Raphael Caire

Raphael Caire is a Senior Lecturer at Grenoble INP - National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, affiliated with the School of Energy, Water and Environment Engineers (ENSE3) and the Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory (G2Elab). He serves as coordinator of the European DREAM project (FP7) and the International Master Smart Grid and Building program under KIC InnoEnergy.

His educational background includes an Accreditation to Supervise Research from the University of Grenoble (2012), Doctorate from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (2004), and Engineering degree from the National School of Electrical Engineers of Grenoble (2000). Prior to his academic career, he worked at the Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) in the US and EDF research centers in Germany and France.

Caire's research focuses on Smart Grid evolution, distributed generation integration, and critical infrastructure interdependencies. His work spans three key areas: new grid architectures, advanced operational modes, and ICT integration. Recent publications emphasize voltage control, microgrid protection, digital twin applications, and inverter-based resource management, reflecting his focus on grid flexibility and renewable integration challenges. His team's output shows strong industry collaboration with EDF, Schneider Electric, and European research entities.

Notable scientific contributions include two patents: 'Determining the Frequency of an Alternating Signal' (US 2018/0059154 A1) and 'Method of Stabilizing an Electrical Network by Load Shedding' (PCT/EP2014/077815). He has coordinated major EU projects including DREAM, evolvDSO, and INSTINCT.

Caire has co-supervised 21 completed PhD theses with a 41% average co-supervision rate and currently oversees 5 doctoral candidates. His teaching spans electrical networks, grid stability, and smart grid technologies at multiple institutions including Ecole Centrale Lyon and Mines ParisTech. He pioneered the Smart Grids MOOC with Enedis and developed experimental platforms like the RD-PREDIS demonstrator for hands-on Smart Grid education.