Hakim Azaioud graduated as a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Ghent University in 2017. After his studies he worked two years as a Project Engineer for engineering company Engie Tractebel. His main tasks were to provide technical advise to the wind energy developers and to carry out permit demands, feasibility studies and wind yield assessments. Currently he is pursuing a PhD at Ghent University. His topics of interests are: LVDC-systems, optimization of photovoltaic systems, sizing methodologies of renewable energy, integration of renewables and energy communities.