Our people

If you would like to receive more information or have general questions about our research, please contact us via the details below.

Industry partners

Mr Scott Ryan
Honorary Professor
Chief Asset & Operating Officer, Endeavour Energy

Mr Albert Pors
Honorary Senior Fellow
Power Quality and Reliability Planning Manager, Endeavour Energy

University of Wollongong

Senior Professor Gursel Alici
Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Associate Professor Duane Robinson
Technical Director, Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre
Deputy Director, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre 

Mr Sean Elphick
Research Coordinator, Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre

  • Dr Izzah Afandi
  • Mr Alex Baitch
  • Dr Robert Barr AM
  • Mr Neil Browne
  • Mr Ty Christopher
  • Professor Janaka Ekanayake
  • Dr Upuli Jayatunga
  • Dr Lasantha Meegahapola
  • Dr Peeter Muttik
  • Dr Nalin Pahalawaththa
  • Dr Jahan Peiris
  • Mr Albert Pors
  • Dr Amin Rajabi
  • Mr Scott Ryan
  • Dr Vic Smith
  • Dr David Sweeting OAM
  • Mr Matt Webb

Mr Raed Abdelqader
PhD student
Supervisor: Duane Robinson
Project: Modelling of Power Quality Disturbances for Improved Mitigation Techniques  


Awais Ahmad
PhD student
Supervisors: Danny SutantoKashem MuttaqiMd Rabiul Islam
Project: Power Converter Design and Implementation for Future Power Grids 


Brendan Banfield
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Model Predictive Control of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Buildings and Grids


Mr Noah Biddle
MPhil student
Supervisors: Duane RobinsonCraig McLauchlan
Project: Management of Micorgrids. 


Mr Jason David
MPhil student
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Vic GosbellDuane Robinson
Telephone: 02 4221 3580
Project: Harmonic Investigation of Large-Scale Wind and Solar Farms  


Mr Amin Jalilian
PhD student
Supervisors:  Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: Controlling Integrity of Interconnected Renewable Energy Rich Power Systems after Emergencies


Mr Herath Pathiranage Asanga Priyankara Jayawardana
PhD student
Supervisors: Ashish Agalgaonkar, Duane RobinsonMassimo Fiorentini
Project: Optimised and Cost Effective Operation of Microgrids


Mr Chris Johnathon
PhD student
Supervisors: Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath Perera, Joel Kennedy
Project: Volt/Var Control Strategies for Active Distribution Networks Embedded with renewable and Distributed Energy Resources


Ms Dilhani Liyanage
PhD student
Supervisors: Sarath PereraAshish Agalgaonkar
Project: Power quality issues with large scale solar integration


Ms Samadhi Liyanage
PhD student
Supervisors: Sarath PereraDuane Robinson
Project: Development of high Fidelity models for large scale solar energy generating systems 


Ms Lasanthika Mudiyanselage
PhD student
Supervisors: Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath PereraDuane Robinson
Project: Collaborative Operation of Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Generation in Virtual Power Plant Environment by Improving Predictability


Ms Yasmin Nigar
PhD student
SupervisorAshish Agalgaonkar
Project: On the Identification of Optimal Allowable Distributed and Renewable Generation Capacity in the Power Distribution System 


Mr Obaidur Rahman
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Sarath Perera, Sean Elphick
Project: Voltage Control in PV Rich Distribution Networks


Mr A M Mahfuz Ur Rahman
PhD student
Supervisors:  Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: Intelligent energy management system for future micro grids 


Mr Alexander Rainer
PhD student
Supervisors: Ashish AgalgaonkarSarath Perera
Project: Small Signal Stability Aspects Associated with Integrated Wind-HVDC Systems


Mr Safdar Rasool
PhD student
Supervisors: Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: Energy Storage to Improve Power Quality and Reliability in Microgrids 


Mr Edward Smith
MPhil student
Supervisor: Duane Robinson
Project: Cooperative strategies for improving power quality, utilisation and resilience in the operation and control of microgrids  


Mr Jude Suchithra
PhD student
Supervisor: Amin Rajabi
Project: Power Quality Improvements in Distribution Network using Community Battery Energy Storage Systems 


Mr Pathum Sudasinghege
PhD student
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Philip ComminsJeff Moscrop
Project: Study of Three Phase Induction Motor Operation Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages 

Md. Abu Abdullah
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Climate change adaptation in electricity infrastructure with renewable energy resources


Izzah Afandi
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Integrated Volt/VAr Control in Distribution Networks


Mohammad Jasa Afroni
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, David Stirling
Thesis: Analysis of non-stationary power quality waveforms using iterative empirical mode decomposition methods and SAX algorithm


Md. Jan-E-Alam
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Grid integration of solar photovoltaic resources: impact analysis and mitigation strategies


Mollah Rezaul Alam
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Islanding detection of distributed generation and classification of voltage sags/swells using machine learning techniques


Kanchana Amarasekara
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Lasantha Meegahapola, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Investigation of Voltage Stability of Wind Rich Electric Power Systems


Mrs Prabha Ariyaratna
Supervisors: Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: Distributed Generation for Energy Harvesting in Distribution systems using Hybrid Energy Storage


Ali Asheibi
Supervisors: David Stirling, Danny Sutanto, Duane Robinson
Thesis: Discovery and pattern classification of large scale harmonic measurements using data mining


Tmothy Browne
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Harmonic management in transmission networks


Yin Chin Choo
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Kashem Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Small signal stability analysis for a turbine-generator unit connected to an HVDC system


Dilini Darmawardana
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Duane Robinson, Phil Ciufo, Upuli Jayatunga
Thesis: Higher Frequency Emissions in the Range of 2 - 150 kHz (Supraharmonics) in Electricity Distribution Networks


Muhamad Zalani Daud
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Transient behaviour modelling of underground high voltage cable systems


Sean Elphick
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Sarath Perera
Thesis: The Modern Domestic Load and its Impact on the Electricity Distribution Network


Malithi Gunawardana
Supervisors: Jeff Moscrop, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Modelling and transient analysis of saturated core fault current limiters in electricity grids


Benjamin J. Harris
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Duane Robinson
Thesis: Matrix converter technology in doubly-fed induction generators for wind generators


Dissawe Mudiyanselage Lasanthika Harshani Dissawa
Supervisors: 
Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath Perera, Duane Robinson
Thesis: Utilisation of inexpensive sky-imaging technology for irradiance forecasting of distributed solar PV generation


Mrs Most Sumaiya Hasan
Supervisors: Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: Detection, Analysis and Mitigation of Voltage Sag/Swell in Renewable Energy Rich Power Grids 


Chandana Herath
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Power quality data management and reporting methodologies


Mr Md Minarul Islam
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Control strategies to mitigate potential operational challenges in future grids


Sk. Razibul Islam
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Emergency control of catastrophic disturbances in a power system


Upuli Jayatunga
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Phil Ciufo
Thesis: Further contributions to the development of the technical report IEC/TR 61000-3-13:2008 on voltage unbalance management methodologies


Asanga Jayawardana
Supervisors: 
Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Development of a Model Predictive Control Method to Optimise the Operation of a Residential System with Battery Storage and Solar PV Generation


Athmi Vidarshika Jayawardena
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Lasantha Meegahapola
Thesis: Contributions to the development of microgrids: Aggregated modelling and operational aspects


Thisandu Kahingala
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Upuli Jayatunga
Thesis: Contributions to Analytical Methodologies for the Management of Voltage Unbalance in MV/HV/EHV Power Systems


Joel Kennedy
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Distribution System Protection Schemes in a Modern Grid Embedded with Renewable Energy Resources


Ahmed Ahsan Latheef
Supervisors: Vic Smith
Thesis: Harmonic impact of photovoltaic inverter systems on low and medium voltage distribution systems


Bosui Li
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Evaluation of a potential operational scheme based on Virtual Net Metering for precinct-level public buildings


Mr Hadi Lomei
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Emergency Control for Catastrophic Disturbance in Future Power Grids


A M Mahfuz Ur Rahman
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: New Topologies and Advanced Control of Power Electronic Converters for Renewable Energy based Microgrids


Mr Subir Majumder
Supervisors: 
Ashish AgalgaonkarSarath Perera
Project: 
Techno-Economic Analysis of Electricity Networks with Renewable Energy Sources and Storage Devices


Dejan Markovic
Thesis: Induced currents in gas pipelines due to nearby power lines


Craig McLauchlan
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Phil Ciufo
Thesis: The WiSE Approach to Engineering Educational Environments


Nishad Mendis
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Design of Wind Dominated Hybrid Remote Area Power Supply Systems


Mr Ghulam Mohy-ud-din
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Towards a Flexible and Resilient Power Grid with Distributed Energy Resources


Mr Md Nafiz Musarrat
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Renewable Energy based Hybrid System for Rural and Remote Communities


Glenn Nicholson
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell
Thesis: Investigation of data reporting techniques and analysis of continuous power quality data in the Vector distribution network


Prabodha Paranavithana
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Danny Sutanto
Thesis: Contributions towards the development of the Technical Report IEC/TR 61000-3-13 on voltage unbalance emission allocation


Brian Perera
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Modelling of Inverter Interfaced Renewable Energy Resources to Investigate Grid Interaction


Devinda Perera
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Phil Ciufo
Thesis: Contributions to the understanding of harmonics, flicker and voltage unbalance management in future electricity distribution networks


Mr Ashib Rahman
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Grid Integration of Distributed Energy Resources with Magnetic Linked Converter


Dothinka Ranamuka
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Coordinated Voltage Control in Modern Distribution Systems


Duane Robinson
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Harmonic management in MV distribution systems


Mr Kaveh Sarrafan
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Improving Energy Storage management Systems in Electric Vehicles 


Yingjie Tan
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Lasanth Meegahapola
Thesis: Management of hybrid remote area power supply systems


Sanikka Tennakoon
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Flicker propagation in radial and interconnected power systems


Hamid Teymour Ghasemabadi
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Design of Multi-level Power Convertors with Random Time Vector Control Switching for Network Support


Mr Viet Thang Tran
Supervisors: 
Kashem MuttaqiDanny Sutanto
Project: 
Electric Vehicles and Storage Systems Integrated with Distribution Grids Fed by Solar PV


Dao Hoang Vu
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Lasantha Meegahapola
Thesis: Forecasting Electricity Demand and Price Spike for Improving Electricity Market Operation


Mr Tuan Vu
Supervisors
Sarath PereraDuane Robinson
Project
Harmonic Allocation to Major Loads in Transmission Systems


Amila Wickramasinghe
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Lasantha Meegahapola
Thesis: Control and Operational Approaches to Improve Frequency Stability of Electricity Grids with Increased Wind Power Penetration Levels


Mr Chixin Xiao
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem MuttaqiMinjie Zhang
Project: 
Improving Resilience in Smart Grids Using Advanced Predictive Analytics and Computational Intelligence Optimization


Mr Muhammad Yousaf
Supervisors: 
Kashem MuttaqiDanny Sutanto
Project: 
Enhancement of Protection Adequacy of Future Distribution Networks in the presence of Distributed Energy Resources


Mr Arian Zahedmanesh
Supervisors: 
Danny SutantoKashem Muttaqi
Project: 
Optimal Management of Vehicle-to-Grid and Grid-to-Vehicle Services Considering Reliability and Power Quality Constraints


Neng Zhang
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: On the improvement of boost and buck-boost converters for battery applications


Kun Zhao
Supervisors: Phil Ciufo, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Performance of LV loads in the presence of voltage fluctuations: preliminary investigations based on critical component analyses


Kai Zou
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Distribution system planning with incorporation of distributed renewable energy resources