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Frede BlaabjergView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

Jacob ØstergaardView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power System Stability
• Flexibility Markets
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Jacob Østergaard is a Professor and Head of the Division for Power and Energy Systems at DTU Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, offshore wind power hubs, and quantum computing applications in energy systems. He leads initiatives like EnergyLab Nordhavn and PowerLabDK, emphasizing collaboration between academia and industry. Education: MSc in Electrical Engineering from DTU (1989–1995). External positions include roles at Research Institute of the Danish Electric Utilities and Ørsted (now SK Energy). Research Interests: Power system stability, flexibility markets, offshore wind energy, quantum computing in energy systems, Power-to-X, and energy storage. He advocates for integrated, market-based energy systems to achieve the green transition. Publications highlight quantum computing for grid optimization, offshore energy hubs, and Denmark’s energy island strategy. Recent work emphasizes scientific advice for energy policy and green hydrogen production. Awards: A. Angelo’s Prize (1996), AEG Electron Prize (2007), Danish Design Award (2019), and EU RESponsible Island Prize (2020). Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students in grid integration and control. Active in projects like OEH (Offshore Energy Hubs) and BOSS (Battery Energy Storage System). His work drives Denmark’s energy policy through roles on Energinet’s board and the Danish Energy Commission. Labs/Teams: Leads PowerLabDK and EnergyLab Nordhavn, experimental facilities for smart grid and energy system research.

Mehdi SavaghebiView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Microgrids
• Smart Grids
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Mehdi Savaghebi is a Professor in Power Electronics-Enabled Power Systems and Head of the Energy Technology and Computer Science Section at the Department of Engineering Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Ballerup, Denmark. He has previously held academic positions as Associate Professor at Aalborg University and the University of Southern Denmark, where he also served as a Research Team Leader. He is currently accepting PhD students and is actively involved in research, supervision, and editorial work. His research interests focus on modern power systems enabled by power electronics, particularly in the domains of renewable energy integration, microgrids, smart grids, and Power-to-X technologies. His expertise lies in control strategies for inverters, power quality improvement, harmonic mitigation, and protection of distributed energy systems. He is deeply engaged in advancing grid-forming and grid-following inverter technologies, energy islands, and sector coupling for sustainable development. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in advanced control methodologies for power electronic converters, particularly in microgrid applications. His work emphasizes active damping, capacitor voltage decoupling, disturbance rejection, and dynamic performance enhancement in both grid-following and grid-forming inverters. These efforts support broader goals in renewable integration, industrial energy efficiency, and resilient low-carbon grids. Mehdi Savaghebi serves as Editor for IET Smart Grid . He is a member of review committees at Tallinn University of Technology and Nanyang Technological University. He has delivered guest lectures at international institutions, including Tallinn University of Technology. As a main supervisor, he advises PhD student A. July on the project 'Coordinated control of energy storage units and grid-forming converters in energy islands'. He leads multiple research projects, including GRACE (Grid Capacity-Aware Investment Roadmap for Eco-Industrial Clusters) and Communication Technologies for Control of Microgrids. His lab and research team focus on power electronics, microgrid control, and energy system integration, working on real-world applications such as the CLA-µGrid for the Alcântara Launch Center in Brazil and electric weed control in agriculture.

Prithvi Ravi KantanView profile

Researcher

• Rehabilitation Technology
• Biofeedback Systems
• Sound Processing
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Prithvi Ravi Kantan is a full-time Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on developing sound-based and multimodal feedback systems for motor rehabilitation, integrating principles from music technology and biomedical engineering. Education: PhD in Embodied Sonification Design (2021-2023) M.Sc. in Sound and Music Computing (2018-2020) B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunications (2009-2013) Research interests include real-time auditory feedback systems for neurological rehabilitation, user-centered design of clinical technologies, and the application of generative music in data sonification. He actively contributes to projects like HearWalk (2023-2027), exploring sound-facilitated motor learning in cerebral palsy patients. Notable achievements include winning the Danish Sound Day Research Pitch Battle (2023) and receiving the Best Student Paper Award at ICAD 2024. His work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating bachelor and master-level courses in PBL-based learning, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has supervised multiple student projects and contributed to over 39 publications since 2013.

Birgitte Bak-JensenView profile

Professor

• Smart Grids
• Electric Power Distribution Systems
• Multi-Energy Systems Integration
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Birgitte Bak-Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Energy, Aalborg University, where she has worked since 1988. She specializes in intelligent control of power distribution systems, with research focusing on grid stability, power quality, and integration of dispersed generation and smart grid technologies. Her work also addresses multi-energy system interactions between electrical grids, heating, and transport sectors. Projects : Led EU H2020 projects (SERENE, SUSTENANCE) and Danish initiatives (EFFORT, SMARTCE2H) Publications : Over 250 papers on distribution grid control and smart energy systems Her research combines renewable energy integration , electric vehicle grid interaction , and energy storage optimization . Recent work includes explainable AI for wind forecasting and voltage control strategies for EV charging. 2025 Awards : Best Student Paper Award (2023), Best Paper Award (2021), CIGRE Technical Council Award (2018) Organizational Roles : Vice Head of AAU Energy Research, leadership positions in IEEE and CIGRE

Jiri SrbaView profile

Professor

• Formal Methods
• Model Checking
• Petri Nets
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Jiri Srba is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, part of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads research in the Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems group and contributes to projects like "ControLing wAter In an uRban Environment" and "Collective Adaptive System SynThesIs using Non-zero-sum Games". His office is located at Selma Lagerløfs Vej 300, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark. Contact him at +4599409851 or srba@cs.aau.dk. His core research focuses on formal methods and applied computer science: Model checking and verification of concurrent systems Petri nets and their applications Network protocol verification and synthesis Distributed system correctness Automated reasoning for industrial systems His publication record shows strong emphasis on network verification, model checking optimization, and applying formal methods to environmental systems. Recent work integrates computer science with sustainable engineering, particularly in water management systems and energy control.

Alex ArenasView profile

Professor

• Complex Systems
• Network Science
• Multilayer Networks
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Alex Arenas is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain. He is also an External Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna and Chief of Complex Systems Science at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA. His research spans complex systems, network science, computational epidemiology, and multilayer dynamics, with applications in public health, neuroscience, and social systems. Research Interests: His work focuses on the physics of multilayer networked systems, particularly the interplay between structure and function in complex networks. Key areas include synchronization, epidemic modeling, network medicine, the physics of the microbiome, and higher-order interactions in spreading processes. He investigates dynamic transitions using functional multilayer frameworks and develops models for real-world systems like urban mobility and misinformation diffusion. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in computational epidemiology, especially post-COVID modeling of vaccination strategies, rebound dynamics, and wastewater surveillance. There is also significant work on synchronization in oscillator networks, chimera states, and higher-order network effects, reflecting a deep engagement with nonlinear dynamics and theoretical network science. Applications span medicine, urban planning, and social systems. Scientific Awards: Fellow, American Physical Society (2018) Fellow, Network Science Society (2020) ICREA Academia (2011, 2017, 2022) Narcís Monturiol Medal (2022) Web Science Trust Test of Time Award (2024) Complex Systems Society Senior Award (2024) Advising and Grants: Arenas has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has been Principal Investigator on 47 research projects, including EU FP7 projects, a James S. McDonnell Foundation grant, and Horizon Europe's CREXDATA project. He has served as an editor for Physical Review E , Journal of Complex Networks , and Network Neuroscience , and has reviewed for major funding agencies including ERC, MINECO, and international bodies. Labs and Teams: He leads the Alephsys Lab at URV, which develops tools like Radatools for network analysis and community detection. His team focuses on interdisciplinary modeling of real-world complex systems using data-driven and theoretical approaches.

Navid BayatiView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable/Hybrid Power Systems
• Protection and Transient Analysis of Power Grids
• Microgrids and Active Energy Networks
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Navid Bayati is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Industrial Electronics. He leads the Control and Protection of Smart Grids (CAP-SG) group and focuses on renewable/hybrid power systems, microgrid protection, and grid code compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Power Systems & Microgrid Protection (2020, Aalborg University); M.Sc. in Power Systems (2017, Amirkabir University of Technology) His research spans renewable energy integration , transient analysis , grid interconnection , and digital twin applications . Recent work includes machine learning for carbon emission prediction, fault localization in DC microgrids, and supercapacitor resilience in hybrid systems. Collaborations include projects like IEA Wind Task 50 and RePoSys , addressing grid renovation, life cycle assessment, and digital twin resilience. His teaching portfolio covers power electronics , energy management , and microgrid control .

Yanbo WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Microgrid Control
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Yanbo Wang is an Associate Professor and Vice Head of the Wind Power Research Programme at AAU Energy, part of Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads research in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids, focusing on intelligent energy systems and flexible markets. His work emphasizes stability analysis, control strategies for hybrid AC/DC systems, and renewable energy integration. He supervises multiple PhD projects on topics like multi-port energy routers and wind power converter optimization. Research interests include power electronics, microgrid stability, and energy storage systems. Key projects include the EU-funded 'S3SF: Smart Energy Solutions for Sustainable Future' and machine learning-based control strategies for multi-energy systems. He has authored over 176 publications, with recent work on DC microgrid reliability, converter design, and offshore wind energy systems. His team collaborates internationally to advance grid-friendly technologies and smart energy solutions. Notable contributions include advanced control schemes for retired batteries in DC microgrids and stability assessment methodologies for offshore wind inverters. He advises on six PhD projects and maintains a lab focused on renewable energy systems and power electronics innovation.

Pooya DavariView profile

Professor

• Harmonic and EMI analysis and mitigation in grid-tied converters
• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility
• High power density power electronic systems
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Pooya Davari is a Professor and Head of the Section for Applied Power Electronic Systems at Aalborg University , Denmark. He leads the EMI/EMC in Power Electronics Research Group and serves as Vice Chair of the Energy Efficiency Mission. His research focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and harmonic mitigation in power electronic systems, with over 200 publications and significant contributions to renewable energy integration. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2004, 2008), Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Queensland University of Technology (2013) Prior Roles: Lecturer at QUT (2013–2014), Postdoc at AAU (2014) Research Interests: Harmonic and EMI analysis in grid-tied converters High power density converter design Signal processing for converter modeling Reliability of power electronic systems Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes EMI/EMC in renewable energy systems, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and reliability modeling for EVs and hydrogen production via electrolysis. Sub-fields include converter topologies, grid integration challenges, and AI-driven diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Equinor 2022 Prize (Denmark’s oldest engineering award) IEEE EMC Society Young Professional Award (2020) World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Scientist (Stanford, 2021–2025) Multiple best paper awards (IEEE, Applied Sciences, etc.) Grants & Editorial Roles: Recipient of grants from Innovation Fund Denmark (Supra-EMC project), Horizon Europe (SOLARIS), and industry partnerships. Serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification , Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , and Editor-in-Chief of Circuit World Journal (2020–2025). Labs & Standards: Coordinator of the EMC Laboratory at Aalborg University. Member of IEC standardization Working Groups 6 and 8 (TC77A), focusing on EMC strategies for power grids.

Yang ChengView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Strategy
• Manufacturing Network
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Yang Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2011), focusing on manufacturing strategy and network dynamics. His research spans supply chain management, sustainability, and global operations, with a focus on integrating technology and environmental policies into manufacturing systems. He leads or participates in high-impact projects like MAASive (2024–2026) and the Sino-Danish Center Research Project (2011–present), addressing resilience in value networks and global operations innovation. Research Interests: Supply Chain Management & Integration Sustainability & Green Technologies Manufacturing Strategy & Networks Technology Policy & Digitalization Global Operations & Cross-Border Collaboration Recent Work Trends: Prof. Cheng's 2025 articles emphasize blockchain in sustainable supply chains, green technology investments under carbon policies, and digitalization's ethical implications. His 2024 research explores smart factories, EU battery regulations, and robotization in manufacturing. These studies blend quantitative models with case-based analysis to address real-world challenges. Awards: 2024 Emerald Literati Awards – Outstanding Reviewer Advising & Grants: As PI for multiple Global Operations Management PhD programs (2019–2025), he guides research on digital transformation and university-industry collaboration. His projects receive funding from Danish and international grants, focusing on innovation and resilience in manufacturing networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center for Industrial Production at Aalborg University and engages in international partnerships through the Sino-Danish Center. Active editorial roles include Production Planning & Control and Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management .

Christian Erik KampmannView profile

Associate Professor

• System dynamics analysis
• Sustainable energy development
• Electric mobility
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Christian Erik Kampmann is an Associate Professor at the Department of Strategy and Innovation, Copenhagen Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from MIT and an engineering background from DTU, bridging technical rigor with socio-economic research. Education: MIT (Ph.D. in Management), DTU (Engineering) Research Interests focus on system dynamics as applied to sustainable energy transitions, electric mobility, and green urban mobility. His methodological work enhances structural dominance analysis and eigenvalue techniques for complex system modeling. Recent publications address feedback loop gains, market misperceptions of feedback, and comprehensive analytical approaches for policy modeling, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus on sustainability challenges. Teaching includes courses on system dynamics, sustainable business strategy, and quantitative business research, with supervision of theses on electric mobility and product-service sustainability. External engagements involve board membership (Magasin du Nord, 2018-2020) and computer modeling consultancy (Zerolytics, Whitebox).

Anne Elisabeth HaxthausenView profile

Associate Professor

• Formal methods
• Specification languages
• Semantics
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Anne Elisabeth Haxthausen is an Associate Professor at the Software Systems Engineering section within DTU Compute , Technical University of Denmark . Her work focuses on formal methods, railway control systems, and safety-critical software engineering. Founder and leader of the DTU Railway Verification Group Member of European Technical Working Group on Formal Methods in Railway Control Editorial board member for Springer Formal Aspects of Computing Journal Active in the Overture Language Board Her research emphasizes formal verification of railway interlocking systems, particularly through compositional approaches and automated tools. She has contributed to projects like RobustRailS, Overture, and RAISE, focusing on model-based development and verification. She serves as a tutor for bachelor students and contributes to the advisory committee for DTU's Computer Science and Engineering MSc program. Her recent publications explore challenges in verifying autonomous and AI-driven railway technologies.

Kristian SevdariView profile

Research Fellow

• Electric Vehicle Grid Integration
• Vehicle-to-Grid Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Kristian Sevdari is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He was born in Kucove, Albania, in 1995, and holds a B.Sc in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Tirana (2016), an M.Sc from UiT Norges arktiske universitet, Norway (2020), and a Ph.D. from DTU (February 2024). Since 2020, he has been working at DTU on multiple projects including Solar-Move, AHEAD, FLOW, EV4EU, ACDC, and FUSE. His research focuses on renewable energy integration and electric vehicle grid integration, with specific expertise in vehicle-to-grid systems, power system dynamics and stability, prosumers and flexible demand, wind power integration, and smart grid technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable energy and climate action. Dr. Sevdari's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward solving practical challenges in EV-grid integration, with emphasis on bidirectional charging technologies, harmonics analysis, battery second-life applications, and smart charging strategies for residential and urban environments. His research bridges theoretical control approaches with experimental validation across multiple European contexts. Best paper award at 2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo Best paper award of the IEEE PES ISGT-Europe 2021 conference As a supervisor, he has guided multiple Master's theses on topics including telematics integration for EV cost reduction, open charge point protocol implementation, vehicle-to-grid testing, and compatibility testing for EV ecosystems. He is actively involved in the IEEE PES Task Force on electric vehicle grid integration and IEA Task 53, and is the founder of IEEE REST conferences, Qendra SUSALB, and EkoVolt.

Jan EngelhardtView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electric Vehicle Systems
• Battery Energy Storage
• Power System Integration
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Jan Engelhardt serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in e-mobility and prosumer integration within power and energy systems. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through grid modernization and renewable energy integration. His research focuses on electric vehicle-grid integration , with core expertise in battery energy storage systems, DC microgrids, and virtual power plants. Key investigation areas include smart charging architectures for EV clusters, frequency response services, phase balancing techniques, and V2X management strategies. His experimental approach combines theoretical modeling with real-world validation of control systems for enhanced grid stability. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward distributed control solutions for electric vehicle clusters, emphasizing user-centric scheduling while providing grid services. His work increasingly incorporates experimental validation of frequency control architectures and explores high-power reconfigurable battery applications for fast-charging infrastructure. Dr. Engelhardt actively supervises PhD candidates on projects including Hybrid Energy Solutions (EV charging and battery storage synergies) and Provision of Grid Services through EV Aggregation. He participates in major EU initiatives like EV4EU (Electric Vehicles Management for Carbon Neutrality in Europe) and GREAT (GRid Enhancement for Ancillaries in Tomorrow’s power systems), securing substantial research funding through Horizon Europe frameworks.