PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

• H. Zhang, R. Liu, C. Xue, and Y. Li, “Active Power Enhancement Control Strategy of Grid-Forming Inverters Under Asymmetrical Grid Faults“, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 1447-1459, 2024, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2023.3322042.
• H. Zhang, R. Liu, C. Xue, and Y. Li, “Simultaneous Overvoltage and Overcurrent Mitigation Strategy of Grid-Forming Inverters Under A Single-Line-To- Ground Fault“, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2023, doi: 10.1109/TIE.2023.3337500.
• N. Gholizadeh, N. Kazemi and P. Musilek, “A Comparative Study of Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Distribution Network Reconfiguration With Deep Q-Learning-Based Action Sampling” IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 13714-13723, 2023.
• A. Hussain, VH Bui, P Musilek, “Local demand management of charging stations using vehicle-to-vehicle service: A welfare maximization-based soft actor-critic model“. eTransportation 18, 100280, 2023.
• Sarajpoor, N, Rakai, L, Arteaga, J, Amjady, N, Zareipour, H, “Time Aggregation in Presence of Multiple Variable Energy Resources”, (2023) IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, pp. 1-15.
• N Sarajpoor, L Rakai, N Amjady, H Zareipour, “Generalizing Time Aggregation to Out-of-sample Data Using Minimum Bipartite Graph Matching for Power Systems Studies”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2023.
• H. Wang*, Y. Li*, A. Wijesekera*, G. J. Kish, Q. Zhao, “Switch open-circuit fault detection and localization for modular multilevel converters based on signal synthesis,”  IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (JESTPE), accepted, Aug, 2023.  
• M. M. Raja*, H. Wang*, M.H. Arshad*, G. J. Kish, Q. Zhao, “Data driven model predictive control for modular multilevel converters with reduced computational complexity, “ IEEE Access, vol. 11: 42113-42123, Apr. 2023. 
• M. H. Arshad*, A. El-Saved, A. Salem, Q. Zhao and M, A. Abido, ”Implications of the Sensorless Predictive Control for Line-Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine,” IEEE Trans. Automation Science and Engineering, accepted, Aug. 2023.
• Hasanpour, N., Mohammadi, M.R., Tavakoli, A. and Khajehoddin, S.A., “Modular Voltage Equalizer Circuit with AC-bus Inter-Modules Connection” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 2023.
• C. Ma, H. Liang, and Y. Jing, “A novel ZSV-based detection scheme for FDIAs in multiphase power distribution systems,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 1236-1248, March 2023.
• Liu, R, Li Ding, Cheng Xue, Yunwei (Ryan) Li Small-signal modelling and analysis of microgrids with synchronous and virtual synchronous generators. IET Energy Syst. Integr. 1–17 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1049/esi2.12099
• Li, Wenze; Liu, Rui; Li, Yunwei Ryan. (2023). “Power Quality Enhancement of Remote Gas Field Generations with Smart Power Converters”. Energies. 16. 6684. 10.3390/en16186684.
• Saidur Rahman, Javier Sales-Ortiz, Omid Ardakanian, “Making a Virtual Power Plant out of Privately Owned Electric Vehicles: From Contract Design to Scheduling“, In Proceedings of the 14th ACM International Conference on Future Energy Systems (ACM e-Energy), pp. 459-472, June 2023.
• M. Takongmo, C. Zhang, S. Wdaan, W. A. M. Telmesani, D. Yapa and J. Salmon, “Parallel-Connected Voltage Source Converters With a DC Common Mode and an AC Differential Mode PWM Filter” in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 3664-3675, March 2023, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2022.3222441.
• C. Zhang, M. Takongmo, S. Wdaan, W. Telmesani, D. Yapa and J. Salmon, “Carrier Transition Techniques for Parallel Connected VSCs Using Cross-Coupled Inductors” in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 37, no. 8, pp. 9652-9662, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2022.3161484.
• Paudel, A., Hussain, S. A., Sadiq, R., Zareipour, H.,”Hewage, K. (2022). Decentralized cooperative approach for electric vehicle charging. Journal of Cleaner Production, 364.
• Avkhimenia, V., Gemignani, M., Weis, T.M., and Musilek, P. (2022) “Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Operation of Transmission Battery Storage with Dynamic Thermal Line Rating“, Energies, 15(23), 9032; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15239032
• M Nazari, A Hussain, P Musilek, “Applications of Clustering Methods for Different Aspects of Electric Vehicles Electronics” 12 (4), 790
• N. Gholizadeh, P. Musilek, Federated Learning with Hyperparameter-based Clustering for Electrical Load Forecasting, Internet of Things, vol. 17, March 2022, 100470, pp.1-10.
• N. Gholizadeh, P. Musilek, Distributed Learning Applications in Power Systems: Methods, Gaps, and Challenges, Energies. 2021; 14(12):3654. DOI:10.3390/en14123654.
• M. Sabuhi, M. Zhou, C-P. Bezemer, P. Musilek, Applications of Generative Adversarial Networks For Anomaly Detection: A Systematic Literature Review, IEEE Access, vol. 9, Nov. 2021, 161003 – 161029.
• N. Sarajpoor, L. Rakai, J. Arteaga, and H. Zareipour, a Shape-based Clustering Framework for Time Aggregation in the Presence of Variable Generation and Energy Storage. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, No 8, Pages 448-459.
• A. Bavand, A Khajehoddin, M. Ardakani, A. Tabesh, “Online Estimations of Li-ion Battery SOC and SOH Applicable to Partial Charge/Discharge” Conditionally Accepted in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification. 
• Alameddine, R. 2021 “Conducting Feature Importance and Investigating the Correlation between weather features and power outages”, University of Alberta, MEng capstone

Conference Publications

• H. Zhang, R. Liu, C. Xue, and Y. Li, "Simultaneous Overvoltage and Overcurrent Mitigation of Grid-Forming Inverters under A Single-Line-Ground Fault”, in 2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 19-23 March 2023 2023, pp. 558-564, doi: 10.1109/APEC43580.2023.10131496.
• M.H. Arshad*, M. M. Raja*, Q. Zhao, “Neutral point voltage balancing using MOPSO based weighting factor tuning for FCS-MPTC of three level T-Type VSI fed IM Drive,” 2023 IFAC World Congress, Yokohama, Japan, July 9-15, 2023.  
• N. Hasanpour and S. Ali Khajehoddin, “Cell Equalizers Modeling and Analysis Based on Energy Conservation Method” in 2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Ex-position (APEC), pp. 3036-3043, 2023.
• H. Wang*, Y. Li *, G. Kish, Q. Zhao, “Switch open-circuit fault detection and localization for modular multi-level converters,” poster session, American Control Conference, San Diego, CA, June 1-2, 2023.
• Sharma S, Farrokhabadi M,  Zareipour H, Musilek P, “Mitigating the Energy Market Death Spiral through Long-Term Volume Firming Contracts”, 2023 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing (ROPEC), Ixtapa, Mexico, 2023.
• Z. Wu, Y. Liu, and H. Liang, “A quantum minimum cut-set method for vulnerable node localization against false data injection attacks,” in Proc. IEEE CCECE’23, Sept. 2023. (Outstanding Paper Award).
• Z Tchir, MZ Reformat, P Musilek , Home Energy Management with V2X Capability using Reinforcement Learning 2023 IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), 89-91
• CSChE, 2023- Fire Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment of Photovoltaic Panels, Enhancing Fire Safety in Photovoltaic Installations.
• Saidur Rahman, Linda Punt, Omid Ardakanian, Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal, Xiaoqi Tan, “On Efficient Operation of a V2G-Enabled Virtual Power Plant”, In Proceedings of the 9th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Built Environments (ACM BuildSys), pp. 119-128, November 2022.
• Mohammadhadi Rouhani, Omid Ardakanian, Petr Musilek, “Robust Sizing of Solar-Powered Charging Station with Co-located Energy Storage”, In Proceedings of IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, pp. 1-5, July 2022
• M. Persand, Y. Li and G.J. Kish, “Hybrid LCC-VSC Bipolar HVDC System for DC Power Tapping Studies,” in Proc. CIGRE Canada Conference.Expo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2022.
• S. Hussain, S. V. Daneshmand, H. Zareipour, D. Layzell and A. Khan, “Optimal Sizing of a Stand-alone Renewable-Powered Hydrogen Fueling Station” 2022 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing (ROPEC), Ixtapa, Mexico, 2022.
• M. Zhou, P. Musilek, Real-time Anomaly Detection in Distribution Grids using Long Short Term Memory, 21th IEEE Canada Power and Energy Conference (EPEC2021), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 22-1 & 30-31, 2021.
• V. Avkhimenia, T. Weis, P. Musilek, Generation of Synthetic Ampacity and Electricity Pool Prices using Generative Adversarial Networks, 2021 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC) eCF Paper Id: 1570744202.
• M. H. Rouhani, O. Ardakanian, P. Musilek, Robust Sizing of Solar-Powered Charging Station with Co-located Energy Storage, 2022 IEEE PES General Meeting (GM), Denver, Colorado, 17-21 July 2022.
• Dynamic Phasor-Based Modeling and Analysis of Dual-Loop Controlled DC-DC Converters. Udoka C Nwaneto, Andrew M. Knight, IECON 2021.
• U. C. Nwaneto, A. M. Knight, Modeling and Simulation of a Reduced-Order Single-Phase PQ Inverter Using the Dynamic Phasor Method., IECON 2021.
• U. C Nwaneto, A. M. Knight, Dynamic Phasor Modeling and Control of a Single-Phase Single-Stage Grid-Connected PV System. IECON 2021.

Presentations

• APIC Forum, 2023-Reliability Analysis of Multi-State Power Distribution Networks Incorporating Correlated Failure Events.
• Han Zhang and Yunwei (Ryan) Li, “Overvoltage and Overcurrent Mitigation Strategy in the Distribution System Caused by Asymmetrical Faults with DER Integration”, APIC Forum, May 2023.
• Y. Liu and Z. Wu, “False data injection attacks on smart grid voltage regulation with stochastic communication model,” Spring APIC Forum Poster, 2023.2Y. Liu and Z. Wu, “False data injection attacks on smart grid voltage regulation with stochastic communication model,” Spring APIC Forum Poster, 2023.
•  Z. Yang, “A novel ZSV-based detection scheme for FDIAs in multiphase power distribution systems,” Spring APIC Forum Poster, 2023.
• Z. Lin, Y. Li, and Y. Li, “Microgrid stability improvement with virtual inertia control – modeling and analysis Smart Substation for Electrical Energy Transmission and Distribution”, APIC Forum, May, 2023.
• Presentation at APIC Forum, May 2023, “A Single Stage High Frequency Isolated AC/DC Converter for Grid Applications”, presented by Sheron Bolonne
• H. Wang*, G. Kish, Q. Zhao, “Utilizing signal synthesis for switch open-circuit fault detection and localization in modular multi-level converters“, poster session, APIC Forum, May 2, 2023. 7. M. M. Raja*, Q. Zhao, “Data-driven model predictive control for MMC“ , poster session, APIC Forum, May 2, 2023.
• Battery Equalization Systems Modeling andDesign, APIC (Alberta Power Industry Consortium) Forum Poster Presentation, April 2023
• M. M. Raja*, M.H. Arshad*, Q. Zhao, “Data driven model predictive control for MMCs,” poster session, APIC Forum, May 2, 2023.
• D. Yapa, J.Salmon:“Power Electronics for Smart Electrical Grid Interface”, APIC Forum, 2023.
• Presentation at APIC Forum, May 2023, “Deployment of flexible multi-port converter structures in HVDC systems”, presented by Anushika Lakmini.
• Mohammadhadi Rouhani, Omid Ardakanian, Petr Musilek, “Optimal Design of Renewable-Power Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”, Poster Presentation, APIC Forum 2022.
• “Model-Based Abnormality Detection and Estimation in EPS”, APIC Forum 2022.
• “Disturbance Localization Using Zero-Sequence Synchronized Waveform Measurements in Power Distribution Systems”, APIC Forum, 2023.
• M. Persand, “LCC-HVDC Bipole System with MMC-Based DC Tapping Stations,” M.Sc. Thesis, University of Alberta, 2022.
• Han Zhang and Yunwei (Ryan) Li, “Mitigate the Distribution System Overvoltage Caused by Unbalanced Fault with DER Integration”, APIC Forum, May 2022.
• D. Yapa, J.Salmon:“Power Electronics for Smart Electrical Grid Interface”, APIC Forum, 2022.
• Presentation at APIC Forum, May 2022, “Hybrid LCC-VSC systems for enhanced utilization of HVDC transmission”, presented by Manish Persand. 
• N. Gholizadeh, P. Musilek, Decentralized monitoring and control for grid-connected DERs, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• Mohammadhadi Rouhani, Omid Ardakanian, Petr Musilek, On the Distributed Control of EV Supply Equipment”, Poster Presentation, APIC Forum 2021.
• M. Zhou, P. Musilek, Anomaly Detection for Primary Distribution System Measurements, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• N. Sarajpoor, L. Rakai, J. Arteaga, and H. Zareipour, Time Aggregation in the Presence of Variable Generation with Shape-based Clustering, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• V. Avkhimenia, T. Weis, P. Musilek, BESS and DTLR for Transmission Deferral, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• A. Fassih, L. Thorlakson, Political Science Perspectives on Grid Transition, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• M. Masood Raja, Q. Zhao, Fault tolerant control of power converters, poster presentation, APIC forum, June 28-29 2021.
• H. Wang, Q. Greenaway, G. Kish, Q. Zhao, Fault diagnosis of power converters, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• M. Persand, G. Kish, Hybrid LCC-VSC systems for enhanced utilization of HVDC transmission, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• S. Bolonne, C. Perera, J. Salmon, G. Kish, Modular converter systems for grid integration of utility scale BESSs, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• A. Khajehoddin, Health and Status Estimations for Utility Scale BESSs, Poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• M. Takingmo, J. Salmon, Power Electronics for Smart Electrical Grid Interface, Poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• A. Hussain, P. Musilek, Distributed Energy Resources and Power System Resilience, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• B. Gao, W.Xu. Harmonic Model of VSC for Power System Harmonic Analysis, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• M.H. Rouhani, O.Ardakanian, P.Musilek, On the Distributed Control of EV Supply Equipment”, Poster Presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29 2021. 
• M. Rashid, High PV penetration in rural LV grids, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• E. Wu, A. M. Knight, Dynamic Phasor-Based Modeling of Microgrids, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• Udoka C Nwaneto, A. M. Knight, Dynamic Phasor-Based Modeling of a Single-Stage Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverter, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• B. Li, H. Zhang, Y. Li, Quick Power Management of AC/DC Distribution System, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• P. Gunawardena, Y. Li, Protection Strategy on Distribution System with More Converter-based DERs, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• Lefsrud, L. M, Sattari, F., Alameddine, R. Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Improve Safety Performance. poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• C. Ma, FDIA Detection Based on Zero-Sequence Voltage in Three-Phase Distribution System, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• Y. Kor, Z. Tchir, M. Reformat, Localization of distribution systems events and effective response to their occurrence, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.
• X. Zhang, Equipment Condition Monitoring and Disturbance Detection in EPS, poster presentation, APIC Forum, June 28-29, 2021.

Other Publications

• Hybrid Inverter + LFP Battery Storage System Lab Test For Aspire Tech (ATI). Abstract: This report mainly introduces the structure/topology, operation process, typical work mode, and testing results for ATI hybrid inverter.
•  EPCOR, 2023 (ongoing project)- A Bow-tie Analysis of Power Transformers to Conduct a Consequence Analysis. 
• EPCOR, 2023 (ongoing project)- Fire hazard identification and risk assessment of photovoltaic panels- Enhancing fire safety in photovoltaic installations.  
• EPCOR, 2022-Conducting Feature Importance and Investigating the Correlation between Weather Features and Power Outages.
• Mohammadhadi Rouhani, “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Resource Allocation: A Data-Driven Robust Optimization Approach”, MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, April 2023.
• EPCOR, 2023 (ongoing project)- Assessing the Overloading of Distribution Transformers by the Penetration of Electric Vehicles.
• H. Wang and Q. Greenaway, Literature review report on fault detection and control of power electronics with simulation results, technical report, Sept. 4, 2021.