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• Microgrid
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy
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Dr. Mahmoud Shahbazi is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of Research in the Department of Engineering at Durham University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Université de Lorraine, France (2012), and has held prior roles as a lecturer at Azad University and a postdoctoral researcher at Sharif University of Technology. His research focuses on modern energy systems reliability, fault-tolerant control, renewable energy integration, and power system optimization. He has secured over £14M in research funding, leading projects such as the EPSRC-funded VPP-WARD (£1.84M) and ROADsTER (£230K). His work emphasizes hybrid AC/DC grids, microgrid control, and renewable energy resilience. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (Université de Lorraine, 2012) Grants: £6M EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy and Environment Research Interests: Microgrid operation, power electronics innovation, renewable integration strategies, and fault-tolerant systems. He explores advanced control methodologies for smart grids and energy resilience under dynamic conditions. Grant Portfolio: Key projects include optimizing offshore wind energy systems and developing AI-driven microgrid control for decarbonization. His funding includes EPSRC and NERC collaborations. Students: Supervising six research postgraduates in the Electrical Power Node. Expertise bridges theoretical models and practical implementation, with contributions to converter design, grid optimization, and renewable energy systems.

Mato BaotićView profile

Professor

• Control Systems
• Model Predictive Control
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Prof. Mato Baotić is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Control and Computer Engineering at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). His research focuses on advanced control systems, model predictive control (MPC), renewable energy systems, and power engineering. He leads projects in distributed power systems, microgrid control, wind turbine optimization, and mechatronics. His work integrates theoretical advancements with practical applications in energy efficiency, robotics, and smart grids. Key research areas include MPC for wind turbines, grid reconfiguration, and omnidirectional mechatronic systems. He has contributed to the LARES laboratory for renewable energy systems and collaborates on international projects like DYMASOS and MICROGRID. His publications span control algorithms, grid optimization, and energy storage solutions. Prof. Baotić teaches courses on control systems synthesis, predictive control, and automatic control. He advises numerous research initiatives and oversees labs developing systems for energy and robotics applications.

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Microgrid Optimization
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Mehrdad Pirnia is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on power systems, renewable energy integration, microgrid optimization, and stochastic modeling. He holds an academic appointment in the Faculty of Engineering. His work emphasizes energy management systems, optimal power flow solutions, and the application of advanced mathematical techniques like affine arithmetic and stochastic optimization. Key research areas include hybrid AC-DC grids, low-emission microgrids for remote communities, and privacy-preserving frameworks for multi-microgrid networks. He has contributed to understanding the impacts of distributed energy storage, renewable integration challenges, and pandemic effects on electricity markets. Notable projects involve geographic information-based optimization for multi-microgrid planning, constraint-guided neural networks for power flow solutions, and analyzing nonconvex market dynamics. His studies often bridge theoretical models with real-world applications in Canadian contexts, such as northern electrification and hydrogen feasibility assessments. Pirnia's publications span over a decade, addressing topics from transmission line constraints to policy implications of feed-in-tariffs. His research consistently integrates technical innovation with socio-economic considerations, aiming to enhance grid resilience and sustainability.

Irina CiorneiView profile

Research Fellow

• Smart Grids
• Electrical Engineering
• Cybersecurity
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Irina Ciornei is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cyprus, affiliated with the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence since March 2020. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (2012) from the University of Cyprus and a joint MSc in Energy and Environment (2003) from the Technical University of Iasi and the University of Poitiers. Her research focuses on smart grid applications, including optimal operation of AC/DC hybrid grids, microgrid control, and cybersecurity solutions. She has contributed to projects like Smart5Grid, ELECTRON, and HYNET, and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Expert Evaluator for the European Commission Delegate Expert for IEC (Power Quality) Her work integrates advanced ICT technologies in energy systems, with notable contributions to EU-funded initiatives such as the Marie Curie Fellowship (2016) at Politehnica University of Bucharest and Aalborg University. She has been involved in national/EU projects including ZeroCo2, CIPRNet, and leads cybersecurity research within the KIOS CoE.

Eleni TekkiView profile

Researcher

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Eleni Tekki is a Research Engineer II at the University of Cyprus, affiliated with the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence. She holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2018) and an MSc in Mechatronics and Automation (2020). Education: BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cyprus (2018) MSc in Mechatronics and Automation, Strathclyde University (2020) Research Interests: Eleni focuses on advanced research in power systems, particularly smart grids, multifunctional inverters for renewable energy systems, and cybersecurity in power substations. Her work involves designing software tools for innovative solutions and participating in projects addressing grid protection, virtual synchronous generators, and cyber threats. Recent Publications: Her articles analyze cybersecurity in power systems, prioritization of ancillary services in renewable energy inverters, and sandboxing methodologies for grid control. These works span topics in electrical engineering, grid stability, and cyber-physical threat modeling. Projects: Eleni is engaged in projects related to cyber attacks on active distribution grids, microgrids, and coordinated overcurrent protection schemes. Her contributions include software tool development and simulation of security threats.

Ziang ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Energy Storage Systems
• Microgrids
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Ziang Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University. His research focuses on complex energy systems, bridging power systems and nonlinear complex networks using control theory, graph theory, and optimization. Key areas include power system stability, energy storage integration, and real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. He holds a BS from Beijing Institute of Technology, an MS from Purdue University, and a PhD from North Carolina State University, with postdoctoral experience at ABB US Corporate Research. His research emphasizes enhancing grid resilience through advanced algorithms and machine learning. Notable projects include a $1.2 million NSF grant to assess power grid stability with increased renewables. He leads a lab offering PhD opportunities in control theory and nonlinear systems, with applications in power grid stability and inverter design. Publications span topics like transient stability analysis, solar forecasting, and battery energy storage optimization. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing challenges in modern grid operations and renewable integration.

Sandro ZampieriView profile

Professor

• Networked Control Systems
• Smart Grids
• Distributed Control and Estimation
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Sandro Zampieri is a Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. His academic career has been dedicated to networked control systems, distributed control and estimation, and smart grids, with a focus on communication constraints, quantized feedback, and optimal reactive power flow in power distribution networks. Education: Laurea in Electrical Engineering (1988) and Ph.D. in System Engineering (1993) from University of Padova Visiting Positions: MIT (1991-1992, 1993, 1996), University of Groningen (Mathematics), University of California at Santa Barbara (Mechanical Engineering) Research Interests: His work explores control systems under communication constraints, consensus algorithms for distributed estimation, and optimal reactive power flow in smart microgrids. He investigates trade-offs between data rates and control performance, develops consensus-based synchronization protocols, and designs distributed strategies for power loss minimization and voltage regulation. Scientific Contributions: He has published over 150 papers and received the 2016 IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems Best Paper Award His recent work analyzes network centrality in controllability, Shannon capacity in dynamical networks, and non-normality effects in communication efficiency. Academic Leadership: He served as Head of the Department of Information Engineering (2014-2018) Chair of IFAC technical committee 'Networked systems' (2005-2008) Associate Editor for SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2002-2004) and IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control (2012-2014)

Chenghong GuView profile

Professor

• Smart Energy Systems
• Energy Market Design
• Climate Change Resilience
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Dr. Chenghong Gu is a Professor in Smart Energy Systems at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. He leads research in multi-vector energy systems, resilience under climate change, and energy market design. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of IET Smart Grid and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, he contributes to advancing energy research standards. PhD: Electronic & Electrical Engineering (2010, supervised by Prof. F. Li) Research focuses on developing data-driven optimization models for smart grids, enhancing grid resilience against extreme weather, and designing local energy markets. His work addresses energy transition challenges, integrating renewables and low-carbon technologies. Key projects include the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Zero Emission Local Energy Communities (ZELEC). Recent articles emphasize peer-to-peer trading, cybersecurity, and machine learning applications. He collaborates internationally, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and affordable clean energy.

• Control Systems
• IoT and Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Seyed Amir Alavi is a Teaching Fellow at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on control systems, IoT integration in energy grids, and fractional-order control methodologies. He specializes in microgrid design, distributed control strategies, and state estimation techniques for smart energy systems. His work addresses challenges in renewable energy integration, delay compensation in power systems, and battery health monitoring for electric vehicles. Key research areas include: IoT-based distributed control systems for microgrids Advanced control algorithms for DC and AC power systems Quantum computing testbed infrastructure development Application of machine learning in battery diagnostics Resilient communication networks for energy systems Recent publications highlight innovations in: Privacy-preserving IoT data collection methods Event-triggered control for distributed systems Forecast-based consensus control using deep learning No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His work contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in smart grid technologies and energy management systems.

Kankar BhattacharyaView profile

Professor

• Power Systems
• Electricity Markets
• Energy Storage Systems
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Dr. Kankar Bhattacharya is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada, where he also holds a University Research Chair. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (1993) and has held academic positions at institutions including Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (India). His research focuses on power system operations, electricity markets, energy storage integration, and smart grid technologies. Dr. Bhattacharya has received prestigious awards such as the IEEE Canada Silver Medal and is a Fellow of both IEEE and the Canadian Academy of Engineering. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and serves as an associate editor for IEEE journals. His teaching spans graduate courses like Power System Operations and Electricity Markets, and he has led industry-funded research projects on topics including microgrid management and ancillary service markets. Dr. Bhattacharya also contributes to professional organizations such as CIGRE, shaping global standards for electricity markets and grid integration. Educations: PhD, Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (1993) Masters, Electrical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology (1988) Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering, G.B. Pant University (1986) His research interests include power system economics, renewable energy integration, demand response mechanisms, and distributed energy resources. Recent work explores decarbonized microgrids and hydrogen system participation in markets. Dr. Bhattacharya has advised numerous graduate students and oversees major infrastructure like the EMSOL laboratory for energy market simulations.

• Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
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Ali Asbafkan is a Research Fellow in the School of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University. His work focuses on power systems, microgrid control, and renewable energy integration, with a particular emphasis on stability analysis and control strategies for DC grids and grid-connected inverters. Research Interests His research spans electrical engineering and control systems, targeting advancements in DC power grid stability , impedance shaping , and renewable energy integration . Key areas include microgrid systems, wind turbine applications, and power electronics for energy conversion. Collaborations His recent collaborations align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in energy and sustainability domains. Network analysis reveals partnerships across institutions and countries in power systems research.

• Climate Change Law
• Environmental Law and Governance
• Energy Law
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Shelley Welton is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law, specializing in climate change law, energy law, and environmental governance. Her research examines how climate change impacts legal frameworks and public policy, with publications in top-tier law reviews such as the Columbia Law Review and Harvard Environmental Law Review. Education: Ph.D. in Law, Yale Law School J.D., New York University School of Law Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy, Columbia University B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Research Focus: Welton's work bridges legal scholarship and practical policy, addressing topics like administrative law reforms for climate governance, energy transition challenges, and equity in environmental decision-making. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining legal analysis with socio-environmental science perspectives. Professional Background: Prior to her academic role, Welton served as Deputy Director of Columbia Law School's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and clerked for federal judges in the Eastern District of New York and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her expertise spans judicial interpretation of environmental statutes and regulatory frameworks. Teaching: Welton teaches courses on Administrative Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law and Policy, and Climate Change Law at the University of South Carolina. Key Contributions: Her scholarship highlights systemic legal barriers to climate adaptation and proposes innovative regulatory solutions. She frequently collaborates with policymakers, NGOs, and international bodies on climate law initiatives.

Marc RosenView profile

Professor

• Energy Systems
• Thermodynamics
• Renewable Energy
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Dr. Marc Rosen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ontario Tech University, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds multiple fellowships, including from the Canadian Academy of Engineering, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Engineering Institute of Canada. His research focuses on energy systems, thermodynamics, renewable energy, and sustainable development. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (University of Toronto, 1987); MASc (1983) and BASc (1981), also from the University of Toronto. Research interests include polygeneration systems, district energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen fuel cells, and thermal energy storage. He has authored numerous books and over 1,000 publications. Notable awards include the John B. Stirling Medal (2016) and the Julian C. Smith Medal (2007). Rosen has served as Founding Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Engineering (2002–2008) and held leadership roles in national engineering societies. His recent work emphasizes exergy analysis, sustainable energy systems, and the energy-water-food nexus.

Gareth HarrisonView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Integration
• Energy Systems Optimization
• Climate Change Impacts on Energy
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Professor Gareth Harrison, the Bert Whittington Chair of Electrical Power Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, serves as Head of the School of Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy integration, meteorological modeling, and optimization of energy systems. BEng (1997) and PhD (2001) in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Edinburgh Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology His work spans energy systems integration, climate change adaptation, and multi-vector energy networks. Current projects include EPSRC and Ofgem-funded initiatives on energy storage and grid resilience. Recent publications highlight machine learning for hybrid energy systems, life cycle assessments of floating wind farms, and power-to-gas optimization. Key subfields include solid oxide fuel cells, tidal turbines, and weather-sensitive demand modeling. Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of IEEE Affiliate of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Emeritus Member of RSE Young Academy of Scotland He supervises PhD students on high-resolution weather modeling for renewables and climate impacts on energy systems, while participating in UK energy policy discussions.

Aristides KiprakisView profile

Professor

• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Conversion
• Demand-Side Management
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Professor Aristides Kiprakis holds the Personal Chair of Agile Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. He leads the Agile Energy Systems Research Group, focusing on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and robotics for energy applications. His administrative roles include Director of Internationalisation - Students and founding Programme Director of the MSc in Electrical Power Engineering. He has supervised over 19 PhD/EngD students and led major research projects, including the £2.5M EPSRC CAMREG and the £36M ORCA Hub. His work spans energy storage, demand-side management, and marine energy systems. He is a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao-Tong University and contributes to journals like IET Smart Grid. Research interests include smart grids, renewable energy conversion (wind, solar, tidal/wave), energy storage, and electric/autonomous transportation. He has secured £ millions in grants, including EPSRC and EU projects. Teaching focuses on renewable energy systems, control engineering, and research methods. His group's work has yielded ~100 peer-reviewed publications and collaborates globally. He actively engages in STEM outreach, promoting renewable energy and robotics to schools. Current research explores virtual power plants, decarbonization pathways, and autonomous robotics for offshore energy. His projects address energy poverty through P2P trading and resilience in hybrid grids. He advises on policy, energy markets, and technology integration for sustainable systems.