Reza Saeed Kandezy
Assistant Professor
Dr. Reza Saeed Kandezy serves as a teaching faculty member in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. His institutional role is centered on delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, and supporting initiatives designed to enhance student success across academic and professional dimensions.
Through his work in curriculum development, laboratory instruction, and academic advising, Dr. Kandezy contributes meaningfully to shaping an inclusive and rigorous learning environment. His focus remains on fostering excellence in engineering education and strengthening student outcomes.
Research activities are not part of Dr. Kandezy’s current responsibilities within his university appointment.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Technical and Management Expertise: Over eight years of experience in both research and industrial environments, honing skills in leadership and administration.
- Validation of Electrical Equipment: Lead investigator in validating electrical power equipment for MV transmission and substation systems, performing FMEA analysis on numerous electrical and electronic systems.
- Development of Equipment and Systems: Creation of advanced power and energy systems simulators, development of research laboratories and equipment in compliance with IEC, ISO, and IEEE standards, and modification of electrical equipment for power and communication hardware.
- Research, Evaluation, and Training: Senior engineer and manager in a tier-one research facility, focused on designing, optimizing, and modifying electrical power, electronic, and information technology systems. Contributed to professional engineering programs and taught courses on electrical power, quality assurance, and hazardous atmosphere equipment.
- Instruction and Teaching: Adapts diverse learning styles and applies practical approaches in college, professional, and K-12 settings.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Power electronics
- Renewable energy resources
- Inverter-based energy resources
- Transient-state models
- Control of power converters
- Power quality issues in microgrids
Office: DEH 341
Email Dr. Kandezy
(405) 981-5771
