Yi Cui

Dr. Yi Cui is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UQ (2016) and previously served as a Research Associate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA. His expertise spans wide-area monitoring and control, smart grid cybersecurity, data analytics, and condition assessment of power transformers.

Education:
- B.Eng. and M.Eng. from Southwest Jiaotong University, China (2009, 2012)
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Queensland (2016)

Research Interests:
Dr. Cui focuses on cybersecurity strategies for smart grids, data-driven approaches to power system stability, and condition monitoring of power equipment. His work integrates advanced analytics, machine learning, and sensor technologies to enhance grid resilience and transformer reliability.

Grants & Projects:
- Cybersecurity Defence Strategies of Distribution Synchrophasor in Smart Grids (UQ Cyber Seed Funding, 2021–2022)
- Collaborations with industry partners like Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation on network analytics.

Teaching & Supervision:
Available for supervision in electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and power system cybersecurity.

Labs/Teams:
Contributes to UQ's Cyber Security Research Group and collaborates with international institutions on cybersecurity and smart grid initiatives.