Experience
Techno-economic analysis and control strategy development of a hybrid energy system including a Gas turbine, solar panel, Battery energy storage, and Electrolyser.
- Conducted research and analysis on the feasibility of the integration of PV plant with a desalination plant. - Conducted a detailed Techno-Economic Analysis of the projects. - Played a key role in the design and layout of equipment, including drawing piping diagrams and ensuring safety analysis compliance in Hydrogen Hub Project. - Contributed to feasibility studies, techno-economic analysis, and modelling of hydrogen production and distribution systems in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. - Led multi-objective optimization for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Photovoltaic (PV) system integration, aiming to maximize energy efficiency and economic viability while ensuring grid stability and renewable energy utilization.
List of Publications
- A. Karimi, M. Afrand. (2018). Numerical study on thermal performance of an air-cooled heat exchanger: effects of hybrid nanofluid, pipe arrangement, and cross-section. Energy Conversion and Management. Vol 164, 615-628.
- A. Karimi, A. Al-Rashed, M. Afrand, O. Mahian, S. Wongwises, A. Shahsavar (2019). The effects of tape insert material on the flow and heat transfer in a nanofluid-based double tube heat exchanger: two-phase mixture model. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. Vol 156, 397-409.
- H. Wu, A. Al-Rashed, A. A Brazing, A. Shahsavar, A. Karimi, P. Talebizadehsardari (2019). Curve-fitting on experimental thermal conductivity of motor oil under the influence of hybrid nano additives containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and zinc oxide. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. Vol 535, 122-128.
- S. Braccio, A. Gimelli, R. Iossa, A. Karimi, M. Muccillo, Phan H. T. (2023). Battery–integrated combined cooling, heating, and power plant (CCHP) through 𝐍H𝟑−𝐇𝟐𝐎 absorption system in a hospital facility. Conference paper: ATI-2023.
- A. Karimi (2023).Numerical investigation on pillow plate heat exchangers: Effects of nanofluid and geometry. IOP Conferences Series Materials Sci.
- A. Karimi, A. Gimelli, R. Iossa, M. Muccillo (2023). Techno-economic simulation and sensitivity analysis of modular cogeneration with organic rankine cycle and battery energy storage system for enhanced energy performance. Energy, 295.
Certifications
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Solar Energy System Design
- Authorized by The State University of New York
- 16 hours (approximately)
- Grade Achieved: 94%
- November 21, 2023
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate -
Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch
- Authorized by IBM
- 32 hours (approximately)
- Grade Achieved: 84%
- July 21, 2023
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate -
CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump
- Authorized by Coursera Project Network
- Grade Achieved: 80%
- July 3, 2022
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate -
Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing
- Authorized by IBM
- 32 hours (approximately)
- Grade Achieved: 94%
- December 21, 2022
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate -
Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
- Authorized by IBM
- 8 hours (approximately)
- Grade Achieved: 96%
- October 15, 2022
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate -
Machine Learning with Python
- Authorized by IBM
- 21 hours (approximately)
- Grade Achieved: 95%
- October 3, 2022
- Issued by: Coursera
- Link to Certificate
Additional Information
Teaching Experiences:
- Power and propulsion systems for UV as a teaching assistant 2021/2022 at the University of Naples Federico II
- Co-Supervisor of master student (Francesco La Montagna)
- Nanotechnology as a teaching assistant (2017) at Islamic Azad University of Najafabad
- CFD as a teaching assistant (2017) at Islamic Azad University of Najafabad
- Fluid Dynamics as a teaching assistant (2017) at Islamic Azad University of Najafabad
Computer and Hardware Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of CFD modeling software (Ansys Fluent, Ansys CFX, COMSOL Multiphysics)
- Excellent knowledge of design and 3D modeling software (Solidworks, Catia, Spaceclaim)
- Machine Learning skills: Deep Learning, Keras, Scipy and Scikit-Learn, Regression, Classification, Hierarchical Clustering, Image Processing
- Excellent knowledge of meshing software (Ansys meshing, ICEM, Gridpro)
- Good knowledge of programming (Fortran, Python)
- Excellent knowledge in Tecplot and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Personal Skills
- Mother tongue(s): Persian
- Other language(s):
- English:
- Listening: B2
- Reading: B2
- Spoken interaction: C1
- Spoken production: C1
- Italian:
- Listening: A1
- Reading: A1
- Spoken interaction: A1
- Spoken production: A1
References
- Alfredo Gimelli
- Professor of Mechanic Fluids
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Phone: +39 081 768 3271
- Email: alfredo.gimelli@unina.it
- Mohsen Assadi
- Professor in Gas Technology
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, University of Stavanger, Norway
- Phone: +4745224698
- Email: mohsen.assadi@uis.no
- Giuseppe Langella
- Professor of Energy and Environment Systems
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Phone: +39 081 768 3275
- Email: giuseppe.langella@unina.it
- Masoud Afrand
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Najafabad, Iran
- Phone: +98 314 229 2258
- Email: masoud.afrand@pmc.iaun.ac.ir