Rahul Sharma

Associate Professor Rahul Sharma is affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland (UQ), within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. His primary research focuses on control systems applications, particularly in solar farm fault detection, grid-connected inverter control, and demand side management. His work emphasizes system modeling, control development, and model-based fault diagnosis, with significant industrial relevance in renewable energy and smart grid technologies.

Research Interests:
- Solar farm fault detection and diagnosis via control theory to identify underperforming panels.
- Advanced control methods for grid-connected inverters to enhance power quality and stability.
- Demand side management through novel control algorithms for distributed energy resources.
His experimental work includes field trials at Gatton Solar Farm and collaborations with industry partners.

Articles Trends:
Recent publications emphasize network-aware control of distributed energy resources, dynamic operating envelopes for demand response, and smart grid optimization. Key themes include low-voltage distribution networks, prosumer P2P trading, and fault diagnosis in power systems.

Advising & Labs:
He supervises prospective PhD students in control systems and renewable energy. Experimental setups at UQ and field trials at Gatton Solar Farm support his research on fault detection and grid systems.