Alireza FEREIDUNIAN, PhD
Research Associate, Control and Intelligent Processing Center of Excellence (CIPCE), School of ECE, University College of Engineering, University of Tehran, North Karegar Ave., Tehran, Iran.
Tel.: +98-21-61114945, Fax: +98-21-88633029
URL: http://khorshid.ece.ut.ac.ir/~fereidunian
Email: arf [at] ece.ut.ac.ir
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Power and Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Tel: +98-21-73932546, Fax: +98-21-77313064
Email: fereidunian [at] pwut.ac.ir
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
NATIONALITY: Iranian,
DATE OF BIRTH: April 14, 1972
2. EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2001- 2009)
Emphasis: Power Engineering (Major), Information Technology (Computer-Control) (Minor)
Thesis: "Designing Utility Management Automation System, Based on Information Technology, in New Market Environment"
M. Sc. in Electrical (Power) Engineering from University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (1994-1997)
Seminar: "Power Electronic Resonant Converters (ZVS, ZCS)"
Thesis: "Intelligent Optimization and Automation of Distribution Systems by Artificial Neural Networks"
M.Sc. in Economic-Social Systems Engineering in Institute for Research in Planning and Development (affiliated to Management and Planning Organization of Iran), Tehran, Iran. Not completed, given up because I was not allowed to study it simultaneously with MSc in Electrical Engineering according to the law. (1994-)
B.Sc. in Electrical (Electronic) Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran (1989-1994)
Thesis: "Designing Intelligent I/O Controller by 8051 Micro Controller"
3. AWARDS
- The British Council (in UK) Partial Scholarship, research visit as an Academic Visitor at the Control and Power Research Group, Imperial College London, 2005
- The Center for International Mobility (CIMO) Scholarship (in Finland), as a Research Scientist at the Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology, 2005-2006
- The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Merit Scholarship for three years PhD study in Systems Engineering, 2006-2009.
4. ACADEMIC AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
4.1. FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT:
* Center of Excellence for Control and Intelligent Processing, University of Tehran, as IDB Scholar on Systems Engineering application to distribution systems IT-based automation system design, June 2006- September 2007.
* Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering Lab., Helsinki University of Technology, as a Research Scientist on IT in distribution systems automation, September 2005 to June 2006.
* Control and Power Research Group, Imperial College London, as an Academic Visitor on distribution automation systems design, March 2005 to July 2005.
* TAM IKCo: senior electrical and automation engineer, involved in design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of PLC based control systems with distributed I/Os (decentralized peripheries), burners and their controllers, field instrument, industrial safety systems in robotic production lines and paint shops, from 2001 to 2004.
* Moshanir Power Engineering Services Company: integrated substation automation (control & protection) system, power line communication equipment, transformers, CT, CVT, from 2000 to 2001.
* Tarh Andishan Consulting Engineers (TACE): electrical system designer and supervisor engineer in power and control department for offshore and shipyard construction projects (distribution substations design and automation, cabling, wiring and installing industrial machinery) from 1996 to 1997.
5.2 PART TIME AND CONSULTANT EMPLOYMENT:
* Tehran Regional Electric Company (TREC) and the Greater Tehran Electricity Distribution Company (GTEDC): as an independent Technical Consultant on Systems Engineering and IT in Electric Utility Company Operation Management, especially on Integrated Maintenance Management System and distribution systems automation, from 2006 to 2009.
* Iran Khodro Sazeh Co.: as a part time electrical engineering consultant for industrial workshops and plants from 2000 to 2001
* Kavoshyaran Engineering Company: as electronic instrumentation design engineer (electronic analog instrumentation circuits, computer interfacing and programming) from 1999 to 2000 (part time during military service period)
* Yekan Design and Reconstruction Consulting Engineers: electrical systems designer and supervisor engineer in power and control part of water industry projects (designing distribution substations and pump stations) from 1995 to 1996 (part time during M.S. course)
* Novin Design and System Computer Company: as hardware test and repair engineer (on job training during B.S. course) from 1992 to 1993
5. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
5.1. FORMAL TRAINING COURSES:
1. Advance C++ , Ravesh Rayaneh Co., Tehran, Iran, 1998
2. Visual C++ course, Dadeh Pardazi Iran (DPI) Co., Tehran, Iran, 1999
3. PLC (SIEMENS Sematic S5) training, Contronic Co., Tehran, Iran, 1998
4. ISO 9002 Quality Management System, Tehran, Iran, 2001
5. SQL Server course, TAM IKCo., Tehran, Iran, 2002
6. Industrial Ethernet (SIEMENS), TAM IKCo., Tehran, Iran, 2003
7. Distribution Systems Automation, Siemens Co., CIRED2003 Workshop, Barcelona, Spain, 2003.
8. Eurotherm Controllers, Eurotherm Invensys Co., Worthing, West Sussex, UK, 2003.
9. Industrial Safety Concept , Safety Sensors, Safety Relays and Safety PLCs (PILZ Brand), TAM IKCo, Tehran, Iran, 2004
10. ZenOn Monitoring and SCADA Software Solution Presentation, COPA DATA Co., Munich, Germany, 2004
11. General English Communication for Academic Visitors, Imperial College London Language Centre, London, UK, 2005
12. English Academic Writing, Imperial College London Language Centre, London, UK, 2005
13. Academic Writing, Language Center, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, 2006
14. Meetings and Negotiations, Language Center, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, 2006
15. Research Methodology, Graduate School of Electrical Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, 2006
16. Maintenance Performance Measurement, joint workshop of Energy Management and Planning Research Institute (University of Tehran) and Luloe Technology University, 2007
5.2. PERSONAL EXPERIENCED ABILITIES:
· Computer literacy: Windows, MS-Office, Matlab , 80x86 Assembly
· Language: English writing and speaking with experience in technical meeting and negotiation,
· Working in multilingual/multicultural environments with international companies like: ALSTOM (France), HADEN (UK), SAMES (France), ITW (UK), FATA (Italy), FFT-EDAG (Germany), EISENMANN (Germany), DURR (Germany), Eurothern (UK), COPA DATA (Austria)
· Visiting Germany, UK, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Austria for technical and research missions
· Project pricing, scheduling, and coordination
· Technical presentation for research or business purposes in Persian and English
5.3. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCED ABILITIES:
· Industrial automation and communication system conceptual (basic) design (specially Siemens automation and switchgear total solution)
· PLC based control panels and distributed I/O boxes design, assembly, installation, wiring, and test (Siemens S7 300 and 400 solutions)
· Industrial electrical installation and power distribution, cabling, traying, etc.
· Protective earthing, EMC, power quality, equipotential bonding, and electrical safety
· Designing and prototyping electronic instrumentation, measurement and signal processing circuits for displacement, pressure, force, and temperature sensors (LVDT, NCDT, magnetic Pick-up)
· Industrial safety system: light guards, safety gates, safety relays and PLCs (SICK, EUCHNER, PILZ, SIEMENS)
· Familiar with distribution system automation and optimization
· Familiar with integrated substation protection and control automation (ALSTOM solution)
· Familiar with industrial IT software and hardware (Central Control Rooms)
· Familiar with ADC and DAC systems for industrial measurement and computer interfacing
· Familiar with National Semiconductor, Motorola, Analog Devices, and Intersil ICs
· Familiar with temperature sensors and controllers (Eurotherm)
· Familiar with motor drives and starters (Siemense, SEW, ABB)
· Visiting many industrial complexes like: BMW production plant (Bavaria, Germany), Eurotherm (West Sussex, UK), FFT (Mucke, Germany), Mobarakeh Steel Complex (Isfahan, Iran), Isfahan Metal Melting Complex (Isfahan, Iran), Tabriz Motogen (Tabriz, Iran), Tabriz Petrochemical (Tabriz, Iran), Rasht Combined Cycle Power Plant (Rasht, Iran), Iran Transfo (Zanjan, Iran), Shahid Rajaei Combined Cycle Power Plant (Qazvin, Iran), Iran Switch (Zanjan, Iran)
6. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND COOPERATION
1. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Member since 2002.
2. The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Member since 2005, Iran’s Point of Contact for INCOSE
3. Delegate of University of Tehran in Iranian Electrical Engineering Student Organization, Member of Scientific Commission, acting an standardization of papers and sessions of Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE)
4. The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), Student Member since 2005 till 2006
5. The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), former Student Member since 2003 till 2004
7. RESEARCH FIELDS OF INTEREST
· Systems Engineering approach to general systems design with special focus on automation and power systems
· Distribution systems engineering
· Human-Centered automation, human-machine interaction and collaboration in automation and power system
· Industrial automation, industrial IT, discrete event systems and their application to power systems
· ERP, BPR, IT, DSS, and software architecture in automation systems and power system management and control
· Power system signal processing and measurement for protection and control
· Intelligent and expert systems application in power systems
· Power quality and harmonics, especially regarding earthing issues
· Research methodology and philosophy of science
8. HOBBIES:
· Sports: Running, Jogging, Swimming, Mountaineering, Aerobic, Basketball, Badminton
· Study in Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy of Science, Management, Cultures, History, Literature, Economics, Linguistics, Semiotics
· Music
ANNEX: RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL RESEARCH PAPERS:
1. Fereidunian, A., Lucas, C., Lesani, H., Rahmani, R., Wymore, A.W., Lehtonen, M., “A Policy-Driven Design Decision Model for IT Infrastructure Selection in Utility Enterprises”, Accepted and to be appeared in International Review of Electrical Engineering, (ISI-indexed).
2. Fereidunian, A., Lucas, C., Lesani, H., Green, T. C., Lehtonen, M., "Design and Evaluation of Intelligent Decision Support Agents for Utility Management Automation", to be submitted to an ISI-indexed Journal.
3. Fereidunian, A., Lucas, C., Lesani, H., Lehtonen, M., Nordman, M., "Human-computer function allocation: an investigation of the practical implementation challenges", submitted to an ISI-indexed Journal, under review.
4. Fereidunian, A., Zamani, M.A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Lehtonen, M., “An Expert System Realization of Adaptive Autonomy in Electric Utility Management Automation” Journal of Applied Sciences, ISSN: 1812-5654 (ISI-Indexed), Vol. 9, No. 8, pp. 1524-1530, 2009 (English).
5. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Lehtonen, M., “A Framework for Implementation of Adaptive Autonomy for Intelligent Electronic Devices”, Journal of Applied Sciences, ISSN: 1812-5654 (ISI-Indexed), Vol. 8, No. 20, pp. 3721-3726, 2008 (English).
6. Fereidunian, A., Nordman, M., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Lehtonen, M., "A Systems Approach to Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Design for Utility Management Automation Systems", Iranian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, ISSN: 1735-2827, Vol. 2, No. 3&4, July 2006, pp. 91-105 (English).
7. Fereidunian, A.R., Zare, H. R., Lesani, H., Moazami, D., “Graph Theory Approach to Distribution Systems Management by Reconfiguration” Journal of Faculty of Engineering (Fanni)[1], University of Tehran, ISSN:1026-0803, Vol. 38, No.1, May 2004, pp. 9-20, (Farsi)
8. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas,C., “Distribution System Reconfiguration Using Pattern Recognizer Neural Networks” International Journal of Engineering (IJE), ISSN: 1025-2495, , Transactions B: Applications, Vol.15, No.2, July 2002, pp.135-144 (English)
9. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas,C., “Designing Two MLP and RBF Intelligent Classifier for State Estimation in Distribution System, and Comparing Their Characteristics” Journal of Faculty of Engineering (Fanni), University of Tehran, ISSN:1026-0803, Vol.33, No.4, March 2000, pp. 73-83 (Farsi)
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE RESEARCH PAPERS:
1. Zamani, M.A., Fereidunian, A, Lucas, C., Lesani, H., Lehtonen, M., “An Intelligent Expert System for Realization of Adaptive Autonomy Concept”, Accepted, to appear in Proceedings of IEEE 9th International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA’09), Pisa, Italy, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2009.
2. Haghifam, M.R., Akhavan, E., Fereidunian, A., “A Data Mining Approach to MV Network Failure Analysis Using Field Recorded Data”, Accepted, to appear in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS'09), Sharjah, UAE, Nov 10-12, 2009.
3. Haghifam, M.R., Akhavan, E., Fereidunian, A., “Failure Rate Modeling: A Data Mining Approach, Using MV Network Field Data”, Accepted, to appear in Proceedings of the IEEE Canada 3rd Annual Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC2009), October 22-23, 2009, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
4. Haghifam, M.R., Akhavan, E., Fereidunian, A., “Data-Driven Reliability Modeling, Based on Data Mining in Distribution Network Fault Statistics”, in Proceedings of the IEEE PowerTech Conference, Bucharest, Romania, July/June 2009.
5. Hashempour, A., Ghamsarian, P., Kharazmi, P., Mirshekari, H., Fereidunian, A., “Statistical analysis of Distributin Network Facilities versus Operation Personnel and Equipments”, in Proceedings of the EPDC 2009, Kerman, Iran, 6-8 May 2009.
6. Goli, V., Aminian, M., Torabi, H., Kharazmi, P., Fereidunian, A., Yaghouti, A.A., “Investigation of Commercial/Official Load Patterns in Beihaqi (Tehran) Service Area”, in Proceedings of the EPDC 2009, Kerman, Iran, 6-8 May 2009.
7. Aram, H., Golshan-Khavas M., Kharazmi, P., Torabi, H., Fereidunian, A., “Chronometry of Fault Clearance Operations in Distribution Networks”, in Proceedings of the EPDC 2009, Kerman, Iran, 6-8 May 2009.
8. Aghaei, S.M., Aram M., Torabi, H., Kharazmi, P., Fereidunian, A., “Outsourcing of Distribution Company Network Operation”, in Proceedings of the EPDC 2009, Kerman, Iran, 6-8 May 2009.
9. Fereidunian, A., Lehtonen, M., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Nordman, M., "Adaptive Autonomy: Smart Cooperative Systems and Cybernetics for More Humane Automations", Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Annual Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, SMC'07, Canada, Montreal, October 7-10, 2007 (English).
10. Fereidunian, A., Lucas, C., Lesani, H., Lehtonen, M., Nordman, M., "Challenges in Implementation of the Human-Automation Interaction Models", Proceedings of the 15th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (IEEE Sponsored), MED'07, Athens, Greece, June 27-29, 2007 (English).
11. Fereidunian, A., Nordman, M., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Lehtonen, M., "Architectural Design of IT Infrastructure for Energy Utility Management Automation System", Proceedings of the First International Conference on Energy Management and Planning, Tehran, Iran, June 2006, (English)
12. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Green, T.C., “A Systems Approach to Design of a Utility Management Automation System”, Proceedings of the 13th IRCE Conference, Leeds University, UK, 2nd July 2005, pp. 6-8 (English)
13. Fereidunian, A.R., Lucas C., Lesani, H., Zangiabadi, M., “Designing an Intelligent Decision Support System for Human-Centered Utility Management Automation, Part 1: Structures, Problem Formulation, Solution Methodology”, Proceedings of the 7th WSEAS International Conference on AUTOMATIC CONTROL, MODELING AND SIMULATION-ACMOS `05, Prague, Czech Republic, March 13-15, 2005, pp. 505-510 (English)
14. Fereidunian, A.R., Lucas,C., Lesani, H., Zangiabadi, M., “Designing an Intelligent Decision Support System for Human-Centered Utility Management Automation, Part 2: Design Procedure, Experimental Results, and Case Study”, Proceedings of the 7th WSEAS International Conference on AUTOMATIC CONTROL, MODELING AND SIMULATION-ACMOS `05, Prague, Czech Republic, March 13-15, 2005, pp. 511-516 (English)
15. Fereidunian, A.R., Zangiabadi, M., Sanaye-Pasand, M., Pounnaghi, G., “Digital Diffferential Relays for Transformer Protection Using Walsh Series and Least Square Algorithms” Proceedings of the 17th CIRED2003 Conference, Barcelona, 12-15 May 2003, pp. 3-72 (English)
16. Sanaye-Pasand, M., Zangiabadi, M., Fereidunian A.R., "An Extended Magnetizing Inrush Restraint Method Applied to Digital Differential Relays for Transformer Protection" Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE PES General Meeting, July 13-17. 2003, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (English)
17. Fereidunian, A, R., Afsharnia, S., Attari, S.M., Zeraatzadeh, M., "Distribution Systems Communication Infrastructure" Proceedings of the 8th Electric Power Distribution Conference (PDC), IAEEE, May 20-21, 2003, Tehran, pp.23-31 (Farsi).
18. Zeraatzadeh, M., Fereidunian, A, R., Attari, S.M., Lesani, H., "Power Quality, Distribution Engineers View" Proceedings of the 8’Th Electric Power Distribution Conference (PDC), IAEEE, May 20-21, 2003, Tehran, pp.427-432 (Farsi).
19. Fereidunian, A, R., Oroumchian, F., "Rough Sets in Information Retrieval, Data Mining and Information Reduction" Proceedings of the 4th Seminar on Fuzzy Sets and Its Applications, Iranian Statistical Society, Mazandaran University, May 28-29, 2003, pp.168-177 (Farsi).
20. Fereidunian, A, R., Oroumchian, F., "Rough Sets Application in Control and Systems Management" Proceedings of 6th Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tabriz, 2003, (Farsi)
21. Fereidunian, A.R., Moshiri, B., “Random Sets in Information Fusion” Proceedings of 5’th Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Shiraz, 2002, pp. 338-346 (Farsi)
22. Zare, H. R., Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Moazami, D., “Distribution Systems Automation Using Graph Theory” Proceedings of 4’th Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tehran, 2001, pp. 546-553 (Farsi)
23. Arabani, P.M., Rajaii, I., Abdollahi, H.R., Fereidunian, A.R., “Audio Noise Reduction in High Voltage Sub-stations” 15’th Power Systems Conference (PSC), Tavanir, NRC, Nov. 2000, pp. 121-135 (Farsi)
24. Haji Aboli, A., Fereidunian, A.R., “AGC System Modeling and Control” Proceedings of Third Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Iran University of Science and Technology, 2000, pp. 1-263 to 1-272 (English)
25. Shakiba Herfeh, A. R., Fereidunian, A.R., “ Application of Network Partitioning and Graph Theory in Distribution Systems Reconfiguration” Proceedings of Third Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Iran University of Science and Technology, 2000, pp. 3-9 to 3-18 (Farsi)
26. Hashemi Nasab, S. M.M., Fereidunian, A.R., “Distribution Systems Optimization Using Hopfield Neural Networks” Proceedings of Third Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Iran University of Science and Technology, 2000, pp. 3-147 to 3-156 (Farsi)
27. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas,C., “Distribution Systems Loss Reduction and Load Balancing by Reconfiguration Using Neural Networks”, IFAC Symposium on Power Plants and Power Systems Control 2000, Poster Session (IFAC2000), Brussels, Belgium, April 26-29, 2000 (English) (Accepted, but not presented)
28. Lesani, H., Fereidunian, A.R., Lucas,C., “Neural classifiers As Power System State Estimators, A Comparative Study” IASTED Conference on Neural Networks (NN2000), (English), (Accepted, but not presented)
29. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., “Optimization and Automation of Distribution Systems for Reducing Line Losses and Load Balancing Using Neural Networks” Proceedings of The 7th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), Iran Telecommunication Research Center, May 1999, pp. 488 (Farsi)
30. Soltan, M., Fereidunian, A.R., “Optimizing Loss and Volume in Electronic Transformers” Proceedings of Second Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Amir Kabir University of Technology (Tehran Ploytechnic) December 1999 pp. 2-18 (English)
REVIEWAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL PAPERS IN SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINES (mostly peer-reviewed):
1. Fereidunian, A., Lucas, C., Lesani, H., “General Theory of Systems Design”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.93, 2009, pp. 12-18, (Farsi)
2. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., “Model-based Architecture for Automation Projects Integration”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.91, 2008, pp. 57-60, (Farsi)
3. Akhavan, E., Haghifam, M.R., Fereidunian, A., “Reliability-Centered Maintenance in Power Distribution Networks Operation”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine[2], No.87, 2008, pp. 44-54, (Farsi)
4. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Zamani, M.A., “Human-Automation Interaction, Part 5: Adaptive Autonomy”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.83, 2008, pp. 57-60, (Farsi)
5. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Zamani, M.A., Fatah, B., “Human-Automation Interaction, Part 4: Automation and its Ironies”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.82, 2008, pp. 55-58, (Farsi)
6. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Zamani, M.A., “Human-Automation Interaction, Part 3: Trust in Automation and Bias”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.81, 2008, pp. 54-57, (Farsi)
7. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Zamani, M.A., “Human-Automation Interaction, Part 2: Human-Centered Automation”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.80, 2007, pp. 49-51, (Farsi)
8. Fereidunian, A., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., Zamani, M.A., “Human-Automation Interaction, Part 1: Basic Concepts and Qualitative Models”, Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.79, 2007, pp. 52-56, (Farsi)
9. Fereidunian, A.R., “Loss Reduction Using Feeder Reconfiguration” Sanat-e-Barq[3], No. 80, January 2003, pp.15-24., (Farsi)
10. Fereidunian, A.R., Kiasi, F., Khakpur, A., "Network Communication Protocols in Building Management Systems (BMS)" Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.34, 2002, pp. 38-42, (Farsi)
Fereidunian, A.R., Moshiri, B., "PROFIBUS-FMS Performance Evaluation" Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.33, 2002, pp. 53-59, (Farsi)
11. Fereidunian, A.R., Assarori., G., “Real-time Motion Control Using Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) and PROFIBUS-DP” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.32, 2002, pp.54-57, (Farsi)
12. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., “Distribution Systems Automation” Dastaverd[4] magazine special issue on second Tehran International Industrial Fair (TIIF), 2002.
13. Moshiri, B., Fereidunian, A.R., “Mechatronics, A design Philosophy” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.27, 2002, pp. 20-24, (Farsi)
14. Sanaye-Pasand, M., Rajaii, I., Fereidunian, A.R., “HV Substations Automation ” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.28, 2002, pp. 43-48, (Farsi)
15. Editorial (Fereidunian, A.R.,) “Future in Hands of Provident” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.29, 2002, pp.1, (Farsi)
16. Afsharnia, S., Fereidunian, A.R., “Distribution Systems Automation” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.29, 2002, pp.39-41, (Farsi)
17. Moshiri, B., Fereidunian, A.R., Kalhori, M., “Distributed Motion Control Using Real-time Networking” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.30, 2002, pp. 26-30, (Farsi)
18. Fereidunian, A.R., “What We Can Do with Service Part Colleagues?” Barkam Magazine[5], No.8, 2001, pp. 37-39, (Farsi)
19. Fereidunian, A.R., Tavakkoli, A.R., “In-vehicle Communication Networks” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.21, 2001, pp. 44-48, (Farsi)
20. Hodjati, A.R., Fereidunian, A.R., “Computer Networks and Industrial Communication” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.22, 2001, pp. 24-28, (Farsi)
21. Dehqan, E., Fereidunian, A.R., “Smoke Sensors” Sanat-e-Hushmand Magazine, No.23, 2001, pp. 33-35, (Farsi)
22. Fereidunian, A.R., Hejazi, M.,“Distribution System Engineering: Design and Calculation, Part 1” Sanat-e-Barq, No. 62, 2001, pp. 42-47, (Farsi)
23. Fereidunian, A.R., Hejazi, M.,“Distribution System Engineering: Design and Calculation, Part 2” Sanat-e-Barq, No. 63, 2001, pp. 36-45 , (Farsi)
24. Fereidunian, A.R., Hejazi, M.,“Distribution System Engineering: Design and Calculation, Part 3” Sanat-e-Barq, No. 64, 2001, pp. 42-46 , (Farsi)
25. Fereidunian, A.R., Yusefi, L., “Leadership and Management of Knowledge Workers”, Tadbir[6] No.119, 2001, pp.22-28, (Farsi)
26. Mazandarani, M.F., Fereidunian, A.R., “Reactive Power Control and Power Quality Improvement: Capacitor Banks Design Principles” Barkam Magazine, No.8, 2001, pp. 77-83, (Farsi)
27. Fereidunian, A.R., Mohammad-Jafari, M., “Distribution Systems and Their Reconfiguration” Barkam Magazine, No.4, 2000, pp. 74-76, (Farsi)
28. Fereidunian, A.R., “Good (Effective) Engineer” Barkam Magazine, No.4, 2000, pp. 24-29, (Farsi)
29. Fereidunian, A.R., Koosha, K., “Load Flow Studies in Distribution” Barkam Magazine, No.6, 2000, pp. 40-44, (Farsi)
30. Fereidunian, A.R., “Resonant Convertors and Electronic Power Supplies” Barkam Magazine, No.6, 2000, pp. 116-119, (Farsi)
31. Mazandarani, M.F., Fereidunian, A.R., “Reactive Power Control and Power Quality Improvement: An Introduction” Barkam Magazine, No.7, 2000, pp. 77-80, (Farsi)
32. Fereidunian, A.R., “How To Register A Company” Barkam Magazine, No.7, 2000, pp. 94-95, (Farsi)
33. Fereidunian, A.R., “CIGRE Workshop on Electrical Engineering Education” (Translation fron Electra) Barq-e-Sharif Magazine[7], No.7, 2000, pp. 94-95, (Farsi)
ELECTRONICALLY-PUBLISHED WEB-BASED PAPERS:
1. Fereidunian, A.R., Lesani, H., Lucas, C., "An Integrated Human-Centered Approach to Utility Management Automation", The Energy Central Network, CyberTech, Incorporated, 2821 S. Parker Rd. Ste 1105 Aurora, CO 80014. http://www.energycentral.com/centers/knowledge/whitepapers/report.cfm?rid=102212, December, 9, 2004.
LECTURES AND TALKS
1. "IT in Power Systems", Keynote Lecture at the Iranian Electronics and Telecommunication Conference (IETC), Islamic Azad University, Eslamshahr Branch, 02.08.2007.
2. "Experiences of UK Distribution System Engineering Practice", Deputy of Distribution Systems, Tavanir, Ministry of Energy (Power), January 2007.
3. "A Model for Designing an Integrated Preventive Maintenance System Based on IT", Tehran Regional Electric Company (TREC) Seminar on Preventive Maintenance, January 2007.
4. "Power Distribution Systems after Nordel Restructuring", Power and Water (Abbaspour) University of Technology, Tehran, December 2006.
5. "Distribution Systems Restructuring in UK Power System", Tehran North-Western Distribution Company, September 2006.
6. "Economic Aspects of Substation and Distribution Automation", Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering Lab, Helsinki University of Technology, March 2006.
7. "Model-Based Design of Utility Management Automation System", Institute of Electro-technique, University of Tehran, August 2005.
8. “Model Based Design of Utility Management Automation (UMA) System, Feeder Reconfiguration Function (FRF)”, Control and Power Research Group, Imperial College London, June 2005
9. “Industrial Automation and Communication, Using Simens S7 Series PLCs” in ECE Department, University of Tehran, 2004
10. “Conceptual Design of Manufacturing Lines Automation Systems” in 12th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, May 2004, as the agent of TAM IKCo.
11. “Problems in Engineering Design of Distribution Systems” Niro Research Center (NRI), Tehran Iran, 2002
12. “Loss Reduction Using Feeder Reconfiguration” in seminar on “study and reduction of electric loss”, Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IAEEE), electric loss committee, Amir Kabir University of Technology (Tehran Ploytechnic), 2002
13. “HV Substation Automation Round Table” in electric protection session, Tavanir engineers club, 2000
EDITORIAL AND JOURNALISM ACTIVITIES:
1. Member of Editorial Board, Sanat-e-Hushmand magazine (affiliated to Iranian Association of Industrial Automation, IAIA), from 2007 to now
2. Scientific Editor, Sanat-e-Hushmand magazine (affiliated to Iranian Association of Industrial Automation, IAIA), from 2001 to 2003
3. Member of Scientific Advisory Committee, Barkam magazine (affiliated to ECE Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran) from 1998 to 2000
4. Dastaverd magazine special issue on second Tehran International Industrial Fair (TIIF) 2002, Scientific Editor of automation section.
CONFRENCE COOPERATIONS:
1. Reviewer for the WSEAS conferences (2006-2007)
2. Chairman of Electric machines session in third (2000), Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST),
3. Chairman of Distribution systems session in fourth (2001) Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tehran
4. Referee for papers submitted to 17’th International Power System Conference (2002), Tavanir, Iran Ministry of Energy, MATN
5. Referee for papers submitted to second (1999), Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Amir Kabir University of Technology (Tehran Ploytechnic)
6. Referee for papers submitted to third (2000), Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST),
7. Referee for papers submitted to fourth (2001) Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tehran
8. Referee for papers submitted to 6’th (2003) Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tabriz
9. Managing “Brain Drain” and “Industry and University Relationship” round tables in fourth (2001) Iranian Student Conference on Electrical Engineering (ISCEE), University of Tehran
EDUCATIONAL LECTURE NOTE AND LEAFLETE:
§ Electrical Technology: ECE Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran (Farsi)
§ Electric Machines: ECE Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran (Farsi)
§ Linear Control Lab.: Farabee Faculty of Science and as Military Services (Farsi)
§ Electric Machine Lab.: Farabee Faculty of Science and Technology as Military Services (Farsi)