Dr. Mani Vadari, an IEEE Fellow and esteemed visionary in the electricity industry, provides strategic services to a global clientele of utilities, vendors, and service providers. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Vadari offers deep subject matter expertise in guiding the business and technical direction for developing next-generation electric and energy systems. As a Business Architect, his solutions focus on Transmission, Distribution, Generation Operations, Energy Markets, and Smart Grid technologies.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Vadari is an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University and an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. He is the author of two acclaimed books, "Smart Grid Redefined: Transformation of the Electric Utility" and "Electric System Operations – Evolving to the Modern Grid, 2nd Edition," which are used as textbooks at several universities in the United States and internationally. Dr. Vadari has also published over 100 industry papers, articles, and blogs, making significant contributions to the field.