Dr. Akshaya Moharana is an exceptionally skilled professional engineer specializing in power system studies. With a proven track record of success, Akshaya is adept at client engagement and business development. Having commenced his career at Powertech Labs Inc., Canada in 2013, Akshaya has undertaken various roles within the organization, showcasing his expertise as a Team Lead for Power System Studies, Network Application Team Lead, Business Development Specialist, and Specialist Engineer. His responsibilities have encompassed overseeing complex projects, providing expert guidance to utilities, and cultivating valuable business relationships both locally and internationally. Akshaya’s proficiency lies in a range of power system studies, including transmission planning, load modeling and interconnection, generation interconnection model build, and NERC compliance studies. His contributions to an H2 infrastructure project in India exemplify his ability to secure diverse projects from numerous clients. Before joining Powertech Labs, Akshaya served as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Western University, Canada, where he led the development of strategic research plans, mentored research students, and contributed to research publications for esteemed conferences and journals. Dr. Akshaya holds a Ph.D. from Western University, Canada, a B. Eng from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, India, and a Diploma from SCTE&VT, India. His advanced proficiency in DSATools(A), PSS/E, PSCAD, and MATLAB underscores his technical prowess.