Afsaneh Asgariyan Tabrizi
Project Manager
Mannheim
Summary
Certified Project Manager (PMP) with over 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, including leadership of solar energy projects. Skilled in defining project scopes, task allocation, stakeholder engagement, and resource management across international teams. Extensive experience in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and contract execution aligned with international standards and organizational policies. Fluent in English and German (B2), with hands-on experience in MS Project, SAP ERP, and technical energy systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
INRS-EMT,Université De Montréal
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Led simulation and numerical modeling projects
- Developed models using COMSOL and contributed to international energy research
Project Manager – Renewable Energy
ACECR – Renewable Energy Services Center
10.2014 - 10.2020
- Led the planning, execution, and delivery of 50+ solar power projects (on-grid rooftop, off-grid, and portable systems), totaling 7 MW installed capacity.
- Project Lead – Rooftop Solar (3 MW): Managed end-to-end project cycles including budgeting, stakeholder coordination, installation, and handover of rooftop solar systems (5 kW per household) for 600 low-income families. (Komite Emdad Relief Foundation, East & West Azerbaijan, Iran | 2017–2020).
- Project Lead – Off-Grid Hybrid Solar (3,000+ Systems): Managed the full lifecycle of 3,000+ portable hybrid solar systems with battery storage for nomadic communities in remote Iran | 2014–2020. This pioneering project became a national model for mobile energy solutions, significantly improving energy access for thousands of mobile households.
- Industrial Solar Projects (1 MW total): Designed and implemented solar PV systems totaling more than 1 MW for multiple clients including East Azerbaijan State Government Office, Amirnia Company, Water and Sewage Company of East Azerbaijan, and Shahid Salemi Complex (Ahvaz). These projects enhanced industrial energy efficiency and reduced operational costs. (2015–2018).
- Localized and developed technical knowledge for the design and manufacturing of small- and medium-sized portable solar power systems.
- National Solar Initiative Contributor: Played a key role in a national initiative promoting sustainable energy and income generation for rural and low-income communities, supporting government efforts in renewable energy adoption.
- Conducted detailed engineering design for a 7 MW solar power plant in Kermanshah |2019–2020.
Lecturer & Research Coordinator
ACECR
10.2006 - 09.2013
- Supervised student research projects in Robotics and renewable energy
- Coordinator of Robotics Competitions (Iran) – Organized and managed events promoting STEM among students.
Education
Ph.D. - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
Islamic Azad University 09.2014 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
Islamic Azad University 09.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
Islamic Azad University 09.2002 - 09.2006
Skills
PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
undefinedTimeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
INRS-EMT,Université De Montréal
11.2020 - 11.2023
Project Manager – Renewable Energy
ACECR – Renewable Energy Services Center
10.2014 - 10.2020
Ph.D. - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
09.2014 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
09.2007 - 09.2010
Lecturer & Research Coordinator
ACECR
10.2006 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Islamic Azad University
09.2002 - 09.2006
Media Mentions
- Interviewed in ISNA on renewable energy strategy, https://www.isna.ir/news/96071709156
- Featured in Mehr News for national rural solar deployment projects, https://www.mehrnews.com/news/4571129
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xP54vxoAAAAJ&hl=fa
Core Competencies
Project Execution, Risk Control, Budgeting, MS Project, SAP, COMSOL, Python, Solar PV, Hybrid Systems, PVSYST, RETScreen, English, German (B2 – Upper Intermediate), Persian, Turkish (Native), PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
Recognition And Publications
Honored as Top Researcher by ACECR for solar innovation
Media Mentions
- Interviewed in ISNA on renewable energy strategy, https://www.isna.ir/news/96071709156
- Featured in Mehr News for national rural solar deployment projects, https://www.mehrnews.com/news/4571129
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xP54vxoAAAAJ&hl=fa
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