Shiva Poudel

Shiva Poudel is a Power Systems Research Engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) since August 2020, specializing in distribution system modeling and simulation, advanced distribution operations, grid edge integration, and algorithm development. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Washington State University from August 2016 to May 2020, focusing on enhancing power delivery system resilience through detailed modeling and critical infrastructure interactions. Additionally, Shiva held internships at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and MERL, where responsibilities included studying energization optimization for blackstart capabilities and developing damage assessment approaches for power distribution networks affected by natural disasters. Education includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University, a Master’s Degree from South Dakota State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Tribhuvan University.