About Professor Massoud Amin

1. Massoud Amin, IEEE and ASME Fellow, https://massoud-amin.umn.edu, is a professor of electrical & computer engineering, and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor awardee at the Univ. of Minnesota. Dr. Amin directed the Technological Leadership Institute, during Mar. 2003- Oct. 2018, where he pioneered several initiatives, including founding of 2 new graduate degree programs in Security Technologies (MSST, 2009), and Medical Device Innovation (MDI, 2014). Previously, Dr. Amin was with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in Palo Alto. After 9/11, he directed all security-related R&D for U.S. utilities. In addition, Dr. Amin pioneered R&D in smart grids in 1998, led the development of 24 technologies that transferred to industry. He has led the deployment of smart grids, and the enhancement of critical infrastructures’ security during this period. He is considered the father of the smart grid (https://tli.umn.edu/tli-blog/inspiration-behind-smart-grid-series-defining-moments), and twice received the Chauncey Award, Institute’s highest honor. He served as Chairman of the IEEE Smart Grid (Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2018), and, from June 2010 to Aug. 2017, was a member of the Texas Reliability Entity (as board chairman), a utility industry regional entity that oversees reliability of ERCOT. From Jan. 2013 to Aug. 2017, he also served as a board member of the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO, which oversees the reliability of the MISO region). Previously, he served on the Board on Infrastructure & Constructed Environment (BICE) at the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (2001-07) and on the Board on Mathematical Sciences & Applications (BMSA) at the National Academy of Sciences (2006-09). Dr. Amin’s professional contributions are primarily in 3 areas: - Defense networks & logistics systems – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (C4I), IVHS & ITS (1982-1997), - Modernization, efficiency, security & resilience of interdependent national critical infrastructures, including power, energy, communications, finance, and transportation (1997- present), and - Technology/business/policy foresight & strategy (1997-present). He holds B.S. (honors) & M.S. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts, M.S. & D.Sc. degrees in systems science & mathematics from Washington University, St. Louis. In summary, Dr. Amin has made transformative contributions in the areas of defense, critical infrastructures, technology, policy, and business. His passion is developing leaders and powering progress. Articles by Massoud

2. • Unintended Consequences of Technology - 24/7/365 instant global connectivity - is amazing yet... “Deliver your words not by numbers but by weight.” By Massoud Amin January 1, 2020 • The Gift of Injustice: When truth is suppressed and justice denied. By Massoud Amin April 15, 2019 • Remembering 9/11/2001 By Massoud Amin September 11, 2018

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5. Good afternoon from Minneapolis, a bright and majestic day (with high of 69 degrees), on this important #elections2020. Meditation at dawn this… Shared by Massoud Amin Join now to see all activity Experience • Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Minnesota Mar 2003 – Present 17 years 9 months Minneapolis, MN Dr. Massoud Amin, IEEE and ASME Fellow, is a professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and University Distinguished Teaching Professor Awardee, at the University of Minnesota - https://massoud-amin.umn.edu/. Dr. Amin is an expert in energy, smart grids, dynamical systems, control engineering, cyber- physical security, critical infrastructure protection, emerg’g/pivotal technologies, S&T policy/development, IP valuation/strategy, & teaches several courses. His research… Show more • Director & Honeywell H.W. Sweatt Chair, Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota Mar 2003 - Oct 2018 15 years 8 months Minneapolis, Minnesota At TLI, he led 7 endowed chairs and 64 associated senior faculty from across ten colleges on the University of Minnesota, executives from industry, and governmental leaders, to develop local and global leaders for technology enterprises. His responsibilities at TLI included direction and oversight of all academic, think-tank, financial and administrative elements of TLI’s educational, research, and consulting programs. In addition, Dr. Amin led the Master of Science in… Show more

6. • Chairman, IEEE Smart Grid IEEE Jan 2014 - Aug 20184 years 8 months - Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2018: Chairman of IEEE Smart Grid (elected 1 year at a time, renewable 3 times) http://smartgrid.ieee.org/ - Aug. 2010 - July 2014: Chairman & Founder of the IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter http://smartgrid.ieee.org/newsletter • Board of Directors, Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) Jan 2013 - Aug 2017 years 8 months St. Paul, Minnesota Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the reliability and security of the bulk power system in the north central region of North America, including parts of both the United States and Canada. MRO is one of eight regional entities in North America operating under authority from regulators in the United States and Canada through a delegation agreement with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The primary focus of MRO is… Show more • Board of Directors, Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE) Texas Reliability Entity (TexasRE), Inc. Jun 2010 - Aug 20177 years 3 months Austin, Texas • Chairman, Board of Directors (12/2013-12/2015) • Vice Chairman, Board of Directors (12/2012-12/2013) Service on the Board of Directors Committees: • Chairman, Audit and Governance Committee, Texas RE's Board of Directors (11/2011- 12/2012) • Chair of the Nominating Committee, Texas RE's Board of Directors (12/2011- 11/2012) • Vice Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, Texas RE's Board of Directors (11/2011- 11/2012) Texas Reliability Entity, Inc. (Texas RE… Show more • Area Manager of Infrastructure Security, Grid Operations/Planning, Markets, Risk & Policy Assessment

7. Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, CA Jan 1998 - Feb 20035 years 2 months Prior to joining the University of Minnesota in March 2003, Dr. Amin held positions of increased responsibility at EPRI. In the aftermath of tragic events of 9/11 he directed all security-related research and development at EPRI, including the Infrastructure Security Initiative (ISI) and the Enterprise Information Security (EIS). Prior to October 2001, he served as manager of mathematics and information science at EPRI, where he led strategic R&D in modeling, simulation, optimization, and… Show more • Associate Professor/Associate Director Washington University in St. Louis Aug 1985 - Dec 199712 years 5 months During 1985-1989, he received his doctoral degree and served as a lecturer and research associate. During 1989-1997, he held positions of assistant professor, Sr. Fellow, and then associate professor of systems science and mathematics and associate director of the Center for Optimization & Semantic Control. During his twelve years at Washington University, he was one of the main contributors to several projects with United States Air Force, NASA-Ames, Rockwell International… Show more Education •Washington University in St. Louis Washington University in St. Louis Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)Systems Science and Mathematics 1985 - 1989 Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, a senior member of IEEE, AAAS, AIAA, ASME, NY Academy of Sciences, SIAM, and Informs. He also performed volunteer work in the Organization for the Aged in the St. Louis area (1988-94) and as an instructor in Washington University's Chinese Kenpo Club (1992-1997). Dr. Amin received B.S. (cum laude) and M.S. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, M.S., and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees in systems science and mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

8. •University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst B.S. and M.S. degreesElectrical and Computer Engineering 1979 - 1985 Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, IEEE. Martial arts and member of the university-wide champion inter-mural soccer teams, 1983-85. Volunteer work: Tutored mathematics/science for disadvantaged children and students. • Storm King School, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY High School DiplomaHonors classes in Calculus, History, Rhetoric/Literature, Physics, 1978 - 1979 Activities and Societies: History, Political and Current Affairs Club; Varsity Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball teams; National Key Honor Society; Cum Laude Society; Karate; Hiking and Repelling. Volunteer Experience •Chairman, IEEE Smart Grid Chairman, IEEE Smart Grid IEEE Aug 2010 - Aug 20188 years 1 month Science and Technology --- Chairman, IEEE Smart Grid (January 2014- August 2018) -- Founding Chairman, IEEE Smart Grid Newsletter (August 2010‐July 2014) -- Founding Chair, IEEE Control Systems Society's Technical Committee on Smart Grids, CSS TC-SG (June 2010- December 2014) -- Associate Editor, IEEE Power and Energy Magazine (2006‐2016) -- Founding member and Associate Editor, IEEE Security and Privacy magazine (2002‐ 2006) -- Chair, IEEE Control Systems Society's Technical Committee on Power System… Show more • Board Member (2001-09) National Reserach Council (NRC), the U.S. National Academies of Engineering and Science Sep 2001 - Aug 20098 years Science and Technology -- Board on Infrastructure and Constructed Environment (BICE), U.S. National Academy of Engineering (2001- 07)

9. -- Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications (BMSA), U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2006-09) •President of the University of Minnesota Chapter President of the University of Minnesota Chapter Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society Jun 2011 - May 20132 years Science and Technology Sigma Xi (http://www.sigmaxi.org) is the global honor society of science and engineering. Founded in 1886, it is one of the oldest, largest interdisciplinary scientific organizations in the world. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering and promote the public’s understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Today, Sigma Xi is a non-profit membership society of members whose research spans… Show more • President International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT) Jul 2012 - Jun 20131 year Science and Technology -- President of the Int'l Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT, July 2012‐June 2013) -- Member of the Board of IAMOT (2009‐2015) -- Vice President of Public Affairs (2010‐ 2012) -- Member of the Management of Technology Accreditation Board (MOTAB), consisting of ten members (May 2010‐ present) • President China Center Advisory Committee, University of Minnesota May 2012 - Jul 20142 years 3 months Education -- Member, China Center Advisory Committee, University of Minnesota (2006‐present); Executive Committee (2008‐2015); President Elect (2010‐2012); President (2012‐2014) • Founding Member of the Steering Committee Center for Integrative Leadership, University of Minnesota Sep 2006 - Present14 years 3 months Education • Member

10. Academy of Distinguished Teachers, University of Minnesota May 2008 - Present12 years 7 months Education -- Member, Steering Committee (Oct. 2009‐August 2011) -- Member, Selection Committee (2011-2014) -- Chairman, Selection Committee (2012-2013) • Member Board of the Campus Club, University of Minnesota Aug 2009 - Jul 20167 years •Trustee, member of the Board of Trustees Trustee, member of the Board of Trustees The Storm King School: New York's Highly Selective Boarding School Since 1867 Jun 2013 - Jun 20141 year 1 month Education • Volunteer Organization for the Aged in the St. Louis area Mar 1988 - Dec 19913 years 10 months Social Services •Chief faculty advisor, MO Gamma Chapter, Washington University Chief faculty advisor, MO Gamma Chapter, Washington University The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. Jan 1994 - Jan 19984 years 1 month Education -- Faculty advisor (Jan.‐Apr. 1994) and chief faculty advisor (Apr. 1994‐Jan. 1998) to the Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, Missouri Gamma Chapter, School of Eng'g & Applied Science, Washington University, St. Louis, MO • Volunteer instructor Washington University's Chinese Kenpo Club Jan 1992 - Dec 19965 years