Yehdego Habtay

Dr Yehdego Habtay is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Greenwich. He holds BEng, MSc, and PhD degrees, with expertise in power systems engineering and control systems. His research focuses on power systems modeling/operation, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), induction motor starting in isolated systems, and control instrumentation.

Key contributions include work on fault ride-through mechanisms in HVDC systems, power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testing for grid stability, and DC microgrid design. His publications span topics like inverter droop control, voltage regulation in low-voltage grids, and energy-efficient communication systems in healthcare.

Dr. Habtay has held academic roles since 2004, complemented by industry experience at Bowman Power Systems and Scottish Power. His research integrates theoretical models with practical experimentation, emphasizing renewable energy integration and grid resilience.