Aty Edris, PhD

Aty Edris, Senior DirectorDr. Edris is respected worldwide as a Flexible AC transmission (FACTS) technology and Power Electronics Controllers expert. He is also widely known for his expertise in reactive power compensation, high voltage DC transmission, dynamic thermal circuit rating (DTCR) technology, and power electronics.

Areas of Expertise

FACTS Technology
HVDC Technology
Power Electronics
Reactive Power Management
Power system Stability
Increased Transmission Capacity
Dynamic Thermal Rating Technology

Experience and Background

Thirty years of experience in the electric power industry 1980 - 2010
Principal Consultant, Siemens Energy - Most recent prior to Quanta 2008 - 2010
Senior Technology Manager, EPRI 1992 - 2008
Development Engineer, ABB in Sweden and in the US 1980 - 1992
Senior Research Fellow - Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden 1974 - 1980

Accomplishments and Industry Recognition

IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award, 2008
IEEE Award for Industry Leadership and Scientific Contribution, 2006
EPRI Performance Recognition Award, each year from 1992-2007
EPRI Chauncey Award for Outstanding Leadership, 2003
EPRI Award of Excellence in Technical Leadership, 1996
R&D Magazine I-R 100 Award for Top Technological Innovations, 1996
Published over 100 papers and holding 5 patents

Education

Ph.D. Degree -Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

Personal
Married and has three Children
Aty Edris can be contacted at aedris@quanta-technology.com