Tarek Kandil

Tarek Kandil is an Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology, where he has been since August 2022. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Cairo University (Egypt) and a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta (Canada). With over 19 years of experience, his expertise spans teaching and research in renewable energy systems, AI applications, energy management, hybrid energy systems, and microgrid protection.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2004)
• M.Sc., Cairo University, Egypt (1999)
• B.Sc., Cairo University, Egypt (1993)

Research Interests:

His current projects focus on AI-driven resilient energy systems, microgrid protection, and hybrid energy systems. Notable areas include enhancing low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capabilities in wind systems, optimal control of distributed energy resources, and energy conservation in healthcare microgrids.

Publications:

Recent work emphasizes renewable energy integration, AI-based emissions prediction, and advanced control techniques for power systems. His articles highlight innovations in DC-link voltage control, microgrid stability, and hybrid optimization algorithms.

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