Dr. Massoud Amin, Fellow of the IEEE and ASME, is a pioneer in smart grid technologies and a leader in cyber-physical security.

He serves as Chairman and President of Energy Policy and Security Associates (EPS Associates) and is an Emeritus Professor, Director and endowed chair at the University of Minnesota. 

Before joining the University of Minnesota, Dr. Amin was with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in Palo Alto, California, serving as Area Manager of Infrastructure Security, Grid Operations/Planning, and Energy Markets.  Widely recognized as the "Father of the smart grid," Dr. Amin spearheaded the development of 24 technologies that were successfully transferred to industry and led security-related R&D for all North American utilities following the 9/11 attacks, earning the 2002 President’s Award for the Infrastructure Security Initiative and two Chauncey Awards, the highest honor at EPRI.  He led research, development, and deployment of smart grids, and the enhancement of critical infrastructures’ security during this period.

In addition to his work at EPS Associates, Dr. Amin is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Renewable Energy Partners (REP), a Minneapolis-based company dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and environmental justice through clean energy projects and workforce training.  REP is one of Minnesota’s only minority-owned solar developers, focusing on empowering underserved communities by providing access to health, wealth, and homeownership through renewable energy.

Dr. Amin continues to drive innovation and leadership at the intersection of energy systems and digital technologies, with a passion for developing leaders and powering progress.

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/massoudamin/