Morteza Heidariannoghondar
Author and Speaker
Maham-Vista Energy Consulting Engineers Group
Dr Morteza Heidariannoghondar
Energy Systems Specialist, Inventor, and Technology Entrepreneur
Morteza Heidariannoghondar embodies a rare synthesis of a seasoned engineer with over 22 years of hands-on industrial experience and a pioneering researcher-innovator at the forefront of academia and cutting-edge technology. Currently pursuing a PhD in Energy Systems Engineering, his research is focused on the critical intersection of energy, environment, and artificial intelligence. This academic path is the logical culmination and enhancement of a rich industrial career during which he has led and successfully delivered dozens of major consulting, design, and implementation projects across various industrial and installation sectors.
His extensive background in consulting, designing, and implementing industrial installation projects has provided him with a profound and practical understanding of the real-world challenges industries face in optimising energy consumption, enhancing productivity, and reducing carbon footprints. This understanding has been the primary driver behind his evolution into a creative inventor and researcher. Guided by the firm belief that "the answers to the most complex energy challenges lie in the integration of precise engineering, technological innovation, and a systems-thinking approach," Mr Heidariannoghondar has stepped into the realm of invention and research.
Key Achievements and Innovations:
Inventor of the "Intelligent Control Panel for Equipment and Facilities": This invention is a prime example of his integrative thinking. Utilising intelligent algorithms and the Internet of Things (IoT), this system enables coordinated management, real-time monitoring, and optimised energy consumption control for an entire set of heterogeneous equipment. This is not merely a control system but a "digital brain" for buildings and factories, capable of learning consumption patterns, predicting failures, and automating operations for maximum energy efficiency.
Inventor of the "Hydrodynamic Testing Device for Piping Networks": This revolutionary device, born from years of direct experience in designing and troubleshooting complex installation networks, enables precise simulation, testing, and diagnosis of flow, pressure, and losses in piping systems. This innovation significantly enhances the accuracy and speed of designing new systems, as well as troubleshooting and optimising existing ones, leading to substantial savings in pumping energy and resources.
Development of "Calibration Systems and Detection of Equipment Optimal Operating Points": This suite of invented systems and methods allows for the adjustment and calibration of energy-intensive equipment (such as pumps, compressors, chillers) to operate at their point of maximum efficiency. Often overlooked in industry, this is one of the most critical factors behind hidden energy waste. His approach is "data-driven," using the analysis of real equipment performance data to guide them to their operational "sweet spot."
Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialisation:
He holds a strong conviction for the application of science and creating economic and social value from research. This belief led to the founding of the startup "ardbit". This company serves as a platform for developing and commercialising intelligent technologies in the field of energy and facility management, with the ultimate goal of transforming innovative ideas into tangible products and services that enhance energy productivity and operational sustainability in industry and buildings.
National Recognitions and Standing:
Mr Heidariannoghondar's commitment and excellence in innovation have been acknowledged by national institutions, earning him the prestigious title of National Exemplary Inventor. Furthermore, for the quality of his applied and interdisciplinary research, he has been recognised as a Top Researcher. Additionally, his pioneering role in bridging academia and industry through technology creation and establishing a knowledge-based company led to his selection as an Exemplary University Entrepreneur. These three accolades underscore his multidimensional impact within the country's innovation ecosystem.
Conclusion and Vision:
Morteza Heidariannoghondar, through his unique combination of deep industrial experience, advanced academic insight, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit, has become a distinguished figure in the field of intelligent and sustainable energy systems. His current focus is on developing integrated digital-physical solutions that leverage artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced modelling to manage the complexities of today's energy systems and enable the transition towards low-carbon, resilient, and highly efficient industries and buildings.
Participates in
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Leadership
This research focuses on designing an integrated blockchain and smart data mining framework (utilizing LSTM and Federated Learning) to enable precise tracking of microgrids’ contributions to energy consumption and carbon emissions. The proposed architecture leverages blockchain’s decentralized capabilities to ensure computational transparency, equitable resource distribution, and reduced risk of data tampering. Participatory data mining algorithms facilitate real-time analysis of energy and emission data, empowering policymakers to design accurate incentive mechanisms. By establishing decentralized energy and carbon markets, this framework creates an international platform for attracting investments, where civil society and private institutions play pivotal roles in decision-making processes.
Key advantages include enhanced energy market efficiency, reduced transaction costs, and progress toward Paris Agreement goals through transparent, data-driven reporting. The integration of IoT and artificial intelligence across architectural layers enables smart monitoring of energy consumption and prediction of carbon emission patterns. These technologies prove particularly effective in challenging sectors like oil and gas, where solutions such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and process optimization require advanced analytical capabilities.
Nevertheless, challenges such as institutional resistance to change, high costs of deploying advanced technologies, and the need for harmonized international standards complicate implementation. For instance, conflicts between national regulations and global carbon market mechanisms may hinder cross-border collaboration. Findings demonstrate that combining blockchain and participatory data mining not only improves accuracy in allocating carbon emission shares to microgrids but also creates financial incentives for community participation through self-executing smart contracts. Energy and carbon tokens facilitate investments in decentralized renewable projects, peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions, and global decarbonization efforts.
This research underscores the necessity for collaboration among international institutions, governments, and the private sector to build a sustainable digital ecosystem where digital technologies drive energy transformation and carbon reduction. Successful implementation requires incentive policies (e.g., tax exemptions for green technologies), investments in workforce training, and strengthened digital infrastructure. In summary, the study provides policymakers with a roadmap to achieve sustainable development goals by synergizing smart technologies with governance principles rooted in democratic values, balancing technological innovation with participatory decision-making and market-based mechanisms for global impact.
