With over 300 technical papers and five books to his name, Shahidehpour has made significant contributions to electric power systems planning, operation, and control.

His research has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of electricity restructuring and the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid, making him a globally recognized expert in his field.

Shahidehpour has held various leadership positions, including serving as President of the National Electrical Engineering Honor Society (Eta Kappa Nu) and on its executive board for eight years.

Shahidehpour was the president of National Electrical Engineering Honor Society (Eta Kappa Nu) and served on its executive board for eight years.

He was also elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2016 for contributions to the optimal scheduling of generation in a deregulated electricity market with variable renewable energy sources.