Asim Haldar, M.Eng., PhD, is an engineering specialist with over 45 years of experience in the utility industry, with expertise in overhead transmission line design and the behavior of offshore structures. He has led the design and upgrading of more than 1,500 km of HV and EHV transmission lines and conducted extensive research in conductor dynamics, reliability-based optimization, and risk-based asset management. Dr. Haldar previously served as Manager of Research and Development at Nalcor Energy, where he led advanced engineering studies and innovation initiatives. He has authored over 100 technical papers and reports and has contributed to more than 50 CEATI research publications as a Technical Advisor. He is the Founder and CEO of Haldar & Associates, Inc.

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.