Dr. Ishaq Mian is a power system telecommunications expert, currently serving as the Principal Technical Leader at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). At EPRI, he is a key member of a team that leads innovative research and development projects, focusing on reliable, resilient, secure, and affordable communications to enable grid modernization. His extensive experience also includes senior engineering and management roles at Hydro One, Redline Communications, Nokia, and Ericsson, where he led teams to develop and deliver critical communications solutions for the energy and utilities sector. Dr. Mian holds a Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from George Washington University, an MBA from York University, and a Master of Engineering in Computer Networks from Toronto Metropolitan University.