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OptiGrid Pty Ltd
Active Spin-offOptiGrid is an Adelaide University spin-off company providing AI-enabled tools for large-scale battery operation in the National Electricity Market (NEM). Co-founded with PhD students Sahand Karimi and Trong Nam Dinh, OptiGrid delivers cutting-edge solutions that maximize battery asset potential and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Key Products & Achievements
- OptiForecaster: Accurate electricity price forecasting
- OptiBidder: Intelligent asset operation and market bidding
- Successfully completed Climate 10x Accelerator program
- Industry backing from major energy sector companies
- Accelerating coal plant retirement through improved battery economics
- Contributing to lower energy prices for consumers
Awards & Recognition
2022
Promotion to Senior Lecturer
Promoted to Senior Lecturer position at Adelaide University in recognition of research excellence and contributions to teaching.
2019
IEEE Senior Member
Elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior Member for significant contribution to the profession in power systems and smart grid technologies.
2021
IEEE-CIS Competition - 5th Place
Team FRESNO (Ray, Nam, and Yogi) achieved 5th place in the international IEEE-CIS FORECAST+OPTIMIZE competition.
2015
Best Journal Paper Award
For the paper "Real-time energy management of a stand-alone hybrid wind-microturbine energy system using particle swarm optimization" in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.
2014
Best Journal Paper Award
For the paper "Introducing dynamic demand response in the LFC model" in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.
2013
Honor Student Recognition
2nd place in total GPA and high-quality publications in ISI journals and international conferences, Amirkabir University of Technology.
Professional Service & Leadership
Adelaide Power System Summer School
Founded and organized annual intensive training program for students and professionals in power systems engineering, renewable integration, and smart grid technologies.
AUPEC 2022 Conference
Organized 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) with tutorials from international experts and best student paper awards.
Journal Reviewer
Active reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, and other leading journals in power systems and energy.
Industry Advisory Boards
Member of advisory boards for energy companies and government departments, providing strategic guidance on renewable integration and grid modernization.