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
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
Research Team Manager
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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