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Professor Zhe Chen is a distinguished academic at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, where he leads research in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids within the Intelligent Energy Systems and Flexible Markets department. With an extensive publication record spanning over two decades and more than 1,200 publications, he has established himself as a leading expert in power engineering and renewable energy systems.
Professor Chen's research focuses on Wind Turbine Engineering, Power Engineering, Control Strategy, Wind Power Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Reinforcement Learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart grid technology and microgrid systems. His research interests center around developing innovative solutions for renewable energy integration, power system stability, and efficient energy management.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with traditional power engineering, particularly in applying deep reinforcement learning to power system control, state estimation with noisy data, and optimization of power electronic converters. His work shows increasing focus on carbon emissions optimization, thermal management in power electronics, and the application of advanced neural network architectures to energy systems.
- MPCE 2023 Best Paper Award for research on reinforcement learning applications in electric vehicles
- MPCE 2022 Best Paper Award for distribution network optimization
- MPCE 2021 Best Paper Award for reinforcement learning in energy systems
- WATAB Best Paper Award 2005 for offshore wind farm research
- IEEE Fellow recognition for contributions to power electronics and renewable energy systems
Professor Chen has supervised 27 PhD students throughout his career, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His current research is supported by significant grants including the Erasmus+ funded S3SF project (Smart Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future) and multiple projects focused on machine learning-based stability analysis for multi-energy systems. His collaborative work spans numerous international partnerships, with recent projects involving researchers from China, Europe, and other global institutions. Professor Chen leads a research team focused on intelligent energy systems, working on advanced control strategies for microgrids, power quality analysis, and the integration of renewable energy sources into existing power infrastructure. His team is particularly known for innovative approaches to wind power integration and DC microgrid technologies.
