Post by Lara Al-Saket

Thesis Defended & First Publication ✅ The energy transition requires more than deploying renewable energy—it requires engineers who understand how to integrate it efficiently, operate it reliably, and shape the policies that support it. That belief is exactly why I chose to study Energy Engineering. To me, energy is far more than electricity—it is the foundation of economic growth, industrial development, energy security, and resilient societies. Happy to share two milestones that mark the beginning of my professional journey: - Successfully defended my graduation thesis - Published my first academic research paper Here's the publication: SAGE Journal: https://lnkd.in/dyU-KZsk ResearchGate: https://lnkd.in/duY_4rPx Grateful to my supervisor, Dr. Aiman Albatayneh, for his exceptional mentorship and continuous support throughout this research. It was an honor to learn from a researcher recognized among Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists. As renewable energy penetration continues to grow, maximizing annual PV energy yield is no longer the only objective. The next challenge is maximizing the value that distributed solar generation brings to the power system. My research explores how strategic photovoltaic (PV) orientation, evaluated under Jordan's Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff framework, can better align solar generation with residential demand profiles. The findings demonstrate that engineering decisions made at the system-design stage can enhance grid stability, peak-load management, demand-side flexibility, distributed energy resource (DER) integration, operational resilience, and the efficient utilization of renewable generation. As electricity networks evolve toward smart grids, decentralized energy systems, and digital energy management, these considerations become increasingly important for building reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems. This publication represents more than the completion of my graduation project it marks the beginning of the career I aspire to build at the intersection of power systems engineering, renewable energy integration, and energy policy, contributing to technologies and strategies that strengthen energy security and accelerate the global energy transition. #FirstPublication #ThesisDefense #EnergyEngineering #PowerSystems #RenewableEnergy #Photovoltaics #SmartGrids #GridStability #DistributedEnergyResources #EnergyPolicy #EnergyTransition #Research