Curriculum Vitae
Professor Jean-Jacques Simond, Ph.D.

Principal Scientist
POWER ENGINEERING
Irvine, California
1999 to Present

Expert in testing and analysis of large synchronous electrical machines used in electric power generation applications. Extensive experimental and theoretical research in electromagnetics and electrical machine theory. Developed world class computer modeling program for analysis of synchronous electrical machines. Provides superior insight into diagnosis and performance improvement of generators and motors. Prof. Simond has participated in the development of some of the largest hydroelectric generators in the World, such as Itaip, Three Gorges, and Grand Coulee.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (EPFL-LEME)
Electrical Machines and Electrotechnics Department
1990 to Present

Teaches electrical machines and Electrotechnics: Modeling and optimizing large power electrical machines, transient behavior studies, variable speed drive systems, network analysis, multi-machines systems, and special machines.

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Research and Development Engineer
BBC/ABB BADEN
1977 to 1989

In charge of the Hydro and Diesel Generators department and the research /development in the field of large power electrical machines.

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Professor of Electrotechnics and Electrical Machine
ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF NAUCHATEL
1973 to 1977

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Research Assistant
EPFL-LABORATORY FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINES
1970 to 1973

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Engineer
BROWN BOVERI BBC MANHEIM
1969 to 1970

• 1968--EPUL Institute of Technology of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland Electrical Engineer
• 1976 -- 1976 EPFL Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland Ph.D. in Technical Science and Engineering