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Tohid Harighi

Ph.D. Candidate
Bologna

Summary

  • Accomplished Electrical Engineering professional with a PhD from the University of Bologna (2024).
  • Collaborated with Gruppo HERA, DSO in the Modena-Italy area, gaining hands-on experience in stability and reliability testing.
  • Conducted DSO maintenance and contributed to real-world R&D case studies.
  • Led research initiatives that resulted in a paper presented at the prestigious CIGRE 2024 conference.
  • Ready to work and relocate.

Overview

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years of professional experience
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Certificate

Skills

Power systems

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
04.2021 - 2024.05

M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

Gazi University
Ankara, Türkiye
01.2016 - 2019.05

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering -

Islamic Azad University of Tabriz
Tabriz, Iran
01.2011 - 2016.05

Work History

PhD Internship

Gruppo HERA
1 2024 - 7 2024
  • Grid modelling and improving reactive/active power provision in grid up to 20%.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

R&D Engineer

Europower Energy and Automation Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Considering Ankara electrification infrastructure design and improve topology of DC-DC and AC-DC converters to use in EV fast chargers.
  • Provided technical support to sales and marketing teams, assisting in the creation of accurate product specifications and promotional materials.

Power System Engineer

Turkish Accelerator and Radiation
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Adopting dependency of Turkish Accelerator and Radiation complex to dynamic UPS to improve aging of filters and complex converters.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets for successful delivery of multiple power systems engineering projects.
  • Enhanced grid stability through the implementation of advanced control strategies and modern technologies.

Languages

English, Italian, Turkish, Persian

Additional Information

Software Tools:

- DIgSILENT Power Factory, MATLAB / Simulink, PSCAD, PSS/e, Typhoon HIL, HOMER

Engineering & Analysis:

- HVDC / HVAC, MV / LV systems, Power System Stability, Harmonics

Analysis Simulation & Design Tools:

- Autodesk Autocad, Ansys Magnetic, Origin Pro Optimization & Control: - AIMMS (Optimization), Cable Analysis, Energy Policy, Grid Efficiency

Certification

Driving License AM/B/B1

References

Available upon request

References

Available upon request

Publication

1-        Tohid Harighi, Alberto Borghetti, Fabio Napolitano, Fabio Tossani, “Provision of reactive power services by energy communities in MV distribution networks”, Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 34, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2023.101038

2-        Borghetti, A., Harighi, T., Nucci, C.A., Graditi, G., Di Somma, M. and Caliano, M. (2024). Integration of Multiple Energy Communities: Transaction Prices, Reactive Power Control, and Ancillary Services. In Integrated Local Energy Communities (eds M. Di Somma, C. Papadimitriou, G. Graditi and K. Kok). https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527843282.ch9
3-        T. Harighi, A. Borghetti, F. Napolitano, F. Tossani, " Flexibility Modeling for Parking Lots with Multiple EV Charging Stations" Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 234, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110732
4-        T. Harighi, S. Lilla, A. Borghetti “Modeling of Independent Energy Communities Sharing the Same Distribution Network” 2024 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Torino, Italy (Accepted)
5-        T. Harighi, A. Borghetti, S. Lilla, C. A. Nucci, A. Calzolari, M. Salicini, C. Cercolani “Quantifying Maximum Limits for Reactive Power Flexibility Provision in Energy Communities: A Case Study of A Real Distribution Power Network” International Conference of CIGRE 2024 (Presented) Poster session C6 PS1

6-        T. Harighi, A. Borghetti, F. Napolitano and F. Tossani, "Optimization Model for the Analysis of Multiple Energy Communities in the Same Distribution Network with Different Providers," 2023 IEEE Belgrade PowerTech, Belgrade, Serbia, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PowerTech55446.2023.10202985
7-        M. De Santis, A. R. Di Fazio, M. Russo, T. Harighi and A. Borghetti, "Voltage Optimization in Distribution Networks using EV Parking Lots and PV systems as flexibility options," 2023 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2023 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), Madrid, Spain, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope57605.2023.10194708
8-        T. Harighi, A. Borghetti, M. De Santis, A. R. Di Fazio and M. Russo, "Flexible Operation of an EV Parking Lot for Voltage Control of a Distribution Network," 2023 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Mugla, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SEST57387.2023.10257434

Tohid HarighiPh.D. Candidate