Author Archives: Jesus

Jesus Silva-Rodriguez

Jesus Silva-Rodriguez graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston, and started his PhD program here as a direct PhD student in January 2021. During his undergraduate studies, Jesus was a recipient of the DAAD RISE Scholarship in 2019 and participated in a research internship at the Technical University Dortmund, Germany, performing feasibility studies to develop simulation models for a Pulse Electroacoustic (PEA) cell, used in the detection of space charges in insulating materials for High Voltage DC applications. Currently, Jesus is pursuing his PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing in optimization models for the water-energy nexus for small communities, as well as microgrid energy management and power systems operations.

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Ph.D Student

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jasilvar@cougarnet.uh.edu

Rida Fatima

Rida Fatima received her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Mirpur University of Sciences and Technology, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan in 2015 and her master’s degree in electrical engineering – Power from National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2018. She has worked as a Research Associate at TetraTech: Consulting and Engineering Firm. from 2019 to 2021, specializing in Renewable Energy Markets and Policies. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA. Her research interests include Smart grids, Energy Markets, and the optimization of Distribution Networks.

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Ph.D Student

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rfatima4@cougarnet.uh.edu

 

Massiagbe Diabate

Massiagbe Diabate received her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 2021 and her master’s in Electrical Engineering in 2023 from the University of Houston in Texas, USA. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston in Texas, USA. Her research interest focuses on power electronics converters for fuel cell technology, and Energy Management Systems (EMS) of Energy Storage Systems (ESSs), such as Hydrogen and Batteries for Microgrids.

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Ph.D Student

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mfdiabat@cougarnet.uh.edu

 

Hassan Zahid Butt

Hassan received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2016 and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering – Power from National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2019. He has worked as a R&D Engineer in SkyElectric Pvt. Ltd. from 2019 to 2022, specializing in Li-Ion based Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He is currently working towards his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA. His research interests include Microgrid Optimal Sizing & Optimal Energy Management Strategy involving BESS.

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Ph.D Student

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hbutt@cougarnet.uh.edu

Ann Mary Toms

Ann received her Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Kerala in 2017 and a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2022.  From 2017 to 2020, she worked as an Electrical Engineer for CKR Consulting Engineers in Dubai, UAE.  She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Houston.  Her research interest includes microgrid optimal sizing and energy management, grid integration of renewable generation, demand side management and battery storage system planning.

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Ph.D Student

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atoms2@cougarnet.uh.edu