SUT

No. 180, Shahid Teymouri Boulevard, North Tarasht, Tehran, Iran

RESEARCH INTERESTS:


  • Industry 4.0

  • AI Applications in Power Systems Operation and Planning

  • Integrated Demand Side Management (DSM) and Home Energy Management

  • Renewable Energy Resources Integration

  • Smart Energy Hub Networks

  • PHEVs Charging Management

  • Game Theory and Strategic Analysis of Auctions

  • Biding Strategies in Electricity Markets and Mechanism Design

  • Distribution generations; Sizing and Allocation

  • Optimization Techniques

  • Energy Modeling and Energy Transition

  • Green Economy

  • Sustainable Energy Systems


RESEARCH EXPERIENCES:


  • Winter 2021

    Head of a research team to develop “Early Wild Fire Detection System”, Tehran Municipality.

  • Spring 2020

    Head of a research team to develop “Blockchain-based Energy Saving Platform for Customer Loyalty Rewards”, Early Wild Fire Detection System”, Deputy of Science and Technology.

  • Spring 2019

    Head of a research team “Frequency Stability Enhancement in Dominated Wind Power Plants Grid”, Ministry of Power.

  • Spring 2018

    Head of a research team “Peer to Peer Energy Sharing Among Smart Energy Hubs”, Smart Sustainable Research Center, Sharif University of Technology.

  • Spring 2017

    Head of a research team “Optimal Contract Design in the Ancillary Service Market”, Electrical Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology.

  • Fall 2016

    Head of research group in Power System Research Lab in Sharif University of Technology (SUT) “Modelling Natural Gas and Electricity Mix Market in The Smart Energy Hub Framework”.

  • Spring 2016

    In charge of the joint venture project with University of Stavanger (Norway) “Applying your simulation tools/methods for different energy system integration (CHP+RES) and techno-economy evaluations for CHP operation”.

  • Spring 2014

    Member of a research team to develop “Lighting interior design standard”, Management and Planning Organization of Iran.

  • Spring 2013

    In charge of research group to perform national project “national standard for CHP and micro- CHP systems in industrial, commercial and residential sectors”.

  • Winter 2012

    Member of research group under supervision of Niroo Research Institute to provide “Feasibility study of supplying 20,000 residential units in Chitgar district by CHP systems”.

  • Fall 2012

    “Four scenario of Iran Power Generation and Electricity Network”, under supervision of Dr. A. Maleki. (As a Research Project for Iran Energy Ministry).

  • Summer 2011

    “Small Signal Modeling and Analyze of an Islanding Power System with DGs”, under supervision of Prof. A. M. Ranjbar.

  • Spring 2011

    Research on “Normal Forms and Modal Series and its Applications in Power Systems”, under supervision of Prof. M. Parniani.


INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCES:


  • Winter 2021
    Nargan Co.: Developing A Digital Tween for A Reciprocating Compressor

    Co-PI: Aras Sheikhi

  • Fall 2020
    NIORDC: NIORDC Restructuring Road Map

    PI: Aras Sheikhi

  • Fall 2019
    CNG Management: Smart CNG Statins, R&D and best practice solution

    PI: Aras Sheikhi
    Co-PIs: Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghaznavi, Dr. Mohammad Hassan Saeedi, Sharif University of Technology

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology (SUT), 2012-2016
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology (SUT), 2010-2012
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology (SUT), 2005-2009

SELECTED CONFERENCES:


  • AA Zadeh, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, “Assessment of Frequency Stability Enhancement in Dominated Wind Power Plants Grid”, 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (ICPES), IEEE, Perth, Australia, 2019.

  • S Khazeni, A Sheikhi, M Rayati, AM Ranjbar, “Equilibrium of Integrated Retail Market by Considering Emission Penalties: Bi-level Game Modeling”, 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (ICPES), IEEE, Perth, Australia, 2019.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, AM Ranjbar, “Demand side management in a group of Smart Energy Hubs as price anticipators; the game theoretical approach”, Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), IEEE Power and Energy, Washington DC, 2015.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, AM Ranjbar, “Energy Hub optimal sizing in the smart grid; machine learning approach”, Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), IEEE Power and Energy, Washington DC, 2015.

  • M Rayati, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, “Applying reinforcement learning method to optimize an Energy Hub operation in the smart grid”, Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), IEEE Power and Energy, Washington DC, 2015.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, S Bahrami, A M. Ranjbar, “Demand Side Management in a group of Smart Energy Hubs as price anticipators; the game theoretical approach”, 2015 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), 2015.

  • A Sheikhi, S. Bahrami, A.M. Ranjbar, S. Sattari “ Financial analysis for a multi-carrier energy system equipped with CCHP” International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ), Bilbao, 2013.

  • A Sheikhi, A. Maani, A.M. Ranjbar “Distributed generaton penetration impact on distribution network loss” International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ), Bilbao,2013.

  • A Sheikhi, A Maani, AM Ranjbar, “Evaluation of intelligent distribution network response to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles”, PowerTech IEEE, Grenoble, 2013.

  • A Sheikhi, A.M. Ranjbar, F. Safe, “A novel method to determine the best size of CHP for an energy hub system”, EPECS, IEEE International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, A. Maleki “Using Trends and Scenarios as a Tool for Studying of Iran Power Generation and Electricity Network in Future”,The 8th International Energy Conference, Tehran, Iran, May,2011.

  • A Sheikhi, A.M. Ranjbar, F. Safe, M. Mahmoodi “ CHP optimized selection methodology for an energy hub system”, Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 10th International conference, Rome, Italy, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, B. Mozafari, A.M. Ranjbar, F. Safe “CHP Optimized Selection Methodology for a Multi-Carrier Energy System” IEEE PowerTech, Trondheim, Norway, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, A.M. Ranjbar, F Safe, “Optimal dispatch of a multiple energy carrier system equipped with a CCHP”, International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ), Spain, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, M Khosravi, B Mozafari, AM Ranjbar, A Hajjam, “Optimized Gas Pricing Policy to Have Maximally Peak Shaving”, International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ), Spain, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, A. Maani, A.M. Ranjbar “The influence of The Intelligent Distribution Network on Plug in Hybrid Electrical Vehicles Penetration Level” ISGT Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2010.

  • Mahdi Saifi, A. Sheikhi, Ali Kermanshah “Privatization Management in Iran’s Electrical Industry Structure in Regard to Other Countries’ Experiences”, IASK International Conference Global Management, USA, 2009.

  • A Sheikhi, H. Oraee, Sh. Kaboli “A new configuration of Switched Reluctance Motor for reducing the torque ripple”, EPECS, IEEE International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2009.

  • Sh. Kaboli, A. Sheikhi, A.H. Rajaei, “Application of Random PWM Techniques for Reducing the Electromagnetic Interference of Vienna Rectifiers in Distribution Power Systems”, IEEE 6th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference-ECCE Asia, Wuhan, China, 2009.


JOURNAL:


  • H Goodarzi, Mo Rayati, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, “A clearing mechanism for joint energy and ancillary services in non-convex markets considering high penetration of renewable energy sources”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 129(106817), 2021.

  • S Khazeni, A Sheikhi, S Soleymani, AM Ranjbar, “Optimal Strategy of Energy retailer in Integrated Market using smart energy hub framework”, Energy Engineering & Management, 11(1), 2021.

  • M Rayati, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, W Sun, “Optimal Equilibrium Selection of Price-Maker Agents in Performance-Based Regulation Market”, Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2020.

  • M Rayati, A Sheikhi, “Optimal Contract Design for Purchasing from Frequency Regulation Service Providers with Private Information”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 34(3), 2445-2448, 2019.

  • Khazeni, A Sheikhi, M Rayiati, S Soleymani, AM Ranjbar, “Retail Market Equilibrium in Multicarrier Energy Systems: A Game Theoretical Approach”, IEEE Systems Journal, 13(1), 738-747, 2018.

  • M Roustai, M Rayati, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, “A Scenario-Based Optimization of Smart Energy Hub Operation in a Stochastic Environment using Conditional-Value-at-Risk”, Sustainable Cities and Society, 39, 309-316, 2018.

  • M. Mehraban, M. Rayati, A. Sheikhi, A.M. Ranjbar, “Practical Battery Size optimization of a PV system by considering individual customer damage function”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67, 36-50, 2017.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, AM Ranjbar,” Demand Side Management for a Residential Customer in Multi Energy systems”, Sustainable Cities and Society, 22, 63-77, 2016.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, AM Ranjbar, “Dynamic load management for a residential customer; Reinforcement Learning approach”, Sustainable Cities and Society 24, 42-51, 2016.

  • A Sheikhi, S Bahrami, AM Ranjbar, “An autonomous demand response program for electricity and natural gas networks in smart energy hubs” Energy 89, 490-499, 2015.

  • S Bahrami, A Sheikhi, “From Demand Response in Smart Grid Toward Integrated Demand Response in Smart Energy Hub”, Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on 7 (2), 650-658, 2015.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, S Bahrami, A. M. Ranjbar,” Integrated demand side management game in smart energy hubs” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on 6 (2), 675-683, 2015.

  • S Bahrami, A Sheikhi, “An Optimal Feed-In-Tariff Policy for Renewable Energies Using A Markov Model”, American Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 1 (1), 1-8, 2015.

  • A Sheikhi, M Rayati, S Bahrami, AM Ranjbar, S Sattari, “A cloud computing framework on demand side management game in smart energy hubs “ International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 64, 1007-1016, 2015.

  • M Rayati, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, “ Optimising operational cost of a smart energy hub, the reinforcement learning approach” International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems, 30( 4), 325-341, 2015.

  • M Keshavarz A.M Ranjbar M Sedighizadeh A Sheikhi, “Bi-Objective function micro grid optimal operation using a hybrid algorithm”, International Journal on “Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering”, 5(1), 149-162, 2013.

  • A Sheikhi, S. Bahrami, A. M. Ranjbar “Strategic Charging Method for Plugged in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Game Theoretic Approach”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 53, 499-506, 2013.

  • S Bahrami, A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, F Safe “A Financial Approach to Evaluate an Optimized Combined Cooling, Heat and Power System”, Energy and Power Engineering, 5(5), 352-362, 2013.

  • A Sheikhi, A. M. Ranjbar, H. Oraee “Financial Analysis and optimal size and operation for a multi-carrier energy system”, Energy and Buildings, 48, 71-78, 2012.

  • A Sheikhi, AM Ranjbar, H Oraee, A Moshari, “Optimal Operation and Size for an Energy Hub with CCHP”, Energy and Power Engineering, 3, 641-649, 2011.

  • A Sheikhi, MS Naderi, AM Ranjbar, GB Gharehpetian, F Safe, "CHP Optimized Selection Methodology for a Multi-Carrier Energy System" International Review of Electrical Engineering (IREE), 6( 4), 1839-1846, 2011.


BOOKS:


  • Moradof, M. J., A. Sheikhi, M. Rayati, and A. M. Ranjbar. "Comparing the wind and solar power uncertainty in virtual power plants using IGDT method." In Emerging Developments in the Power and Energy Industry, pp. 796-809. CRC Press, 2019.

  • Introduction to Game Theory, AM Ranjbar, M Rayati, A Sheikhi, SH Fahiminia, Kanoon nashr e olum, 2019.

  • Renewable Energy Resources (Translation), A Sheikhi, A Mahmoudi, F Seif, AM Ranjbar, Kanoon nashr e olum, 2018.

TEACHING EXPERIENCES:


  • Spring 2021

    Lecturer “Electricity Installation”, course, SUT, EE Department

  • Fall 2019

    Lecturer “Electricity Disciplines II”, course, SUT, EE Department

  • Fall 2019

    Lecturer “Electricity Installation”, course, SUT, EE Department

  • Spring 2019

    Lecturer “Electricity Disciplines II”, course, SUT, EE Department

  • Fall 2018

    Lecturer “Electrical Machinery I”, course, SUT, EE Department

  • Fall 2018

    Lecturer “Electrical Installation”, course, SUT, EE Department


WORKSHOPS (lectured):


  • Spring-2020

    Sustainable Development; threat and opportunities (Ministry of Power)

  • Spring-2020

    Sustainable Energy Resources, (Ministry of Power)

  • Sep-2019

    Future Study, As a method of thinking (Sharif University of Technology)

  • Nov-2018

    AI Effects on the Future of Smart Grid. (Power Research Institute)

  • Winter 2021

    Research Grant for Early Wild Fire Detection System, Elite National Foundation

  • Spring 2019

    Research Grant for Blockchain-based Energy Saving Platform for Customer Loyalty Rewards, Elite National Foundation,

  • Spring 2018

    Research Grant for Smart Energy Hub, Elite National Foundation, (Kazem Ashtianie grant)

  • Winter 2016

    Research Grant, Sharif University of Technology (Allameh Tabatabaie grant)

  • Fall 2015

    Awarded Sharif University fellowship for Distinguished Students.

  • Spring 2014

    Awarded Sharif University fellowship for Distinguished Students.

  • Summer 2009-2016

    Research Grant, Elite National Fundation.

  • Dec-2015

    Selected as “Distinguished student” of Sharif University and awarded by the Elite National Foundation.

  • Dec-2012

    Selected as the “The Best Teacher Assistance Award” of EE department, Sharif University of Technology.

  • Oct-2012

    Selected as “Distinguished student” of Sharif University and awarded by the President of Sharif University to pursue PhD. Program without entrance exam and with fully fiscal support.

  • Oct-2011

    Ranked 1st among all Power Engineering MS.c. students at Sharif University of technology and selected as “Distinguished student” of Sharif University and awarded by the President of Sharif University to pursue PhD. Program.

  • Oct-2009

    Ranked 1st among all Power Engineering BS.c. students at Sharif University of technology and selected as “Distinguished student” of Sharif University and awarded by the President of Sharif University to pursue MS. Program.

  • Sep-2007

    ✓ Remark: top 3 students, are selected as distinguished student in Sharif University annually and awarded both admission and fellowship for studying in upper level studies.
    Awarded Dean’s honor by president of Sharif University of Technology as a youngest researcher.

  • Jul-2005

    Ranked 14st among around 1,200,000 participants in the “Nationwide University Entrance Exam”.