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Bala Venkatesh is a Professor and the Academic Director at the Centre for Urban Energy at Toronto Metropolitan University. He specializes in electric power systems, focusing on transmission and distribution systems, as well as clean energy solutions that incorporate storage, smart grids, microgrids, and renewable energy sources. Venkatesh's extensive background includes over 70 applied research projects in collaboration with more than 25 industry partners and utilities, including Hydro Toronto and Toronto Hydro. His work is driven by a commitment to improving the accessibility and affordability of electric power for all members of society. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Canadian Electricity Association Centre of Excellence Award in 2018 and the Sarwan Sahota Award for research excellence at Toronto Metropolitan University. He is actively involved in various academic and professional communities, holding key positions such as Conference Chair for IEEE EPEC 2018 and serving as an editor for IET Proceedings in Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Department of Chemical Engineering