Ramin Mansouri

Biography

I am a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, contributing to the UKRI-funded JUST-Systems project, which focuses on developing integrated systems approaches to support a just and sustainable energy transition. 

My current research also involves the development of advanced optimisation tools for hybrid renewable–hydrogen systems. As part of my part-time MSc by Research in Energy Transition at the University of Aberdeen, I am working on developing novel dispatch strategies for hybrid renewable–hydrogen systems, including alkaline (ALK) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser configurations. I have also contributed to developing data integration interfaces and optimisation modules designed to enhance modelling capabilities for renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure systems.

I hold a PhD in Hydraulic Structures and an MSc by Research in Energy Transition from the University of Aberdeen. My interdisciplinary background spans hydraulic engineering, renewable energy systems, and complex system optimisation, supported by  experience in multi-objective optimisation, computational modelling, and software development using MATLAB and Python.

Prior to joining the University of Aberdeen, I worked as an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering and as a consultant on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. 

Internal Memberships

Energy Transition Research Custer Member, School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen 2024-Present

UKRI JUST-Systems Project Team Research Team Member, University of Aberdeen 2025-Present

Prizes and Awards

Researcher of the Year- Kerman Province Universities Awarded in recognition of outstanding research achievements across 14 universities in Kerman Province, Iran 2017

Researcher of the Year - Islamic Azad University, Sirjan Branch Awarded for excellence in research performance and academic contribution 2016

Research Overview

• Application of metaheuristic and AI-based optimisation techniques for multi-objective optimisation of multi-vector energy systems, implemented in energy transition applications, including green hybrid hydrogen systems, hybrid renewable energy systems, and water management systems.

• Socio-economic integration in sustainable energy transition models, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of stakeholder-informed planning and decision-support tools

Current Research

• UKRI JUST-Systems Project: Working on the modelling and optimisation of multi-vector energy systems, with particular emphasis on hybrid renewable energy integration and the implementation of Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) to incorporate stakeholder perspectives and socio-techno-economic considerations into advanced decision-support frameworks. In this role, I serve as the Technical Lead for Work Package 2 (WP2), focusing on the development of integrated optimisation approaches that simultaneously address social, environmental, technical, and economic aspects of energy systems. This work includes designing modelling frameworks that enable transparent evaluation of trade-offs across multiple performance indicators, support inclusive stakeholder engagement, and enhance the robustness of planning strategies, contributing to the development of transparent, inclusive, and evidence-based methodologies for energy system design and planning that support the delivery of just and sustainable energy transition pathways at regional and national scales.

• Hybrid Green Hydrogen System Optimisation: Developing advanced optimisation tools for hybrid green hydrogen systems, including hierarchical dispatch strategies for alkaline (ALK) and proton exchange membrane (PEM)

• Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition Planning: Developing advanced modelling and optimisation frameworks for distributed hybrid renewable energy systems to support strategic energy transition planning, enabling the evaluation of technical, economic, environmental, and social trade-offs in sustainable energy system design.

Collaborations

The UKRI JUST-Systems project is led by the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the Universities of Stirling, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, Warwick, and Reading, alongside government, policy, and community partners across the UK.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Design and Computing in Engineering Practice (EG2501)- Contributor to computer-based laboratory practical 
• Energy Systems Integration (EG554T)- Contributor supporting students in the development and completion of project activities.