Hiva Nasiri Joins Applied Science Practice

When it comes to energy resilience, microgrids can be a game changer. Whether operating independently or connected to the main grid, these powerful systems can provide greater reliability and efficiency while contributing to decarbonization. 

“By offering islanded mode and demand response capabilities, microgrids can eliminate the need for expensive and lengthy infrastructure upgrades,” Vice President Hiva Nasiri said. “However, improper design can lead to issues with power availability, quality and protection.” 

Hiva, an expert in the design of power systems and energy planning, recently joined our Applied Science practice to support our electrification and energy expansion efforts. He will be assisting clients with the development of comprehensive energy solutions, such as microgrids and the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DERs), including battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar panels, and wind turbines. His work includes strategies for improving the reliability and quality of power systems, electromagnetic dynamic studies and digital simulations. Over the course of his career, Hiva has performed and supervised more than 300 DER/load/microgrid modeling and grid interconnection studies for developers and major utilities. 

Hiva has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) and a master’s degree in electrical power systems from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, both of which are in Tehran, Iran. He also has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. His dissertation focused on microgrids and the value of DER to the power grid. Hiva is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and an editorial board member of its electrification magazine.