An electrical engineer with more than three decades of experience as a safety and quality management professional, Dianoush Emami is responsible for the development and implementation of safety, health, and environmental programs. Dianoush Emami also belongs to multiple committees for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), such as the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Switchgear Committee.
The committee produces and maintains documents for the IEEE C37 Standard Collection and keeps a record of important matters involving the electrical engineering practice, such as environmental effects and statistics for increased employment. Standards outlined by the committee support the need for continuing development, and an efficient power system infrastructure maintained through safety and reliability. Members of the committee consist of managerial and technical representatives from end-users, vendors, consultants, and manufacturers of electrical switchgear components.
Committee members oversee sponsorship and development for a number of operational points, including standards, policies, and recommended practices. They also handle matters regarding the design, construction, and operation of assembled gear and devices for electric circuits. The scope of these devices range from fuses and cutouts to gas-insulated switchgears and power circuit breakers.
Committee meetings take place twice a year and focus on technical discussions with a strict non-commercial policy.
