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Frede BlaabjergView profile

Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

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

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Prithvi Ravi KantanView profile

Researcher

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

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

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Rob GleasureView profile

Professor

Copenhagen Business SchoolDenmark

Rob Gleasure is a Professor in the Department of Digitalization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark. His research focuses on the intersection of information systems, digital technologies, and human behavior, with particular expertise in blockchain technology, crowdfunding, AI applications, and technology adaptation. Based at Solbjerg Square 3 in Frederiksberg, he contributes to CBS's mission of advancing knowledge in business and society through digital transformation. Professor Gleasure's research spans several key areas within information systems and digital innovation: Digital finance and blockchain technologies, including cryptocurrency and financial applications Crowdfunding platforms and digital fundraising mechanisms Artificial intelligence applications in various domains including healthcare and banking Human-computer interaction and the psychological aspects of technology adoption Digital collaboration and the affective dimensions of online work Quantum computing infrastructure and emerging technologies His recent publications reveal an evolving research trajectory that increasingly addresses the societal implications of digital technologies. Gleasure has moved from foundational work on crowdfunding and blockchain to more complex examinations of AI ethics, gender bias in technological systems, and the psychological impacts of digital media. His research demonstrates growing attention to sustainable development goals, particularly those related to responsible consumption and production, reduced inequalities, and climate action. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges business, technology, and social sciences, often employing both qualitative and experimental methodologies. Professor Gleasure has served as a supervisor for numerous students (21 supervisor tasks mentioned) and has been active in academic service including co-chairing the ACM Collective Intelligence Conference in 2021. His research has attracted media attention, with contributions to discussions on cryptocurrency, carbon offsetting in aviation, and AI applications.

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Dao ZhouView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Dao Zhou is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Mechatronic Systems, part of The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on power electronics reliability, wind turbine systems, and grid integration of renewable energy. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Aalborg University (2014), specializing in reliability assessment of wind turbine systems. His key research areas include power converter control strategies, semiconductor reliability, and grid-forming/grid-following inverter technologies. He has led projects such as the Physics-informed AI for Prognostics in Power Converters and the HELP laboratory platform initiative. Zhou has supervised four PhD students and authored over 198 publications, with notable awards including the IEEE ICPE 2023-ECCE Asia and MPCE 2021 Best Paper Award. Recent work emphasizes predictive maintenance via physics-informed neural networks and seamless control transitions between grid modes. His lab collaborations span Europe, focusing on improving renewable energy system reliability and educational lab infrastructure.

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Allahyar AkhbariView profile

Lecturer

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Allahyar Akhbari is a Lecturer and Research Assistant at Aarhus University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in Energy Section focusing on Offshore Renewable Energy Systems. He holds a PhD in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Kashan (2017-2022) and conducted a Guest PhD at Aarhus University (2021-2022). His academic roles include multiple Lecturer positions in MATLAB, Electrical Basics, Power Electronics, and Electrical Machines Laboratories at the University of Kashan (2018-2021). Research Interests: His work centers on energy systems integration, particularly DC microgrids, wind turbine control, and stability analysis of renewable energy systems. He explores artificial intelligence applications in power systems and hybrid energy generation systems combining wind, microturbines, and constant power loads. His research emphasizes real-time control, fault ride-through mechanisms, and efficient power management strategies. Projects: He participates in major initiatives including the BlueBARGE project (EU-funded, 2024-2026) for renewable bunkering solutions and the Wave Energy Converter project (2023-2025) focusing on reliable energy generation. Additional projects include FOSS (floating offshore substations) and Damping System research for semi-submersible wind turbines. Advising & Grants: Though no student advisees are listed, he is actively involved in multiple EU-funded research projects as a project participant. His work aligns with renewable energy transition goals, emphasizing offshore systems and grid stability. Labs & Teams: Collaborates within Aarhus University's Energy Section teams, particularly in offshore renewable energy systems and wave energy converter analysis. Engages with cross-disciplinary groups in power electronics and control systems development.

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Beatriz SoretView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Beatriz Soret is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Electronic Systems, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her research focuses on satellite communications, IoT, wireless networks, and AI-driven network systems. She leads and collaborates on projects like STELLAR (2019-2021) and SATNEX V WI Y4.6 (2024-2025), addressing latency, reliability, and real-time data challenges in 6G and satellite networks. Her work emphasizes distributed computing, edge computing for Earth observation, and semantic communication frameworks. Key publications include advancements in RAN slicing for VR traffic, coded distributed computing, and AI-integrated network layers. She actively contributes to special issues on distributed intelligence and 6G technologies. Her research spans theoretical and experimental analyses of delay, age of information, and network performance in scenarios like LEO satellite constellations and industrial IoT. She collaborates with institutions globally, advancing non-terrestrial networks and smart connectivity solutions.

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Wenfa KangView profile

Researcher

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Wenfa Kang is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, working within the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids research group. His research focuses on advanced control strategies for power systems, particularly in the areas of microgrids, grid-forming converters, and renewable energy integration. Dr. Kang's research interests span several critical areas in modern power systems, with emphasis on microgrid operation and planning , grid-forming converter control , fractional-order control systems , energy storage integration , and power system resilience . His work addresses challenges in renewable energy integration, particularly focusing on maintaining stability in systems with high penetration of inverter-based resources. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear research trajectory focusing on advanced control strategies for grid-forming converters, microgrid planning considering natural disasters, and condition monitoring of power electronic components. A significant portion of his work involves fractional-order control techniques for improving power system stability, with multiple publications in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. His research also extends to practical applications in Indonesia and Ethiopia, showing international collaboration and real-world impact. Dr. Kang is actively involved in the LastWind project (2023-2026), which focuses on Large-Scale Integration of Wind Power Generation in Ethiopia, demonstrating his commitment to addressing energy challenges in developing regions. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with practical power system applications, particularly in contexts where grid stability is challenged by high renewable penetration.

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Yousef KhayatView profile

Research Fellow

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Yousef Khayat is a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science within the Electric Power Systems and Microgrids department. His work focuses on advanced control strategies for renewable energy integration in modern power systems. His research spans Microgrid Systems , Virtual Synchronous Generator Technology , and Adaptive Control Systems , with particular emphasis on stability enhancement during grid faults and seamless renewable integration. Current investigations address inertia response improvement and fault ride-through solutions for wind power plants. Analysis of his publication record reveals strong specialization in AC microgrid control architectures (71% of works), fault management in weak grids (43%), and virtual synchronous machine implementations (29%). His research demonstrates significant impact with multiple publications exceeding 100 Scopus citations. Scientific Recognition: Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Khayat actively contributes to major research initiatives including the InnoWindFaultRiForm project (2025-2027) investigating grid-forming control solutions for wind power plants. His collaborative network spans six international institutions focused on microgrid innovation and power system resilience.

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Louise BarkhuusView profile

Professor

IT University of CopenhagenDenmark

Louise Barkhuus is a Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Theoretical Computer Science Center for Information Security and Trust. Her research spans across social science studies of technology, privacy, and human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on qualitative and quantitative methods in examining mobile social technologies. Her research interests include: Social science studies of technology and its societal implications Privacy concerns in digital environments, particularly in health contexts and contact tracing Human-computer interfaces with emphasis on gender differences and inclusive design Hybrid work technologies and the challenges of maintaining equitable collaboration Mobile social technologies and their impact on everyday life Professor Barkhuus's recent work shows a strong trend toward understanding the social dynamics of technology use in various contexts. Her publications over the last five years reveal a focus on hybrid work challenges, gender differences in computing education, privacy in health technologies, and the design of inclusive technological experiences. She has made significant contributions to understanding how people interact with technology in work, educational, and health contexts, with particular attention to the social and ethical implications of these interactions. Her notable scientific contributions include: Research on collocated distance as a fundamental challenge in hybrid work technologies Studies on gender differences in CS1 project group dynamics Investigations into privacy concerns around mobile COVID-19 tracing applications Work on designing for shared remote video experiences Professor Barkhuus has been actively involved in several significant research projects including DIREC: REWORK (2022-2024) focusing on digital research in Denmark, DIREC: SoftwareIn for teaching at scale (2021-2025), and research on encouraging grade school girls' interest in computer programming funded by Mozilla Corporation (2018-2019). She has also contributed to the academic community through media appearances discussing YouTube's impact on public domain content, generative AI regulation, and digital age verification policies. Her work bridges computer science with social sciences, creating meaningful insights into how technology intertwines with human experiences across various contexts including work, education, and healthcare.

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Cumhur ErkutView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Cumhur Erkut is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on Embodied Interaction, Virtual Reality, and Sound and Music Computing. He leads the Multisensory Experience Laboratory and has contributed to projects like MAT-DYN-NET (mathematical modeling for network dynamics) and SooC (sound in urban environments). Research interests include sonic interactions in virtual environments, movement-sound relationships, and audio-based human-machine interaction. He has published over 100 articles, with recent work on AI-generated speech in VR, voice conversion algorithms, and multimodal improvisation systems. Awards include the 2018 Best Student Paper Award and a 2015 3D User Interface contest win. His editorial roles include co-editing the Journal of Somaesthetics and serving on the Audio Engineering Society board. Projects emphasize applied research in wearable tech, urban soundscapes, and interactive systems for health and creativity.

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Jingxuan WuView profile

Research Fellow

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

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.

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Amjad Anvari-MoghaddamView profile

Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

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).

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Georgios TriantafyllidisView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Georgios Triantafyllidis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen. He is affiliated with the Lighting Design Lab, MeCIS (Media Cognition and Interactive Systems), and The Center for Applied Game Research. His work spans lighting design, energy efficiency, biomimetic architecture, and educational technology. He has led projects such as the PLDC Award-winning initiatives and the EU-funded 'PYTHAGORAS' and 'INVITE' programs focusing on sustainable lighting and virtual education. His research emphasizes EEG-based studies on lighting perception, interactive kinetic systems, and circular economy applications in construction. He actively collaborates internationally and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Research interests include smart building systems, biophilic design, and the psychological impacts of lighting. Recent projects explore daylight control via kinetic facades and virtual reality's role in urban planning. He has received the PLDC Award for Education (2017) and contributed to media coverage on lighting innovations. His academic contributions extend to educational game frameworks for special needs learners and IoT-driven energy management systems.

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Shuting LiView profile

Researcher

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

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.

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Oliver StegleView profile

Professor

University of Southern DenmarkDenmark

Oliver Stegle is a Professor at Heidelberg University since 2020, holding concurrent roles as Group Leader at EMBL Heidelberg and Division Head at DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center). His research focuses on statistical genomics, systems genetics, and speech prosody analysis, with contributions to robotics in education and vocal charisma training. He earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge (2009), followed by postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute in Tübingen (2009–2012). He has led groups at EMBL-EBI (2012–2018) and EMBL Heidelberg (2019–present), while also serving as an ERC Investigator since 2019. His work integrates computational methods with experimental designs to address challenges in genomics and speech science. Research interests include developing novel tools like the MARRYS helmet for jaw movement analysis and exploring the interplay between prosody, robotics, and human interaction. His interdisciplinary approach spans bioinformatics, phonetics, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on applications in healthcare and education. Recent studies investigate how speech parameters influence perceived charisma and the design of effective communication systems in industrial and virtual environments. Publications highlight advancements in speech analysis, bio-signal measurements for stress reduction, and the role of prosody in hate speech perception. He collaborates widely, contributing to open data policies in phonetics and advancing technologies for public speaking training. His lab’s work is supported by major grants, reflecting his leadership in both academic research and institutional roles.

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