hardware and Accessories (Code465)

o Transmission Lines Conductors (Code427)

o Grounding System of Transmission Lines (Code409)

o Transmission Line Design (Code402)

- Analysis of Tehran Refinery Electrical Network including:

o Load Flow Study

o Short Circuit Study

o Transient Stability Study

o Motor Starting Study

o Relay Setting

o DC System

o Power Transformers

- Analysis of IGTC (ILAM Gas Treatment Company) Electrical Network including:

o Load Flow Study

o Short Circuit Study

o Transient Stability Study

o Motor Starting Study

o Relay Setting

Apr. 2007-

Jun. 2012

Research Assistant, Required Instruction for Dispatching Centers Schematization Essentials

Project. Network Secure Operation Research Institute, Amirkabir University of Technology.

Oct. 2009-

Oct. 2011

ACTIVITY Deputy Publications and Conferences Committee, Iranian Society of Smart Grid, Jul. 2019-now.

Technical Committee Member:

IEC Iran National Committee for Fuses, INEC TC32, 2018-present

13th International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power System (IPAPS2019)

24th Electrical Power Distribution Conference

10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Drive Systems, and Technologies (PEDSTC 2019)

14th International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power System (IPAPS2020)

11th International Conference on Power Electronics, Drive Systems, and Technologies (PEDSTC 2020)

Reviewer of:

IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy

IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

IET Smart Grid

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IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics

IEEE Access

International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems

Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems

AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering

Iranian Electric Industry Journal of Quality and Productivity

Scientia Iranica

IEEE PESGM

IEEE EEEIC

IEEE PECON

IEEE SCORED

IEEE EPDC

IEEE PEDSTC

IEEE ICEE

IEEE Conference on Energy Conversion (CENCON 2019)

ICW-TELKOMNIKA 2019 (2019 2nd International Conference and Workshop on Telecommunication,

Computing, Electrical, Electronics and Control)

IEEE SGC (Smart Grid Conference)

Chairman of Electrical Engineering Student Scientific Association (EESA), Department of Electrical

Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Winter 05 to Fall 07.

Director of Scientific Committee of EESA, Department of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of

Technology, Winter 04 to Winter 05.

Deputy of National Scientific Student’s Organization of Electrical Engineering in Department of Electrical

Engineering of Amirkabir University of Technology, Winter 05 to Fall 09.

Member of Amirkabir Alumni Association.

SKILL Numerical Analysis:

- Game Theory

- Optimization

- Stochastic Processes

- Big Data Analysis

- Statistics and Probability

- Statistical Model Design

Programming:

- C/C++

- MATLAB

- Visual Basic

- PHP

- jQuery

- JavaScript

Software:

- PSCAD

- DIgSILENT

- OpenDSS

- CYME/PSAF

- ETAP

- EMTP

- PASHA

- GAMS

- Simulink

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Microsoft Office Package:

- Word

- PowerPoint

- Access

- Excel

- Outlook

- Visio

Miscellaneous:

- Excellent Mathematical Analysis

- Independent Research Skills

- Team Working

Communication:

- Public Speaking

- Teaching

- Academic Paper Writing

- Presentation

ONLINE

RESEARCH

PROFILE

Scopus Author ID: 26423118500 Link

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7076-8558 Link

ISI ResearcherID (Web of Science): B-5703-2018 Link

Google Scholar Citations Link

Publons Link

COLLABORATOR Prof. Pierluigi Siano, Professor, Department of Business Sciences - Management & Innovation Systems,

University of Salerno, Italy.

Prof. Masoud Davari, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia

Southern University, USA.

Prof. Mehdi Savaghebi, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern

Denmark, Denmark.

Prof. Firouz Badrkhani Ajaei, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Western

University, London, ON, Canada.

Prof. Shamsodin Taheri, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Université du

Québec en Outaouais, Canada.

Dr. Ali Jahanbani Ardakani, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Iowa State University, USA.

Prof. Edris Pouresmaeil, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Aalto

University, Finland.

Prof. Mousa Marzband, Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical

Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.

STUDENTS PhD Student Supervision: - Mohammad Bagher Gharahi Ghehi (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Mohammad Reza Seydabadi (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

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MSc Student Supervision:

- Mohammad Sheykhzade (AUT, Supervisor)

- Amirhossin Safiri (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Mostafa Yousefi (AUT, Supervisor)

- Abdolhamid Farshadi (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Somayeh Zmanloo (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Mohammad Ali Dashtaki (AUT, Supervisor)

- Arash Gholami (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Arian Shahkamrani (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Alireza Eraghi (AUT, Supervisor)

- Mohammad Reza Mohammadian (IAU, Advisor)

- Enayat Salehi (IAU, Supervisor)

- Bahareh Taheranpour (IAU, Supervisor)

- Masomeh Ahrabi (AUT, Advisor)

- Aliasghar Afrooz (AUT, Advisor)

- Mohadeseh Radfar (AUT, Advisor)

- Nastaran Gholizadeh (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Seyyed Mahdi Kazemi Razi (AUT, Co-Supervisor)

- Jalal Khanali (AUT, Supervisor)

BSc Student Supervision: - Ehsan Pouhosseini (AUT, Supervisor)

- Mohsen Ahmadi (AUT, Supervisor)

- Miaad Firouzi (AUT, Supervisor)

- Mohammad Sheykhzade (AUT, Supervisor)

- Ahmad Reza Khojaste Vahabzade (AUT, Supervisor)

- Parmida Maleki (AUT, Supervisor)

- Amir Reza Sobhkhizi (AUT, Supervisor)

- Milad Farahmandfar (AUT, Supervisor)

INTEREST Swimming

Trekking

Web Design

REFERENCE

Prof. Masoud Davari: Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of

Engineering and Computing, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA, +1 (912) 478-1312,

mdavari@georgiasouthern.edu

Prof. Mousa Marzband: Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering,

Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom, +44-7445729151, mousa.marzband@northumbria.ac.uk

Prof. Mehdi Savaghebi: Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern

Denmark, Denmark, +45-40973187, mesa@mci.sdu.dk