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Professor Ahmed Khaled is a leading academic in power electronics and energy systems at the University of Strathclyde, UK, where he serves as Professor and Head of the Power Electronics, Drives, and Energy Conversion (PEDEC) research group within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the same university, earned in 2008, and has held academic positions at both the University of Aberdeen and Strathclyde.
- PhD in Power Electronics, University of Strathclyde (2008)
- Lecturer in Power Electronics, University of Aberdeen (2011)
- Promoted to Senior Lecturer (2015)
- Professor and Research Group Head, University of Strathclyde (current)
His research focuses on advanced power electronics for sustainable energy systems. Key areas include HVDC transmission, grid-forming converters, microgrids, offshore wind integration, and electrification of oil and gas platforms. His work contributes significantly to renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals in clean energy and industry innovation.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward modern grid challenges: inertia estimation in low-inertia systems, high-power DC-DC conversion for hydrogen storage and offshore interconnections, and hybrid control strategies. These reflect a focus on stability, efficiency, and scalability in future power systems dominated by inverter-based resources.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Member, IEEE Industrial and Power Electronics Societies
- Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council UK
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Associate Editor, IEEE Open Journal of Industrial Electronics Society and Elsevier Alexandria Engineering Journal
Prof. Ahmed has secured over £6 million in research funding as Principal or Co-Investigator from EPSRC, EU, Royal Society, British Council, Scottish Funding Council, and industry partners including SSE, Rolls-Royce, Iberdrola, and Technip. He has supervised 20 PhD students (12 graduated, 8 ongoing) and leads major projects such as Multi-port DC-DC Converter for All-Electric Ships and Off-grid EV Charging Infrastructure. He also serves on organizing committees for key conferences like IEEE eGrid and IET ACDC.
He leads the PEDEC research group and collaborates extensively with industry on real-world applications, including delivering CPD courses for SSE engineers and developing load-bearing cable terminations with Technip. His lab is actively engaged in hardware-in-the-loop testing and control algorithm development for black start and grid-forming operations.
