MOHAMED ZAKARIA KAMH, M.Sc.EE, B.Sc.EE
***- ** ******* ****** ****, Toronto, ON, M4Y-1R5
Phone: 647-***-**** Email: *******.****@****.***
OBJECTIVE
Electrical engineering position where six years of power systems consulting experience and background combined with
unyielding commitment to clients satisfaction will contribute to the success and excellence of the firm
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Power system studies including load flow, short circuit, contingency analysis, reliability assessment,
voltage/dynamic/transient stability analysis, protection coordination, and transmission expansion and load forecasting
Dynamic, transient, and steady-state modeling and analysis of power system components including onshore/offshore
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wind farms, machine-based and electronically-coupled distributed energy resources
Proficient user of PSS/E, ETAP, CYME, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/SIMULINK, and AutoCAD
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Develop power system analysis and operation software tools including load flow and short circuit analysis of power
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systems with renewable energy resources, optimal energy management, generation and transmission expansion planning
Prepare technical specifications in compliance with Canadian and international standards (IEEE, IEC, BS, NEC, NFPA)
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Familiarity with the IESO practices and policies
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Actively Involved with several IEEE Task Forces for modeling and analysis of distributed energy resources
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Strong technical writing and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Proven leadership, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
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Work individually and/or in a team with minimum supervision
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Organize and perform multiple tasks at tight deadlines
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Quadrilingual: English, French, German, and Arabic
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. (GPA 4/4 course work) 01/2008 02/2011*
Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
M.Sc. (GPA 4/4) Electrical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt 12/2003 - 10/2007
B.Sc. (GPA 3.98/4, Honors) Electrical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt 09-1998 - 06/2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Toronto - Canada 01/2008 - Present
Research and Teaching Assistant
Single- and three-phase load flow and short circuit modeling of variable speed wind turbines for renewable generation
interconnection assessment studies and distribution system planning and operation
Implement fast three-phase power-flow analysis package for active distribution networks and virtual power plants
Design, analysis and power management optimization of the smart grid test bed in British Columbia Institute of
Technology (BCIT), in partnership with CanmetENERGY center, NRCAN, Montreal, Canada
Prepare and write technical reports and journal/conference publications including results and recommendations
Plan, coordinate, and conduct undergraduate courses and labs related to power system analysis, planning, and control
Shaker Consultancy Group - Egypt 09/2003 - 12/2007
Electrical Design Engineer
Conduct power system studies including load flow, short circuit analysis, substations sizing, prime power and
emergency generation systems design, optimal feeder sizing and routing, and fuse/relay coordination
Design of medium and low voltage networks for utilities and large construction projects
Prepare design and workshop drawings for large electromechanical projects
Prepare bill of quantities and cost estimate studies as well as technical specifications in compliance with the NEC,
NFPA, IEC, and British Standards
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Ain Shams University - Egypt 09/2003 12/2007
Research Assistant and Instructor
Develop and implement an artificial intelligence-based management strategies and software tools for optimal hydro-
thermal generation coordination
Prepare and write technical reports and journal/conference publications including results and recommendations
Plan, coordinate, and conduct undergraduate courses and labs related to power system analysis, planning, and control
Ain Shams University Egypt 09/2003 12/2007
Part-time Electrical Engineer
Planning and design of medium and low voltage networks for Egyptian and Overseas healthcare, commercial,
residential, and institutional projects
Preparing and conducting power system analysis calculations and reports including load flow, short circuit analysis,
voltage drop calculation, protection coordination studies, and power-panel board design
Electromagnetic compatibility studies including measuring and assessing the electromagnetic fields near the high
voltage overhead transmission lines
Construct, plan, and conduct short power system courses for training power system engineers
PROFFESIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Graduate Student Member
IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Member and Peer Reviewer
Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers (ESE) Member
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (OGSST), Ontario, Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011 (two times).
Edward S. Rogers Sr. Graduate Scholarship, Univ. of Toronto, Jan. 2008 Dec. 2008
Univ. of Toronto Fellowship, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Univ. of Toronto, Jan. 2009 Dec. 2009.
International Tuition Award, Univ. of Toronto, Jan. 2008 Dec. 2009 (two times)
Ain Shams University Graduate Studies Scholarship, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2004-2007 (three times).
Academic Distinction Award, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt, from 1998 to 2003 (five times)
DAAD Summer Internship Award, the German Technical Exchange Program (DAAD), Summer 2002
Schneider Electric Egypt Summer Internship Award, Summer 2001
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Graduate Students Representative, Graduate Appeal Committee, Univ. of Toronto, Nov. 2009 present
International Students Mentor, I-Connect Mentorship Program - International Students Center, Univ. of Toronto, Sept.
2009-May 2010
Acting President and Treasurer - ECE Graduate Students Society, Univ. of Toronto, Sep. 2009-May 2010
Energy Systems Group Representative - ECE Graduate Students Society, Univ. of Toronto, Sep. 2008-Aug. 2009
Member/ Vice President, Finance - Egyptian Students Association at Univ. of Toronto, May 2008-present
References Are Available Upon Request
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