Hamidreza (Hamid) Zareipour, P.Eng., Ph.D., FIEEE, is the Schulich Chair Professor on Grid Transformation in the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering at the University of Calgary. A leading expert in power systems optimization, renewable energy integration, and energy storage, Hamid develops advanced decision-support models that enhance the resilience and efficiency of modern electricity grids.
His research focuses on tackling uncertainty in energy markets, enabling smarter grid operations, and supporting the global transition to sustainable power systems. With nearly $50 million in research funding as a principal and co-principal investigator, Hamid has authored over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles and mentored more than 120 highly qualified personnel, shaping the next generation of energy innovators.
His industry collaborations span independent system operators, transmission and distribution utilities, start-ups, growth-stage software firms specializing in smart grids, as well as government agencies and national research laboratories. These partnerships address pressing challenges such as energy transition and expansion, electricity cost management, and the optimal utilization of grid-connected assets. As a globally recognized thought leader, Hamid provides research-driven consultancy in energy forecasting, grid resilience, demand-side management, and electricity market dynamics, advising governments, utilities, and private-sector stakeholders worldwide.
A Fellow of IEEE, he has been honored with numerous awards, including the IEEE PES Technical Committee Best Paper Award, the University of Calgary’s Peak Scholar Award, and the prestigious Killam Professorship. Through his research and industry engagement, he continues to drive innovation in clean energy systems for a more sustainable future.
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