A smart grid is an electricity network/grid allowing a two-way flow of electricity and data whereby smart metering is frequently seen as a first step. Smart grids as a concept became known over a decade back. It detects local changes in power usage and reacts automatically without the necessity of human intervention. It allows two way communications among consumers and grid. It permits real time communication between utility and consumers so that consumers can modify their energy consumption based on individual preferences such as cost and/or environmental fears. Smart grid is developed using contemporary digital communication technologies. Grid interacts with cellular tower to push essential strictures such as cumulative power practice, instantaneous power usage, utmost demand, etc. Massoud Amin has led the use of smart grids, and the enrichment of critical infrastructures’ security during this period. He is regarded the father of the smart grid. He spoke about the reasons for
Dr. Massoud Amin holds B.S. (cum laude), and M.S. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and M.S. and D.Sc. degrees in systems science and mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In summary, Professor Massoud Amin has made transformative contributions in the areas of defense, critical infrastructures, technology, policy, and business. His passion is developing leaders and powering progress.