Hossein Karimi
Modeling Specialist - Optimization @Arcus Power Corp
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WORK HISTORY
Modeling Specialist - Optimization @Arcus Power Corp
Calgary, AB, CA
Built a distribution system planning and operation tool that (a) delivers BESS siting and sizing recommendations to improve reliability, relieve congestion, and defer costly upgrades by taking into account multi-year load growth forecast (b) identifies worst-case contingencies and proposes switching strategies to mitigate them,(c) optimizes feeder configuration for equipment maintenance and large load addition - Developed a self-scheduling optimization tool to support market participation of gas turbine generators, including system modeling and creation of an interactive dashboard for dispatch operations- Improved and maintained a battery optimization model that determines optimal charge and discharge schedules for market participation, maximizing revenue for asset owners- Produced Alberta market price reports and delivered insights on price and demand forecast results for subscribed clients- Monitored electricity markets (Alberta, ERCOT, PJM and IESO) and forecasted potential coincident peak intervals, helping consumers avoid significant peak-related charges.
EDUCATION
University of Calgary
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Tarbiat Modares University
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ABOUT HOSSEIN KARIMI
Hossein specializes in power systems studies, data analytics, and electricity markets- Developed a distribution system planning and operations tool that recommends BESS siting and sizing, proposes switching strategies for critical contingencies, and optimizes feeder configurations for maintenance and large load additions- Developed a self-scheduling optimization tool to support market participation of gas turbine generators, including system modeling and creation of an interactive dashboard for dispatch operations- Conducted power system studies, such as power flow analysis, injection studies, short-circuit analysis, transient studies, arc flash studies, protection coordination, and grounding studies utilizing PSS/E, PSCAD, DSA Tools, ETAP, CDEGS and MATLAB- Developed power system models, including Optimal Power Flow, Security Constraint Economic Dispatch, and probabilistic transmission expansion planning, using Python- Skilled in electricity markets and applied optimization theory to solve market challenges, facilitating optimal operational and planning decisions- Data Analytics and Forecasting: Applied data mining algorithms to identify patterns and extract insights from data and used machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis- Published eight papers in Elsevier, and various international conferences, covering topics like power system dynamics, economic emission dispatch involving EVs and renewables, voltage control in distribution grids, intelligent control in power systems, and reactive power control- Computer and Programming Skills: Proficient in programming languages (Python, C++), power system software (PSS/E, DSA Tools, ETAP, CDEGS), optimization packages in Python (Pyomo, GurobiPy), database software (SQL), remote server management (SSH, SLURM), and general-purpose applications (MS Office, Visio)
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