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Amin Gholizad

Summary

Committed, knowledgeable and capable Research Fellow and engineer. Looking to leverage strong strategic research skills. Fairly published in theoretical and experimental work, with significant expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems and Multilevel Inverters. Highly experienced in simulating power electronics, electrical systems, and applying intelligent optimization algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink. As well as design and construction of prototypes. A confident presenter and teacher, able to impart complex information to audiences of all levels. Experienced in computer programming using C++ and python for machine learning, computers and embedded devices. Trained PLC programmer with a strong foundation in automation technologies.

Employment History

Dematic, Antwerpen, Belgium 05/2025 – current

Position: Maintenance Technician

Description:

  • Minimize system downtime
  • Ensure the availability of material handling equipment
  • Continuously improve system operation according to KPIs
  • Resolve electrical and mechanical problems
  • Implement an action plan with colleagues to ensure system operation
  • Initiate improvement projects to ensure maximum system availability, safety, and efficiency
  • Ensure accurate reporting of the status of tasks, work performed, and parts used in maintenance software
  • Guide technical operators

LEMCKO, Ghent University, Kortrijk, Belgium 08/2022 – 08/2024

Position: Academic researcher

Description: IMPERFECT project:

  • High frequency harmonics (supraharmonics) modeling of:
    • The Thevenin equivalent circuit of the grid
    • Transformers
    • Generators
    • DC/DC converters
    • PV inverters
  • Prototyping and verifying:
    • Measurement devices
    • Simplified model loads

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Urmia, Iran 06/2020 – 07/2022

Position: Electrical installation maintenance engineer

Description: Maintenance and Upgrading:

  • Uninterruptible power supplies
  • Emergency Diesel Generator Systems
  • Heating plant rooms
  • Water cooled reciprocating chillers
  • Air handling systems (HVAC)
  • Fire alarm systems

Iran Construction Engineering Organization (IRCEO), Urmia, Iran 06/2019 – 07/2022

Position: Electrical installations supervisor

Description: Supervising safe and proper installation of:

  • Earthing systems
  • Earth coupling of buildings
  • Elevators
  • Fire alarm systems

Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 5/2016 – 03/2017

Position: Academic researcher

Supervisor: Assistant Prof. Ali Samadi

Description: Designed and built a prototype for electrospinning device in Polymer Department

Achievements:

  • Using an Arduino Mega
  • Stepper motor control – precision syringe pump
  • PWM and control of DC motors – nano-polymer spindle
  • 30kV DC voltage generator:
    • High voltage High frequency ferrite core transformer
    • High frequency MOSFET H-bridge inverter
    • Voltage multiplier

Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 09/2013 – 02/2016

Position: Academic Tutor

Description: Gave tutorials on:

  • Electric circuits and measurements lab
  • Power system analysis lab

Baba Sa'ee Power Plant, Urmia, Iran 07/2013 – 09/2013

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Internship)

Description: Topics introduced:

  • Synchronous generator
  • Gas turbine
  • Dispatching
  • Power transmission station

Additional Skills

Programming languages:

  • MATLAB
  • C++ :
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Embedded:
      • Arduino
      • CodeVisionAVR
      • RTOS
      • ROS2
      • openCV
  • Python:
    • DataScience
      • Pandas
      • NumPy
    • Machine learning:
      • Sci-kit learn
      • Tensorflow
      • Pytorch
      • openCV
    • Web
      • Fast api
      • SQL Alchemy
  • PLC programming
  • LabVIEW

Operating Systems:

  • Linux: Debian, Ubuntu, Kali.
  • Windows: 98, 2000, XP, 7, 10, 11

General programs:

  • typesetting using LATEX, markdown
  • general use of office suites and VBA
  • photo editing using Adobe Photoshop, GIMP
  • vector graphics editing using Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape
  • video editing using Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical

Simulation Tools:

  • MATLAB/Simulink:
    • Sim Power Systems ST
    • Artificial Neural Networks
    • Fuzzy Logic
    • Genetic Algorithm
  • DIgSILENT Power Factory
    • DSL
  • PSCAD/EMTDC
  • NI multisim
  • Proteus
  • CADe_SIMU
  • ATP/EMTP
  • DiaLux

PCB layout

  • kiCAD
  • Proteus ARES

Teaching, Tutoring and Presenting

Languages:

  • Azeri: Mother Tongue
  • English: Good Fluency (TOEFL iBT Score: 95)
  • Farsi/Persian: Second Language (bilingual)
  • Dutch: Good Fluency (B2)

Education

Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 09/2013 – 02/2016

Degree: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (power electronics)

Supervisor: Associate Prof. M. Farsadi

Thesis Title: Optimization of switching methods of multilevel inverters used in renewable energy systems

Total GPA: 84.7% (16.94/20)

Honor: Excellent Graded Thesis in the Department in 2016

Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 09/2009 – 08/2013

Degree: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (power)

Project Title: Implementing backward-forward load flow technique for radial power grids in MATLAB and and improving voltage profile by optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation using genetic algorithm and PSO

Total GPA: 79.55% (15.91/20)

Publications

  1. A. Gholizad, Jan Desmet, Jos Knockaert. Interference propagation in two stage PV inverters. The 26th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, GDR SEEDS France & EPE Association, Mar 2025, Paris, France, DOI: 10.34746/epe2025-0293.
  2. A. Gholizad, J. Desmet and J. Knockaert, "Active Power Factor Correction Converter Model for Harmonic Analysis in Common Mode and Differential Mode," in IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 67, no. 3, pp. 1016-1025, June 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2025.3559306.
  3. A. M. Aboutaleb, A. Gholizad, J. Desmet and J. Knockaert, "Self-Induced and Mutual-Induced Emissions of Grid-Tied Converters," in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 3875-3886, Aug. 2024, DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3401255
  4. A. Gholizad and M. Farsadi, "Selective Harmonics Elimination and Total Harmonics Distortion Reduction of Multilevel Inverters with Multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization", in 11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), 2019, Bursa, Turkey. DOI: 10.23919/eleco47770.2019.8990375
  5. A. Gholizad and M. Farsadi, "A Novel State-of-Charge Balancing Method Using Improved Staircase Modulation of Multilevel Inverters," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 10, pp. 6107-6114, Oct. 2016. DOI: 10.1109/tie.2016.2580518
  6. A. Gholizad and M. Farsadi, "Generalizing a New Multilevel Inverter Topology with Reduced Number of Elements", in International Congress on Engineering Innovation and Technology Development, 2016, Tabriz, Iran (In Farsi). DOI:ICEICONF01_098
  7. A. Gholizad and M. Farsadi, "A New Multilevel Inverter Topology with High Resolution and Reduced Number of Elements", in International Congress on Engineering Innovation and Technology Development, 2016, Tabriz, Iran (In Farsi). DOI:ICEICONF01_127