About me

Biography

Dr. Veerapandiyan Veerasamy is a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at Curtin University, Singapore, specializing in the intersection of cyber-resilience, artificial intelligence, and next-generation energy infrastructure.

Prior to his current appointment, he served as a Research Fellow at the Electrification and Power Grid Centre (EPGC) / Energy Research Institute (ERI@N) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. During his five-year tenure at NTU, he successfully executed high-impact, nationally funded research initiatives spanning smart grids, virtual power plants (VPPs), distributed energy resources (DERs), and digital energy systems.

Dr. Veera’s research is defined by its strong translation from theory to practice. He possesses deep field expertise in the operation, maintenance, and technical standard compliance testing of MW-scale microgrids (both AC and DC systems) and MWh-scale Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He is a specialist in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL, C-HIL, P-HIL) real-time simulations using OPAL-RT and RTDS platforms.

A recognized technical authority, he contributes directly to regional and international standardization, offering deep expertise in compliance and regulatory frameworks including IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030, IEC 62898, IEC 61851, TR25, TR77, and the EMA Transmission Code. Notably, he brings extensive hands-on experience working within SAC-SINGLAS certified laboratory environments specifically for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and Energy Storage System (ESS) validation. Formally trained in ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, Dr. Veera bridges the gap between cutting-edge academic research and rigorous, industry-accredited testing and quality management frameworks.

Professional Experience

Lecturer in Cybersecurity | Curtin University, Singapore (Jun 2026 – Present)

• Leading research and curriculum development focused on securing cyber-physical systems and critical national infrastructure.

Research Fellow | Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (Dec 2021 – Jun 2026)

• Joint Appointments: Electrification and Power Grids Centre (EPGC) / Energy Research Institute (ERI@N) & School of EEE.

• Managed and executed million dollar national research projects on smart grid resilience, digital twins, and energy storage integration.

Part-Time Lecturer (MSc in Power Engineering) | School of EEE, NTU, Singapore (Oct 2024 – Dec 2025)

• Delivered advanced postgraduate coursework Power System Planning and Operation, and Power Quality.

Assistant Professor | Department of EEE, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India (Jun 2015 – Jun 2018)

• Spearheaded academic modules, mentored undergraduate/postgraduate research, and established industry-aligned laboratory frameworks.

Call for Collaborations & Funding Partners

Dr. Veera actively welcomes partnerships with funding agencies, grid operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and academic institutions to address the urgent challenges of secure and sustainable energy transition.

Key Areas for Collaboration:

1. Grant Partnerships (NRF, EMA, A*STAR): Joint proposals focusing on Singapore Green Plan 2030 initiatives, specifically regarding V2G/V2X standardization, cyber-secure microgrids, and AI-driven grid resilience.

2. Industrial Testing & Compliance Consultancy: Leveraging deep expertise in ISO/IEC 17025, SAC-SINGLAS procedures, TR25/TR77, and IEC 61851 to assist companies in validating EV charging infrastructure and utility-scale BESS solutions.

3. Cyber-Physical Security: Conducting high-fidelity HIL, C-HIL, and P-HIL real-time simulations via OPAL-RT/RTDS to perform stress-testing and vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructure assets against cyber-threats.

4. Academic and Postdoctoral Collaborations: Joint research initiatives on Explainable AI (XAI) applications for power systems, blockchain-enabled energy markets, and advanced hierarchical control loops.

📬 Get in Touch: If you are looking to secure, test, or scale your next-generation energy solutions, please reach out to discuss joint R&D opportunities, contract research, or consulting arrangements.