About the author

Dr. Hamed Hashemi
Optics11 Application LeadOptics11 Application Lead, brings 20+ years in PD detection and predictive maintenance. A former university professor, he bridges academic rigor with real-world insight, turning complex PD concepts into clear, actionable knowledge for grid professionals.

Dr. Aydin Zadeh
PhD, leads Application Engineering & Pre-Sales at Optics11PhD, leads Application Engineering & Pre-Sales at Optics11, driving fiber-optic PD monitoring for HV grids and subsea assets. He steers innovation and deployments with top European TSOs, DSOs, and OEMs.