Kamal Al Haddad

Kamal Al Haddad is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). He holds a Doctorate from INTP, Toulouse, and advanced degrees from UQTR. His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. He leads the GREPCI research group, specializing in Power Electronics and Industrial Control.

Education: B.Eng., M.Sc.A. (UQTR), Doctorate (INTP, Toulouse).

Research interests span energy conversion, industrial electronics, power quality, and electromagnetic interference. He emphasizes sustainable energy solutions, electric traction systems, and high-efficiency power sources. His work includes developing advanced power electronic converters and grid stability solutions.

Recent articles highlight advancements in modular converters for STATCOM, AI-driven fault detection in hydrogenerators, and renewable energy policy frameworks. He has received notable awards, including the 2014 IEEE Eugene Mittelmann Prize and Fellowships from IEEE and other institutions.

Supervised over 60 students, including doctoral theses on topics like hydrogenerator diagnostics, EV charging systems, and renewable energy integration. His research also involves real-time simulation of power systems and FPGA-based implementations.

Labs/Teams: GREPCI – Power Electronics and Industrial Control Research Group, leading projects on smart grids and energy efficiency.