Sohail Umer

Sohail Umer is a University Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in power electronics and energy systems. His work focuses on improving power quality, control techniques, and energy efficiency in standalone and grid-connected systems.

• Research group: Electromechanical Systems
• Project: DeHigh

His research explores advanced control strategies for power electronic converters, particularly Current Source Converters and Modular Multilevel Converters, with applications in renewable energy integration, microgrids, and smart grid technologies.

Recent publications highlight innovations in adaptive modulation techniques, overlap-time mitigation, and hybrid PV-battery systems. Key themes include energy storage optimization, distributed generation, and converter design for standalone applications.

Collaborations span institutions like UiT and include co-authors such as Trond Østrem, Bjarte Hoff, and Andrei Blinov. His work addresses challenges in renewable energy systems, including grid stability, harmonic reduction, and multi-port converter efficiency.