Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | India

Sushil Kumar is a Research Scholar in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, with expertise in Management and Human Resource Management. He has contributed to empirical and interdisciplinary research that bridges human resource practices with organizational well-being and performance. His achievements include prestigious national fellowships awarded by statutory bodies, participation in advanced research methodology programs, and engagement in academic service roles, underscoring his commitment to scholarly excellence, capacity building, and the advancement of management research, with a scholarly impact reflected by 21 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 1.

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George Korres | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Mr. George Korres | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Professor | National Technical University of Athens | Greece

George N. Korres is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in power systems engineering, smart grids, and energy system automation. He earned his Diploma and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on power systems and state estimation, building a strong academic foundation that underpins his long-standing career in both academia and industry. His professional experience spans academic leadership as Director of the Power Division and Director of the Energy Systems Laboratory, along with significant involvement in large-scale national and international research and development projects related to energy management systems, microgrids, and grid modernization. His scholarly impact is demonstrated by 5,621 citations, an h-index of 42, and an i10-index of 75.

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Taxonomy of PMU Placement Methodologies
N. M. Manousakis, G. N. Korres, P. S. Georgilakis – IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (464 citations)

A Distributed Multiarea State Estimation
G. N. Korres – IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (288 citations)

State Estimation and Bad Data Processing for Systems Including PMU and SCADA Measurements
G. N. Korres, N. M. Manousakis – Electric Power Systems Research (250 citations)

Power System Real-Time Monitoring Using PMU-Based Robust State Estimation
J. Zhao et al., G. N. Korres – IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (247 citations)

Hardware-in-the-Loop Design and Optimal Setting of Adaptive Protection Schemes for Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation
V. A. Papaspiliotopoulos, G. N. Korres et al. – IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (234 citations)

Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Associate Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Yaser Damchi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology, specializing in electrical power engineering with a strong focus on power system protection and reliability. He earned his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in electrical power engineering with advanced specialization in protection systems, relay coordination, and transient analysis. His professional experience includes academic leadership as Head of the Power Department, establishment of a protection and relays digital laboratory, and management and participation in numerous industry-linked power system projects addressing protection design, reliability assessment, and renewable energy integration.  The candidate’s scholarly impact is evidenced by 672 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 24.

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MILP approach for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in interconnected power systems
Y. Damchi, M. Dolatabadi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh – Electric Power Systems Research

Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in a microgrid system using a hybrid particle swarm optimization
Y. Damchi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh, M. Bashir – International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation

Optimal coordination of distance and overcurrent relays considering a non-standard tripping characteristic for distance relays
Y. Damchi, J. Sadeh, H.R. Mashhadi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Reliability-centred maintenance for circuit breakers in transmission networks
M. Abbasghorbani, H.R. Mashhadi, Y. Damchi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Hengrui Ma | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hengrui Ma | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Wuhan University of Technology | China

Prof. Hengrui Ma is an Associate Professor at Wuhan University of Technology and a leading researcher in renewable energy systems, new power systems, and integrated energy systems. He received his Ph.D. from Wuhan University and completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering at North China Electric Power University, with a strong specialization in power and energy systems. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and technical leadership, including roles as sub-task leader and project leader in major national and industry-funded smart grid and energy system projects. Prof. Ma’s research focuses on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and energy system regulation, resulting in more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, the majority indexed in SCI/EI, high citation impact across major databases, multiple highly cited and influential papers, and substantial contributions to theory and practice in modern power systems.  His scholarly impact is evidenced by 1,561 citations, an h-index of 20, and an i10-index of 34, reflecting the quality, consistency, and international visibility of his research contributions.

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Bo Wang | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Bo Wang | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Wuhan University | China

Prof. Bo Wang is a Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Electrical Engineering, Wuhan University, and a recognized authority in smart grids and microgrids, with expertise in the digitalization of power distribution and utilization. He earned advanced degrees in electrical engineering with specialization in power systems, smart grid technologies, and coordinated operation of distribution networks and microgrids. His research focuses on intelligent energy management, load scheduling, renewable energy integration, risk assessment, and data-driven operation of power systems, leading to more than 120 peer-reviewed journal publications, a scholarly monograph, and multiple granted patents, with strong academic impact reflected by over 3,054 citations, an h-index of 29, and an i10-index of 64. His contributions have been recognized through major science and technology awards, a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, and selection among China’s most influential academic papers. Prof. Wang is an IET Fellow, IEEE Senior Member, serves on editorial boards of leading power engineering journals, and actively contributes to international professional societies and technical committees.

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Improving interdependent networks robustness by adding connectivity links

– Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2016 (121 citations)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | North China Electric Power University | China

Huibin Jia, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering at North China Electric Power University, is a specialist in smart grid communication and intelligent power system technologies whose academic background includes advanced degrees in electronic engineering with a focus on communication systems and data‐driven power applications. His professional experience spans leading roles in research and industry-linked projects involving fault traveling wave location, cyber-physical system security, power grid risk prevention, and simulation analysis under extreme operating conditions, complemented by active participation in national and provincial research initiatives. He has contributed extensively to the advancement of smart grid big data analytics, Internet of Things integration, artificial intelligence applications in power systems, and high-precision fault location techniques, resulting in more than fifty publications, a technical book, and numerous patented innovations. His scholarly contributions are further strengthened by professional membership in IEEE, collaborative engagements across funded research programs, and recognized expertise that supports both academic progress and practical advancements in power system reliability. 652 Citations, 75 Documents, 13 h-index, View h-index button is disabled in preview mode.

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Huibin Jia, Smart grid communication enhancement through integrated IoT architectures and AI-driven data analytics. Int. J. Electr. Power Syst., Accepted.


Huibin Jia, Fault traveling wave location and cyber-physical security protection models for intelligent power grids. Electr. Power Syst. Res., In Press.


Huibin Jia, Big data-assisted fault diagnosis and operational reliability optimization in modern smart grid environments. J. Mod. Power Eng., Publication Ongoing.**

Dr. Amjed Albordhi | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Amjed Albordhi | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Nassrayhi Power | Southern Technical University | Iraq

Amjed Alwan Kadhim is an electrical engineering specialist and doctoral researcher at the University of Tabriz, recognized for his expertise in electric machine design and power electronics. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Technology–Baghdad, where he developed strong foundations in machine design, power electronic applications, and system analysis. His professional experience includes contributing to research and development projects focused on high-efficiency electrical machines, advanced converter systems, and performance optimization across modern power applications. His research centers on electric machine modeling, electromagnetic design methodologies, and innovative power electronics integration, supported by growing scholarly contributions and technical publications. He also engages in collaborative academic activities, professional memberships, and technical initiatives that demonstrate his commitment to advancing innovation, maintaining research integrity, and supporting the broader engineering community.

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Amjed Alwan Kadhim, Performance study of low-speed wind energy harvesting by micro wind turbine system. Energy Reports, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2025.02.046.

Amjed Alwan Kadhim, Thermal performance study using parabolic collector and cavity receiver with nano-storage materials for solar drying of apples in Baghdad, Iraq. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, 2025, DOI: 10.63278/mme.vi.1604.

Amjed Alwan Kadhim, Coordination of hybrid vehicles strategies to improve fuel consumption and reduce economic cost. Int. J. Power Electron. Drive Syst., 2024, 15(2), 725–732, DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v15.i2.pp725-732.

Amjed Kadhim Albordi, Cogging force reduction in PMLSMs using segmented magnets. J. Oper. Autom. Power Eng., 2024.

Prof. Xubin Liu | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Xubin Liu | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Central South University | China

Dr. Xubin Liu is a postdoctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, specializing in power systems, renewable energy integration, and microgrid control. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University with joint doctoral training at Tsinghua University, preceded by a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Northwest University for Nationalities. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to advanced research projects on intelligent distribution networks, multi-energy systems, frequency–voltage coordination, fault current management, energy storage control, and real-time simulation platforms for active distribution networks. Dr. Liu’s research focuses on integrated energy systems, renewable energy dispatch, microgrid stability, advanced control strategies, and data-driven forecasting, reflected in numerous publications in high-impact IEEE and international journals. He has served as a reviewer for leading journals and as a member of editorial boards, contributing to the scientific community through peer review and academic engagement. His achievements have been recognized through multiple national scholarships, provincial honors, competition awards, and distinctions for academic excellence. He has also participated in major national and international collaborative projects involving intelligent grid systems, clean energy integration, and enterprise-level energy internet technologies. Dr. Liu continues to advance the fields of smart grids, energy optimization, and power electronic control through innovative research, project leadership, and active participation in professional societies.

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Xubin Liu*, Frequency-Voltage synergy support method based on grid strength for VSC-MTDC integrated distributed offshore wind farms. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 2025, 40(4), 3543–3562.

Xubin Liu*, A coordinated voltage-frequency support method for VSC-MTDC integrated offshore wind farms system. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 2024, 39(1), 1485–1502.

Xubin Liu*, Fault current unified calculation method for whole-process fault ride-through of DFIG-based wind farms. IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, 2024, 15(1), 485–503.

Xubin Liu*, Active fault current limitation for VSC-MTDC integrated offshore wind farms participating in frequency regulation. IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy, 2024, 15(2), 773–788.

Xubin Liu*, Fault current multi-stages calculation method for DFIG-based wind farms with whole fault-process attributes under asymmetrical grid-fault conditions. IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy, 2024, 15(4), 2361–2379.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Taame Abraha Berhe | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Postdoctoral Fellow | Adigrat university | Ethiopia

Taame Abraha Berhe is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied and Theoretical Chemistry at a leading institution, specializing in electrochemistry, physical chemistry, materials and energy chemistry, photochemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced characterization techniques. He holds a PhD in Applied Science and Technology, an MSc in Physical Chemistry, and a BEd in Chemistry, building a strong academic foundation that supports his interdisciplinary scientific work. His professional experience includes serving as Assistant Professor, Department Head, and College Dean, alongside extensive teaching and research roles in chemistry and chemical engineering. His research focuses on halide perovskites, sustainable energy materials, surface modification technologies, and nanostructured systems, supported by numerous publications in reputed journals and collaborative projects involving synchrotron radiation facilities. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of material stability, catalytic processes, and energy‐related nanomaterials. Dr. Berhe has been recognized with multiple reviewer excellence awards and has served as reviewer for several international journals, including those under the Royal Society of Chemistry. He also holds editorial board positions in chemistry and applied science journals and actively participates in international scientific committees across major conferences. His professional memberships include the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Physical Society, African Materials Research Society, and multiple global scientific networks, reflecting his commitment to advancing materials science and fostering international research collaboration.

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Taame Abraha Berhe*, Nano-engineering halide perovskites for energy harvesting, nano-plasmon sensing, and photoflexoelectric applications. Energy Adv., Accepted.

Taame Abraha Berhe*, Croton macrostachyus leaf-mediated biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles for catalytic reduction of organic dyes. Mater. Res. Express., Accepted.

Taame Abraha Berhe*, Multifunctional properties of halide perovskites: coordination engineering, electronic interactions, and advanced energy applications. Inorganics., Accepted.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Power Electronics Converters | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Power Electronics Converters | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Mazandaran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Dr. Ehsan Akbari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, renowned for his expertise in electrical power engineering, power electronics, and modern energy systems. He holds comprehensive academic qualifications spanning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Power Engineering with focused specialization in power quality enhancement, converter control, smart grids, and renewable energy integration. His professional career includes extensive teaching, research leadership, and contributions to major projects involving flexible AC transmission systems, multilevel converters, grid-connected converter control, micro-grid stability, reactive power management, and harmonics mitigation using advanced hybrid filtering techniques. A highly productive scholar, he has authored numerous books along with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and has secured multiple patents that reflect his commitment to advancing power system reliability and intelligent energy technologies. His academic service includes organizing and contributing to program committees of various scientific conferences, mentoring emerging researchers, and participating in collaborative initiatives that translate theoretical advancements into practical engineering solutions. Dr. Akbari has earned several scientific and technological achievement awards, complemented by professional memberships, editorial engagements, and recognized contributions to the global power engineering community. Citations 1,206 by 962 documents, 58 documents, h-index 20.

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Akbari, E.*, Stationary-frame power regulation for controlling grid-connected three-phase modular multilevel converter with low harmonic under unbalanced voltage. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, Flexibility regulation-based economic energy scheduling in multi-microgrids with renewable/non-renewable resource and stationary storage systems considering sustainable computing by hybrid metaheuristic algorithm. Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, Capabilities of battery and compressed air storage in the economic energy scheduling and flexibility regulation of multi-microgrids including non-renewable/renewable units. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, An optimized ANFIS framework for online voltage stability margin estimation in power systems using the novel Solifugae-inspired optimization algorithm and partial least squares-based dimensionality reduction. Measurement, 2025.