Dr. Li Bao

Courtesy Research Associate since 2023
Ph.D., 2022, University of South Florida

Dr. Zhengyu Wang

Courtesy Research Associate since 2023
Ph.D., 2022, University of South Florida

Rama Kolla

Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2018
MS in December 2017 from University of South Florida

Ratik Mittal

Ph.D. student enrolled in Sping 2019
MS in Dec 2018 from University of South Florida

Tamoghna (T) Banerjee

Ph.D. student enrolled in Fall 2019
MS in May 2019 from University of South Florida

Rahul Halugudde Ramakrishna

Ph.D. student enrolled in Fall 2019
MS in May 2019 from University of South Florida

Huazhao Ding

Ph.D. student enrolled in Fall 2020
MS in May 2020 from University of South Florida

Graduate Students

Abdulhakim Alsaif

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2017
MS in May 2017 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Modeling, Control, and Operation of a Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Inverter in Unbalanced Conditions

Yi Zhou

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2016
MS in May 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Research on Stability and Resilience of Modern Power Systems

Abdullah Alburidy

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2016
MS in May 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Robust Iterative Optimization of Voltage and Reactive Power in Active Distribution Grids

Zhengyu Wang

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2017
BS in May 2017 from Iowa State University
Thesis: Dynamic Study of Inverter-based Resources in Weak Grids

Ali Aljumah

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: July 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2017
MS in May 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Grid-Forming Converters in Solar PVs and HVDC Delivery: Electromagnetic Transient Simulation and Admittance-Based Analysis

Li Bao

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: July 2022
Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2017
MS in Dec 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Stability and Interaction Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources in Power Grids

Miao Zhang

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2017
MS in Dec 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Modeling, Identification, and Stability Analysis of Inverter-Based Resources Integrated Systems

Sulaiman Almutairi

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2017
MS in Dec. 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Stability Analysis and Operation of Grid-Forming Converters

Abdullah Alassaf

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: December 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2017
MS in May 2017 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Dynamical System and Parameter Identification for Power Systems

Mohammed AlQahtani

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: June 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2017
MS in Aug 2016 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Phasor Domain Modeling of Type-III Wind Turbines

Yangkun (David) Xu

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: June 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2015
BS in 2012 from Shandong University of S&T;
MS in 2014 from Florida Institute of Technology
Thesis:Modeling, Control and Analysis of Inverter-Based Generators in the Power Grids

Minyue (Matthew) Ma

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: June 2021
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2015
BS in 2013 from Huazhong University of S &T;
MS in 2015 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Power System Optimization Methods: Convex Relaxation and Benders Decomposition

Ibrahim Alsaleh

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: June 2020
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2016
MS in May 2015 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Comprehensive Optimization Models for Voltage Regulation in PV-rich Multi-phase Distribution Systems

Yin Li

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec 2019
Ph.D. student enrolled in August 2014
BS in 2014 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Modeling and Control of Renewable Energy in Grids and Microgrids

Anas Almunif

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec 2019
Ph.D. student enrolled in Jan. 2016
MS in Dec. 2015 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Phasor Measurement Unit Data-Based Steady State and Dynamic Model Estimation

Ahmad Tazay

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec 2017
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2013
MS in 2013 from University of South Florida
Thesis: Smart Inverter Control and Operation for Distributed Energy Resources

Sayed Abdullah Sadat

M.S. Degree Awarded: May 2017
M.S. student enrolled in Fall 2015
Thesis: Optimal Bidding Strategy for Power Producer Using Mixed Integer Programming

Mohemmed Alhaider

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec. 2016
Ph.D. student enrolled in Fall 2011,
MS in 2010 from University of South Florida
Dissertation: Optimal Demand Response Models with Energy Storage Systems in Smart Grids

Hossein Ghassempour Aghamolki

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec. 2016
Ph.D. student enrolled in Aug. 2013
BS in 2007 from Power & Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
MS in 2010 from University of Mazandaran, Babol, Iran
Current Position: EATON Coorperation, Minneapolis, MN
Dissertation: Phasor Measurement Unit Data-based States and Parameters Estimation in Power System

Javad Khazaei

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Aug. 2016
Ph.D. student enrolled in May 2013
BS in 2009 from University of Mazandaran, Babol, Iran
MS in 2011 from Urmia University, Iran
Current Position:Assistant Professor at Penn State University at Harrisburg
Dissertation: Distributed Coordination and Control of Renewable Energy Sources in Microgrids

Lakshan Piyasinghe

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: Dec. 2015 Ph.D. student enrolled in August 2010
BS in 2006 from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Current Position: Power Systems Scientist at Aclara Technologies
Dissertation: Dynamic Phasor Based Analysis and Control in Renewable Energy Integration

Vahid Disfani

Degree Awarded: Aug. 2015
Ph.D. student enrolled in August 2012
BS in 2006 from Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran
MS in 2008 from Sharif University, Tehran, Iran
Current Position: Postdoc at Univ. California San Diego
Dissertation: Optimization and Control for Microgrids and Power Electronic Converters

Ling Xu, Ph.D.

Degree Awarded: Dec. 2013
Ph.D. student enrolled in August 2010
BS in 2007 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
MS in 2009 from University of Albama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Current Position: Power Systems Study Engineer at Alstom Grid R&D, Philladaphia, PA
Dissertation: Modeling, Analysis and Control of Voltage-Source Converter in Microgrids and HVDC

Haiping Yin, Ph. D.

Degree Awarded Dec. 2011
Current Position: Research Engineer at PWR solutions at Dallas, TX
Dissertation: Modeling and Control of Wind Generation and Its HVDC Delivery System

Yasser Wehbe, Ph.D.

Degree Awarded Dec. 2012
Current Position: Sr. Engineer, Ventyx, TX
Dissertation: Model Estimation of Electric Power Systems by Phasor Measurement Units Data

Jen-Pin Lin, Master of Science

Degree Awarded Aug. 2014
Master student enrolled in Aug. 2012
Thesis: Impedance Extraction by MATLAB/Simulink and LabView/Multisim

Vivin Thomas Samuel, Master of Science

Degree Awarded Dec. 2013
Thesis: Control of Smart Building using Advanced SCADA

Nenad Damnjanovic, Master of Science

Degree Awarded Dec. 2011
Current Position: Electrical Engineer at Black & Veatch
Thesis: Smart Grid Functionality of a PV-Energy Storage System

REU Students

Andrew Tanasescu

Energy Management System, 2011

Brian Vance

Energy Management System, 2011

Jeremiah Moon

Energy Management System, 2011