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Education

• Ph.D. Candidate, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, 2023 - Present
• M.Sc., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, GPA: 3.97/4.00, 2023 - 2025
• M.Sc., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Dhaka, 2016 - 2018
• B.Sc., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Dhaka, 2012 - 2015

Research Experience

Collaborative & Industry Projects

• Value of Lost Load Study for New York Customers (NYISO, 2025)
  • Contributed to customization of VOLL estimates for individual utilities, extending beyond existing state-level estimations.
• Operational Energy Adequacy (NYISO, 2025)
  • Contributed to the design of an operational resource adequacy tool and a risk-informed CACT tool; validated results by building a synthetic New York grid model.
• Assessing the Social Benefits of Grid Capacity Expansion (Avangrid, 2025)
  • Evaluated social benefits of grid expansion in Avangrid service territory; contributed by assessing the value of lost load for NYSEG, UI, CMP, and RG&E.
• AIRU-WRF: AI-Powered Physics-based Tool for Offshore Wind Forecasting (DOE/NOWRDC, 2023-2025)
  • Collaborative project with Rutgers University; contributed to grid integration studies and performed economic and reliability analysis.
• REU Site: Summer Research Experience on Resilient Carbon-Free U.S. Electric Power Systems (NSF, 2022-2025)
  • Guided REU summer students in 2024 and 2025 on research subtasks including uncertainty reserve design, ramping need analysis, resource adequacy modeling, and production cost simulation.

Academic & Independent Projects

• Long Duration Energy Storage Arbitrage Modeling with Price Forecasting Uncertainty
  • Developed a penalty-based SOC deviation mechanism integrated into SCUC to better align ISO dispatch with asset owner incentives under multi-day price uncertainty.
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approach to Forecasting Household Electricity
  • Developed ML & DL models for electricity demand forecasting, improving prediction accuracy through feature engineering.

Professional Experience

• Senior Supply Chain Manager, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2017 - 2022
  • Led progressive career path from Assistant Engineer to Senior Manager, overseeing cross-functional teams in supply chain, procurement, and product development.
  • Directed large-scale supply chain operations with focus on risk management, cost optimization, and strategic procurement.
  • Implemented data-driven demand forecasting models (ARIMA, ML-based approaches), reducing forecasting error variance by 15%.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts and optimized procurement strategy, achieving up to 8-10% cost savings annually.
  • Led quality improvement initiative using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reducing defect rates to below 0.2%.
  • Supervised teams of up to 20 professionals.

Technical Skills

• Optimization & Power Systems: Optimization modeling (Gurobi), Electricity Market Design & Operation, Energy Storage Scheduling
• Machine Learning & Forecasting: Data Analysis, Electricity Demand Forecasting, Wind Power Forecasting
• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Julia, MATLAB
• Simulation Tools: PLEXOS, Simulink, PSCAD, MultiSim, Proteus, CISCO Packet Tracer
• Other Tools: LaTeX, Microsoft Office, Project Management

Publications

A Risk Informed Capacity Analysis Commitment Tool for Reliable Bulk Power System Operation

K. B. Walid, D. Gumina, L. Hobbs, Y. L. Jiang, Z. Shubo, K. Upadhyay, P. G. Kumar, "A Risk Informed Capacity Analysis Commitment Tool for Reliable Bulk Power System Operation," 2026 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Submitted.

Uncertainty Reserve Design of the New York Power Grid with High Offshore Wind Resources

K. B. Walid, R. Roach, Y. L. Jiang, K. Upadhyay, J. Meyer, P. G. Kumar, "Uncertainty Reserve Design of the New York Power Grid with High Offshore Wind Resources," 2025 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), In Press.

Operational Resource Adequacy in Reliable Grid Operation with High Renewable Resources

L. Hobbs, K. B. Walid, Y. L. Jiang, "Operational Resource Adequacy in Reliable Grid Operation with High Renewable Resources," 2025 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), In Press.

Value-Based Grid Modernization: Project Evaluation by Social Benefits

K. B. Walid, Q. Li, Y. L. Jiang, "Value-Based Grid Modernization: Project Evaluation by Social Benefits," 2025 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), In Press.

Economic and Reliability Value of Improved Offshore Wind Forecasting in Bulk Power Grid Operation: A Case Study of The New York Power Grid

K. B. Walid, F. Ye, J. Ji, A. A. Ezzat, T. Miles, Y. L. Jiang, "Economic and Reliability Value of Improved Offshore Wind Forecasting in Bulk Power Grid Operation: A Case Study of The New York Power Grid," Applied Energy, Submitted.

Reserve Procurement in the New York Power Grid with Offshore Wind Farms

D. Gumina, K. B. Walid, J. Meyer, P. G. Kumar, S. Zhang, "Reserve Procurement in the New York Power Grid with Offshore Wind Farms," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, pp. 1–6, 2024.

Short-Term Load Forecasting with Advanced Machine Learning Approaches: Spatial Variability and Model Performance

K. B. Walid, Y. L. Jiang, "Short-Term Load Forecasting with Advanced Machine Learning Approaches: Spatial Variability and Model Performance," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, pp. 1–6, 2024.

Certifications

• Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) & Machine Learning - Coursera
• Productivity Improvement Tools & Technique and 5S Implementation - National Productivity Organization (NPO)

Membership and Awards

• Student Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Graduate Student Membership, IEEE Young Professionals
• Former Member, Electrical and Electronics Club, University of Dhaka
• 1st Runner-Up, Circuit Competition, Electronics & Communication Club, University of Dhaka
• Best Employee of the Month, Sourcing & Planning Division, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC