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Ramakrishna Gokarajuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power System Protection
• Smart Grid Applications
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ramakrishna Gokaraju is a Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. His academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2009), and full Professor (2015). He holds a B.E. from NIT Trichy (1992), M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (1996, 2000). His research focuses on power system protection, smart grids, and sustainable energy systems, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and renewable integration. He has advised 8 PhD and 25+ Master’s students, with over 80 publications in top journals/conferences. Dr. Gokaraju’s honors include the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship (1998–2000) and the Professor of the Year Award (2008). He has held visiting roles at the University of Manitoba (2009–2010), IIT Kanpur (2018), and institutions in Australia and India. His work emphasizes high-speed digital relaying, PMU-based solutions, and transient stability protection. Current research includes wind generator modeling, SMR integration, and energy storage systems for remote communities. His technical contributions span fault location algorithms, grid resilience enhancement, and GPU-based optimization for transport systems. Ongoing projects explore hybrid energy systems combining SMRs with renewables. Lab affiliations include the Power Systems Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on smart grid innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

Henrik Sandbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Power Systems
• Model Reduction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Henrik Sandberg is a Professor at the Division of Decision and Control Systems , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Stockholm, Sweden. He holds the title of Deputy Head of Division and is affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science . Education: MSc in Engineering Physics (1999) PhD in Automatic Control (2004) from Lund University Postdoctoral position at Caltech (pre-2007) Research Interests: Focus on cyber-physical systems security , power systems , model reduction , and fundamental limitations of control systems . Key sub-areas include attack detection , networked control , privacy-preserving estimation , and resilient control architectures . Publications: Over 150 papers across IEEE Transactions and Automatica , covering topics like stealthy attacks , distributed control , LQG optimization , and thermodynamic costs in filtering . Recent work includes LWE-based encrypted control and Bayesian deception mechanisms . Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper Award Finalist at IEEE CASE 2014; Best Student-Paper Award at IEEE CDC 2004. Grants & Projects: Leads the DYNACON project (WASP Cybersec cluster) and collaborates on CERCES (critical infrastructure resilience). Serves as examiner for multiple advanced courses in cybersecurity and control systems. Contact: Email: hsan@kth.se Phone: +46 (0)8 790 7294 Room: A:607, Malvinas Väg 10, Stockholm

• Multibody Dynamics
• Control of Nonlinear Systems
• Model Predictive Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Mühlebach is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, and affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen, Germany. He holds a Bachelor's (2010) and Master's (2013) from ETH Zurich, recognized with awards for academic excellence in Robotics, Systems, and Control. His research focuses on multibody dynamics, nonlinear system control, and model predictive control, with applications in robotics and aerospace systems. His work spans theoretical advancements in variational integrators and practical implementations in systems like the Cubli (a reaction wheel-based 3D inverted pendulum) and flying platforms for ducted fan actuation. Publications highlight contributions to model predictive control schemes with stability guarantees, nonlinear analysis, and distributed event-based state estimation. Key awards include the Outstanding D-MAVT Bachelor Award and Willi-Studer Prize. His research integrates control theory with real-world applications, emphasizing both foundational mathematics and engineering implementations. No grants or lab affiliations are explicitly listed in the provided text.

• Energy Systems Modelling
• Multi-energy Systems Integration
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Goran Strbac is a Professor of Energy Systems at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering, holding the Chair in Electrical Energy Systems. He leads the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and directs the joint Imperial-Tsinghua Research Centre on Intelligent Power and Energy Systems. His roles include IPCC WG 3 Leading Author, OFGEM RIIO-2 Challenging Group Member, and member of multiple EU energy platforms. Strbac's research focuses on multi-energy systems integration, energy market design, renewable integration, distributed energy resources, and grid resilience. Notable contributions include whole-energy system modeling across operation and investment scales, market mechanisms for flexibility services, and security assessments for low-carbon infrastructure. His work emphasizes resilience and decarbonization, with over 500 publications and 4 co-authored books. He advises governments and regulatory bodies on energy policy, including contributions to UK Smart System Forum and European Technology and Innovation Platforms. His recent articles explore AI-driven grid optimization, hydrogen integration, and transactive energy systems. Strbac leads major initiatives like the UK Centre for Grid Scale Energy Storage and chairs resilience-focused research clusters. His research bridges academia and industry, informing policy through rigorous systems analysis and innovative modeling frameworks.

Raffaello D'Andreaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Raffaello D'Andrea is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, affiliated with the Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control. His research focuses on bridging digital and physical worlds through robotics, control systems, and autonomous systems. He has pioneered work in aerial robotics, swarm systems, tactile sensing, and soft robotics. His philosophy emphasizes solving 'easy' problems with scalable, robust solutions, prioritizing simplicity and replicability. Key research areas include UAV navigation, distributed control, tactile sensor design, and fault-tolerant systems. He has founded multiple organizations and led roles as CTO/CEO, emphasizing cross-disciplinary innovation. His work has commercial applications in logistics, healthcare, and automation, driven by a belief in technology's role in improving human life. Notable projects include the Cubli robotic cube, aerial vehicle swarms, and optical tactile sensors for robotics. His lab emphasizes collaboration and team leadership, aiming to translate theoretical insights into practical, scalable technologies. Scientific awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising and grants: No students listed in the provided texts; grants information not detailed. Labs/Teams: Leads research at ETH Zurich's Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control, collaborating with industry and academic partners globally.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electrical Machine Drives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xinan Zhang is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. He holds a BEng from Fudan University (2008) and a PhD from Nanyang Technological University (2014). Before joining UWA in 2019, he held roles as a Lecturer and Research Fellow in Singapore and Australia. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machine drives, and renewable energy, with over 60 top-tier publications. He is the Portfolio Lead for Industry Engagement in UWA's School of Engineering and co-leads the Power and Clean Energy (PACE) research group. Education: BEng in Electrical Engineering, Fudan University (2004–2008) PhD in Electrical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (2010–2014) Research Interests: Dr. Zhang’s work spans power electronics, renewable energy systems, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. He emphasizes practical applications, such as battery management systems for vanadium redox flow batteries and adaptive control strategies for microgrids. His contributions address challenges in energy efficiency, grid stability, and sustainable power solutions. Articles & Trends: Recent publications focus on advanced control algorithms for inverters, battery modeling, and renewable energy integration. His work combines data-driven methods with traditional control theory to enhance system efficiency and reliability. Notable areas include DC microgrid control, vanadium redox flow battery optimization, and model predictive control for power electronics. Awards: Listed in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2020–2022) Grants & Collaborations: He leads or co-leads projects funded by the Australian government and industry partners, including the GenX Betavoltaic Battery Pilot Manufacturing Process and Mine Electrification . These projects aim to advance clean energy technologies and industrial applications. Labs & Teams: As co-lead of the PACE group, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle global energy challenges, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals for affordable and clean energy (SDG 7).

Nanpeng Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Smart Grid
• Power Systems
• Data-Driven Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nanpeng Yu is a Full Professor at the University of California, Riverside , serving as Vice Chair and Graduate Advisor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering . He maintains cooperative faculty affiliations with the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics , and directs the Energy, Economics, and Environment Research Center at UCR. Education : B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2006), M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Economics, and Ph.D. from Iowa State University (2010) Prior Industry Experience : Senior Power System Planner and Project Manager at Southern California Edison (2011-2014) Dr. Yu’s research bridges smart grid technologies , data-driven optimization , and machine learning for energy systems. Key areas include voltage control , renewable energy integration , transportation electrification , and grid resilience . His recent work focuses on physics-informed graph learning for unit commitment problems and adversarial purification in power system classifiers. The AI-Energy Nexus Laboratory under Dr. Yu has produced impactful publications in Applied Energy , IEEE Transactions on Power Systems , and Transportation Research series, covering topics like heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure and dynamic distribution network reconfiguration . Lab members have won the American-Made Digitizing Utilities Grand Prize ($300,000) from the U.S. DOE. Leadership Roles : Chair, IEEE Power and Energy Society Distribution System Operation and Planning Subcommittee Chair, IEEE Power and Energy Society Working Group on Data-Driven Modeling for Power Distribution Networks Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and IEEE Power Engineering Letters Scientific Awards : Regents Faculty Fellowship Regents Faculty Development Award Multiple IEEE Best Paper Awards

Junjian Qiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electric power systems
• Cascading failure
• Microgrid control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Junjian Qi serves as the Hohbach Endowed Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at South Dakota State University's College of Engineering, holding this position since 2023. His academic journey includes prior appointments as Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology (2020-2023) and University of Central Florida (2017-2020), along with research roles at Argonne National Laboratory and University of Tennessee. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2013) B.E. in electrical engineering from Shandong University, Jinan, China (2008) Dr. Qi's research centers on electric power systems resilience, with particular expertise in cascading failure mechanisms, microgrid control architectures, cyber-physical security vulnerabilities, and synchrophasor applications. His work integrates advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance grid stability against extreme weather events and cyber threats. Current investigations focus on developing distributed control strategies for inverter-dominated grids and modeling system interdependencies during failure propagation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong methodological shift toward data-driven approaches for power system challenges. Key trends include machine learning applications for cascading failure prediction, novel distributed control frameworks for AC/DC microgrids, and cybersecurity enhancements for inverter-based resources. His work consistently bridges theoretical models with real-world utility data, particularly evident in multiple Best Paper Award-winning publications analyzing actual outage sequences. Dr. Qi's scientific recognition includes: NSF CAREER Award (2020) Three consecutive Best Paper Awards at IEEE PES General Meetings (2022-2024) World's Top 2% Scientist designation in energy (2020-2023) IEEE PES Outstanding Working Group Award (2023) Multiple journal Best Paper Awards (IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Journal of Modern Power Systems) He currently leads significant research initiatives including an NSF CAREER project ($500k) on cascading failure analysis and an NSF collaborative grant ($219k) for grid stability, alongside previous DOE funding ($1.8M) for cybersecurity of distributed energy resources. His service includes editorial roles for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and IEEE Power Engineering Letters, plus leadership in IEEE PES technical committees focused on voltage control and smart grid security.

• Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines
• Multiphase drives
• Sensorless control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Luca Peretti is an Associate Professor in Electric Machines and Drives at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems. He works as a researcher in the EMD (Electric Machines and Drives) group and serves as Partner Director for KTH's strategic partnership with ABB. Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2005) from University of Udine, Ph.D. from University of Padova (2008) Professional Experience: Postdoc at University of Padova (2009-2010), Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research (2010-2018), Associate Professor at KTH (2018-present) His research focuses on: Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines Multiphase drive systems Sensorless control algorithms Loss segregation in drive systems Condition monitoring of industrial and transportation applications Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable phase-pole machines, harmonic plane decomposition, predictive control algorithms, and advanced modeling of permanent magnet motors. Key application areas include transportation electrification, wind energy systems, and industrial drive technologies. Scientific roles include: Associate Editor, IET Electric Power Applications Journal (2019-present) Theme Co-Leader, Swedish Electromobility Center (2020-present) Member, IEEE (2021-present) and IET (2006-present) He leads the strategic partnership with ABB and contributes to doctoral program committees at University of Padova.

Wei Sunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power System Restoration
• Self-healing Smart Grid
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wei Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida, where he also serves as the Director of the Siemens Digital Grid Lab. His research focuses on power system restoration, self-healing smart grids, cyber-physical security, and renewable energy integration. Dr. Sun received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2011, and his M.S. and B.S. from Tianjin University in 2007 and 2004, respectively. Prior to joining UCF, he was an Assistant Professor at South Dakota State University (2013-2015), a power system engineer at Alstom Grid (2011-2012), a visiting scholar at the University of Hong Kong (2011), and an intern at California Independent System Operator (2010). His research interests include: Power System Restoration and Self-healing Smart Grid Resilient and Secure Critical Infrastructure Cyber-Physical Systems Renewable Energy and Microgrid Distributed Energy Resources Integration Dr. Sun's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on cyber-physical security in power systems, distributed energy resource integration, and resilient grid operations. His work shows increasing emphasis on AI and machine learning applications for grid security and resilience, particularly in the context of high renewable penetration. His notable scientific awards include: Microsoft Software Engineering Innovation Foundation Award (2014) Best Paper Award, 2019 IEEE PES ISGT Asia Mentor of the Year, UCF Graduate Student Association (2019) Dr. Sun has successfully secured multiple research grants totaling millions of dollars from agencies including the US Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Florida Center for Cybersecurity, and Microsoft. He currently serves as PI or Co-PI on several major projects including "Secure and Resilient Operations Using Open-Source Distributed Systems Platform (OpenDSP)" funded by the Department of Energy. He leads the Siemens Digital Grid Laboratory at UCF, which is equipped with utility-grade software and hardware including Spectrum Power Microgrid Management System, Power System Simulator for Engineering, and Siemens Distribution Feeder Automation. The lab provides capabilities for both software modeling and hardware-in-the-loop testing of power systems.

Marko Hinkkanenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electric Drives
• Power Electronics
• Control Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marko Hinkkanen is a Professor at Aalto University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on electric drives, power electronics, and control systems, with a strong emphasis on sensorless control, grid converters, and motor drives. He has received numerous awards, including the IEEE Fellow distinction and multiple best paper awards for contributions to sensorless control and grid integration. Research interests span advanced control algorithms, power converter design, and renewable energy systems. His work addresses challenges in grid stability, motor drives under weak grid conditions, and energy-efficient control strategies. Notable achievements include innovations in bearingless motor systems and grid-forming converter control frameworks. His awards reflect impactful contributions: the Aalto ELEC Supervisor Award (2023) highlights exceptional mentorship, while the IEEE Fellow (2023) and numerous paper awards underscore technical excellence. Key publications include advancements in grid-forming control, sensorless techniques, and electromagnetic damping for aircraft systems. He has advised doctoral students such as F. M. Mahafugur Rahman and Hafiz Asad Ali Awan, whose theses won top awards. His labs and collaborations focus on cutting-edge topics like virtual air gap reactors and six-phase machine dynamics.

Frede Blaabjergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Power Systems
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Smart Grids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gustavo Valverde Mora is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Power Systems Laboratory in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on distributed energy resources, smart grid technologies, and power system control, with expertise in behind-the-meter DER integration and hosting capacity analysis. His recent work addresses key challenges in renewable energy integration, including voltage control coordination between transmission and distribution networks, data-driven local control schemes for active distribution grids, and unsupervised load disaggregation techniques using smart meter data. He has developed novel methods for DER modeling, GIS-based system analysis, and distribution network planning. Recognized with multiple awards including the 2022 Costa Rican National Technology Award, he actively contributes to IEEE Task Forces on DER integration. His research demonstrates strong emphasis on practical grid applications, combining theoretical power systems knowledge with advanced data analytics. Dr. Valverde teaches Power System Analysis (227-0526-00L) and maintains collaborations with utilities worldwide on renewable integration challenges.

Manish Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Robotics
• Swarm Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manish Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, leading the Cooperative Distributed Systems (CDS) Laboratory and the UAV MASTER Lab. He specializes in robotics, unmanned aerial systems (UAVs), and swarm systems, with a focus on decision-making, control in complex systems, and multi-sensor data fusion. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and industry partners. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Duke University (2004) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Duke University (2002) Research Interests: Dr. Kumar's work addresses challenges in autonomous systems, including UAV coordination, swarm robotics, and emergency response technologies. He integrates machine learning, control theory, and optimization to develop robust systems for applications such as wildfire management, telehealth, and industrial automation. Grants & Labs: Directed projects funded by federal agencies (NSF, DoD) and industry, totaling over $5M. Co-directs the Collaboratory for Medical Innovation and Implementation and the UAV MASTER Lab. Key Contributions: Pioneered algorithms for UAV path planning and swarm coordination. Developed PDE-based models for epidemic spread prediction and control.

Stelios Timotheouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Critical Infrastructure Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stelios Timotheou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and faculty member at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus. He holds a Dipl-Ing from National Technical University of Athens, and MSc/PhD from Imperial College London. His research focuses on developing real-time distributed methodologies using mathematical optimization, machine learning, and computational intelligence to enhance efficiency in critical infrastructure systems. Research interests center on data-driven decision making for urban mobility management, traffic control systems, and energy optimization. Key areas include: Intelligent UAV-based sensing for traffic monitoring Cooperative control algorithms for multi-agent systems Optimization of renewable energy integration Robust infrastructure protection strategies Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on traffic state estimation (76%), energy system optimization (16%), and UAV applications (8%). Awarded the Cyprus Research Award (2017) and ERC Consolidator Grant for URANUS project. Secured multiple research grants focusing on real-time control systems.