Asim Haldar received his MEng and PhD in Ocean Engineering from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a specialization in behavior of offshore structures. Prior to his retirement in 2014, he was the Manager of Research and Development (R & D) in the Engineering Services Division of Nalcor Energy. He had previously been a lead engineer in the design and upgrading of more than 1500km of existing and new HV and EHV lines, working in the utility industry for more than 45 years. Dr. Haldar has conducted numerous studies in the areas of conductor dynamics, reliability-based optimization, cascade mitigations, sensor-based monitoring of wind and ice loads on a full-scale overhead test line, full scale foundation tests and risk-based asset management. Asim has published more than 100 technical papers and reports in his field of expertise (overhead line design issues and behavior of offshore structures). Dr. Haldar also guided the publication of more than 50 research reports as a Technical Advisor to CEATI. He is also the Founder and CEO of Haldar & Associates, Inc., a consulting company focused on providing engineering services to the utility industry including educational training courses.

Gil Mourant, P. Eng., is a consulting civil engineer with over 40 years’ experience in transmission line design, inspection, construction and testing, in Canada and internationally. He recently retired as VP Engineering and Special Projects with Valard Construction. Previously served as Transmission Line consultant for Teshmont Consultants. In his roles, he provided engineering leadership with senior management skills and technical insight on design and construction, ensuring projects achieved their goals of technical competency, quality, budget, schedule and risk mitigation. He continues to provide consulting services in a technical advisory capacity to CEATI.