Mahmoud Kabalan
Engineering
University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul
United States of America
Biography
Mahmoud is passionate about using renewable energy sources as a means for a sustainable and just future. Prior to joining St. Thomas, Mahmoud was a visiting assistant professor at Villanova University, Pennsylvania. His research interest is microgrids which are exciting concepts combining renewable energy sources, power electronics, and electric power systems. Mahmoud was awarded the 2016 IEEE Philadelphia Young Electrical Engineer of the Year Award. The award emphasizes creative, important, and widely recognized work in addition to the awardee’s contribution to professional, civic, and charitable affairs. Mahmoud has authored multiple journal and conference proceedings publications. He was awarded the 3rd prize in the paper competition at the 2015 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference in Ottawa, Canada. Furthermore, Mahmoud co-founded LitingPower, a social enterprise that aimed to electrify rural communities in the Philippines in 2012. During that time, he was the project manager and chief engineer of the company in the Philippines. In 2013, he was awarded an Engineer-In-Training certificate from the State of Maryland and was invited to join the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Research Interest
Microgrids/Smart Grids, Electric power systems, Renewable energy sources, Power electronics, Service learning in engineering, Engineering education, International development
