BEHZAD HEYDARI
QUÉBEC,QC
Summary
Experienced Power Systems Engineer (Ph.D. Student, Université Laval) focused on Power System Stability. Experienced in contingency analysis using PowerFactory and PSS®E. Built a Python PowerFactory–Pyomo co-simulation API for optimization-driven contingency mitigation, using demand response and generations rescheduling to improve the stability of power system.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Université Laval
05.2025 - Current
- Developed a Pyomo–PowerFactory Framework to perform Optimization-guided redispatch and voltage support integrated with batch contingency runs.
Research Assistant
[Dynamic Research Center], [University]
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted steady-state and transient studies; implemented optimization-based preventive actions (DR/rescheduling).
Summer Intern
[Zangan Distribution Transformer Co.]
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted with substation/power system tasks; exposure to protection, drafting, and operations.
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Université Laval
Quebec City, Canada09-2028
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power)
[University]
Zanjan, Iran06.2017
Skills
- Integrates time-domain simulation outputs with security-constrained optimization to reduce dynamic-voltage-instability risk
- Pyomo (Python) and GAMS for SCOPF/redispatch and reactive support
DIgSILENT–Pyomo Co-simulation (API):
Optimization in Power Systems:
Contingency Analysis:
- Studies in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSS®E with automated result extraction
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- MATLAB (Simulink)
- PSS®E
Computer Skills:
PUBLICATIONS
Title: A novel approach for improving transient voltage stability using demand response and generation rescheduling as optimal preventive actions
Journal: Energy (Under Review)
Title: A security-constrained co-optimization of wind participation, demand response, and generation rescheduling for mitigating the risk of transient voltage stability
Conference: IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (Under Submission by November 10, 2025)
Volunteer work
Reviewer — Elsevier: Electric Power Systems Research (EPSR); IET Smart Grid.
LANGUAGES
English (IELTS Academic: 6.5)
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Certification
Python (Scikit-learn for Machine Learning) [Link: https://maktabkhooneh.org/certificates/mk-rvoney/?lang=en]
Interests
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Team Sports
- Road Trips
- Gym Workouts
Awards
- Mitacs Scholarships [2025]
- Ranked in the top 1% nationwide in the Electrical Engineering M.Sc. entrance exam [2017]
Timeline
Research Assistant
Université Laval
05.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
[Dynamic Research Center], [University]
06.2023 - 03.2025
Summer Intern
[Zangan Distribution Transformer Co.]
06.2016 - 09.2016
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Université Laval
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Shahid Beheshti University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power)
[University]