Subham Sahoo

Subham Sahoo is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Applied Power Electronic Systems. His research focuses on power electronic control, reliability, and system optimization with particular emphasis on reliability of power electronic converters. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi with dissertation on Coordinated Control of DC Microgrids.

Dr. Sahoo's research interests span power electronics, microgrid systems, cyber-physical systems, reliability engineering, and AI applications for power systems. His work integrates advanced control strategies with cybersecurity considerations for modern power systems. He has developed innovative approaches for stability assessment, cyber-resilient control, and condition monitoring of power electronic systems.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on addressing critical challenges in modern power systems including cyber threats to microgrids, stability of grid-forming inverters, and data-light methods for system assessment. The research shows a clear trajectory toward more reliable, flexible, and secure power electronic systems with increasing integration of AI techniques.

Scientific Awards:

• Innovative Students Projects Award 2019 - Doctoral Level

Dr. Sahoo serves as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple significant research projects including PRISM (Probabilistic bio-plausible machine learning) funded by The Lundbeck Foundation and SAFEr Grid (Store-And-Forward Energy Grid) funded by HORIZON-ERC-SYG. He has supervised PhD students and collaborated with institutions including Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he was a guest researcher from October 2023 to March 2024.

His external engagement includes serving as Chair of the IEEE Joint IES/IAS/PELS Chapter since January 2025. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.