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Geert Deconinck is a full professor at KU Leuven, leading the Electrical Energy Systems and Applications (ELECTA) research group within the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT). He also serves as scientific leader of the EnergyVille research center's algorithms domain, focusing on smart electrical networks and thermal systems.
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. from KU Leuven
- Head of ELECTA since 2012 (10 professors, 8 postdocs, 70+ PhDs)
- Over 8 million EUR research budget in last 5 years
- 44 completed PhDs and 10 current advisees
- IEEE Transactions editorial board member
His research spans smart grid architectures, distributed control, and cyber-physical security, with recent focus on EV-grid integration, renewable energy democratization, and multi-carrier energy systems. Current projects include:
- Smart Charging - E-Mobility meets Renewable Energy
- Early Detection and Defense Systems for Smart Grids
- Open-source P2P energy sharing platforms
- Microgrid control strategies for PV-battery systems
Awarded IET Fellow and IEEE Senior Member status, his work combines machine learning with power systems engineering through both theoretical modeling and experimental validation. He has contributed over 575 publications with 9800+ Google Scholar citations.
