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Mohammed G. Mahairi is a Development Engineer at Plexigrid and a PhD candidate at the University of Oviedo, working under Prof. Pablo Arboleya. He holds an MSc from the University of Nottingham and his research focuses on hosting capacity analysis for distribution networks, with applications in distributed energy resources, electric transportation, and smart grids.

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Pablo Arboleya is Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Oviedo and Co-founder & CTO of Plexigrid, a spin-off developing software solutions for distribution grid operators. He received his M.Eng. and Ph.D. (with distinction) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oviedo in 2001 and 2005, and has held visiting positions at the University of Illinois, University of British Columbia, La Sapienza (Rome) and CNAM (Paris). He co-founded the LEMUR research group, directs the Cátedra Plexigrid at the University of Oviedo, and serves as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (Elsevier). His research focuses on smart grids, distribution system modelling and operation, and electric transportation.

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Tarikua Taye Tegene is a PhD candidate at the University of Oviedo, in the Department of Electrical, Electronic, Computers and Systems Engineering, working under Prof. Pablo Arboleya. She holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and her doctoral research focuses on distribution system test feeders and solving methodologies, including the development of non-synthetic European LV and hybrid MV/LV test systems and scalable simulation techniques. Her work supports advanced distribution network modelling for hosting capacity, digital twins, and integration of flexible devices such as EVs, heat pumps, and PV systems.

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Mesfin Fanuel Kebede is a researcher collaborating with Plexigrid and the LEMUR research group at the University of Oviedo, working under Prof. Pablo Arboleya. His research focuses on AI-enhanced digital twins for distribution network operators, with particular emphasis on network topology identification, phase detection from smart meter data, and machine/deep learning methods to address DER integration, limited observability, and aging infrastructure records in low-voltage grids.

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Cesare Del Prete is an Executive Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering through the collaboration between A2A and the University of Pavia, Italy. He is currently working in the field of electric power distribution systems, with a specific focus on asset management, predictive maintenance, and device management for electrical networks.

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Cyril Rasic is a PhD student within the Power Systems and Markets Research group (PSMR) of the university of Mons. His research interests include forecasting, machine learning and optimization in modern distribution systems.

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PhD Candidate focused on the integration of electric vehicles into distribution networks. Research interests include assessing grid reinforcement needs, analyzing the impact of flexibility services, and developing flexibility planning strategies to support the energy transition.

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Quentin ANTOINE is an electrical engineer working in the field of distribution networks, within ENGIE Laborelec. Via close collaboration with Belgian DSO's in various operational research projects, he gained significant experience in operational challenges for distribution networks, the impacts of decentralized solar production being one of the latest attention points.

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Alex Felice is a postdoctoral researcher at FACT (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), specialising in multi-energy system modelling and optimisation. He holds a PhD in Engineering Sciences from VUB (2024) and develops Python-based optimisation frameworks for energy systems, with expertise in long-term planning and the sustainability of energy systems. His current research addresses grid-related challenges in the Brussels and Flanders regions, including investment optimisation and capacity-sharing approaches for distribution networks.

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Bader Ali Obaid Al-Washahi is an Electrical Engineer specializing in power system planning and network investments within the electricity distribution sector. He has over 15 years of experience in distribution network planning, load forecasting, regulatory compliance, and CAPEX project development across Oman’s power infrastructure. His work focuses on improving network reliability, optimizing asset utilization, and aligning technical planning with regulatory frameworks and long-term energy transition objectives.
He holds PMP®, PMI-PBA®, PMI-RMP® and Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) credentials and is currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development & Management. His professional interests include smart grids, renewable integration, EV impact on load profiles, and data-driven decision-making in utility planning.

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Dan is the Data and Analytics Manager at SP Electricity North West and leads a team within responsible for gaining insight from asset and related data (including smart metering) to drive optimisation of the capital investment programme, and identification of operational efficiencies, as well as being responsible for Open Data. A Chartered Engineer and European Engineer (EUR ING), Dan has worked within the electricity distribution sector for 10 years, and previously worked as a Systems Engineering consultant in the Defence and Nuclear Decommissioning sectors.

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Imanol López Goiti obtained his Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of the Basque Country (Spain) in 2007, and earned his PMP® Project Management Professional certification in 2012. He has been involved with Merytronic since its foundation and was promoted to Head of R&D in 2015.
Merytronic collaborates with leading electric utilities worldwide, developing solutions that enable them to manage their networks more effectively and efficiently. Imanol has more than 15 years of experience in the power sector, providing him with extensive expertise to address the technical challenges the company faces in the field of Smart Grids.

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Alexandre Gouveia is a PhD researcher at KU Leuven, working on the quantification, localization and exploitation of LV-connected DERs.

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Tilman Weckesser received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Lyngby, Denmark, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. From 2015 to 2017, he was affiliated with the University of Liège, Belgium, as a postdoctoral researcher. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as a consultant at Danish Energy (now Green Power Denmark). He is currently an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark, Department of Wind and Energy Systems.

His main fields of expertise include electric power system dynamics and stability, grid planning, and the integration of active distribution grids. His work focuses on real-time dynamic security assessment, development of reduced-order models, identification of plausible catastrophic contingencies, distribution grid planning, and modelling of flexible resources.

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Eric Tönges studied industrial engineering with focus on electrical engineering and power systems at the University of Kassel. Since 2022, he has been working as a researcher at the department of Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems at the University of Kassel, in close cooperation with Fraunhofer IEE. His PhD research focuses on the vulnerability assessment and resilience improvement of power systems and cyber-physical energy systems using single- and multi-level optimisation.

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Javier Leiva is an Industrial Engineer since 2010 by the University of Malaga, graduated with honors, Master of Science in Electrical Energy Systems since 2013 by the University of Seville, with the Best Dissertation Award, and Interuniversity PhD cum laude in Electrical Power Systems by the Universities of Málaga, Seville, the Basque Country and Polytechnic of Catalonia since 2021. He joined Enel Group in 2010 and has a strong background in smart grids, smart cities and electric mobility. He is currently a Program Manager within Enel Grids’ Innovation Unit. He leads tests of innovative technologies and digital solutions in real conditions, in close collaboration with startups, entrepreneurs, technology providers and universities. In addition to this, he gathers innovation needs and fosters scalability towards business units within the perimeter of Enel Grids worldwide. He also has experience leading and participating in expert working groups in relevant associations, clusters and platforms, such as AENOR and FutuRed, and in teaching in the areas of smart grids, smart cities and intelligent buildings.

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Elise van Wijngaarden, MSc, Energytransition Expert at Enexis Netbeheer B.V.

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PhD Student at Queen's University Belfast. My research is focus is on smart meter data analytics.

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Olivier Lacroix
VISION CEO – based in Melbourne
Olivier Lacroix is a Partner at Blunomy and the Managing Director of Blunomy's operations in Australia. As such, Olivier is in charge of developing the company activities in Australia; he contributes his expertise to complex projects, and supervises the company activities in the power sector across offices.
Olivier has managed and contributed to forward-looking studies (2030-2050), strategic positioning and development of new products and services, investment and company evaluations , as well as business sector, technology and market studies.
During the course of his consulting assignments at Blunomy, Olivier has worked for major utilities (CAC 40), OEMs, national and international public authorities, investors (public & private) and entrepreneurs in France, the US, Africa and Australia.
Olivier is a graduate of the École Polytechnique and the University of Stanford in mechanical engineering and energy system analysis.

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Pierre Lelong
Partner – Singapore
Pierre is the managing director at Blunomy Singapore. As such, Pierre is in charge of developing the company activities in ASEAN; he supports utilities, investors and go-getters in transforming the power sector by leveraging digital tools and his experience with clean, decentralised assets.
Pierre has helped investors and corporations seize opportunities within the energy and climate transition on technology, including grid-scale and residential storage, solar rooftops, electric vehicles and demand response. Pierre has also led the development and roll-out of numerous data-driven solutions for power utilities and network operators in Asia-Pacific.
Pierre is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of California (Berkeley) in Environmental Engineering and a Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability.

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Renaud Lainé
Tech lead – Melbourne
Renaud leads technical developments throughout Blunomy’s digital practice and specialises in solving complex problems using data analytics and computer programming. He has a solid understanding of the Australian energy market and has worked extensively with actors all along its value chain. Renaud has worked extensively with networks, IPPs, gentailers and government. He has contributed to the development of forward-looking studies, risk assessment tools, resilience mitigation and battery dispatch optimisation, leveraging large amounts of data. Renaud also leads the technical development of Blunomy’s Vision suite.
Prior to joining Blunomy, Renaud worked for the wind turbine arm of Siemens Gamesa, developing computer models to assess the power outputs of various turbine designs. Renaud also has experience in creating a tech startup and developing B2B SaaS products.
Renaud is a graduate of École polytechnique and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He speaks fluent English, French and is proficient in Spanish.

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Michel Caraballo is a third-year PhD student at the Université Grenoble Alpes, France. His research is centered on cyber-physical security in power systems, particularly the detection and correction of false data injection attacks affecting SCADA measurements and the system’s measurement model.

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Michel Caraballo is a third-year PhD student at Université Grenoble Alpes, specializing in cybersecurity for real-time power grid monitoring. His current research focuses on securing both the electrical grid layer and the communication layer used for monitoring and control. In particular, he explores how false data injection attacks affect SCADA measurements and local grid models stored by transmission and distribution system operators.

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Dr. Sara Schön ist Wissenschaftlerin am August-Wilhelm Scheer Institut mit Forschungsschwerpunkt Reinforcement Learning und KI-gestützte Optimierung.
Sie promovierte an der Universität Mannheim zu dynamischen Ansätzen stochastischer Gradientenmethoden in Reinforcement Learning.
Am AWSi fokussiert sie sich heute auf angewandte KI für die Energiewende und leitet die vom BMWE geförderten Projekte SURF und DynaNet.

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-B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 2018–2022  
-M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 2022–2024  
-Project Engineer - Grid & System Analyses Electrical Grids, FGH GmbH, 2024–present

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Mohamed Numair is a researcher focused on smart grids, IoT, and renewable energy, currently pursuing a PhD at KU Leuven's Department of Electrical Engineering and with EnergyVille. His work aims to improve advanced distribution networks and explore digital twins in power systems. A member of IEEE, the Power & Energy Society and IEEE Computer Society, Numair also has a wide industrial experience with energy and technology projects.

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Senior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the electric power distribution sector, developed within the Enel Group.
She has held various roles across network development, smart metering project management, and international business development, gaining a comprehensive industry perspective.
Currently working in Operations & Management with a focus on emergency and risk management, contributing to network optimization and resilience.

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Principal Consultant with over 30 years’ experience in asset management, regulatory frameworks and investment planning across transmission, distribution and private networks. Specialist in CBRM, CNAIM and Network Asset Risk Metrics (NARMs), with extensive experience supporting RIIO-aligned submissions, regulatory audit and INVEST platform deployment. Recognised for delivering complex transitions while maintaining regulatory reporting continuity.

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Aisha Saif Al Muqarshi is the Manager of 33kV Planning at Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), Oman, with 17 years of experience in distribution network planning and development. Her professional focus includes medium‑voltage network reinforcement, load growth management, integration of distributed generation, and planning compliance with regulatory and security‑of‑supply requirements. She is directly involved in developing practical planning solutions for evolving 33kV networks and leading technical studies submitted to the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR). Her work emphasizes bridging regulatory frameworks with real‑world network operation challenges and applying international best practices to improve network reliability and resilience.

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Ola Rashid Mohammed Obaid Almamari received the B.Eng. degree in Electrical Power Engineering from National University and the M.Sc. degree in Power Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. She is currently working at Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) in network planning and power system studies. Her research interests include microgrids, renewable energy integration, techno-economic optimisation, and sustainable power systems. She received the First Place Award in the Al Roya Youth Innovation Award 2018 for her contribution in renewable energy innovation.

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Sungyun Choi earned his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, in 2002, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, in 2009 and 2013, respectively. Since 2018, he has served as an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at Korea University. From 2014 to 2018, he was a Senior Researcher at the Smart Power Grid Research Center, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, in Uiwang, South Korea. Earlier in his career, from 2002 to 2005, he worked as a Network and System Engineer. His research interests encompass power distribution, microgrids, sub-synchronous oscillations, power system stability, and the application of artificial intelligence in power systems.

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Senior Distribution Network Planning Engineer with over 8 years of experience in electrical engineering and distribution network planning, specializing in medium-voltage distribution systems and infrastructure development in Oman. Currently serving as Acting Section Head, leading planning studies and investment proposals for 33 kV and 11 kV distribution networks. Experienced in power system analysis, voltage drop assessment, demand forecasting, SCADA data analysis, and preparation of technical and regulatory planning documents. Skilled in using engineering and analytical tools to support reliable, resilient, and sustainable network development. Research interests include medium-voltage network optimization, long-distance voltage drop mitigation, and distribution system reinforcement strategies

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Camille de Valk is a scientific researcher specialising in quantum optimisation. As a principal researcher in the “Quantum for Energy Transition” programme at the Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Alliander, he focuses on applying quantum technologies to address challenges faced by DSOs. He also leads research on quantum methods for graph problems and optimisation at Capgemini’s Quantum Lab, and is a PhD candidate at Leiden University.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/2026- PhD student(Full time) - TU/e Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
• Development of a comprehensive resilience assessment framework tailored to multi-commodity PEDs, considering electricity, heating, and water  drainage networks
• Designing a multi-layered operational strategy that integrates resilience metrics into energy management systems on a district level.
• Modelling and simulation of the dynamic behavior of PEDs under various disruption scenarios, with a focus on electricity and heat networks.
• Validation of the proposed approach through case studies and use cases of the project.

11/2024-07/2025 Master Student (Part-time) – AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
• Execution of state estimations for low-voltage grids using in-house toolchain program “floralfairy”
• Maintenance and modification of toolchain program in Python
• Development and implementation of optimization measures to improve state estimation
• Execution of Pandapower simulations in Python
• Creation of machine learning models in Python

 07/2021;07-08/2022;01/2023;07/2024-10/2024 Internship (Full-time) and BIM Engineer (Part-time) – rtech engineering    
• Calculation of heating loads for planned urban districts using Solar-Computer
• Surveying of building services installations in the form of 3D point clouds using 3D laser scanning
• Reconstruction of 3D scans in Revit
• Creation of heating schematics in AutoCAD
• Creation of families in Revit
• Modelling of floor plans for HVAC systems in Revit
• Creation of electrical engineering plans in AutoCAD & Revit


EDUCATION
2026- 2029(expected)    TU/e Technische Universiteit Eindhoven: PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering
2023-2025 FH Technikum Wien: Master’s Degree in Renewable Energies
2020-2023 FH Technikum Wien: Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energies
2014-2019 HTL Rennweg - Higher Technical School: Mechatronics

AWARDS
Best Master’s Thesis of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, FH Technikum Wien, 2025

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I graduated with honours in Energy Engineering (MSc in Energy for Development) and hold a PhD in Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology from Politecnico di Milano, with a dissertation on modelling complexities in rural electrification and off-grid system planning.
I joined CESI in 2019 as Technical Consultant, Project Manager, and Task Leader on international energy projects. Since 2025, I have served as Product Leader for Integrated Grid Planning, supporting both technical and business development activities. My technical expertise includes:
1. Energy and power system modelling for V-RES integration, including GIS applications.
2. Development and enhancement of electricity regulations to support V-RES deployment, cross-border interconnections, and regional markets.
3. Support to national energy masterplans in developing countries.
4. Planning and efficiency improvement of distribution networks.
I have extensive experience leading international project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering complex projects in multicultural environments. I also conduct research on modelling tools for off-grid systems (planning, sizing, tariff definition), forecasting V-RES penetration, and long-term capacity expansion using PLEXOS.
Before CESI, I was Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development at Politecnico di Milano (2019–2020). From 2014 to 2019, I worked as an energy researcher at the UNESCO Chair in Energy for Sustainable Development, co-founding the SESAM group on energy modelling and rural electrification.

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Alessio Coccia is an Engineer/Scientist at EPRI Europe, based in Munich, Germany, where he works in the Distribution Operations and Planning team. He is actively involved in international research projects on smart grids and energy communities. He holds a Master’s degree in Energy and Nuclear Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin.

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Simon Braun studied Business Administration and Electrical Power Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. Currently he works as a research associate in the research group Smart Grid Operation at the IAEW (Institute for High Voltage Equipment and Grids, Digitalization and Energy Economics) at RWTH Aachen University. He is conducting his PhD on the assessment of grid connection points based on Hosting Capacity in distribution grids.

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Arwin Riyahy and Ringo Lee are Chartered Engineers working as Associates at Foster + Partners. They specialise in the design of electrical systems for complex developments, with expertise in high‑ and low‑voltage distribution networks and the integration of sustainable energy solutions. Through close collaboration with utility providers across multiple countries, they have developed experience in grid integration challenges and the delivery of coordinated, system‑level electrical strategies.

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Engineering manager responsible for development and management of transmission and distribution project programme.
Currently working on a number of innovation projects to facilitate longterm development of the electricity HV network.

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Jacob Rodriguez Rivero is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in innovation, smart grids and the resilience of electrical distribution networks. He currently serves as Head of Subsidized Programs at e-distribución (Enel Group), where he leads the development and coordination of national and European R&D initiatives focused on digitalization, risk assessment and the adaptation of power systems to climate and operational challenges. His work combines technical expertise with strong experience in project management, funding acquisition and consortium building, particularly within European and public funding frameworks.
Throughout his career, he has played a key role in integrating advanced technologies into distribution networks, including IoT, artificial intelligence and smart monitoring systems, contributing to the evolution towards more resilient and flexible infrastructures. He has been actively involved in large-scale innovation projects and smart city initiatives in Europe and Latin America, and has contributed to flagship programs such as SmartCity Málaga, Barcelona and international deployments in Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
Jacob has a strong focus on resilience, participating in initiatives aimed at improving the robustness of critical infrastructures through advanced risk analysis, climate adaptation strategies and system optimization. He has contributed to projects such as RESISTO, which addresses the full lifecycle of resilience—from planning and response to recovery and adaptation—leveraging digital technologies and real-world validation. He is also engaged in European expert groups on resilience and business continuity, supporting collaboration across DSOs and contributing to discussions linked to evolving EU regulatory frameworks.
He regularly participates in international conferences and has presented at CIRED, where he contributed to the dissemination of advanced tools for distribution system assessment. Jacob holds an Executive MBA from San Telmo Business School and an MSc in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Seville, combining strong technical knowledge with strategic and business-oriented capabilities.

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Deutsch
Julia Pössinger studierte Erneuerbare Energien als Bachelorstudiengang an der Technischen Hochschule Köln sowie Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen mit Schwerpunkt Energiemanagement als Masterstudiengang an der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal. Sie arbeitet seit 2024 als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für elektrische Energieversorgungstechnik der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal. Ihr Forschungsschwerpunkt liegt auf der sektorenübergreifenden Energieleitplanung mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der automatisierten Prognose zukünftiger Technologieverteilungen und der darauf basierenden Überplanung der Energienetze.

English
Julia Pössinger studied Renewable Energy as a Bachelor's degree at the TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences - and Industrial Engineering with a focus on Energy Management as a Master's degree at the University of Wuppertal. She has been working as a research associate at the Institute of Power Systems Engineering at the University of Wuppertal since 2024. Her research focuses on cross-sectoral energy master planning with an emphasis on automated forecasting of future technology distributions and the over-planning of energy grids based on this.

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Clemens Korner, born in 1992 in Vienna, completed his bachelor's and master's studies in electrical engineering and information technology at the Technical University of Vienna and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Since October 2018, he has been employed at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology as a research engineer at the center for energy. His areas of focus include, among others, power grid simulations, optimization, numerical simulations, and GIS.

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Mehdi Bigdad graduated from ESTP Paris and Northwestern University in 2024.
He is a research engineer at GeePs laboratory within CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay since 2025. His research focuses on real-time simulations of power systems and development of PHIL experiments.

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Sarah Fayed received her B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees in Engineering Physics from the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. She is currently a research scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Networked Energy Systems, and a PhD candidate. Her research focuses on probabilistic risk quantification and data-driven methods for operational planning and active control of distribution grids with high penetration of distributed energy resources. Ongoing work extends towards the role of trust in grid-related decision-support systems.

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Sébastien Delbos is currently Product Owner and Data Scientist in an IAGen team. The main goal of this team is to facilitate innovation and carrying IAGen use cases in Enedis.

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Davide Fratelli is pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, working on Techniques for Distribution Network Planning and Operation.

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Dominik J. Storch is a research associate at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg since April 2021 and is currently analysing the impact of the transport and heat transition on urban distribution grids. He received his M.Sc. degree in Applied Research on Electronic Engineering from Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in 2021 and is conducting a cooperative doctorate at the Chair of Electric Power Transmission and Distribution at the Technical University of Munich since then.

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Moritz Wermann received his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the Institute of Electrical Power Supply with Integration of Renewable Energy (E5), TU Darmstadt, under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jutta Hanson. His research focuses on short-circuit current calculation methods for active distribution networks with inverter-based generation, with particular emphasis on contributions toward the IEC 60909 standardization framework.

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Marko Juntunen has a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and extensive expertise in mathematical problem solving. He is currently working at Advian, where he develops solutions for Finnish DSOs, including capacity assessments and future forecasting capabilities.

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Charlotte Weitzel completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering, specializing in Electrical Power Engineering, at RWTH Aachen University.
Starting in July 2023, she worked as a Consultant at E-Bridge Consulting GmbH. There, she worked in the distribution networks division, focusing on asset management, grid connections, and project management.
In July 2025, she moved to Energy & People GmbH, where she has since continued to work primarily on distribution network topics in her role as Project Manager.

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Cleberton Reiz holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from São Paulo State University. He began his collaboration with INESC TEC in Porto, Portugal, as a Visiting Student in 2021 and is now currently a Researcher there. His research focuses on the planning and optimization of power systems, including the development of new protection schemes to overcome challenges in future energy systems. His work encompasses the application of advanced computational techniques to problems in adaptive protection, relay coordination, voltage control, and system restoration. His broader research interests include the development of methods for optimizing, planning, and controlling modern electrical power systems.

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Nina Štumberger completed her Bachelor and Master degrees in electrical engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Germany. Since 2024 she is a research associate at the Institute for High Voltage Equipment and Grids, Digitalization and Energy Economics (IAEW) at RWTH Aachen University. The focus of the research is the integration of renewable generation into distribution grid, as well as the investigation of different grid connection concepts that could ease this integration.

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Head of Research- and Fundingprojects at VIVAVIS AG
March 2026 - Present (3 Month)
Teamlead Research- and Fundingprojects  at VIVAVIS AG
Januar 2026 - March 2026 (3 Month)
Research Scientist & Referent for Standardisation and Funding Projects   at VIVAVIS AG
September 2022 – December 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Project Engineer   at VIVAVIS AG
June 2021 – August 2022 (1 year 3 months)

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Johannes Heid studied electrical engineering with focus on power systems at the University of Kassel . Since 2022 he works on his PhD at the University of Kassel and the Fraunhofer IEE. His research focuses on optimization in the context of grid operation.

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Simona Ruggeri received the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cagliari (UniCa), Italy, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. Since 2025 she has been a Tenure-Track Researcher in Electrical Power Systems at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DIEE) of UniCa.
Her research interests include the planning and operation of active distribution networks, the integration of distributed energy resources and flexibility services, cost-benefit and multi-criteria analysis for smart-grid investments, and the impact of renewable energy communities and electric mobility on MV/LV distribution grids. She has co-authored more than 50 indexed publications on these topics.
Since 2022 she has led Working Group 3 "Cost-Benefit Analysis and Toolkits" of the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN, IEA-TCP). She is a Member of IEEE, IEEE PES.

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Simona Ruggeri received the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cagliari (UniCa), Italy, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. Since 2025 she has been a Tenure-Track Researcher in Electrical Power Systems at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DIEE) of UniCa.
Her research interests include the planning and operation of active distribution networks, the integration of distributed energy resources and flexibility services, cost-benefit and multi-criteria analysis for smart-grid investments, and the impact of renewable energy communities and electric mobility on MV/LV distribution grids. She has co-authored more than 50 indexed publications on these topics.
Since 2022 she has led Working Group 3 "Cost-Benefit Analysis and Toolkits" of the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN, IEA-TCP). She is a Member of IEEE, IEEE PES.

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Simona Ruggeri received the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cagliari (UniCa), Italy, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. Since 2025 she has been a Tenure-Track Researcher in Electrical Power Systems at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DIEE) of UniCa.
Her research interests include the planning and operation of active distribution networks, the integration of distributed energy resources and flexibility services, cost-benefit and multi-criteria analysis for smart-grid investments, and the impact of renewable energy communities and electric mobility on MV/LV distribution grids. She has co-authored more than 50 indexed publications on these topics.
Since 2022 she has led Working Group 3 "Cost-Benefit Analysis and Toolkits" of the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN, IEA-TCP). She is a Member of IEEE, IEEE PES.

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Lucas Lafaye graduated with a degree in engineering in 2024 from the Department of Engineering and Management at Grenoble INP, part of the University of Grenoble Alpes. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, as part of the industrial chair on smart grids, in collaboration with Enedis, France’s leading distribution system operator..

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Yahya Naderi (Senior Member, IEEE, MIET, CEng) received the BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Power Engineering from the University of Tabriz, Iran, in 2011, 2013, and 2018, respectively.
During his PhD, he was a Visiting Scholar and later a Research Assistant at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark, collaborating with the Centre for Research on Microgrids (CROM) (2016–2018).
From 2018 to 2021, he was an Industrial Researcher with Newcastle University and the Power Network Demonstration Centre (PNDC), University of Strathclyde. He then served as a Research Fellow (2021–2023) at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre, University of Strathclyde, focusing on compact power electronic systems.
In 2023, he joined Ricardo as a Principal Consultant within the Sustainable Energy Systems Programme, leading work on low-carbon technology integration, smart grids, and network innovation.
Since 2025, he has been a Lead Engineer at SP Energy Networks, specialising in power quality and microgrid operation, leading compliance assessment for generation and low-carbon technology connections.

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PhD student at G2Elab, University Grenoble Alpes in France

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Meysam Asadi is a PhD researcher in Electrical Engineering at Ghent University, where his research focuses on data-driven modeling of residential energy systems. His work includes the analysis and generation of synthetic load profiles using advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, particularly deep generative models such as GANs. By leveraging smart meter data and contextual features, he develops models capable of capturing the stochastic behavior of household energy consumption, including heat pumps and electric vehicles. These synthetic profiles are designed to support large-scale power system studies, enabling more accurate assessment of grid impacts, flexibility potential, and dynamic hosting capacity in low-voltage distribution networks.

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11 kV Network Planning Manager at NEDC with over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, specializing in Protection, Operation, Power Quality, and Project Management. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues through innovative problem-solving and strong decision-making capabilities.