Duane Robinson

Duane Robinson is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong. He serves as Director of the Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre and Deputy Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre. Robinson completed his B.E. (Hons I) in Electrical Engineering at University of Wollongong in 1998 and his PhD on harmonic distortion in distribution systems at the Integral Energy Power Quality Centre.

His research focuses on modelling, analysis and control of power transmission/distribution systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy applications, microgrids, and power quality mitigation techniques. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on PV integration challenges, harmonic analysis, voltage control optimization using AI techniques, and economic impacts of power quality issues.

Award highlights include the 2018 Best Research Paper Award (International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Building) and 2004 Cresswell Award from Electric Energy Society of Australia. Robinson leads multiple PhD projects on energy flexibility, grid-forming inverters, and AI-based control systems.