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Sanjay ChaudharyView profile

Associate Professor

• Wind Power Systems
• HVDC Grids
• Microgrid Clusters
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Sanjay Chaudhary is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, part of the AAU Energy research group. His work focuses on advanced power systems, including wind energy integration, HVDC grids, and microgrid stability. He leads or participates in major projects such as SUSTENANCE (EU-funded) and REMCE (Danida-funded), addressing renewable energy challenges in Denmark and Ethiopia. His research emphasizes grid-forming inverter control, EV grid interaction, and harmonic stability in multi-vendor wind farms. Research Interests: Wind Power Systems & Offshore Grids Inverter-Based Resource Stability Microgrid Clustering and Optimization Rural Electrification Solutions Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Harmonic Mitigation in Power Systems Recent work highlights include: 2025: Published 6 key papers on EV grid challenges, microgrid optimization, and HVDC stability 2024: Led Ethiopian minigrid cluster research and developed droop control algorithms for EVs Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator for HVDC Green (2021-2025) connecting Indonesian islands Co-PI for SUSTENANCE (2021-2024) advancing carbon-neutral communities Active in CIGRE JWG C6/B4.37 standards development Labs/Teams: Core member of AAU Energy and contributor to BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiatives.

Najmeh BazmohammadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microgrids
• Energy Management Systems
• Renewable Energy
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Najmeh Bazmohammadi is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Science , Aalborg University , specializing in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids . Her teaching portfolio includes PhD courses on Microgrids: Modelling, Control, and Energy Management and Advanced Optimization and Control in Power and Energy Systems . Research Interests : Microgrid control, energy management systems, battery degradation, digital twins, renewable energy integration, and hybrid energy systems. Projects : Co-investigator in the HECATE project (Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft) and supervisor for a Digital Twin framework in Microgrids project. Collaboration : Works with Professors Josep M. Guerrero and Juan C. Vasquez on maritime, space, and rural electrification projects. Publications : 72+ publications since 2012, focusing on microgrid optimization, energy storage, and control systems. Expertise : Model predictive control, multi-carrier energy systems, and resilience strategies for remote and space-based communities.

Jingxuan WuView profile

Research Fellow

• Microgrids
• Energy Management Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +4 more

Jingxuan Wu is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. His work focuses on microgrid control, renewable energy integration, and power system stability, with significant contributions to harmonic mitigation and grid-forming converter technologies. Research interests span: Microgrid energy management systems for high-renewable penetration Deep learning-based wind power forecasting Advanced harmonic suppression in VSG-based microgrids Fractional-order control for grid stability His publications (14 total 2021-2025) demonstrate increasing impact in IEEE Transactions and Energy Conversion journals. As Principal Investigator for the completed project Energy Management System for Renewable Energy Sources Integrated Microgrids (2021-2024), he led research under supervisors Guerrero and Vasquez. Current collaborations include international teams in power electronics and renewable integration, centered at AAU Energy's Pontoppidanstraede facility in Aalborg.

Amjad Anvari-MoghaddamView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power Systems Engineering
• Microgrid Technology
• +6 more

Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam is a Full Professor at AAU Energy , Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. As Vice-Head of Department (Head of Research) and leader of the iGRIDS Research Group , he coordinates the Integrated Energy Systems Laboratory (IES-Lab) . His work focuses on: Renewable/Hybrid Power Systems Planning and Control Microgrids and Active Energy Networks Power Electronic Control & System Optimization Energy Markets and Economic Modeling Operations Research Applications in Energy His recent research trends show strong emphasis on AI applications in energy systems, grid-forming controls for renewable-dominant networks, and decentralized energy markets. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for Academia Green Energy and associate editor for multiple IEEE journals. Scientific recognitions include: World's Top 1% Highly-Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2020-2023) Stanford's Top 2% Scientists (2020-2023) IEEE Outstanding Leadership & Service Awards He has organized 10+ courses on energy optimization and advanced control systems since 2013, and participates in 35+ research projects including COPPER (electricity grid resilience) and BidX (PtX market strategies).

Sina GhaemiView profile

Researcher

• Power Engineering
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• +5 more

Sina Ghaemi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science within the Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. His research focuses on advancing sustainable energy infrastructure through optimization techniques and renewable integration, with active collaborations across European energy projects. His work spans Power Engineering (100% fingerprint match) and Energy Systems Engineering (81%), specializing in Load Management , Peak Load reduction , and Techno-Economic Assessment . Key methodologies include robust optimization for port energy storage, Bayesian techniques for aquaculture cooling, and dynamic pricing frameworks for industrial flexibility, all targeting decarbonization of critical infrastructure sectors. Recent publications reveal a concentrated trend toward real-world application of AI in energy systems , with four 2025 outputs addressing Danish grid challenges, port electrification, and aquaculture efficiency. The research consistently bridges theoretical optimization with sector-coupled implementation, emphasizing resilience in renewable integration and market design. Ghaemi contributes to five major funded projects: EVOLVE (Horizon Europe, 2025-2028): Floating energy islands for social welfare optimization EFFORT (Elforsk, 2023-2025): Electrification in Green Port North SWiM (Poul Due Jensen, 2026-2030): Sustainable megacity cooling systems LOCOMUTIVE (Villum, 2023-2024): Value-stacking in industrial clusters ClusterSoutH2 (REACT-EU, 2021-2023): PTX ecosystem in Southern Denmark These initiatives address cross-cutting challenges in sector coupling, offshore wind integration, and industrial symbiosis. His research operates within Aalborg University's Electric Power Systems and Microgrids group, leveraging the university's strategic position in Danish energy transition and collaborating with international partners like Nanyang Technological University on cooling system implementation.

Hessam GolmohamadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Smart Grid
• Energy Flexibility
• Electric Vehicles
• +5 more

Hessam Golmohamadi is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, smart grid technologies, and demand-side flexibility, particularly in residential and industrial sectors. He holds a PhD in Power and Smart Energy Systems (2019) from Aalborg University, with a thesis on retail energy management in electricity markets. Key projects include FLEXDIS (2024–2027), SUSTENANCE (2021–2024), and SERENE (2021–2025), addressing power system stability, carbon-neutral energy communities, and integrated energy systems. His work aligns with UN SDG goals for sustainable energy and climate action. Research interests span electric vehicle charging management, energy storage resilience, machine learning for thermal dynamics, and demand-response programs. Recent publications emphasize Bayesian optimization for energy efficiency, droop control in EV systems, and cognitive optimization for port energy storage. His articles explore technical advancements in grid-forming converters, hardware-in-loop testing, and multi-carrier microgrids. He collaborates widely, with a focus on丹麦 (Denmark) and欧盟 (EU) initiatives.

Saeed PeyghamiView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Power Electronics
• Reliability Engineering
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Saeed Peyghami is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Applied Power Electronic Systems department within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2017) and has been a faculty member since 2021 after a postdoc at Aalborg. His research focuses on power system reliability, power electronics control, and quantum computing applications in energy systems. He leads and collaborates on projects like SOLARIS (Horizon Europe) and Pro-Risk (Denmark), addressing renewable integration, risk modeling, and grid resilience. Key projects include designing resilient microgrids, optimizing motor drives for high-speed applications, and probabilistic risk assessment for green energy systems. He supervises four PhD students, including work on integrated motor drives and electromagnetic interference mitigation. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and infrastructure. Publications emphasize reliability-driven design, microgrid stability, and EMI mitigation in power electronics. He actively publishes in journals like IEEE Access and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, focusing on both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in modern power systems.

• Energy Engineering
• Computer Science
• Embedded Systems
• +7 more

Per Printz Madsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on energy-efficient buildings, embedded systems, and intelligent control mechanisms.

Yuan LiView profile

Research Fellow

• Predictive Control
• Power Electronics
• Microgrid
• +4 more

Yuan Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Applied Power Electronic Systems group within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University, Denmark, working under the supervision of Professor Frede Blaabjerg. Her research focuses on advanced control methodologies for power electronic systems and microgrids. Her primary research interests include: Predictive Control Power Electronics Microgrid Battery Energy Storage Model Predictive Control DC/DC Converters Transients Dr. Li specializes in model predictive control (MPC) applications for DC microgrids and power converters, with recent work emphasizing transient response optimization, prediction horizon design, and integration of neuromorphic computing for grid resilience. Her publications reveal a strong trend toward machine learning-enhanced control systems and hardware-efficient implementations for renewable energy integration. She serves as Principal Investigator for the project "Dynamic Stabilization of DC Microgrids Based on Model Predictive Control of Point-of-Load Converters" (2021-2024), securing significant research funding to develop MPC algorithms for DC microgrid stabilization. Her collaborative network includes prominent researchers like Frede Blaabjerg, Sahoo, and Dragicevic across multiple high-impact publications.

Nitheesh RajendranView profile

Research Fellow

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electric Vehicles
• +3 more

Nitheesh Rajendran is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in the Applied Power Electronic Systems department. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2024), an M.Tech. in Power Electronics from the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (2017), and a B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (2014). Ph.D.: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2020–2024) M.Tech.: National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (2015–2017) B.Tech.: College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (2010–2014) His research focuses on bidirectional resonant converter topologies for renewable energy, microgrids, and electric vehicle (EV) applications, alongside high-frequency magnetics design and digital control of power converters. Prior to his Ph.D., he accumulated 2.5 years of industrial R&D experience at TDK Corporation (2017–2019). Dr. Rajendran’s work bridges theoretical advancements in power electronics with practical implementations in sustainable energy systems and EV technologies. He contributes to the development of real-time modeling techniques for power electronic converters, aiming to enhance efficiency and scalability in renewable energy integration. Professional Experience: R&D Engineer, TDK Corporation (2017–2019)

Jan Dimon BendtsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Control Systems Engineering
• Predictive Control
• Smart Grid
• +7 more

Jan Dimon Bendtsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He is affiliated with the Automation & Control Green Lab and maintains an active research profile with 222 publications and 26 completed or ongoing projects as of 2025. His research spans several interconnected domains in control engineering and energy systems. Dr. Bendtsen's primary expertise lies in Control Systems Engineering (100% fingerprint match), with significant contributions to Smart Grid Engineering (93%), Heat Pump Engineering (61%), and DC Microgrid Engineering (51%). His work bridges theoretical control methods with practical applications in energy systems, membrane technology, and industrial processes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward sustainable energy solutions, with particular focus on integrating renewable energy sources into existing infrastructure. His work connects control theory with practical applications in power systems, water distribution, and thermal management, demonstrating how theoretical advances can solve real-world engineering challenges in the energy transition. Dr. Bendtsen actively supervises PhD students across multiple projects including anomaly detection in Power-to-X systems, optimal control for refrigeration compressors, and DC microgrid development. He has hosted visiting researchers and contributed to public discourse through media appearances, including discussions on robotics and job creation in Denmark. His laboratory work includes the Automation & Control Green Lab, where research focuses on practical implementations of control systems for sustainable energy solutions. Current projects address membrane fouling characterization, integration of large-scale heat pumps, and advanced control strategies for renewable energy integration.

Jan Martin ZepterView profile

Research Fellow

• Distributed Energy Resources
• Electric Vehicles
• Battery Energy Storage
• +6 more

Jan Martin Zepter is a Postdoctoral Researcher at DTU's Department of Wind and Energy Systems, specializing in distributed energy resource modeling with emphasis on electric vehicle-grid integration and renewable energy systems. His work directly supports European decarbonization initiatives through projects like EV4EU and INSULAE. His academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (2019-2023) M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2016-2019) Dual M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (Electrical Engineering focus), Technical University of Berlin (2016-2019) B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Berlin (2013-2017) Dr. Zepter's research bridges technical and economic domains, developing advanced models for virtual power plants , degradation-aware battery operation , and local flexibility markets . His fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Electric Vehicle Engineering (100%), Energy Engineering (52%), and Battery Systems (46%), with growing contributions to DC Microgrids and Photovoltaics integration. He pioneers methodologies combining receding horizon optimization with real-world market constraints to enable high renewable penetration. His 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate three critical trends: (1) Techno-economic analysis of PV-powered EV charging infrastructure, (2) Degradation-cost integration in battery market participation, and (3) Local flexibility market designs for distribution networks. These works establish novel frameworks for consumer-centric energy markets while addressing grid stability challenges through distributed resources. As an active supervisor, Dr. Zepter guides four PhD candidates—D. M. Santos (degradation-aware V2G), M. Ledro (battery-hybrid systems), A. Malkova (EV-powered plants), and X. Cao (EV management)—across European projects with combined funding exceeding €15M. His research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) through practical solutions for island energy systems and transport electrification. Based at DTU's Wind and Energy Systems department, he collaborates with industry partners on real-world demonstrations including Bornholm Island's virtual power plant and Madeira's replication initiatives, focusing on scalable solutions for renewable integration in constrained grids.

Filipe Miguel Faria da SilvaView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Grid Stability
• +3 more

Filipe Miguel Faria da Silva is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. His research focuses on power systems, grid stability, renewable energy integration, and high-voltage engineering. He has led or participated in 18 projects, including the 'HVDC GREEN' initiative for interconnecting Indonesian islands via HVDC grids and the 'Development of Stability Screening Methodology' for inverter-based resources. He has authored over 250 publications and holds six scientific awards, including the IEEE OAJPE Trending Topic Paper and CIGRE Pioneer Award. His work emphasizes practical solutions for renewable energy transition and grid resilience. Research interests include transient analysis, harmonic resonance mitigation, and digital twin applications for power systems. He has collaborated with institutions like Energinet and Danida Fellowship Centre, addressing challenges in power transmission and distributed energy systems. Silva has also been recognized for teaching excellence, winning multiple Lecturer of the Year awards. His contributions span academic publications, conference activities, and media engagements discussing energy policy and grid modernization. Key projects include the 'Combined Green Pipe-Cable' concept for energy and gas co-transmission, and the evaluation of temporary overvoltages in power systems due to harmonic resonances. Silva actively participates in international conferences and serves on technical committees for renewable energy and power systems transients.

Claus Leth BakView profile

Professor

• Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Grid Stability
• +4 more

Claus Leth Bak is a Professor at Aalborg University’s Faculty of Engineering and Science, affiliated with the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids department. His research focuses on high-voltage engineering, renewable energy integration, grid stability, and power system protection. He leads major projects like the development of stability screening methodologies for 100% inverter-based grids and HVDC interconnections in South-East Asia. Bak has received accolades including the CIGRE Distinguished Member award and IEEE Best Paper recognitions. His work spans advanced insulation systems analysis, fault protection in HVDC grids, and drone-electrical infrastructure interactions. Projects include AI-driven energy management systems for renewable microgrids and cybersecurity assessments of grid infrastructure. Bak actively participates in international conferences (e.g., CIGRE Symposia) and collaborates with institutions globally. His media engagements address critical energy security issues like sabotage risks in power systems and grid resilience strategies.

Shuting LiView profile

Researcher

• Microgrids
• Energy Engineering
• Virtual Synchronous Generators
• +5 more

Dr. Shuting Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science within the Applied Power Electronic Systems group. Her research focuses on advanced control strategies for renewable energy integration, particularly in microgrid applications and virtual synchronous generator technologies. Her research interests span Microgrids , Virtual Synchronous Generators , Harmonics Control , and Wind Power Forecasting . She develops innovative control architectures addressing harmonic mitigation, stability enhancement, and energy management in systems with high renewable penetration. Her work bridges theoretical control design with practical implementation challenges in modern power systems. Dr. Li's publication record demonstrates consistent output with 15 research items between 2020-2024, including 7 publications in 2024 alone. Her work shows strong focus on harmonic control ( 46% fingerprint match ), virtual synchronous generators ( 46% ), and energy management systems ( 46% ), with significant contributions to wind power integration ( 30% ) and regenerative braking applications ( 30% ). She has secured research funding through the Harmonic Control Architectures for Virtual Synchronous Generator-based Distributed Generation Systems project (2021-2024), supervised by Professors Guerrero and Vasquez. This PhD project established her expertise in harmonic mitigation for distributed generation systems. Her laboratory work centers on the Applied Power Electronic Systems facility at Pontoppidanstræde 111, where she develops and tests control algorithms for microgrid applications using advanced simulation and hardware-in-loop platforms.