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Meghdad FazeliView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grids
• Microgrids/Nanogrids
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Dr. Meghdad Fazeli is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University, Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and microgrid technologies, with a particular emphasis on virtual synchronous machines (VSM) and energy management strategies. He leads projects addressing climate change mitigation through decarbonized energy systems, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 11, and 13. Dr. Fazeli collaborates with National Grid ESO and colleagues across disciplines including Computer Science and Business School via the CARI initiative. He founded Innoverters-Ltd, a Swansea spin-out consultancy for future power systems innovation. His teaching uses blended learning, including MATLAB-SIMULINK integration and recorded lectures, coordinating modules like Power Systems (EG-342) and Advanced Power Systems (EGLM05). Research interests span renewable energy control, grid-forming inverters, and energy communities. Recent articles address VSM applications, peer-to-peer trading, and buffered microgrid designs. He advises PhD projects on topics like solar forecasting and grid-less power system architectures. His work emphasizes sustainable energy transitions, long-term resilience, and interdisciplinary solutions for net-zero systems.

Américo Vicente Teixeira LeiteView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electronics
• Power Electronics and Converters
• Electrical Drives
• +6 more

Américo Vicente Teixeira Leite is an Assistant Professor at the School of Technology and Management (ESTiG) of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), where he has been since 1994. His expertise spans Electronics, Power Electronics and Converters, Electrical Drives, Photovoltaic Systems, and Simulation. He has held leadership roles including Vice-Dean of ESTiG-IPB, President of the Scientific Council, and Coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Department. Leite has authored/co-authored over 50 publications and holds a National Invention Patent for a low-cost IV tracer for photovoltaic modules. He has participated in 8 international and 5 national research projects, focusing on renewable energy systems, microgrids, and smart grid technologies. His research interests include energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and IoT-based environmental monitoring. Notable projects include the implementation of smart microgrids in cultural heritage sites (e.g., the Silk House museum) and the development of low-power photovoltaic water pumping systems. Leite’s work often bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, emphasizing real-world deployment in renewable energy systems. His publications reflect a strong focus on grid integration of small-scale hydropower, MPPT algorithms for solar systems, and inverter control strategies. Awards include a National Invention Patent for his IV tracer device, which aids in photovoltaic module diagnostics. Leite has also contributed to educational initiatives, such as project-based learning in engineering, and has supervised three academic projects.

Dragan TasićView profile

Professor

• Power Transmission
• Power System Components
• Power Cable Technology
• +6 more

Prof. Dr Dragan Tasić is a distinguished Professor at the Power Engineering Department of the Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia. With decades of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in power transmission, power system components, and electrical cable technology. His work spans theoretical research, practical applications, and educational contributions to the field of electrical engineering. Dr. Tasić's research interests focus on power transmission systems, electrical cable technology, relay protection, power system analysis, and grounding systems. His work particularly emphasizes thermal aspects of power cables, electrical energy losses in distribution networks, and innovative solutions for improving cable performance. He has pioneered research on thermal management of underground cables, including the use of hydronic asphalt pavements and cool pavements to eliminate hot spots and increase cable ampacity. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with numerous books, journal articles, and conference papers spanning over three decades. Recent research (2019-2023) shows continued innovation in areas such as thermal aging management of underground cables, photovoltaic system integration, and optimization of distribution networks with energy storage. His work frequently employs advanced computational methods including Finite Element Method (FEM) and hybrid optimization algorithms. Dr. Tasić has led and participated in numerous significant research projects funded by Serbian government agencies, focusing on energy efficiency, power system optimization, and technological improvements in electrical distribution networks. His work has practical applications in the Serbian power industry and contributes to international knowledge in electrical engineering. As an educator, Dr. Tasić has contributed to curriculum development and has authored multiple textbooks that are widely used in electrical engineering education in Serbia. His teaching focuses on core power engineering subjects including power transmission, electrical networks, and power cable technology.

• Power Electronics
• Energy Conversion
• Microgrids
• +4 more

Bjarte Hoff is an Associate Professor and Study Program Director for the Master of Electrical Engineering at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Department of Electrical Technology. His core research focuses on power electronics, energy conversion systems, microgrids, and smart energy applications, particularly in Arctic environments. He leads multiple projects including RENEW (renewable energy systems), Smart Senja, and HyEkoTank (hydrogen fuel cells for maritime transport). His research interests span: Power electronics and control algorithms Low-voltage electrical installations and microgrids Distributed generation and smart grids Electric transport systems (maritime/vehicular) Renewable energy integration Capacitive wireless power transfer Publication analysis shows consistent focus on: energy conversion topologies (especially current source inverters), Arctic energy management using deep learning, capacitive wireless charging for maritime applications, and optimization of power transfer systems. His most recent works demonstrate increasing emphasis on AI-driven energy management and hydrogen fuel cell integration. He teaches courses including: ELE-3605 Electrical Engineering Project ELE-3607 Power Electronics ELE-3608 Advanced Electric Drives ETE-2801 Electrical Installations As principal investigator, he leads projects such as: RENEW - Renewable & Smart Rural Power Systems Smart Senja (Arctic microgrids) HyEkoTank (hydrogen PEM fuel cells for ships) Arctic Energy research initiative UNDERSEA capacitive charging systems He collaborates with the Electromechanical Systems research group and supervises PhD candidates in power electronics and energy systems.

• Microelectronics
• Circuit Design
• Analog-to-Digital Converters
• +3 more

Zhangming Zhu is a Professor at Xidian University in the School of Microelectronics . He specializes in Microelectronics and Circuit Design , with a focus on Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) , CMOS Technology , and Low-Power Electronics . His work addresses challenges in high-speed, high-precision, and energy-efficient circuit design. Research Interests: His publications highlight expertise in ADCs, PLLs, energy harvesting, biomedical sensors, and RF systems. Recent Publications: 2025 papers include a 12-bit 1.5-GS/s ADC , a 5-18-GHz Quadrature Receiver , and 20-bit SAR ADC with thermal error suppression. Collaborations: Frequently co-authors with Shubin Liu, Yi Shen, Ruixue Ding, and others. Applications: Work spans consumer electronics, IoT, biomedical devices, and energy-efficient systems.

Rakesh SinhaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multi-energy Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Power Grid Stability
• +4 more

Rakesh Sinha is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in the Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. His research focuses on multi-energy systems, power grid stability, demand response, and electric vehicle integration. He has contributed to EU Horizon projects SUSTENANCE and SERENE, addressing sustainable energy communities and grid resilience. His teaching includes courses on Smart Distribution Systems and Stability of Modern Power Systems with renewable energy integration. Research interests include renewable energy integration, grid stability, and demand-side flexibility. He explores solutions for challenges posed by EV adoption in low-voltage grids and thermal energy storage systems. Collaborations span projects funded by the European Commission and Innovation Fund Denmark. Recent publications address EV charging control strategies, flexibility in local energy communities, and grid challenges from high EV penetration. His work emphasizes smart grid technologies and distributed energy resources, with a focus on practical applications in residential and distribution networks. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his involvement in high-profile EU projects highlights his impactful contributions. He advises MSc students in Energy Engineering and collaborates on initiatives like COPPER (Electricity Grid Resilience) and FLEXDIS (Power System Stability).

Yuan YaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Power and Thermal Management
• +7 more

Yuan Yao serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic role spans teaching and research within the Computer Systems division, focusing on cutting-edge computer architecture and parallel computing systems. He maintains active collaborations across international institutions, particularly in energy-efficient hardware design and emerging computing paradigms. His educational journey includes: B.S. in Micro-electronics from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (2009) M.S. in System-on-Chip Design from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2014) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2019) Yao's research centers on power and thermal management for chip multi-processors, Network-on-Chips (NoCs), and GPUs. He pioneers hardware/software co-design for high-performance computing, coherency mechanisms for emerging memory technologies, and performance analysis of on-chip networks. Recent work expands into neural network acceleration and battery-less Internet of Things architectures, reflecting a trajectory toward energy-constrained specialized systems. His methodology integrates formal modeling with practical implementation for real-world impact. Publication trends reveal consistent innovation in energy efficiency across parallel architectures. From foundational DVFS techniques for NoCs (2016-2018) to recent breakthroughs in battery-less IoT (2023-2024), his work demonstrates evolutionary progression toward novel computing domains. Key thematic threads include thermal-aware optimization, memory consistency protocols, and hardware acceleration for AI workloads, with applications spanning data centers to embedded systems. Scientific recognition includes: Best paper candidate at IEEE International Symposium on High Performance Computer Architecture (HPCA) 2018 for in-network packet generation research Yao actively supervises graduate researchers and leads collaborative projects in computer architecture. His grant portfolio supports work on battery-less IoT systems and neural network accelerators, though specific funding details aren't publicly enumerated. Current projects emphasize sustainable computing through novel architectures for energy-harvesting environments. He operates within Uppsala University's Computer Systems division, contributing to research groups focused on hardware acceleration, embedded systems, and networked architectures. His lab environment fosters interdisciplinary work bridging computer architecture, energy harvesting, and machine learning for next-generation computing platforms.

• Multi-scale Modeling
• Powder Forging
• Mechanical Engineering
• +6 more

Mr. Yi Wang is a researcher at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, specializing in Multi-scale Modeling of Powder Forging and related fields. His work bridges mechanical engineering, energy systems, and artificial intelligence. University: Imperial College London Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering Research Interests include electric vehicle-grid integration, microgrid resilience, reinforcement learning applications in energy systems, and multi-energy network optimization. His publications emphasize AI-driven strategies for low-carbon transitions and grid stability. Email: yi.wang12@imperial.ac.uk

• Power Systems
• Transformers
• Short Circuit Analysis
• +7 more

Dr. Eng. Paweł Albrechtowicz is a Lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cracow University of Technology. His research focuses on power systems, transformers, phase-shifting transformers, and short circuit analysis. Key research areas: Power systems reliability, Renewable energy integration, Active power losses, Transmission line thermal behavior Recent publications demonstrate expertise in phase-shifting transformer applications for power flow control, thermal analysis of cables under fault conditions, and renewable energy system performance. Collaborations include researchers like Smugała Dariusz, Rozegnał Bartosz, and Cisek Piotr. No explicit scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Bikash PalView profile

Professor

• Power System Stability
• Power System Control
• Dynamic State Estimation
• +5 more

Bikash Pal is a Professor of Power Systems at Imperial College London’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in power system stability, control, and computation, with research supported by EPSRC, National Grid, GE, and Siemens. His work includes leading large-scale international consortia, such as the six-university UK-China ROSES project (2020–2023), and developing tools like fast power flow and volt-var control for Siemens’ Spectrum Power. He has graduated 30 PhD students and published over 160 papers in IEEE and IET journals, co-authoring four books and award-winning IEEE reports. Education: B.Eng. (First Class Honours, Jadavpur University, 1990), M.Eng. (First Class, IISc Bangalore, 1992), PhD (Best Thesis, Imperial College London, 1999). Research Interests: Power system stability, control, dynamic state estimation, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. His work addresses challenges posed by high renewable penetration, inverter-based resources, and grid resilience. Key Achievements: 2025 IEEE PES Kundur Award, Fellow of IEEE and The Royal Academy of Engineering, 2016 President’s Award for Outstanding Research. He has held visiting professorships at DTU (Denmark), University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany), and Chinese institutions. Professional Roles: Former Vice President of IEEE PES Publications (2019–2023), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer. He advises UN agencies and utilities worldwide, contributing to grid stability solutions and training programs. Grants and Collaborations: Major projects with GE, Siemens, UK Power Networks, and international consortia. His research impacts global grid management, including implementations in Columbia, Norway, and Azerbaijan.

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Smart Grids
• +4 more

Matti Lehtonen is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University. His research focuses on power systems, renewable energy integration, smart grids, electric vehicles, and sustainable energy solutions. He leads projects addressing high-voltage engineering, grid capacity optimization, and electrification challenges in severe climate conditions. Key research interests include: Optimizing power systems flexibility for green energy transitions Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and routing strategies Low-carbon building renovation in cold climates Energy storage integration and grid stability His recent work emphasizes: Hosting capacity assessment for distribution networks Cost-effective rural building renovations Carbon lifecycle analysis of transportation systems No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines to advance sustainable energy systems and grid modernization.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Grid Stability
• Prosumer Technology
• +3 more

Lukas Gaisberger is a researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Wels , actively contributing to energy technology and grid stability research. He collaborates extensively with experts like Georg Steinmaurer and Thomas Strasser on projects related to renewable energy integration and prosumer systems. Current projects: OpenGrid4PV (smart PV feed-in solutions), HyBRID (hydrogen research), and RESINET (grid resilience) His research focuses on: Energy community optimization Grid stability through prosumer flexibility Smart energy recommendations Hydrogen grid integration Load shifting strategies Photovoltaic system optimization Scientific contributions include: Multiple conference papers on grid stability Poster presentations at energy conferences Collaborative research with international institutions

• Power Electronics
• Electric Vehicle Power Systems
• AC Motor Drives
• +6 more

Sobhi Barg serves as an Assistant Senior Lecturer in Power Electronics at Mälardalen University's Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering (DET) in Sundsvall, Sweden. His position within the STC Research Centre focuses on advanced power conversion systems and magnetic component design for electric vehicles and renewable energy applications. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from National Engineering School of Sfax (2018) Erasmus Master in Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems (University of Oviedo, University of Nottingham, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra) (2015) Master in Electrical Systems from National Engineering School of Tunis (2010) Engineering Degree from National Engineering School of Tunis (2008) His research centers on multi-objective optimization of power electronic systems , with expertise in core loss modeling for high-frequency magnetics, wireless power transfer, and EV power conversion. Recent work demonstrates innovative approaches to planar magnetics using unbalanced-flux techniques and precise core loss calculation for non-sinusoidal waveforms, significantly advancing efficiency in power converter design. Publications since 2019 reveal strong focus on magnetic component optimization and loss modeling , with 50% appearing in IEEE Transactions journals. Key trends include development of empirical core loss models for complex waveforms (2025), novel unbalanced-flux approaches for planar magnetics (2023-2024), and multi-objective GA optimization techniques for flyback transformers (2019). Scientific Recognition: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship-Category A (48,000 Euro) for Master studies in Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems (2013-2015) Dr. Barg teaches Analog Electronics and Electric Circuits laboratory courses while contributing to the STORE (Electrical Energy Storage) and MDOBC research projects. His work at the STC Research Centre bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in renewable energy systems and electric vehicle powertrains, emphasizing experimental validation through Seebeck effect measurements and FEA simulations. Current research activities include DC inductor design based on Ampere's Law (2024) and continued refinement of core loss models for next-generation power converters, with significant implications for high-efficiency energy conversion in sustainable transportation systems.

Hans Georg BeyerView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Energy Meteorology
• Wind Energy Forecasting
• +4 more

Hans Georg Beyer is an Affiliated Professor in Energy Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology, The University of the Faroe Islands. His work focuses on sustainable energy systems with emphasis on renewable energy integration and meteorological aspects of power generation. With extensive publication history spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a leading researcher in renewable energy systems analysis. Professor Beyer's research interests center on sustainable energy supply systems based on renewables, with special emphasis on relating system performance characteristics to meteorological conditions. His work in Energy Meteorology covers analysis and modeling of spatial and temporal statistics of wind and irradiance fields, including forecasting methods for wind speed and solar irradiance with horizons of 6-35 hours and near now-casts in minute time scales. In Renewable Energy Systems, he investigates layout, dimensioning, modeling and performance analysis of grid-connected and stand-alone solar, wind and hybrid systems. His research bridges meteorological science with practical energy engineering applications, particularly for island and remote communities. His publication record shows consistent research activity with 55 research outputs documented, including significant contributions to solar and wind energy forecasting, hybrid system design, and grid integration challenges. Notable work includes the development of methods for satellite-derived irradiance data applications in PV system monitoring and performance assessment. Solar Energy Best Paper Award, ISES 1999 Solar World Congress, Jerusalem Professor Beyer has been instrumental in several major collaborative projects including PVSAT-2 (satellite-based PV system performance monitoring), SWERA (UNEP solar resource assessment), and various European initiatives focused on renewable energy integration. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with German, Brazilian, and other European research institutions. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests substantial research funding support throughout his career.

Milijana OdavicView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Modular Power Converters
• Fault-Tolerant Systems
• +5 more

Professor Milijana Odavic is affiliated with the University of Sheffield as a member of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering . Her research focuses on power electronics systems, particularly modular multilevel converters, fault-tolerant designs for aerospace and electric vehicles, and stability analysis of power electronics-dominated distribution systems. Recent publications highlight her work on: Modular multilevel converter topologies (boost/buck modes) Wide-bandgap semiconductors for ultra-efficient converters Robust stability theory for systems with parametric uncertainties She leads MEng/MSc teaching modules and contributes to the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: New Partnership in Offshore Wind. Professional roles include Erasmus coordination and Athena SWAN team membership.