Mohammad Shahidehpour has been recognized as a highly cited researcher by Clarivate Web of Science for 2024 in the field of engineering, marking the fifth consecutive year he has received this honor. This distinction acknowledges individuals whose citations rank in the top 1 percent and have a significant influence among their peers.
Shahidehpour, who joined Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) in 1983, serves as the Robert W. Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation Endowed Chair and director at the institution. He has been principal investigator of projects worth over $80 million, covering areas such as power system operation, smart grid research, and renewable energy integration. His recent project, funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), is focused on developing strategies to enhance cybersecurity in microgrids at Illinois Tech.
His work on DOE-funded perfect power systems has transformed the Illinois Tech campus into an islandable microgrid. Additionally, he initiated the Center for Smart Grid Applications, Research, and Technology to promote smart grid cybersecurity research and bolster the resilience of communication and control systems within smart cities. Shahidehpour is also involved with the SPIKE Center at Illinois Tech, which supports the creation of affordable microgrids in impoverished areas.
He holds fellowships with several prestigious organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Academy of Inventors, and the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering. Shahidehpour is a laureate of the Khwarizmi International Award and a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering.
Throughout his career, he has supervised over 180 graduate research students and visiting scholars and contributed to more than 1,000 articles and six books on electric power system operation and planning.