Ashwin Shirsat

Research Team Manager | Power Systems, Power Electronics & Digitalization | Sustainable Energy Expert | Technology Development | Innovation & Strategic Initiatives

Role
Research Team Manager at Hitachi Energy
Location
Raleigh, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ashwin Shirsat

Accomplished Researcher and Team Manager at Hitachi Energy, overseeing a diverse team of scientists dedicated to advancing research in power systems, digitalization, and power electronics. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in industrial R&D, I combine a solid technical background with leadership expertise to drive innovation within the energy sector. Research Interests:1. Power distribution system modeling and control 2. Power grid resiliency enhancement 3. Renewable and distributed generation integration3. Data-driven learning and optimal decision making4. Power system data analytics5. Machine learning applications for power systemsTechnical Skills:Software: MATLAB, Simulink, NI Multisim, Scilab, OpenDSS, PowerWorld, WinIGS, Landis+Gyr AGA, FEMM, JMAG, PRO ENGINEER (PRO/E), AutoCAD, Cadence OrCAD, QGIS.Programming Languages: Python, R, Java, C, C++, Julia.Optimization Tools/Solvers: AMPL, ILOG CPLEX, CVXOPT, Python-IPOPT.Frameworks: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Tensorflow, Keras.Database: MongoDB.Version Control: Git.

Experience

  1. Research Team Manager

    Hitachi Energy

    Apr 2024 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

    Leading a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in power systems, digitalization, and power electronics, with a focus on supporting the energy transition.• Responsibilities include line management, fostering team development, driving the execution of high-quality R&D projects, recruitment of new talent, creation of strategic research initiatives, maintaining strong collaborations with Hitachi Energy business units and universities, and technical contribution to cutting-edge research projects.

Education

  • Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

    Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical Engineering

    2012 — 2016

  • Georgia Institute of Technology

    Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering

    2016 — 2018

  • North Carolina State University

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    2018 — 2022

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