جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hossam Hassaneinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Mobile Ad hoc Networks
• Edge Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hossam Hassanein is a Professor and Director of the School of Computing at Queen's University. He received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Kuwait University in 1984, M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1986, and Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta in 1990. He joined Queen's University School of Computing in 1999 and has established himself as a leading researcher in telecommunications and networking. Dr. Hassanein's research interests span wireless sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), radio resource management, and data-centric networks. His seminal contributions include pioneering work on WSN planning, load-balanced routing protocols, and energy-efficient network designs. He has championed research in IoT, developing frameworks for smart spaces that use contextual information to enhance IoT applications in healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on cutting-edge areas including extreme edge computing, vehicular networks, and AI/ML integration in networking. Research trends show increasing emphasis on practical applications in telesurgery, digital twins, and industrial IoT, addressing challenges in resource allocation, task offloading, and real-time processing in constrained environments. Dr. Hassanein has received numerous recognitions for his work: Fellow of the IEEE Queen's University School of Graduate Studies Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision (2015) Multiple best paper awards from top international conferences As founder and director of the Telecommunications Research Lab (TRL), Dr. Hassanein has supervised over 75 students who have made substantial contributions in academia and industry. The TRL is one of Queen's largest research groups with extensive international collaborations. Dr. Hassanein has successfully attracted significant research funding from government and industry sources in the competitive telecommunications field. The Telecommunications Research Lab has developed innovative platforms including SPROUTS, a rugged sensor platform used in mining, steel manufacturing, and smart-grid monitoring. TRL's work has had significant impact in WSN planning, data dissemination, and resource reuse in wireless networks, with contributions featured in IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine.

Aline Eidمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Electromagnetics
• RF Circuits
• Wireless Sensing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aline Eid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, directing the Beam Dynamics research group. Her work bridges electromagnetics, wireless systems, and autonomous technologies, with a focus on mmWave/sub-THz sensing, backscatter communications, and wireless power transfer. PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Georgia Tech, 2021) MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (American University of Beirut, 2017) Postdoctoral Associate at MIT Media Lab (Signal Kinetics group) Research Interests: She pioneers systems that use electromagnetic waves to address societal challenges in Sustainable energy networks Smart cities/infrastructures Autonomous vehicles/robots Her group develops mmID tags for radar vision, batteryless sensors, and 5G-based wireless power grids. Scientific Impact: Recognized with awards including IEEE RFID Best Paper (2023) Proceedings of the IEEE Best Paper (2023) IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship (2020) She leads commercialization efforts for warehouse robotics via MTRAC grant and startup Atheraxon. Advising: Mentors 8 students across PhD (Skanda Harisha, Sepideh Ghasemi, Yunfei Liu), Master's (Longyu Guo), and undergraduates (Mohamed Safawi, Katherine Shih, Andy Wang, Adrian Velazquez) in projects spanning robotics, IoT, and electromagnetic engineering. Labs: Beam Dynamics group at U-M Radiation Laboratory, collaborating with Atheraxon and MTRAC for technology translation.

Qing Cindy Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Manufacturing
• Real-time Production Control
• Knowledge-guided Machine Learning based Control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Qing (Cindy) Chang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia, where she directs the Intelligent Systems Lab. She joined UVA in 2019 after serving as an associate professor at Stony Brook University. Prior to academia, she spent a decade at General Motors R&D, receiving their highest innovation awards. Education: M.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Manufacturing from University of Michigan Research Focus: Chang's work integrates math-based modeling and data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing systems. Key areas include: Adaptive control and machine learning for production efficiency Human-robot collaboration frameworks Sustainable manufacturing through energy management Real-time control of cyber-physical production systems Reinforcement learning applications in industrial automation Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on AI-driven manufacturing optimization, with 80% leveraging reinforcement learning/LLMs for robotic control. Key themes include multi-agent coordination (67% of papers), energy efficiency (53%), and flexible production systems (47%). Awards & Recognition: Inducted as SME Scholar (2024) 20 Most Influential Professors in Smart Manufacturing - SME (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2014) Three-time GM Boss Kettering Award winner (2005,2006,2008) ASME and SME Fellow Leadership & Funding: Serves on NAMRI/SME Board of Directors with editorial roles across ASME/IEEE/SME journals. Research supported by NSF (including CAREER), Department of Energy, and multiple industry partners. Leads projects on human-robot collaboration and sustainable manufacturing. Lab & Collaboration: Directs the Intelligent Systems Lab at UVA, focusing on industrial AI applications. Collaborates with automotive and energy sectors to translate research into practical solutions for smart factories.

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.

Andrea Bonfiglioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Systems Analysis
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Bonfiglio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (DITEN) within the School of Engineering at the University of Genoa. His work focuses on power systems, smart grids, and renewable energy integration with a particular emphasis on innovative control strategies and energy storage solutions. Teaching areas: Electrical Systems, Industrial Measurements, Energy Security Key research themes: Smart distribution networks, synthetic inertia, microgrid control, vehicle-to-grid technologies, battery energy storage Recent work explores virtual energy partitioning, load flow optimization, and inertia allocation in transmission networks Contact: a.bonfiglio@unige.it His publications highlight advanced control methodologies using machine learning and sliding mode control for both transmission and distribution networks, with applications to renewable integration and grid stability challenges.

Greg Keoleianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

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.

Fei Dingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Renewable Energy Grid Integration
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Grid Resilience and Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fei Ding is a Senior Researcher at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) specializing in Power Systems Engineering within the Grid Modernization Research Topic. Her work focuses on integrating renewable energy into electrical grids, optimizing distributed energy resources, and enhancing grid resilience. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University Her research spans: Distribution grid modeling and control strategies Grid-edge resource optimization for reliability and cybersecurity Photovoltaic hosting capacity analysis Recent publications emphasize: AI-driven voltage regulation with neural networks Microgrid formation for grid restoration Data fusion techniques for outage detection Award highlights: NREL Chairman’s Award (2018) NREL President's Award (2020) NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2021) She actively contributes to IEEE as a Senior Member and leads projects developing advanced distribution management systems.

Santiago Grijalvaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decentralized Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Grid Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Santiago Grijalva serves as Georgia Power Distinguished Professor and Director of the Advanced Computational Electricity Systems (ACES) Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He also holds the position of Associate Director for Electricity Systems at the Strategic Energy Institute (SEI). His educational background includes an Electrical Engineer degree from EPN-Ecuador (1994), M.S. in Information Systems from ESPE-Ecuador (1997), and M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1999/2002). Grijalva pioneers research in decentralized power system architectures, renewable energy integration, and grid cybersecurity. His work spans smart grid technologies, electricity markets design, AI applications for power systems, and ultra-reliable grid architectures. The ACES Laboratory under his direction focuses on real-time power system control, informatics, and economics. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in photovoltaic integration, multi-agent control systems, voltage stability analysis, and prosumer-based grid architectures, reflecting the industry's shift toward distributed energy resources and decentralized control paradigms. Georgia Tech ECE Outstanding Faculty Award Great Minds in STEM National Achievement Award ARPA-E More Than Smart Grid Disruptor Award IBM Faculty Award As principal investigator for major research projects funded by U.S. Department of Energy, ARPA-E, EPRI, PSERC, NSF, and industry sponsors, Grijalva leads initiatives modernizing electrical infrastructure. His past roles include Senior Software Developer at PowerWorld Corporation and Department Head at Ecuador's National Center for Energy Control (CENACE). He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers. The Advanced Computational Electricity Systems (ACES) Laboratory operates at the intersection of power systems engineering and computational science, developing next-generation grid technologies for renewable integration and cyber-physical security.

Claudia R. Binderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Sustainability
• Transition Research
• Urban Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia R. Binder is Full Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) since 2016. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Munich (2011-2016), University of Graz (2009-2011), and University of Zurich (2006-2009). She served as Dean of EPFL's ENAC School from 2020-2023 and holds advisory roles with Swiss federal institutions including the Mercator Foundation since 2024. Her academic foundation includes a Biochemistry degree and PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. This interdisciplinary background underpins her research approach spanning natural and social sciences. Professor Binder's work centers on urban sustainability transitions, examining urban metabolism dynamics through systems science frameworks. She investigates energy-food-transport interdependencies in cities using transdisciplinary methods that integrate material flow analysis, spatial modeling, and socio-technical assessments. Her research particularly emphasizes regulatory mechanisms and transformation drivers in human-environment systems, with case studies across Swiss and global urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from foundational urban metabolism studies toward actionable transition strategies. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly addresses social tipping dynamics, circular decarbonization, and spatially explicit waste management, demonstrating methodological innovation through geo-referenced material flow analysis and participatory backcasting frameworks. Key thematic clusters include energy innovation diffusion, plastic waste governance, and demand-side flexibility in residential systems. She actively mentors 7 current PhD candidates while supervising 11 graduates since 2018, with research spanning urban metabolism modeling, sustainability assessment, and transition governance. Her leadership extends to Swiss National Science Foundation committees and National Research Program 71 on energy consumption management. At EPFL, she directs the HERUS laboratory which develops the Sustainability Solution Space methodology for urban assessment. The lab operates at the intersection of data science, environmental engineering, and social theory, maintaining strong field connections in Switzerland, Indonesia, and Germany for empirical validation of transition models.

Qifeng Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Convex Optimization
• Nonlinear Systems
• Power and Energy Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Qifeng Li is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida specializing in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power and energy systems. His research integrates convex optimization and nonlinear dynamics to address challenges in renewable energy integration, microgrid stability, and energy-water-hydrogen nexus systems. Research Interests: Convex optimization, nonlinear systems, grid resilience, energy-water-food nexus Grants: NSF and DOE projects on microgrid stability and cross-system coordination Professional Roles: Editor for CSEE Journal, IEEE Battery Energy Storage Work Group member Honors: China National Scholarship 2012 His recent publications emphasize data-driven optimization methods, voltage stability analysis, and machine learning applications in power systems. Key trends include hybrid physics-data-driven models, stochastic disturbance analysis, and real-time grid control solutions. Scientific Awards: China National Scholarship (2012)

Thomas Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Strength Amplification
• Wearable Robotics
• Force and Torque Feedback
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Gray is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Mike J. Walker ’66 Department. His research focuses on Human Strength Amplification, Wearable Robotics, and Control Systems, with a particular emphasis on exoskeleton design and biomechanical interaction. He leads the HERC Lab, aiming to advance direct control paradigms for physically interactive robots. Educational Background : Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2019) B.S., Engineering: Robotics, Olin College of Engineering (2012) Research Interests : Gray’s work centers on enhancing human performance through advanced robotic systems. Key areas include: Development of wearable devices for strength amplification and fatigue mitigation Design of series-elastic actuators and force/torque feedback mechanisms System identification for robust control in dynamic environments Optimization of mechanical impedance rendering for natural human-robot interaction Awards & Recognition : IEEE ICRA Best Manipulation Paper Award (2017) IJHR Best Paper Award (2016) NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (2015) DARPA Virtual Robotics Challenge Winner (Team IHMC, 2013) Grants & Advising : Gray has secured significant funding for his research, including grants from NASA and DARPA. He advises students in robotics and control systems, though specific student names are not listed. Labs & Teams : He directs the Human-Empowering Robotics and Control (HERC) Lab, which explores next-generation robotics for human augmentation and direct control methodologies.

Magdy M. A. Salamaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• Power Quality Analysis
• Smart Grid Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magdy M. A. Salama is a Professor and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a P.Eng. license and is a Fellow of the IEEE. His research spans Energy Systems (Power Quality, Smart Grids, Renewable Energy) and Biomedical Engineering (Medical Imaging, Sleep Analysis). He has authored/co-authored over 460 publications and supervised numerous graduate students. Education: PhD (University of Waterloo), M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Cairo University). Awards include the IEEE Fellow distinction, University Research Chair, and multiple teaching/research awards from the University of Waterloo. Research trends in his articles focus on Smart Grid resiliency, renewable integration, cyber-physical security, and biomedical applications of AI. Notable projects include voltage sag mitigation, EV fleet electrification, and blockchain-based energy trading platforms. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow, University Research Chair, Teaching Excellence Award (2000) Grants/Consultation: Extensive industry and institutional collaborations on power systems and biomedical tech. Labs/Teams: Active in High Voltage Lab, Smart Grids Research Group, and Medical Image Processing Lab.

Di Shiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power System Data Analytics
• Energy Storage Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Di Shi is an Associate Professor at the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , New Mexico State University (NMSU), holding the Paul W. and Valerie Klipsch Distinguished Professorship. He previously founded the AI energy startup AInergy, LLC and held leadership roles at GEIRI North America, NEC Laboratories America, and Arizona State University. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2012) MS in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2009) BS in Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2007) His research focuses on power system data analytics , energy storage , artificial intelligence , and IoT applications for grid stability and renewable integration. His work bridges theoretical innovation with real-world deployment, including software adopted by 15 utility companies. Recent publications highlight his leadership in deep reinforcement learning for grid control, blockchain frameworks for energy management, and tensor decomposition for efficient load modeling. He has secured a $6M NSF grant for AI-driven digital twinning to address climate-aware energy resilience. Awards & Recognition: 2025 Paul W. and Valerie Klipsch Distinguished Professorship 2024 University Research Council Mid-Career Award 2024 IET Fellow Multiple IEEE Best Paper Awards (2019–2022) 2019 L2RPN AI Competition Championship He serves as an editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems , IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution , and other journals, and leads the IEEE Task Force on IoT for Power Systems . His team’s patents cover AI-driven load modeling , energy storage scheduling , and state estimation , with 42 granted or pending.

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)