Mehrdad Aghamohamadi

Currently I am an Energy Market Analyst at Cornwall-insight Australia where I provide consultancy and modelling of the Australian National Energy Market for stakeholders in Australia. My role is in the centre of the net-zero emission transition in Australia in both electricity and gas sectors. I hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering and have more than 7 years of experience in both academia and industry. In addition to 4 years of lectures, workshops, and labs for bachelor and master students, I have published more than 25 international journal and conference papers. I have been bestowed the most high-prestigious academic awards at Flinders University and have been known as an emerging research leader at Flinders University. I also hold the title of SA's Fresh Scientist representing SA's academic research in TV news (Channel 9 and Channel7) and radio. I have been collaborating with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) through a top-up scholarship during my PhD, mainly focusing on the optimal integration of electric vehicles into electricity distribution system through sustainable alternatives. I provide operational research, mathematical modeling/simulation, and possible applications for electrical & energy companies by employing advanced simulation software and optimization algorithms. These services include the design and analysis of renewable sources and battery units for residential, distribution, and energy generation sectors.

• Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) $82,000 AUD
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Top-up Scholarship $45,000 AUD
• 2021 South Australia representor and winner of Fresh Science (specialist science communication and public relations agency) amongst 178 nominations from around the country
• 2020 Equipment Fund recipient, Flinders University, $6000 AUD for GAMS licence for the PhD Project
• Flinders University Golden Key Vice President and Treasurer
• HDR student in focus, Flinders University, College of Science and Engineering
• 2020 Best HDR Publication of the Year Award by Flinders University, $1000 AUD
• 2020 Chris Marlin Postgraduate Student Publication Prize in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics by Flinders University $500 AUD (two years in a row)
• 2019 Chris Marlin Postgraduate Student Publication Prize in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics by Flinders University $500 AUD
• Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) Pitch Competition Finalist amongst 43 international participants
• 3rd Flinders University HDR Conference Poster Presentation Award (2019)
• 2017 Hakim Sabzevari University Best Performance Master's Student of the Year Award

• Recognized Reviewer of Energy, Applied Energy, Electric Power System Research, Elsevier, 2017-Present
• Recognized Reviewer of several IEEE Transactions in IEEE World
• Recognized Reviewer of the journal International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems and International Journal of Energy Research, 2017-Present

• Renewable energy integration/planning in EDS and industrial scale
• Battery system integration/planning, and its application in EDS operation
• Energy market, i.e., day-ahead and FCAS, participation for prosumers
• Coordinated integration of electric vehicles and V2G arbitrage ability in leveling EDS energy flow

• For the first time, I conducted a new robust optimization model which can characterize recourse binary decision variables after uncertainty realizations using first-order Taylor series (block coordinate decent method). This was not applicable in previous robust optimization models. More info in the following publication (this publication won the 2020 Best HDR Publication Award at Flinders University): M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi and M. H. Haque, "Adaptive Robust Recourse-Based Bidding Strategy and Capacity Allocation of PV-WT-BES Owning Prosumers Under Uncertainties," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 4170-4186, July-Aug. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3072603.
• I developed a new set of power flow equations for distribution system that can be merged into any distribution system study (planning or operation) as the new constraints of the model, instead of solving them separately. This has been done by introducing a new set of indices and a connectivity matrix. More info in the following publication: M. Aghamohamadi, M. H. Haque, A. Mahmoudi and J. K. Ward, "A Novel Directly-solvable Non-iterative Load Flow Model for Radial Distribution System Studies," 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PEDES49360.2020.9379828.
• I developed the first and the most comprehensive (to date) bidding strategy model for multi-energy systems to address the cross-effects in multi-energy markets and gain benefits out of these cross effects. More info in the following publication (my most cited publication): M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, "From bidding strategy in smart grid toward integrated bidding strategy in smart multi-energy systems, an adaptive robust solution approach," Energy, Volume 183, 2019, Pages 75-91.
• I answered a question which was not even asked when I determined the cost of each energy type at the output ports of an energy hub system which was formed after complex energy conversion and storage throughout the energy hub. More info in the following publication (my second most cited publication): M. Aghamohamadi, M. Samadi, I. Rahmati, "Energy generation cost in multi-energy systems; an application to a non-merchant energy hub in supplying price responsive loads," Energy, Volume 161, 2018, Pages 878-891.

• A Block-Coordinate-Descent Robust Approach to Incentive-Based Integrated Demand Response in Managing Multienergy Hubs With Must-Run Processes, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, J. K. Ward, M. H. Haque and J. P. S. Catalão, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 58, 2, 2352-2368, March-April 2022, 10.1109/TIA.2022.3144238, 0
• Block Coordinate Decent Robust Bidding Strategy of a Solar Photovoltaic coupled Energy Storage System operating in a Day-ahead Market, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, J. K. Ward, M. H. Haque and J. P. S. Catalão, 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), 1-6, 2021, 10.1109/ISGTAsia49270.2021.9715560, 0
• Adaptive Robust Recourse-Based Bidding Strategy and Capacity Allocation of PV-WT-BES Owning Prosumers Under Uncertainties, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, M. H. Haque, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57, 4, 4170-4186, July-Aug. 2021, 10.1109/TIA.2021.3072603, 0
• Two-Stage Robust Sizing and Operation Co-Optimization for Residential PV-Battery Systems Considering the Uncertainty of PV Generation and Load, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, M. H. Haque, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 17, 2, 1005-1017, Feb. 2021, 10.1109/TII.2020.2990682, 0
• Recourse-based BCD Robust Integrated Bidding Strategy for Multi-energy Systems under Uncertainties of Load and Energy Prices, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, John K. Ward, M. Sleep, M. H. Haque, 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Toronto, Canada, 2021, 0
• Review on the State-of-the-art Operation and Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Electricity Distribution Systems, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, John K. Ward, M. H. Haque, 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Toronto, Canada, 2021, 0
• A New General Multi-layout Energy Hub Management Model for Industrial and Commercial Multi-energy Systems with Complex Configurations, M. Aghamohamadi, C. Chuah, A. Mahmoudi, John K. Ward, M. H. Haque, 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Toronto, Canada, 2021, 0
• Proposing New Analytical Competitiveness Indices to Assess Total Electricity Market Deviation Possibility, M. Samadi, M. E. Hajiabadi, M. Aghamohamadi, IEEE Power Electronics Drives and Energy System (PEDES), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2020, 0
• A Novel Directly-solvable Non-iterative Load Flow Model for Radial Distribution System Studies, M. Aghamohamadi, M. H. Haque, A. Mahmoudi, John K. Ward, IEEE Power Electronics Drives and Energy System (PEDES), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2020, 0
• Two-stage Robust Management of PEV Parking Lots Coupled with Multi-energy Prosumers under Load and Energy Market Uncertainty, M. Aghamohamadi, M. H. Haque, A. Mahmoudi, John K. Ward, IEEE Power Electronics Drives and Energy System (PEDES), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, 2020, 0
• Optimal Time Period Clustering of Time-of-use Schemes Based on Elastic Loads' Responsiveness, M. Samadi, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 30, April, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/2050-7038.12275, 0
• Robust Allocation of Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Paired with Battery Units in South Australia, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, M. H. Haque, 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Baltimore, USA, 2019, 0
• From Bidding Strategy in Smart Grid toward Integrated Bidding Strategy in Smart Multi-energy Systems, an Adaptive Robust Solution Approach, M. Aghamohamadi, A. Mahmoudi, Energy, 183, 75-91, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.06.012, 0
• Modeling and Evaluating the Energy Hub Effects on a Price Responsive Load, M. Aghamohamadi, M. Samadi, M. Pirnahad, Iranian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 15, 65-75, March 2019, http://ijeee.iust.ac.ir/article-1-1284-en.html, 0
• A Novel Approach to Multi Energy System Operation in Response to DR programs; an Application to Incentive-based and Time-based schemes, M. Aghamohamadi, M. E. Hajiabadi, M. Samadi, Energy, 156, 534-547, August 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.05.207, 0
• Energy Generation Cost in Multi Energy Systems; an Application to a Non-merchant Energy Hub in Supplying Price Responsive Loads, M. Aghamohamadi, M. Samadi, I. Rahmati, Energy, 161, 878-891, October 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.07.091, 0
• Modelling and Optimization for Costly Efficiency Improvements on Residential Appliances Considering Consumer's Income Level, M. Aghamohamadi, N. Amjady, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 11, 14, 3992-4001, November 2017, https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.0040, 0
• Potential assessment of DSM policies, considering consumers comfort and income, M. Aghamohamadi, M. E. Hajiabadi, Iranian Electric Industry Journal of Quality and Productivity, 4, 7, 48-57, September 9, 2015, 0
• A New Methodology for Generation Maintenance Scheduling to Improve the System Reliability, M. Aghamohamadi, M. Samadi, 23th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Tehran, Iran, 2015, 0
• Potential assessment of energy efficiency policies, considering electricity prices and investment costs, using an end-user-based load model, M. Aghamohamadi, M. E. Hajiabadi, 23th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, Tehran, Iran, 2015, 0

• Energy Market Analyst, Cornwall-insight Australia, $115,000 AUD, Dec. 2021, Present, Provide consultancy and modelling of the Australian National Energy Market for stakeholders in Australia.
• Chief Investigator, CSIRO Project, $45,000 AUD, Sep. 2019, March 2022, Investigate and analyze the effects of electric vehicle employment on Australia's electricity distribution system.
• Consultant, ACCIONA, Demand response modeling in Kenya Power System Tariff Study, Kenya Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd., Kenya Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, March 2018, September 2018
• Senior Project Assistant, Demand Response Potential Assessment for Renewable Energy Integration and Peak Shaving Policies, Khorasan Regional Electric Company, Mashhad, Khorasan, Iran, 2014, 2015

• Researcher, Flinders Automotive Solar Team (FAST), Dr. Stuart Wildy, April 2019, Present, Participate in the research-based competition of Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, develop new practical smart grid ideas, battery/PV designing, and improve the solar car performance.
• Researcher, Industry Mentoring Network in STEM, January 2020, Present, Conduct routine meetings with mentees and mentors, report upcoming industrial-based research positions, and self-evaluate during each yearly program.

• Lab Demonstrator, Automation and Industrial Control Lab (PLC and SCADA systems), Undergraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Nasser Asgari, 2021, Semester 2
• Tutor, Systems Engineering, Undergraduate and postgraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Frank Washko, 2021, Semester 2
• Tutor, Project Management, Undergraduate and postgraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Frank Washko, 2021, Semester 2
• Tutor, Control Systems, Undergraduate and postgraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Russell Brinkworth, 2021, Semester 1
• Lab Demonstrator, Automation and Industrial Control Lab (PLC and SCADA systems), Undergraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Nasser Asgari, 2020, Semester 2
• Tutor, Systems Engineering, Undergraduate and postgraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Frank Washko, 2020, Semester 2
• Tutor, Control Systems, Undergraduate and postgraduate, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Dr. Russell Brinkworth, 2020, Semester 1
• Lecturer, Power System Analysis I and II, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2018
• Lecturer, Power System Analysis I and II, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2017
• Lecturer, Laboratory of electrical machines I & II, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2016
• Tutor, Power System Analysis I and II, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2015
• Tutor, Modern Control Systems, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2015
• Lab Demonstrator, Laboratory of electrical machines I & II, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2015
• Tutor, Modern Control Systems, Undergraduate, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran, 2014

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• Dr. John K. Ward, Principal Scientist, Grids and Energy Efficient Systems, john.k.ward@csiro.au, +61 2 4960 6072
• Dr. Amin Mahmoudi, Lecturer at Flinders University, mahm0049@flinders.edu.au, +61 8 8201 5613
• Dr. Russell Brinkworth, Lecturer at Flinders University, russell.brinkworth@flinders.edu.au, +61 8 8201 7840
• Dr. Nasser Asghari, Lecturer at Flinders University, nasser.asgari@flinders.edu.au, +61 8 82015059
• Dr. Mohammad Ebrahim Hajiabadi, Associate Professor at Hakim Sabzevari University, me.hajiabadi@hsu.ac.ir, +98 51 4401 2828
• Dr. Mohammed H. Haque, University of South Australia, Mohammed.Haque@unisa.edu.au, +61 8 8302 3285