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Nilanjan Ray ChaudhuriView profile

Associate Professor

• Power System Dynamics and Control
• Wide-Area Monitoring Systems
• Power Electronics in Power Systems
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Nilanjan Ray Chaudhuri is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University , affiliated with the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) . His research focuses on power system dynamics and control , including wide-area monitoring systems, power electronics integration, renewable energy systems, and grid resilience. He has been recognized as an IEE Fellow and has contributed to projects like Smart Traction Systems for Weak Power Grids . Research Interests : Power system dynamics and control Wide-area monitoring systems Renewable energy integration (wind, solar) FACTS and HVDC systems Cascading failure analysis Cyber-physical security Recent Contributions : His work emphasizes grid stability in high-renewable systems, cascading failure mitigation , and frequency support from grid-forming converters. Publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in control strategies for inverter-dominated grids, cyber-physical attack resilience, and fast simulation methods for dynamic failures. Grants & Awards : Selected grants include DOE-funded projects on grid modernization and resilience. Awards include IEE Fellow (2024) and recognition for student mentorship (e.g., 2020 Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition). Labs & Teams : He leads research in power grid resilience and collaborates with industry partners on MTDC grid control and wide-area monitoring solutions.

• Power Systems
• Wind Power Integration
• Grid-Forming Converters
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Peiyuan Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electric Power Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a B.Eng. from Zhejiang University (2004), an M.Sc. from Chalmers (2006), and a Ph.D. from Aalborg University (2010). His research focuses on power system operation and planning with wind power integration, emphasizing time series modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization. He contributes to projects on grid-forming converters, inertia estimation, frequency control, and renewable energy system stability. Research Interests: • Power Systems and Renewable Integration • Grid-Forming Converters and Stability Analysis • Time Series Modeling and Statistical Methods • Machine Learning for Energy Applications • Frequency Control and Synthetic Inertia Recent Publication Trends include studies on deep learning for heating load classification, wind turbine type optimization, fault ride-through capabilities, and inertia estimation in converter-dominated grids. His work bridges theoretical power system analysis with practical implementations in Nordic and European energy networks. Projects (2017-2024) include grants from the Swedish Energy Agency, Swedish Research Council (VR), and collaborations with institutions in Sweden, China, and Italy. Key areas: grid strength metrics, multiport converter applications, and citizen energy communities.

Kirsten Gram-HanssenView profile

Professor

• Energy Consumption
• Sustainable Transition
• Everyday Life Practices
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Kirsten Gram-Hanssen is a Professor at Aalborg University, specifically within the Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her academic work is centered in the Section for City, Housing and Property, where she leads the Research Group for Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and projects focused on sustainable energy systems. Her educational background is not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but her PhD specialization in socio-technical analyses forms the foundation of her interdisciplinary approach connecting social sciences with engineering perspectives on sustainability. Gram-Hanssen's research interests focus on housing, everyday life, and consumption from a climate and energy perspective . She examines differences in household consumption practices through a practice-theoretical lens that emphasizes routines and technical infrastructures. Her work demonstrates that social organization of everyday life matters as much for home energy consumption as the technical efficiency of buildings and appliances. She also investigates how new technologies like private solar panels and smart home controls affect both energy consumption and daily life practices. Her research has significant implications for sustainable transitions and energy policy. Her recent publications show a clear trend toward addressing the energy crisis, sustainable consumption practices, and the intersection of technology with everyday life. The research spans domains including housing, food, and mobility, with a strong focus on practical solutions for energy transition and sustainability challenges. Her work increasingly addresses inequality, ethics, and policy implications of energy transitions. Active Principal Investigator on multiple major research projects including SGD: Shared Green Deal (2022-2027), FoMoHo: Food, Mobility and Housing in the Sustainable Transition of Everyday Life (2021-2025), and GECKO: Building greener societies (2021-2024) Frequent media commentator on energy and sustainability issues, with 197 media appearances documented Extensive research dataset creation including the eCAPE energy crisis interviews (2024) and smart home interviews (2022) Regular contributor to international conferences and workshops on sustainable consumption and energy practices Professor Gram-Hanssen has supervised numerous PhD students (9 documented) and actively participates in the academic community through peer review, conference organization, and editorial work. Her research group, the Research Group for Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice, works at the intersection of social science and engineering to address sustainability challenges through understanding everyday practices and their relationship to energy systems.

• Electric Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Dispatch
• Isolated Power Systems
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Mohammad Rajabdorri is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) of Comillas Pontifical University, holding a position since 2020 and currently serving as an Assistant Research Collaborator since 2024. He earned a BSc in Electrical Power Engineering from Shiraz University (2016), an MSc in Electrical Power Systems from Shiraz University of Technology (2018), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT (2023). His research focuses on isolated power systems, electricity markets, renewable energy dispatch, and power system operation. Key projects include modeling grid-forming converters for system stability, blackstart strategies for renewable plants, and UFLS optimization in island systems. He has collaborated with entities like Iberdrola and the European Commission. Rajabdorri’s work spans 9 journal articles and 8 conference papers, emphasizing data-driven approaches in power system optimization. He advises PhD student M. Sarvarizadeh Kouhpaye on resilience and reliability of island systems. His professional networks include international exchanges at Durham University and invited seminars at IIT.

Ravikumar BhimasinguView profile

Professor

• Computer-aided power system analysis
• Renewable energy integration
• AI applications in power systems
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Ravikumar Bhimasingu is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad , Department of Electrical Engineering. His work focuses on advanced power system analysis and control strategies for renewable energy integration. Research Interests : Computer-aided power system analysis, AI applications for power systems, microgrid control, power electronics, renewable energy integration Lab : Leads research activities in power systems and renewable energy Scientific Contributions : With over 72 publications, his recent work explores: Grid-forming inverters and predictive control techniques Fault location algorithms using synchrophasor data Virtual inertia and transient stability improvements Advanced EV charging systems with power quality enhancements

• HIV/AIDS Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Prevention
• Research Ethics
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Kaveh Khoshnood is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at the Yale School of Public Health, where he serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Faculty Director for the Humanitarian Research Lab. He is Program Co-Director of the Global Health Ethics Program at the Yale Institute for Global Health and an executive committee member at the Yale Council on Middle East Studies. Dr. Khoshnood's academic affiliations span multiple departments and organizations including: Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (Primary Appointment) School of Nursing (Secondary Appointment) African Studies Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS Climate Change and Health Formative Childhood and Peace Building GEOHealth-MENA program Global Health Studies Yale Center for Asylum Medicine Yale Institute for Global Health Trained as an infectious disease epidemiologist with over three decades of experience, Dr. Khoshnood specializes in HIV prevention research among people who use drugs and other at-risk populations. His research interests encompass epidemiology and prevention of HIV/AIDS, research ethics, and humanitarian health, with particular focus on health and human rights, international relations, and ethical dilemmas involving vulnerable populations. His work spans multiple continents, with active research and mentoring in China, Lebanon, and Bhutan. Dr. Khoshnood's recent scholarly output demonstrates significant contributions to understanding healthcare delivery in conflict zones, with emphasis on Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen. His work combines epidemiological methods with human rights documentation, producing actionable evidence for humanitarian response. Through the Humanitarian Research Lab, he has pioneered methodologies for documenting war crimes against healthcare infrastructure and exposed Russia's program of coerced adoption of Ukrainian children. Among his notable recognitions are the Teacher of the Year Award from the Yale School of Public Health and the Surgeon General's Certificate of Appreciation. Dr. Khoshnood has served as a consultant for the Office of AIDS Research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, extending his impact on national health policy. As Faculty Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab, Dr. Khoshnood oversees a team that analyzes open source and remote sensing data, including satellite imagery and social media information, to document humanitarian crises and support operational response. The Lab maintains rigorous chain-of-custody procedures for data preservation to support accountability mechanisms. Their real-time analyses provide critical support to partners delivering healthcare in conflict settings worldwide.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Sustainability
• Climate Emergency Practices
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Dr. Karam Al-Obaidi is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), where he teaches on Architecture and Architectural Technology courses. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Research Unit for Design and Sustainable Architecture at the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur). His academic roles include PhD supervision and research consultancy. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Architecture from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has taught at universities in Malaysia, Mexico, China, and the UK. His interdisciplinary research focuses on environmental technology, decarbonisation, and climate emergency practices in the built environment, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 11, and 12. Key research areas include smart cities, IoT integration, digital twins, and energy-efficient building technologies. Dr. Al-Obaidi has led research projects totaling over £100,000 and published widely in top-tier journals. He is an active reviewer for over 50 journals and serves on editorial boards. His work emphasizes sustainable retrofitting, net-zero buildings, and urban microclimate strategies. Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) Grants & Leadership: Over £100,000 in research funding Former Head of Research Unit at University of Malaya His research group explores cutting-edge technologies like fiber-optic daylighting systems, hybrid turbine ventilators, and algae-based indoor environment solutions. He collaborates globally, addressing challenges in affordable housing, water harvesting, and climate-resilient urban design.

Hantao CuiView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power System Simulation
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Hantao Cui is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University (2021–2024) and earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2018). His research focuses on applying mathematical and computational methods to model, simulate, and analyze modern power systems, particularly those dominated by renewable energy sources and inverter-based technologies. He is the author of the ANDES simulation tool and a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2024) and the 2020 R&D 100 Award for his work on the CURENT Large-Scale Testbed. His expertise spans power electronics, grid stability, and cyber-physical system integration. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2018) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, China (2013) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, China (2011) Research Interests: Large-scale power system simulation and modeling Inverter-based resource control and grid stability Renewable energy integration and optimization Cyber-physical system testbed development Open-source software tools for power systems analysis Key Contributions: Developed ANDES, an open-source framework for power systems modeling Advanced virtual inertia scheduling (VIS) techniques for microgrids Pioneered data-driven adaptive control strategies for grid-forming inverters Awards & Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2024) R&D 100 Award (2020) Best Paper Award at IEEE PES General Meeting (2022) Senior Member of IEEE (2020) Grants & Labs: Principal Investigator for NSF-funded research on inverter-based grid stability Core contributor to the CURENT Large-Scale Testbed project

Kelly NashView profile

Professor

• Biophysics
• Nanomaterials
• Biophotonics
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Kelly Nash is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Sciences. She also serves as the Vice Provost for Faculty Success, a leadership role reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and faculty development. Previously, she was Associate Dean for Faculty Success (2019–2023) and Director of the Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (2018–2020). Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Texas at San Antonio M.S. in Applied Physics, University of Michigan B.S. in Physics, Dillard University Prof. Nash's research lies at the intersection of physics, materials science, and biology. Her work focuses on functional nanomaterials , particularly their synthesis, optical properties, and interactions with biological systems. Key areas include biophotonics , nanoparticle synthesis via laser ablation , photoacoustic sensing , and nanotransducers for biomedical applications . Her lab develops nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy, on-demand drug release, antimicrobial treatments, and environmental sensing. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in leveraging light-matter interactions for biomedical diagnostics and therapy. She pioneers all-optical photoacoustic techniques that eliminate bulky transducers, enabling high-resolution, high-frequency detection. Her work spans fundamental biophysics to translational applications, with materials including gold, selenium, and dichalcogenide nanoparticles. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award APS Women Physicist of the Month (July 2016) Dillard University Alumni 40–Under-40 San Antonio Business Journal 40-Under-40 UTSA President’s Distinguished Diversity Award UTSA COS Excellence in Community Service Award Prof. Nash is a dedicated mentor and advocate for diversity in STEM. She has served as UTSA-APS Bridge Program Coordinator and chair of the APS Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics National Organizing Committee. Her lab, the Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory , receives funding from AFOSR, NIH, NSF, DOE, and NNSA. She is actively involved in grants focused on biophysics, antimicrobial nanomaterials, and STEM education. She welcomes graduate and undergraduate students interested in nano-bio interfaces and translational research. The lab collaborates extensively with institutions such as the University of Texas Health Science Center, Southwest Research Institute, AFRL, and international partners, forming a robust interdisciplinary research network.

Dingrui LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Electronics
• Grid Applications
• Electrified Transportation Systems
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Dingrui Li is an Assistant Professor in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Ph.D., 2023 - University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Electrical Engineering) B.S., 2017 - Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (Electrical Engineering) His research focuses on power electronics for grid applications , including grid-forming inverters, AC/DC microgrids, medium-voltage systems, and multi-level power converters. Additional interests include electrified transportation systems, renewable energy integration, and firmware development for power electronics control. Contact: Office 309 Zucker Family Graduate Center | Phone: 843.730.5067

• Numerical Analysis
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Inverse Problems
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Oliver G. Ernst is a Professor of Numerical Analysis at Technische Universität Chemnitz . His research focuses on Numerical Analysis , Uncertainty Quantification , and Inverse Problems , with applications in Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) processes , Electromagnetics , and Stochastic Partial Differential Equations . He is associated with the Numerical Analysis group at TU Chemnitz. Key Research Areas : Efficient numerical methods for PDEs Krylov subspace techniques Stochastic finite element methods Multi-physics modeling Geoscientific applications Recent Publications (2025-2010): THM simulations under uncertainty Neural network PDE solvers Bayesian inversion frameworks Rational Krylov algorithms Deflated restarting strategies Collaborations : TU Bergakademie Freiberg University of Manchester Technical University of Munich University of Maryland University of Geneva Software Development : Contributor to OpenGeoSys platform Developer of FEMALY MATLAB library Academic Recognition : h-index 32, i10-index 66, with over 4423 citations since 2020.

Federico Martin IbanezView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Smart Grids
• Energy Storage
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Federico Martin Ibanez is an Associate Professor at Skoltech, leading research in the Smart Grid Laboratory and Power Electronics group. He earned his engineering degree from the Technical National University (UTN-FRBA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2008, followed by a PhD in power electronics at CEIT, a research center of the University of Navarra in San Sebastián, Spain, completed in 2012. His expertise spans 20 years in electronic design, focusing on lab-based projects such as gas sensors, impedance meters, and electrolyzers. His research centers on power electronics converters and microgrid control strategies. He has contributed to multiple European, national, and regional projects, developing DC/DC and DC/AC converters for energy storage and electric vehicle applications (1–100 kW). He also investigates hybrid energy storage systems, demand response solutions, and cybersecurity challenges in microgrids. Current projects include grid-forming/grid-following inverters, multi-port DC/DC converters, resonant converters, and balancing circuits. His work bridges academic and applied research in smart grids and energy storage technologies.

Cecilia BoströmView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Renewable Energy
• Electrical Systems
• Marine Energy
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Cecilia Boström serves as a Senior Lecturer (Universitetslektor) and Docent at Uppsala University's Department of Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology. She holds dual roles as both an academic faculty member and Prefect (Head) of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory. Her institutional email is cecilia.bostrom@angstrom.uu.se and she can be reached at phone number 018-471 58 55. Dr. Boström's research primarily focuses on electrical systems for renewable energy applications, with particular emphasis on wave power technology. Her work spans renewable energy integration, power grid stability, marine energy systems, and electrical engineering solutions for sustainable energy. She has extensively studied wave energy converters, power electronics for renewable integration, grid-forming control systems, and the application of marine energy for desalination and freshwater production. Her research aims to ensure that a significant portion of the world's future energy supply comes from renewable sources while maintaining reliable power systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward grid integration of renewable energy sources, particularly wave power systems. Her work demonstrates increasing focus on power electronics control strategies, grid-forming capabilities for island electrification, and service stacking with energy storage systems to address grid congestion. There's also a clear trajectory toward practical applications of wave energy for specific use cases like freshwater production on islands and vehicle-to-grid integration. Dr. Boström has been consistently active in wave energy research since the early 2000s, with numerous publications related to the Lysekil wave energy research site in Sweden. Her work spans theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical implementation of wave energy conversion systems. She appears to be actively involved in advising students and collaborating on research projects, as evidenced by her numerous co-authored publications across various topics in electrical engineering and renewable energy. Her work frequently intersects with energy storage applications, power quality assessment, and innovative control strategies for renewable integration. Dr. Boström is part of Uppsala University's wave energy research group, which has been conducting experiments at the Lysekil research site since the mid-2000s. This group has developed direct-drive linear generator technology for wave energy conversion and has been instrumental in advancing marine renewable energy research in Sweden.

• Smart Grids
• Energy Transition
• Cybersecurity in Energy Systems
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Prof. Andreas Ulbig is a Universitätsprofessor at RWTH Aachen University's Institute of Electric Installations and Networks, Digitization and Energy Economics (IAEW), situated in Aachen, Germany. His work focuses on advancing smart grid technologies, energy transition strategies, and cybersecurity in power systems. He is affiliated with the Department of Active Energy Distribution Networks within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Ulbig's research emphasizes resilient communication protocols, grid topology identification, multi-use energy storage systems, and electrification of transportation. His contributions include co-authoring studies on adaptive protection systems, local energy markets, and cyber-physical resilience frameworks. He leads projects addressing municipal energy system transformations and grid-friendly energy sharing concepts. Ulbig holds a doctoral degree (Dr.) and has extensive experience in energy infrastructure digitization and grid stability. His recent publications span 2023–2025, focusing on technical and economic aspects of energy systems, with particular attention to cyberattack simulations, distribution grid flexibility, and hydrogen integration in gas networks. Collaborations include IEEE conferences and institutions like Westenergie AG, where he contributed to studies on grid-forming converters. His research is methodologically diverse, combining machine learning, stochastic control, and experimental validation with industry partners. In academic service, Ulbig advises on energy policy implications and co-supervises research projects at IAEW. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical grid solutions, addressing challenges such as curative distribution measures, tariff design for local markets, and infrastructure expansion costs. Key technical interests include broadband powerline communication, digital twin applications, and optimization of DC/AC grid integration.

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Electric Vehicles
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Haitham Abu-Rub is a Professor at Texas A&M University at Qatar specializing in power systems, renewable energy integration, and power electronics. His research focuses on developing innovative solutions for grid stability, EV charging infrastructure, and intelligent control systems. He has published extensively in IEEE journals and conferences, addressing challenges in smart grids and sustainable energy systems. His work spans power converter design, fault diagnosis, and AI applications in energy management. Recent projects include decentralized PV trading systems, resilient inverter networks, and physics-informed neural networks for insulation diagnostics. Dr. Abu-Rub collaborates internationally on projects involving grid-interactive buildings, digital twins for power converters, and adaptive control techniques for electric vehicle charging.