Shiva Poudel received a B.E. degree from Pulchowk Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal, an M.S. degree from South Dakota State University, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University.

He is a power systems research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory specializing in distribution system modeling and analysis, resilience assessment, and grid edge integration. His research focuses on the optimization and control of large-scale electric power distribution systems for improved efficiency, flexibility, and resilience.