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Faculty Profile

Engr. Dr. Jibran Ali

Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering

Dr. Jibran Ali is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Electrical Engineering, specializing in advanced power systems and smart energy technologies. With a strong blend of international education, research experience, and industry exposure, he brings valuable insight to teaching and innovation at UIT University, Karachi.

Since March 2020, Dr. Ali has been serving as Assistant Professor at UIT University, where he is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic development. His teaching approach emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical application, preparing students for evolving industry demands.

He has also contributed to international academic collaboration through a recent three-month research, teaching, and training engagement in China under a joint MoU with UIT University.

Dr. Jibran Ali is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and the development of future engineers, continuing to contribute to cutting-edge research and high-quality engineering education aligned with global standards.

  1. PhD (Electrical Engineering) — University of Genova, Italy (2020), Marie Curie Scholar, EU Horizon 2020, MEAN4SG Project
  2. MS (Electrical Engineering) — North Carolina State University, USA (2015), Fulbrighter
  3. BE (Electronic Engineering) — NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (2012)
  1. Assistant Professor — UIT University (March 2020 – to date)
  2. Technical Specialist Expert — Enel Produzione, Pisa, Italy (2017 – 2020)
  3. Research Assistant — CISTER Research Centre, Porto, Portugal (2016)
  4. Lecturer (Ad-hoc) — DHA Suffa University, Karachi, Pakistan (2016)
  5. Research Assistant — FREEDM Systems Center, North Carolina, USA (2015)
  6. Trainee — National Refinery Limited, Karachi, Pakistan (2013)
  7. Intern — Pakistan State Oil, Karachi, Pakistan (2011)
  1. Electrical Power Systems
  2. Smart Grid
  3. Power System Protection
  4. Electrical Machines
  5. Power Distribution and Transmission
  6. Data Structures
  7. Operating Systems
  8. Artificial Intelligence
  9. Software Engineering
  1. Reactive Power Provision to TSO/DSO by Aggregators and Conventional Generators
  2. Coordinated Control Mechanism for Voltage Stability Utilizing Aggregation of Reactive Power Compensation Techniques
  3. Participation of Customers to Virtual Power Plants for Reactive Power Provision
  4. STATCOM Applications for Voltage Profiling of a Distribution Grid with High Penetration of Distributed Energy Resources
  5. Virtual Power Plant for Improving Power System Protection Issues – Solution to the Problem of Power System Reliability under Distributed Energy Resources
  6. Flexibility to DSO by VPP – Benefits, Regulatory Barriers, and Potential Solutions
  7. Conventional Power Plants to TSO Frequency Containment Reserves – A Competitive Analysis for Virtual Power Plant Role
  8. Architecture of Virtual Power Plant for Ancillary Services
  9. Distribution Level Aggregator Platform for DSO Support – Integration of Storage, Demand Response, and Renewables
  10. Aggregation Strategy for Reactive Power Compensation Techniques – Validation
  1. Marie Curie Scholar — EU Horizon 2020, MEAN4SG Project
  2. Fulbright Scholar
  3. International Research & Training Engagements — France, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and China