Damir Novosel President & Founder

Dr. Damir Novosel is one of the nation’s leading technology and business experts on electrical power systems and automation. He has developed concepts, methods, and products to improve power system reliability and sustainability while working for utilities, ISOs/TOs, vendors, etc.

Damir has created and managed several reputable and successful organizations that developed innovative technology and industry best practices in the areas of reliability and security improvements, asset management, T&D system design and planning, engineering standards, and power system and process automation.

Dr. Novosel holds 16 US and international patents and has published over 100 articles in Transactions, Journals and Proceedings, receiving an IEEE PES 2011 and 2013 Prize Paper Awards and 2006 CIGRE Distinguished Paper Award. He has led or participated in numerous IEEE standards, publications, and other initiatives, as well as contributing to four books. His work earned him international reputation and was elected an IEEE Fellow in 2002

Experience and Background

  • President and General Manager, Quanta Technology, Raleigh, NC, 2006-Present
    • Damir manages the Technology Division which provides expertise, guidance, support, and training on best practices and technologies to help electrical utility and industrial customers achieve optimal performance, better manage risks, and achieve reliability, financial, and regulatory goals.
    • He has worked with major US and International utilities on projects related to smart grids and power system analysis, protection, and control.
  • President and General Manager, KEMA, Raleigh, NC, 2003-2006
  • Vice President, Automation Products, ABB, 1998-2003
  • Vice President, Global Product and Technology Management, ABB, 1993-1998

Research and Teaching

  • Adjunct Professor, North Carolina State University, 1997-Present
  • College of Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1990-1992
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1982-1989
    • President of the Council of the College of Engineering and conducted planning and design projects with electrical utilities

Select Industry Accomplishments and Recognition

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE PES Technical Council and Vice President of Technology, 2010 to 2012
  • He is presently Technical Council Education Chair and Chair of the Long Range Planning Subcommittee for Technical Activities, Meetings, and Publications, as well as IEEE PES candidate for President.
  • Chair of the Power System Relaying Committee Subcommittee on System Protection.
  • CIGRE, Member of the CIGRE US National Committee, Governing Board, 2011 – Present
  • Co-chair of Performance Requirement Task Team for the North American Synchro Phasor Initiative (NASPI), large-scale activity of the North American utilities on implementation of Synchronized Phasor Measurements. He is also a member of the NASPI leadership team.
  • Damir has been a keynote speaker, invited presenter, and a panelist at a number of IEEE, CIGRE, and IEE conferences and panels.
  • An organizers of annual i – PCGRID Workshop on “Innovations in Protection and Control for Greater Reliability Infrastructure Development, San Francisco, California

Areas of Expertise

  • Automation and protection, including wide-area monitoring, protection, and control
  • Power system reliability, resilience, and efficiency
  • Electrical power system design and analysis

Education

  • Ph.D., Electrical Power Engineering/Mississippi State Univ., 1991
  • M.S., Electric Power Engineering/University of Zagreb, Croatia, 1987
  • B.S., Electric Engineering/University of Tuzla, Bosnia, 1980
  • Executive Leadership Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, 1996

Latest Thinking

  • 161 | Powering the Future | A Conversation with Damir Novosel, President of Quanta Technology

    In this episode of Powerline Podcast, we sit down with Damir Novosel, President of Quanta Technology and a pioneer in the power industry, to discuss his remarkable journey from Bosnia and Herzegovina to becoming a key leader in the advancement of electrical power grids.

  • Interview with Damir Novosel

    The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Expo is a premier event for professionals in the power and energy sector. Hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), this biennial conference gathers industry leaders, innovators, and experts to showcase the latest advancements in transmission and distribution technologies. It serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and exploring cutting-edge solutions that drive the future of the electrical grid. Attendees can participate in technical sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of power systems.

  • Damir Novosel Publications

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