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Mr Albert Pors
Power Quality and Reliability Planning Manager, Endeavour Energy
University of Wollongong
- Associate Professor Duane Robinson (Technical Director)
- Mr Sean Elphick (Research Coordinator)
- Mr Gerrard Drury (ProgrammerAnalyst)
- Mr Jason David (Research Fellow)
- Dr Obaidur Rahman (Associate Research Fellow)
- Dr Edward Smith (Research Fellow)
- Dr Jonathon Knott (Research Fellow)
- Dr Jeff Moscrop (Senior Lecturer)
- Professor Vic Gosbell (Emeritus Professor)
- Professor Chris Cook (Emeritus Professor)
- Ms Jasmyn Connell (Media and Communications)
- Ms Joanne Robson (Administrative Assistant)
- Ms Raina Lewis (Administrative Assistant and CPD Course Coordinator)
- Mr Brodie Howson (Casual Staff Member)
- Mr Ben Kawalewski (Caseual Staff Member)
- Ms Laura D'Alessandro (Casual Staff Member)
- Professor Sarath Perera (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Izzah Afandi (Honorary Fellow)
- Mr Alex Baitch (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Robert Barr AM (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Mr Neil Browne (Power Systems Engineer)
- Mr Ty Christopher (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Professor Janaka Ekanayake (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Upuli Jayatunga (Honorary Fellow)
- Dr Lasantha Meegahapola (Honorary Senior Fellow)
- Dr Peeter Muttik (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Nalin Pahalawaththa (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Jahan Peiris (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Mr Albert Pors (Honorary Senior Fellow)
- Dr Amin Rajabi (Honorary Fellow)
- Mr Scott Ryan (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Dr Vic Smith (Honorary Senior Fellow)
- Dr David Sweeting OAM (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
- Mr Matt Webb (Honorary Professorial Fellow)
Mr Raed Abdelqader
PhD student
Supervisor: Duane Robinson
Project: Modelling of Power Quality Disturbances for Improved Mitigation Techniques
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 Robinson, Craig McLauchlan
Project: Management of Micorgrids.
Mr Jason David
MPhil student
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Vic Gosbell, Duane Robinson
Project: Harmonic Investigation of Large-Scale Wind and Solar Farms
Imanka Ranmanna Dewayalage
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Sarath Perera, Sean Elphick
Project: An on-site calibration system for high/medium voltage power system high frequency measurements
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson
Project: Battery Energy Storage System to improve the operation of distribution networls
Mr Amin Jalilian
PhD student
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem 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 Robinson, Massimo Fiorentini
Project: Optimised and Cost Effective Operation of Microgrids
Ms Samadhi Liyanage
PhD student
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Duane Robinson
Project: Development of high Fidelity models for large scale solar energy generating systems
Dinidu Jeewandara Mudiyanselage
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Jeff Moscrop, Sean Elphick
Project: Assessment of the Impact of Supply Voltage Magnitude on Consumer Appliance Lifespan
Ms Lasanthika Mudiyanselage
PhD student
Supervisors: Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath Perera, Duane Robinson
Project: Collaborative Operation of Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Generation in Virtual Power Plant Environment by Improving Predictability
Tharushi Nayakasinghe Mudiyanselage
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Jon Knott, Brendan Banfield
Project: Smart data analysis and network estimation using data mining, artificial intelligence, and network modelling
Kasun Peiris
PhD student
Supervisors: Duane Robinson, Sarath Perera, Sean Elphick
Project: Harmonic Distortions in Future Electricity Networks with Renewable Energy Sources
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 Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Project: Intelligent energy management system for future micro grids
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
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 Sutanto, Kashem 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 Sutanto, Kashem 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 Sutanto, Kashem 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
Ms Dilhani Liyanage
Supervisors: Sarath Perera, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Power quality issues with large scale solar integration
Mr Hadi Lomei
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem 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 Agalgaonkar, Sarath 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 Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Project: Towards a Flexible and Resilient Power Grid with Distributed Energy Resources
Mr Md Nafiz Musarrat
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem 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 Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Project: Grid Integration of Distributed Energy Resources with Magnetic Linked Converter
Mr Alexander Rainer
Supervisors: Ashish Agalgaonkar, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Small Signal Stability Aspects Associated with Integrated Wind-HVDC Systems
Dothinka Ranamuka
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar
Thesis: Coordinated Voltage Control in Modern Distribution Systems
Mr Safdar Rasool
Supervisors: Sanny Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi
Thesis: Energy Storage to Improve Power Quality and Reliability in Microgrids
Duane Robinson
Supervisors: Vic Gosbell, Sarath Perera
Thesis: Harmonic management in MV distribution systems
Mr Kaveh Sarrafan
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem 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 Muttaqi, Danny 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 Perera, Duane 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 Sutanto, Kashem Muttaqi, Minjie Zhang
Project: Improving Resilience in Smart Grids Using Advanced Predictive Analytics and Computational Intelligence Optimization
Mr Muhammad Yousaf
Supervisors: Kashem Muttaqi, Danny Sutanto
Project: Enhancement of Protection Adequacy of Future Distribution Networks in the presence of Distributed Energy Resources
Mr Arian Zahedmanesh
Supervisors: Danny Sutanto, Kashem 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