Masoud Ahmadipour.

Dr. Masoud Ahmadipour is a dedicated researcher and lecturer in Electrical Power Engineering with expertise in smart grids, renewable energy, power system protection, and cyber security. He holds a Ph.D. from Universiti Putra Malaysia and has completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships in Malaysia. Dr. Ahmadipour has published extensively in top-tier journals, received multiple research awards, and actively collaborates internationally. His skills include advanced simulation tools and programming, with a focus on AI-driven solutions for energy systems. He is also a reviewer for leading IEEE and Elsevier journals.

• Practical Energy Management (Electrical), Iran National Training Center for Energy Management (NTCEM), 01/31/2021, 02/05/2021, 48 Hours
• Training Course of cyber security, Porto University, Portugal, 08/20/2020, 12/28/2020
• Training Course of Power System and Transmission Simulator, Dena Gostareh Leyan Co, Iran, 07/22/2011, 07/30/2011

• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Reviewer for the Journal of Electric Power Systems Research
• Reviewer For Journal of IEEE ACCESS
• Reviewer For the Journal of Expert Systems with Applications
• Reviewer For the Journal of Simulation Modeling Practice and Theory
• Reviewer For the Journal of Advanced Engineering
• Reviewer For the Journal of IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
• Reviewer For the Journal of IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
• Reviewer For the Journal of IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
• Reviewer For the Journal of Plus One
• Reviewer For the Journal of Energy Reports
• Reviewer For the Journal of Electric Power Components and Systems
• Reviewer For the Journal of Heliyon
• Reviewer For the Journal of Applied Energy
• Reviewer For the Journal of Applied Soft Computing
• Reviewer For the Journal of Cleaner Production

• Research Seminar on power and energy in green innovation, Malaysia- Japan, 10/12/2018, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Kyushu Institute of Technology- Japan
• International Scientific and Technical Conference on Electrical Power Industry, Russia, 10/2017, Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia

• Graduate on Time (GOT), Malaysia, 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Gold medal for PhD thesis, Malaysia, 2019, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Best paper award (The 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications), Malaysia, 2023, Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Certificate of Reviewing awarded in recognition of the review contributed to the journal of Electric Power systems research., United Kingdom, 2020, Elsevier
• Certificate of Reviewing awarded in recognition of the review contributed to the journal of IEEE ACCESS, USA, 2020, IEEE organization
• Gold medal for MSc. Thesis, Iran, 2011, Semnan university
• Iranian national and science award, Iran, 2008, Ministry of education

• Iranian national and science award, 2008
• Special Award Academic Leadership Quality, FEE, UPM, Malaysia

• 2022-2023, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia and Shiraz university of technology, Iran
• 2022-2023, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia and UNICAMP University, Brazil

• Modelling of distributed renewable energy resources to support the future last-mile electricity network in Malaysia., 50000 MYR, Malaysia, 2019-20, RUGS
• The challenge of Microgrid Protection characteristics in detail in real-time, 75000 MYR, Malaysia, 2020-22, FRGS
• Decarbonization of Grid with an Optimal Controller and Energy Management for Energy Storage System in Microgrid Applications, 150000 MYR, Malaysia, 2021-2023, LRGS

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM).

• Academic Leadership: Co-supervised postgraduate and undergraduate students on research projects in renewable energy and power systems; organized research seminars and contributed to MOUs between international institutions.
• Reviewer Engagement: Active peer reviewer for high-impact journals, including IEEE Transactions and Applied Energy, demonstrating commitment to academic service and quality.
• Public Speaking: Invited keynote speaker at international conferences in Malaysia, Japan, and Russia, sharing insights on energy innovation and power system challenges.
• Lifelong Learning: Completed certified courses in Cyber Security (Portugal) and Energy Management (Iran), reflecting continuous professional development.
• Cultural Adaptability: Lived and worked in diverse cultural settings (Iran, Malaysia, Portugal), fluent in Persian, English, Russian, and basic Malay.
• Technical Hobbyist: Passionate about programming and simulation, with personal projects in AI, machine learning, and control systems using Python and MATLAB.
• Community Involvement: Participated in student mentoring programs and university outreach initiatives to promote STEM education.

• Best Paper Award – IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA), 2023
• Gold Medal – PhD Thesis – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2019
• Graduate on Time (GOT) Award – Recognized for timely completion of PhD, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2019
• Gold Medal – MSc Thesis – Semnan University, Iran, 2011
• Iranian National Science Award – Ministry of Education, Iran, 2008
• Outstanding Reviewer Recognition – Journals including IEEE ACCESS, Electric Power Systems Research, and Applied Energy
• Invited Keynote Speaker – Research Seminar on Power and Energy in Green Innovation (Malaysia-Japan, 2018); International Conference on Electrical Power Industry (Russia, 2017)
• Leadership in Research Collaboration – Facilitated MOUs between UiTM (Malaysia) and Shiraz University of Technology (Iran) & UNICAMP University (Brazil)
• Research Funding – Secured over MYR 275,000 in competitive grants for projects in microgrid optimization and renewable energy integration

• Certified in Practical Energy Management (Electrical)
  National Training Center for Energy Management (NTCEM), Iran – 48-hour intensive training, 2021
• Certified in Cyber Security in Power Systems
  Porto University, Portugal – Comprehensive training course, 2020
• Certified in Power System and Transmission Simulation
  Dena Gostareh Leyan Co., Iran – Advanced simulator training, 2011
• Professional Membership
  Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Reviewer Certification
  Recognized reviewer for leading journals

JOURNALS:

1. Ahmadipour, M., Ridha, H. M., Ali, Z., Zincing, Z., Ahmadipour, M., Othman, M. M., & Ramachandaramurthy, V. K. (2025). A comprehensive review on biomass energy system optimization approaches: Challenges and issues. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 106, 1167-1183.

2. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya’acob, M. 0E., Wahab, N. I. B. A., & Ahmadipour, M. (2025). A novel prediction of the PV system output current based on integration of optimized hyperparameters of multi-layer neural networks and polynomial regression models. Next Energy, 8, 100256.

3. Mohammed, D. S. S., Othman, M. M., Mohammed, O. O., Ahmadipour, M., & Othman, M. L. (2025). Saving utility costs optimization in generator operation planning based on scalable alternatives of probabilistic demand-side management. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 75, 104258.

4. Ahmadipour, M., Ali, Z., & Ridha, H. M. (2025). Enhancing voltage stability and load shedding optimization through a fusion of gravitational search algorithm and particle swarm optimization with deep learning. Soft Computing, 1-21.

5. Azmi, M. H., Othman, M. M., Rodzi, M. S., Musirin, I., & Ahmadipour, M. (2024). Sustainability of Energy Conservation in HVAC System Using Fuzzy Logic. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 16(8), 279-290.

6. Dele-Afolabi, T. T., Jung, D. W., Ahmadipour, M., Hanim, M. A., Adeleke, A. O., Kandasamy, M., & Gunnasegaran, P. (2024). Jaya algorithm hybridized with extreme gradient boosting to predict the corrosion-induced mass loss of agro-waste based monolithic and Ni-reinforced porous alumina. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 33, 5909-5921.

7. Zhao, Z., Alli, H., Ahmadipour, M., & Che me, R. (2024). Sustainable agility of product development process based on a rough cloud technique: A case study on China’s small and medium enterprises. Plos one, 19(8), e0300266.

8. Zhining, Z., Alli, H., & Ahmadipour, M. (2024). A weighted fuzzy approach for the agility of sustainable product development process assessment: A case study in Chinese medium-sized enterprises. Heliyon, 10(13).

9. Ahmadipour, M., Ali, Z., Ramachandaramurthy, V. K., & Ridha, H. M. (2024). A memory-guided Jaya algorithm to solve multi-objective optimal power flow integrating renewable energy sources. Applied Soft Computing, 111924.

10. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Basil, N., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., & Ahmadipour, M. (2024). Multi-objective and multi-criteria decision making for Technoeconomic optimum design of hybrid standalone renewable energy system. Renewable Energy, 223, 120041.

11. Ahmadipour, M., Ali, Z., Othman, M. M., Bo, R., Javadi, M. S., Ridha, H. M., & Alrifaey, M. (2024). A high-performance democratic political algorithm for solving multi-objective optimal power flow problem. Expert Systems with Applications, 239, 122367. (ISI, IF: 8.5) (Q1).

12. Ahmadipour, M., Othman, M. M., Bo, R., Javadi, M. S., Ridha, H. M., & Alrifaey, M. (2024). Optimal power flow using a hybridization algorithm of arithmetic optimization and Aquila optimizer. Expert Systems with Applications, 235, 121212. (ISI, IF: 8.5) (Q1).

13. Dele-Afolabi, T. T., Ahmadipour, M., Hanim, M. A., Oyekanmi, A. A., Ansari, M. N. M., Sikiru, S., & Kumar, N. (2024). Performance assessment of Sn-based lead-free solder composite joints based on extreme learning machine model tuned by Aquila optimizer. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 970, 172684.(ISI, IF: 6.2) (Q1).

14. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., & Ahmadipour, M. (2023). Innovative hybridization of the two-archive and PROMETHEE-II triple-objective and multi-criterion decision-making for optimum configuration of the hybrid renewable energy system. Applied Energy, 341, 121117. (ISI, IF: 11.2) (Q1).

15. Hasan, K., Othman, M. M., Meraj, S. T., Ahmadipour, M., Lipu, M. H., & Gitizadeh, M. (2023). A unified linear self-regulating method for active/reactive sustainable energy management system in fuel-cell connected utility network. IEEE Access, 11, 21612-21630. (ISI, IF: 3.9) (Q2).

16. Ahmadipour, M., Othman, M. M., Salam, Z., Alrifaey, M., Ridha, H. M., & Veerasamy, V. (2023). Optimal load shedding scheme using grasshopper optimization algorithm for islanded power system with distributed energy resources. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 14(1), 101835. (ISI, IF: 6) (Q1).

17. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., Ahmadipour, M., & Ismaeel, N. Q. (2022). Multi-objective optimization and multi-criteria decision making aided by numerical method: Framework and a case study of Malaysia and South Africa. Energy Conversion and Management, 274, 116468. (ISI, IF: 10.4) (Q1).

18. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., & Ahmadipour, M. (2022). Novel parameter extraction for Single, Double, and three diodes photovoltaic models based on robust adaptive arithmetic optimization algorithm and adaptive damping method of Berndt-Hall-Hall-Hausman. Solar Energy, 243, 35-61. (ISI, IF: 6.7) (Q1).

19. Alshutbi, M., Li, Z., Alrifaey, M., Ahmadipour, M., & Othman, M. M. (2022). A hybrid classifier based on a support vector machine and Jaya algorithm for breast cancer classification. Neural Computing and Applications, 1-13. (ISI, IF: 6) (Q1).

20. Ahmadipour, M., Othman, M. M., Alrifaey, M., Bo, R., & Ang, C. K. (2022). Classification of faults in a grid-connected photovoltaic system based on wavelet packet transform and an equilibrium optimization algorithm-extreme learning machine. Measurement, 111338. (ISI, IF: 5.6) (Q1).

21. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., & Ahmadipour, M. (2022). Parameter extraction of single, double, and three diodes photovoltaic model based on guaranteed convergence arithmetic optimization algorithm and modified third-order Newton Raphson methods. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 162, 112436. (ISI, IF: 15.9) (Q1).

22. Ahmadipour, M., Othman, M. M., Bo, R., Salam, Z., Ridha, H. M., & Hasan, K. (2022). A novel microgrid fault detection and classification method using maximal overlap discrete wavelet packet transform and an augmented Lagrangian particle swarm optimization-support vector machine. Energy Reports, 8, 4854-4870. (ISI, IF: 5.2) (Q1).

23. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Mirjalili, S., Othman, M. L., Ya'acob, M. E., Ahmadipour, M., & Ismaeel, N. Q. (2022). On the problem formulation for parameter extraction of the photovoltaic model: Novel integration of hybrid evolutionary algorithm and Levenberg Marquardt based on adaptive damping parameter formula. Energy Conversion and Management, 256, 115403. (ISI, IF: 10.4) (Q1).

24. Mehedi, I. M., Ahmadipour, M., Salam, Z., Ridha, H. M., Bassi, H., Rawa, M. J. H., ... & Abdullah, M. P. (2021). Optimal feature selection using modified cuckoo search for a classification of power quality disturbances. Applied Soft Computing, 113, 107897. (ISI, IF: 8.7) (Q1).

25. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H. (2023). A New Scheme for Classification of Power Quality Disturbances in Microgrids Using Modified Wavelet Packet Transform and Ridgelet Probabilistic Neural Network. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid,

(accepted). (ISI, IF: 10.275) (Q1).

26. Ridha, H. M., Hizam, H., Gomes, C., Heidari, A. A., Chen, H., Ahmadipour, M., ... & Alghrairi, M. (2021). Parameters extraction of three diode photovoltaic models using boosted LSHADE algorithm and Newton Raphson method. Energy, 224, 120136. (ISI, IF: 9) (Q1).

27. Ridha, H. M., Gomes, C., Hizam, H., Ahmadipour, M., Heidari, A. A., & Chen, H. Multi-objective optimization and multi- criteria decision-making methods for optimal design of standalone photovoltaic system: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 135, 110202. (ISI, IF: 15.9) (Q1).

28. Ridha, H. M., Gomes, C., Hizam, H., Ahmadipour, M., Muhsen, D. H., & Ethaib, S. (2020). Optimum Design of a Standalone Solar Photovoltaic System Based on Novel Integration of Iterative-PESA-II and AHP-VIKOR Methods. Processes, 8(3), 367. (ISI, IF:3.352) (Q2)

29. Ridha, H. M., Gomes, C., Hazim, H., & Ahmadipour, M. (2020). Sizing and implementing off-grid stand-alone photovoltaic/battery systems based on multi-objective optimization and techno-economic (MADE) analysis. Energy, 118163. (ISI, IF:9) (Q1)

30. Mohammed Ridha, H., Gomes, C., Hizam, H., & Ahmadipour, M. (2020). Optimal Design of Standalone Photovoltaic System Based on Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization: A Case Study of Malaysia. Processes, 8(1), 41. (ISI, IF:3.352) (Q2)

31. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H., Othman, M. L., Radzi, M. A., & Nikta, CH. (2019). A Fast Fault Identification in Grid- Connected Photovoltaic System Using Wavelet Multi-Resolution Singular Spectrum Entropy and Support Vector Machine. Energies, 2019, 12, 2508; doi:10.3390/en12132508. (ISI, IF: 3.252) (Q2).

32. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H., Othman, M. L., Radzi, M. A., & Nikta, CH. (2019). A Novel Islanding Detection Technique Using Modified Slantlet Transform in Multi-Distributed Generation. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 112, 460-475. (ISI, IF: 5.2) (Q1).

33. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H., Othman, M. L., & Radzi, M. A. (2019). Islanding detection method using ridgelet probabilistic neural network in distributed generation. Neurocomputing, 329, 188-209. (ISI Thompson, IF: 6) (Q1).

34. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H., Othman, M. L., Radzi, M. A. M., & Murthy, A. S. (2018). Islanding detection technique using Slantlet Transform and Ridgelet Probabilistic Neural Network in the grid-connected photovoltaic system. Applied Energy, 231, 645-659. (ISI, IF: 11.2) (Q1).

35. Ahmadipour, M., Hizam, H., Lutfi Othman, M., & Amran Mohd Radzi, M. (2018). An Anti-Islanding Protection Technique Using a Wavelet Packet Transform and a Probabilistic Neural Network. Energies, 11(10), 2701. (ISI, IF: 3.252) (Q2).

36. Ahmadipour, M., & Moraveja, Z. (2013). A New Approach in Power Transformer Differential Protection. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, 3, 46-57.

37. Ahmadipour, M. (2013). A new approach to control coordinated voltage in radial distribution feeders. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 4(1), 243-251.

38. Ahmadipour, M. (2013). A method for Inter-Area Power Systems Stability. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 4(3), 520-530.

39. Ahmadipour, M. (2013). Differential Protection for Power Transformer Using Slantlet Transform and Radial Basic Function. International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 67-80.

CONFERENCES

1. B.M.Giyoev, Y.L. Artsishevsky. M. Ahmadipour. (2017-October). Effect delay in the channel of AUFLS to the implementation of a method of load shedding at a level of 0.4 kv. In 2017 international scientific and technical conference on the electrical power industry, 1, 369-372. (Russia).

2. Ahmadipour, M., & Hizam, H. (2019, March). A New Islanding Detection Scheme Based on Combination of Slantlet Transform and Probabilistic Neural Network for Grid-Tied Photovoltaic System. In 2019 International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering (REEPE) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

3. Redan, R. N., Othman, M. M., Hasan, K., & Ahmadipour, M. (2023, March). Random Forest (RF) with Daubechies Wavelet and Multiple Time Lags (MTL) for Solar Irradiance Forecasting. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 374-378). IEEE.

4. Mashudi, A. B., Othman, M. M., Ahmadipour, M., & Hasan, K. (2023, March). Generation Expansion Planning Considering Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind turbine Systems Using Optimization of Evolutionary Programming (EP) Technique. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 307-312). IEEE.

5. Jailaini, N. T. E. M., Othman, M. M., Ahmadipour, M., & Hasan, K. (2023, March). Optimal Allocation of Photovoltaic (PV) System Considering Weather Conditions using Evolutionary Programming (EP) for Enhanced Power System Resiliency. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 368-373). IEEE.

6. Abidin, S. B. S. Z., Othman, M. M., Ahmadipour, M., & Hasan, K. (2023, March). Optimal Allocation of Photovoltaic (PV) System Incorporating Energy Storage System (ESS) using Evolutionary Programming (EP) for Power System Reliability. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 362-367). IEEE.

7. Tamam, M. S. M., Othman, M. M., Hasan, K., & Ahmadipour, M. (2023, March). Energy Efficiency using Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) Integrated Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 60-65). IEEE.

8. Tigong, J. A., Othman, M. M., Hasan, K., & Ahmadipour, M. (2023, March). Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) using Supercapacitor for Power Quality Enhancement. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference in Power Engineering Applications (ICPEA) (pp. 341-346). IEEE.

9. Ahmed, S. G., Zeng, F., Alrifaey, M., & Ahmadipour, M. (2023, October). Skin Cancer Classification Utilizing a Hybrid Model of Machine Learning Models Trained on Dermoscopic Images. In 2023 3rd International Conference on Emerging Smart Technologies and Applications (eSmarTA) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.

• Technology Exploration – Enthusiastic about emerging tech in AI, IoT, and renewable energy systems; enjoy experimenting with coding and simulation tools in personal projects.
• Travel & Cultural Exchange – Passionate about exploring new cultures and countries; lived and worked in Iran, Malaysia, and Portugal.
• Reading & Research – Avid reader of scientific literature, especially in energy systems, cyber security, and machine learning applications.
• Sports & Fitness – Enjoy swimming and hiking as part of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
• Community Engagement – Interested in STEM outreach and mentoring students to foster innovation and critical thinking.

• Persian: Native;
• English: Fluent;
• Russian: Advance;
• Malay: Basic

• Full Name: Dr. Masoud Ahmadipour
• Nationality: Iranian
• Current Location: Malaysia
• Contact Number: +60 11 1158 3960
• Email: maseod.ahmadipour@gmail.com
• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1bYa25AAAAAJ&hl=en
• Languages: Persian (Native), English (Fluent), Russian (Advanced), Malay (Basic)

• Smart grids
• Distributed generation
• Microgrids
• Power system protection
• Power system analysis and renewable energy
• Power quality
• Signal Processing and artificial intelligence
• Cyber security
• Machine learning
• Cloud computing
• Energy management

• Dynamic Voltage Restorer Considering Two-Stage PID Controller-based Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), reference no: IP/PT/00069, Malaysia.

Postgraduate Supervision (Co-supervisor):

• Hussein Ridha – Graduated
  Title: Optimal Design of Standalone Photovoltaic System Based on Multi-Objective Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization: A Case Study of Malaysia
• Nor Ashbahani Kajaan – Graduated
  Title: The Effects of Islanding on DC Microgrid

Undergraduate Supervision (Co-supervisor):

• Morteza Ahmadi – Power Transformer Protection
• Arash Chireh – Distributed Generation Optimization
• Nikta Chireh – Prediction of PV Power Output Based on Artificial Neural Networks
• Ali Azad – Minimization of Mismatch Losses in PV Arrays
• Sohil Hashimi – Optimal Location of Distributed Generators Using Genetic Algorithm