Mohamed Zellagui (IEEE Senior Member) was born in Constantine, Algeria in 1984. He received his engineering degree (Honors with first-class) and M.Sc. degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Constantine 1, Algeria in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He received a Doctor Degree in Power Systems from the University of Batna 2, Algeria in 2014. From 2008 to 2013, he worked as a professional engineer in the field of power system protection and relaying in the Algerian Company of Electricity Distribution. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology, University of Batna 2, Algeria. He was visiting research with various universities in France, Malaysia, Italy, and Canada. He collaborates with many universities and laboratories. Has authored or co-authored more than 50 refereed journal and conference papers, five book chapters, and three edited books. He is a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and member of Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Electriques (CIGRE). Editor board member and a reviewer of many international journals and conferences. His research interests include power systems protection, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, optimization algorithm, distribution systems, and smart grids.