Abdulrahman Alassi

Dr. Abdulrahman Alassi serves as the Power Systems Manager at Iberdrola Innovation Middle East,
where he leads the development of cutting-edge digital solutions in power system planning,
stability, converter control, automation, and battery storage optimization. Based in Doha, he has
spearheaded a wide range of high-impact international projects across the MENA region, Europe,
North America, and Australia. His work includes the creation of network planning tools for
automated grid-compliance assessments and investment planning, as well as the design of
optimization models to enhance the performance of renewable energy and storage systems.

Dr. Alassi has made significant contributions to the field of power converters, particularly in the
design and testing of grid-forming control systems for supporting and restoring electrical
networks. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional
organization, with over 30 published scientific papers and multiple prestigious awards recognizing
his contributions to the energy sector.

He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, along
with M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Qatar University. A frequent speaker at leading international
events, including the World Utilities Congress, innovation forums, and technical conferences, Dr.
Alassi is known for bridging advanced research with real-world energy challenges to support the
global transition toward smarter, more resilient power systems.