Maria Aparecida de Amorim

Maria Aparecida de Amorim is a highly experienced electrical engineer specializing in power systems with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Senior Power Engineer at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc., since November 2017, Maria has focused on NERC Reliability Standards Support and various analyses in generation, transmission, and distribution. Prior roles include Staff Consultant at Siemens Industry US, where Maria conducted feasibility studies for wind farm interconnections, and Senior Electrical Engineer at the Brazilian ISO (ONS), emphasizing steady-state and dynamic analyses and mentoring young engineers. Previous positions also encompass significant contributions at SNC-Lavalin Marte, Eletrobras Eletronorte, and the Brazilian ISO, with expertise in operational planning and impact studies on large power systems. Maria holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Universidade de Brasília and a Bachelor of Engineering from Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, along with completed coursework towards a doctorate in Power Systems.