Vassilios Angelidis

Professor Vassilios Angelidis is a distinguished academic in the field of Electrical Engineering, currently serving as a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Democritus University of Thrace. He joined the university in June 2024, bringing with him extensive international experience from prestigious institutions including the University of Glasgow, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the Technical University of Denmark.

Professor Angelidis received his educational foundation with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, followed by a Master of Applied Science from Concordia University in Canada, and a PhD from Curtin University in Western Australia. He further enhanced his expertise with an MBA from Curtin Graduate School of Business.

His research interests span Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Sources, Electrical Power Systems, and Autonomous Electricity Networks. Professor Angelidis has made significant contributions to the development of advanced power conversion techniques, grid integration of renewable energy sources, and the application of artificial intelligence in power system analysis and prediction. His work has been instrumental in advancing the field of smart grid technologies and sustainable energy systems.

An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on power electronics applications in renewable energy integration, particularly in photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. His research demonstrates expertise in developing advanced algorithms for power system monitoring and control, with particular emphasis on frequency estimation, phase angle calculation, and power quality enhancement in modern grids with high penetration of distributed energy resources.

Among his notable scientific achievements, Professor Angelidis has been recognized as an IEEE Fellow for his significant contributions to power electronics and the conversion and integration of renewable energy sources into power grids. He has also received the prestigious Advanced Research Fellowship for young researchers from the Engineering and Natural Sciences Council of the United Kingdom.

Throughout his career, Professor Angelidis has secured research funding from various organizations across Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, China, India, and Malaysia, as well as industry partners with global reach. He has served on the International Councils of Beijing Jiaotong University and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), and currently holds the position of Vice President-elect of the IEEE Power Electronics Community.

At Democritus University of Thrace, Professor Angelidis is affiliated with the Electrical Machines Laboratory within the Energy Systems Sector, where he leads research on Control and Diagnostic Methods of Electrical Machines. His current work focuses on advancing the integration of renewable energy sources into electrical power systems while maintaining grid stability and reliability.