Flagship Projects
Flexibility Aggregator Simulation Platform
Adelaide University + Watts Denmark
Revolutionary platform for simulating advanced smart grid operations at distribution level. Facilitating massive renewable integration and electric vehicle adoption.
Mining Operational Vehicles Electrification
FBICRC + BHP + IGO + 7 Partners
Leading Australia's mining industry transition to battery-electric vehicles. $2.1M+ project with major mining partners achieving real-world impact.
Past Consultancy Projects
Selected industry consulting engagements delivering practical solutions to energy sector challenges
EV Charging Infrastructure Regulatory Framework Development
VoltGate Engineering & Electricity Control Board of Namibia
Participated in the development of comprehensive EV charging infrastructure (EV-CI) regulatory framework and standards adoption strategy for Namibia. Delivered policy recommendations, technical specifications, and implementation roadmap to support national EV infrastructure rollout.
Risk Reduction Study
Sovereign Propulsion Systems PTY LTD
Co-Chief Investigator conducting comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategy development for advanced propulsion systems. Analyzed technical, operational, and safety risks with recommendations for risk reduction measures.
Price, Cooling and Heating Demand Prediction Tools
Center Denmark
Led development of advanced forecasting tools for electricity price prediction and thermal demand forecasting. Delivered machine learning-based prediction systems enabling optimized energy trading and HVAC system control strategies.
Distributed Energy Resources Sizing Validation for ARENA Grant
Riverina County Water Council, NSW, Australia
Co-Chief Investigator providing technical validation and optimal sizing methodology for distributed energy resources deployment. Conducted feasibility analysis and technical due diligence supporting Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) grant application.
Industry Consultancy & Services
AI & Optimization
Advanced AI and optimization solutions for energy system operations, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Machine learning model development
- Optimization algorithm design
- Deterministic/stochastic forecasting systems
- Data analytics platforms
Energy Market
Strategic advice on electricity market participation, bidding strategies, and revenue optimization.
- Market participation strategies
- Price forecasting systems
- Bidding algorithm development
- Risk management frameworks
- Revenue stream analysis
Smart Grid Integration
Supporting utilities and network operators in integrating high penetrations of distributed energy resources.
- DER integration strategies
- Virtual Power Plant design
- Flexibility aggregation mechanisms
- Network constraint management
- Local market design
Battery Storage Systems
Expert consultancy on utility-scale and community battery sizing, operation optimization, and market participation strategies.
- Optimal battery sizing and placement
- Revenue maximization strategies
- Grid service provision analysis
- Degradation modeling and management
- Business case development
Electric Vehicle Systems
Technical advice on EV charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations.
- Charging infrastructure planning
- Fleet electrification roadmaps
- EV aggregation strategies
- Demand management systems
- V2G feasibility studies
Mining/Industrial Electrification
Specialized consultancy for mining companies transitioning to battery-electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
- BEV feasibility assessments
- Mine site energy audits
- Hybrid renewable microgrid design
- Charging infrastructure specifications
- Business case and ROI analysis
Commercialization & Spin-offs
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 several accelerator programs including Climate 10x, EnergyLab, and CSIRO ON
- Industry backing from major energy sector companies
- Accelerating fossil-fueled plant retirement through improved battery economics
- Contributing to lower energy prices for consumers
Recognition
2022
Best Paper Awards, AUPEC 2022
Received two best paper awards at the 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: Best Paper Award (with Yuan Yao) and SA Power Networks Best Paper Award (with Sahand Karimi-Arpanahi).
2019
IEEE Senior Member
Elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior Member for significant contributions to the profession in power systems and smart grid technologies.
2019
Outstanding Reviewer Award
Recognized as Outstanding Reviewer for the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.
2019
Invited Visiting Researcher
Invited Visiting Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
2015
Spot Recognition Awards
Received two Spot Recognition Awards from the Energy Management Department at NEC Laboratories America Inc.
2014
Don Pierre Graduate Student Publication Award
Awarded by Montana State University for outstanding graduate student publication.
2011
Don Pierre Graduate Student Publication Award
Awarded by Montana State University for outstanding graduate student publication.
Professional Service
2024-2026
Board of Directors, OptiGrid Pty Ltd
Board of directors member at OptiGrid Pty Ltd for almost two years since the incorporation of the company.
2022
Technical Program Chair, AUPEC 2022
Technical Program Chair for the 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference in Adelaide, Australia.
2020-2023
International Advisory Board Member
Member of the International Advisory Board for Flexible Energy Denmark (FED), Innovation Fund Denmark.
2020-2022
Management Committee Member
Member of the Management Committee, Centre of Energy Technology, The University of Adelaide.
2019-2023
Associate Editor, IEEE Access
Served as Associate Editor for IEEE Access journal.
2020
Subject Track Chair, IEEE PES ISGT-Asia
Subject Track Chair on Microgrids, Standalone Power Systems, and Virtual Power Plants at the 10th IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference - Asia, Perth.
2020
Adelaide Power System Summer School
Lead Organizer of the Adelaide Power System Summer School (APSSS) on "Application of AI in Power Systems and Smart Grids" with 37 participants and 5 lecturers.
2019
Technical Committee Member
Member of the Technical Committee for the 8th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation, Shanghai, China.
2018
Guest Editor
Guest Editor for IET Renewable Power Generation Special Issue on "Demand Response in Electricity Markets".
2017-2018
IEEE Chapter Secretary
Secretary of the IEEE Joint Chapter of Power Electronics/Industrial Electronics/Industry Applications Societies.