Zian Qin

Zian Qin serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. from Beihang University (2009), M.Sc. from Beijing Institute of Technology (2012), and Ph.D. from Aalborg University (2015), all in Electrical Engineering, with a Visiting Scientist stint at RWTH Aachen University (2014).

• B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Beihang University (2009)
• M.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2012)
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Aalborg University (2015)

His research centers on power electronics-based grid stability, solid-state transformers, and battery energy storage systems. Key contributions span DC microgrid control, magnetic material optimization, and EV charging infrastructure, with fingerprints highlighting expertise in power quality (100%), voltage stability (87%), and grid-forming applications (79%). Current projects like ECS4DRES and GROW focus on resilient renewable energy systems and African energy storage solutions.

His 154+ publications reveal strong emphasis on power electronics control (83%), grid integration (79%), and EV technologies (42%), with recent work targeting microgrid vulnerability reduction and data-driven magnetic loss modeling. Awards include IEEE Prize Paper Awards (2023), World Top 2% Scientist recognition, and IEEE Innovation Awards (2024).

• IEEE International Challenge Excellent Innovation Award (2024)
• IEEE Open Journal Prize Paper Award (2023)
• World's Top 2% Scientist (2022-2024)
• Featured IES Journal Articles (2023)
• IEEE TIE Distinguished Reviewer (2020)

As Founding Chair of IEEE Transportation Electrification Council Benelux Chapter and Dutch National for Cigre WG B4.101, he leads critical industry collaborations. His editorial roles in IEEE TPEL/TIE/JESTPE and projects like PROGRESSUS demonstrate significant grant leadership in next-generation power infrastructure. Lab activities focus on DC systems, energy conversion, and storage validation through Delft's Electrical Sustainable Energy facilities.