This document is a resume for Mahfuz Ali Shuvra, who is seeking an electrical engineering position with an emphasis on power systems. It summarizes his education, including a PhD from UNC Charlotte in electrical engineering, and relevant experience, which includes engineering roles in Bangladesh and research assistantships. It lists his skills, coursework, publications, and activities demonstrating his qualifications for power engineering positions.

1. Mahfuz Ali Shuvra
9532 Grove Side Ln. Apt. 1223, Charlotte, NC 28262
E-mail: mashuvra@gmail.com Mobile: +1(980)-585-5649
Objective
A full-time/internship position in electrical engineering with an emphasis on power transmission and distribution system,
power electronics, sensor design and control system.
Education
University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC), North Carolina, USA August 2014-May 2019 (Expected)
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Dissertation Topic: Distributed Cooperative Control in Low Voltage Microgrids.
GPA: 4.00/4.00
University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC), North Carolina, USA August 2014-December 2016 (Expected)
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
Area of concentration: Utility application of power electronics, renewable energy grid integration.
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh 2011-2014
M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Area of concentration: Power Electronics; GPA: 3.83/4.00
Dissertation Topic: Input Switched High Performance Single Phase AC-DC Converters
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh 2006-2011
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Area of concentration: Power Systems; GPA: 3.70/4.00
Dissertation Topic: Modeling and Forecasting of Electricity Demand in Bangladesh using Econometric Methods up to 2020
Relevant Coursework
Power System Analysis I & II, Power Electronics I, Power Plant Engineering, Power System Reliability, Power System
Protection, Power System Stability, Advance Protective Relays, Optimization of Power System Operation, Advanced Machines
Design, Power Quality, Utility Application of Power Electronics, Electrical Power Distribution Systems I & II, Smart Grid:
Characteristics, Analysis & Design, Optimization of Engineering Systems, Control Systems Engineering, Energy Data Analytics,
Optimal Control Theory I, Solid State Circuit Protection for AC and DC Distribution Systems.
Skills
Simulation Software: SimPowerSystems(MATLAB-SIMULINK), PSCAD, OrCAD, PSIM
Programming: C, MATLAB, AMPL
Software: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
Language: Bangla(Native), English(Second), German(beginner)
Industrial Experience
Assistant Engineer-Project May 2012 - July 2014
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Led team for design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a new 132/33 kV substation and 132 kV double
circuit transmission line associated with it
 Met project deadlines, visited sites frequently, ensured quality of onsite work, solved problems on site, communicated
with contractors and prepared reports, reported to the controlling officer and gave presentation to board directors
Power Plant Procurement Intern March 2011 - May 2011
Samuda Power Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Prepared the technical bidding document for bidding in a 1X50MW diesel power plant proposal at Kanchan,
Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Academic Experience
Graduate Research Assistant June 2015-present
Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC)
University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
 Analysis of micro grid and renewable energy penetration in distribution system
 Meeting deadlines and reporting to supervisor

2. Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2015-May 2016
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC), Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
 Taught two courses: Digital Signal Processing, Basic Electrical Engineering I
 Grading and documentation for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Summer Research Intern May 2015-July 2015
Institut für Elektroenergiesysteme und Hochspannungstechnik (IEH)
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
 Development of synchronization technique based on Multiple Complex Coefficient Filter (MCCF) for MMC-HVDC
system.
 Controller design for mitigating harmonic current in MMC-HVDC converter.
Lecturer September 2011- May 2012
Daffodil International University (DIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Prepared and presented lectures for Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution Systems and Power Electronics
courses
 Worked as an exam committee member for the university
Lecturer May 2011- September 2011
University of Information, Technology and Sciences (UITS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Renovated electrical machines and power electronics laboratory, prepared quotations, called tenders, supervised
installation and maintenance
 Prepared and presented lectures for electrical machines and basic electronics courses
Honors & Awards
-Graduate Assistant Support Plan (GASP) in each year from University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) for outstanding
academic records
-EPIC-KIT Summer Study Abroad Scholarship in summer 2015 as the only student from Electrical Engineering concentration.
-EPIC Research Assistantship (EPIC RA) for academic excellence ($18,000) from August 2014 to May 2015.
-3rd Prize for outstanding research from power group in EEE Undergraduate Project Workshop 2011 at BUET.
-Dutch Bangla Bank scholarship for four consecutive years at undergraduate level
Project
'Fault location detection algorithm development in case of renewable energy grid penetration in distribution grid' as a part of
‘Critical Infrastructure Resilience of the Distribution Grid' project under the scope of Center for Advanced Power Engineering
Research (CAPER), funded by Department of Energy (DOE).
Publications
Conferences
1. Shuvra, M.A., Chowdhury, B.H., ‘Operating PV with Integrated Battery Energy Storage System during Unbalanced
Fault Condition’, 59th ISA Power Industry Division Symposium (ISA POWID), 2016, EPRI.
2. Shuvra, M.A., Chowdhury, B.H., ‘Integration of Solar Energy in Distribution System Through Smart Inverter
Functionality’, IEEE North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2015, pp.1-6.
3. Shuvra, M.A., Rahman M.M., Arshad, A., Khan, S.I., ‘Modeling and Forecasting Demand for Electricity in Bangladesh:
Econometrics Model’, International Conference on Economics, Trade and Development, 2011, vol. 7, pp.74.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Vice-President(acting) and Media Manager August 2014 - present
EPIC Power & Energy Society (PES) at UNC Charlotte.
 EPIC-PES is a non-profit students’ group that encourages and educates students to take power and energy
concentration in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Systems Engineering in collaboration with EPIC.
-Volunteered for international students’ orientation organized by International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) at UNCC.
-Peer advisor for students’ enthusiastic about studying abroad in collaboration with Office of Education Abroad at UNCC.
-Tour Guide to showcase different state-of-art lab facilities inside EPIC building in collaboration with EPIC faculty/staff.