Mazen Elsaadany
Burlington,VT
Summary
Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering with experience in power system modeling, dynamic simulation, PSS/E studies, Python automation, and BESS/DER modeling. Strong background in power system dynamics, grid reliability, reduced-order modeling, and simulation-based validation for planning and operations applications. Experienced in developing engineering models from complex datasets, automating simulation and post-processing workflows, evaluating dynamic performance across operating conditions, and communicating technical results through reports, papers, and presentations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
08.2022 - Current
- Developed transient-stability-aware optimization framework for large-scale power system reliability studies and validated dynamic performance using PSS/E dynamic simulations.
- Developed reduced-order and aggregate power system models to support efficient analysis of complex grid dynamics while preserving key reliability-relevant behavior.
- Developed scalable aggregate BESS/DER models with provable dispatch feasibility and dynamic operating constraints, supporting analysis of emerging resources in grid applications.
- Created reproducible Python, Julia and MATLAB workflows to parse power system data files, construct power system models, automate simulations and analyze and benchmark results.
Ph.D. Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Remote
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Researched and simulated online feedback optimization algorithms for power system resiliency using three-phase distribution system models.
- Evaluated controller performance against optimal dispatch targets and communicated findings through technical deliverables for national-lab research applications.
Graduate Research Assistant
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed an electro-thermal lithium-ion battery model and used Kalman filtering for parameter estimation, strengthening battery behavior and controls modeling foundations.
- Performed hardware-in-the-loop testing with a dSPACE platform to evaluate motor control strategies, execute real-time validation experiments, analyze dynamic responses, and compare controller performance under different conditions.
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont08-2026
M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates06-2022
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates06-2020
Selected Honors And Awards
- Cyril G. Veinott (Graduate) Award in Electrical Engineering, 2026
- IEEE PES Green Mountain Chapter Young Outstanding Engineer Award, 2025
- IEEE Green Mountain Section Graduate Student of the Year, 2025
- NSF I-Corps Participant, 2025
Timeline
Ph.D. Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Vermont
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
American University of Sharjah
09.2020 - 06.2022
M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
American University of Sharjah
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
American University of Sharjah
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont