Expert Details
Electric Power Distribution, Power Engineering
ID: 722840
Arkansas, USA
He is an expert in power engineering. He has taught several courses ranging from "Electric Energy Conversion" to "Electric Power Distribution Systems" and "Power Electronics". He has performed research work on power engineering for approximately 23 years.
He has performed research for approximately five years on the use of batteries and ultracapacitors for load leveling of electric vehicles. He has taught courses dealing with power electronics (power converters).
Expert consulted on an electrocution due to grounding problems that developed on a drill. Expert consulted on an electrocution due to line clearances to grounded structures.He consulted on house fires due to a downed high voltage conductor on a distribution line.He consulted on a power transformer failure. Expert consulted on a chicken house fire due to an electric motor failure.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1986 | Degree: Ph. D. | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Natal, South Africa |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: B. S. | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Universidad Nacional del Sur |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1989 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Undisclosed | Department: Electrical Engineering |
Responsibilities:Expert teaches courses related to power engineering, and does research and development in the area of power engineering. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1979 to 1982 | Country / Region: Argentina | Summary: Expert worked for an electric utility in southern Argentina. |
| Years: 1986 to 1987 | Country / Region: South Africa | Summary: He worked for the University of Natal as a research assistant. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a member of IEEE. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| He is a Registered P.E. in Arkansas. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Expert is Associate Technical Editor of the IEEE Power Electronics Society Newsletter. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has approximately 80 publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has given depositions. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has given training courses on electric power quality. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Spanish is Expert's native language; he is fluent in it. |
| Portuguese | He can maintain a conversation in Portuguese. |
Fields of Expertise
electric distribution system design, electric distribution system, electric utility electric power distribution, electric power, electric power distribution, electric power substation, electric power system, electric power utility, electrical-power system control, energy-efficient electrical system, industrial electric power distribution, industrial electrical machinery, load-leveling battery, electrical power engineering, electric power generation equipment, electric power transmission technology, industrial electric power transmission, industrial utility system, power transmission line, electric power transmission, energy-efficient power transmission, alternating-current transformer, industrial plant, power grid, switchgear, power line, energy management