ZIA ULLAH |
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👤Brief Introduction:
Dr. Zia Ullah (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering) is an overseas high-level talent appointed as an Associate Professor at School of Electric Power, Shanxi University, China and internationally recognized scholar. He is actively involved in advanced scientific research in the areas of power control, power system optimization, distribution system planning and analysis, as well as the integration and optimization of renewable energy systems, energy storage, distributed generation (DGs), electric vehicles (EVs), and hybrid energy systems.
Dr. Zia earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2020 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), one of China’s top-ranked institutions. He subsequently continued at HUST as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for over three years, where he made significant contributions to advanced research in power and energy systems.
Dr. Zia is an accomplished researcher with an h-index of 22+, having authored more than 65 peer-reviewed publications, including 55 SCI-indexed journal articles, three book chapters, and six papers presented at international conferences.
He is also an Associate Editor for the Ain Shams Engineering Journal (Elsevier, IF: 6, Q1) and Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy (Springer). He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a distinction that reflects his outstanding contributions and recognized stature within the global engineering community. Also, he is regular potential reviewer for several top ranked journals, including Renewable Energy, Energy, Journal of Energy Storage, Elsevier, Wiley, Frontiers, IEEE Access, Nature Communications, and IEEE Transactions, highlighting his academic expertise and reputation.
Currently, he serves as a faculty member and research supervisor at the School of Electric Power, Civil Engineering, and Architecture at Shanxi University, where he mentors students and leads research initiatives to drive innovation in the renewable integrated power systems and energy sector.
📚 Representative Papers
Zia Ullah et al "Optimal scheduling and techno-economic analysis of electric vehicles by implementing solar-based grid-tied charging station. Vol. 267, 15 March 2023, 126560, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.126560 , 高被引论文， (第一), [SCI— Q1] 一区Top期刊 |
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Zia Ullah et al "IoT-based Monitoring and Control of Substations and Smart Grids with Renewables and Electric Vehicles Integration" Energy, Vol. 282, 1 Nov 2023, 128924 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128924 (第一), [SCI— Q1] 一区Top期刊 |
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Zia Ullah* et al "multi-criteria decision-making model for optimal planning of on/off grid hybrid solar, wind, hydro, biomass clean electricity supply" Renewable Energy Vol. 179, Dec 2021, Pages 885-910 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.07.063. (第一, 唯一通讯作者), [SCI— Q1] 1区Top期刊 |
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A. U. Rehman, Zia Ullah*, H. S. Qazi, H. M. Hasanien, and H. M. Khalid, “Reinforcement Learning-Driven proximal Policy Optimization-Based voltage control for PV and WT integrated power system,” Renewable Energy, Vol. 227, p. 120590, May 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120590. (唯一通讯作者), [SCI— Q1] 一区Top期刊 |
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Zia Ullah et al "Optimal Energy Trading in Cooperative Microgrids Considering Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems." Alexandria Engineering Journal Vol. 86, Jan 2024, P 23-33, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2023.11.052. (第一), [SCI— Q1] 二区Top 期刊 |
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AU Rehman1=; Zia Ullah1=; A Shafiq; H M. Hasanien; L Peng; F Badshah "Load Management, Energy Economics, and Environmental Protection Nexus Considering PV-based EV Charging Stations" Energy, Vol. 281, 15 Oct 2023, 128332; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128332. (共同一作), [SCI— Q1] 一区Top期刊 |
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A Riaz, Zia Ullah*, SH Hashmi “temporal exploration of resilience of renewable energy consumption to the energy-related uncertainty shocks in the US” Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144946 (唯一通讯作者), [SCI— Q1] 一区Top期刊 |
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Zia Ullah* et al "Advanced energy management strategy for microgrid using real-time monitoring interface" Journal of Energy Storage; Vol. 52, Part A, 1 Aug 2022, 104814, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.104814. (第一), [SCI— Q1] 二区Top 期刊 |
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Zia Ullah, et al "Advanced optimization of renewables and energy storage in power networks using metaheuristic technique with voltage collapse proximity and dynamic thermal rating technology". Journal of Energy Storage, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.115005 (第一), [SCI— Q1] 二区Top 期刊 |
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Zia Ullah et al., “Distributed Consensus-based Optimal Power Sharing Between Grid and EV Charging Stations using Derivative-free Charging Scheduling,” IEEE Access, Vol. 12, pp. 127768–127781, Jan. 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3439019 (第一), [SCI— Q2] |
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Zia Ullah et al., “Efficient energy management of domestic loads with electric vehicles by optimal scheduling of solar-powered battery energy storage system,” Electric Power Systems Research, Vol 234, p. 110570, Jun. 2024, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110570 (第一), [SCI— Q1] |
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Zia Ullah; et al "Implementation of various control methods for the efficient energy management in hybrid microgrid system" Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Vol 14, Issue 5, May 2023, 101961; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2022.101961. (第一), [SCI— Q1] 二区 |
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Zia Ullah; et al "Advanced studies for probabilistic optimal power flow in active distribution networks: A Scientometric review. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution; Vol. 16, Issue18, Sep 2022, Pages 3579-3604 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.12555. (第一), [SCI— Q1] |
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Zia Ullah*; et al “Planning Optimization and Stochastic Analysis of RE-DGs for Techno-Economic Benefit Maximization in Distribution Networks”. Internet of Things Vol 11, Sep 2020, 100210, Elsevier DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2020.100210 (第一, 唯一通讯作者), [SCI— Q1] 二区 |
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Zia Ullah*; et al. “A Solution to the Optimal Power Flow Problem Considering WT and PV Generation”. IEEE Access, 2019 Vol 7 pp 46763-46772 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2909561 (第一, 唯一通讯作者), [SCI— Q2] |
💼 Work Experience:
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Dec 2023-till now, Associate Professor, School of Electric Power, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. |
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Sep 2020-Dec 2023, Post-Doc, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, (HUST), Wuhan, China. |
🎓 Education:
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2017-2020, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, (HUST) Wuhan, China. |
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2013-2015, MS. in Electrical Engineering from COMSATS University, Islamabad, Wah Campus，Pak |
🧑Professional Affiliations, Editorial Roles & Certifications:
Associate Editor, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Impact Factor: 6, Elsevier
Associate Editor, Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy, Springer Nature
Senior Member IEEE, and IEEE Power & Energy Society Membership
Reviewer for IEEE Transactions, Elsevier, and Springer Nature Communications
TEFL Certificate – Teaching English as a Foreign Language
📝Teaching Courses:
Introduction to Power System
Renewable Energy Integrated Grid System
Power System Optimization Techniques
Distribution Networks Planning and Analysis
Integration of Distributed Generation Systems
Advanced Control Techniques for Power Systems
💡Research Directions:
Integration and Optimization of Renewable Energy Sources in Power Systems
Distributed Generation Planning and Optimization
Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles and their Charging Infrastructure
Smart Grid Technologies for Power System Control and Optimization
Planning and Analysis of Distribution Systems for Renewable Energy Integration
Optimization of Hybrid Integrated Systems (combining RE, DGs, and ESS)
Energy Management, Trading Strategies for Sustainable Power Systems
🏆Honors & Awards:
Received HUST Academic Excellence Award (2020) for most publications as an international student
Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarship from the Chinese Government Scholarship Council (CSC), China.
Received (Research Productivity Awards) many cash prizes from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering HUST upon high-quality research publications
📘Research Publications
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L Yan, X Zhang, Zia Ullah1, HM Hasanien “Optimal scheduling of hydrogen storage in integrated energy system including multi-source and load uncertainties” Alexandria Engineering Journal, [SCI— Q1].https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2024.11.061 |
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HS Qazi1, Zia Ullah1, *, A Alferidi; M Alsolami; B Lami; SMA Akber. “Stability analysis and voltage improvement in DG-integrated distribution networks using VCPI-based critical buses and lines detection considering uncertain power factor” Ain Shams Engineering Journal, [SCI— Q1] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.103142 |
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T Khan, Zia Ullah, EB Agyekum, HM Hasanien, M Yu “Multi-objective optimization of combined heat and power system integrated with multi-energy storage systems for rural communities”. Journal of Energy Storage, [SCI—Q1] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113433 |
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J Lai, Y Liu, X Yin, L Jiang, W Yao, F Xiao, J Hu, Zia Ullah “Enhancing Fault Ride-Through Capability of DFIG-Based WECS Using Dynamic Reconfiguration Hybrid Interlinking Transformer Technique”. IEEE Trans on Sustainable Energy, [SCI—Q1].10.1109/TSTE.2024.3497914 |
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Hany M Hasanien, Ibrahim Alsaleh, Zia Ullah*, Abdullah Alassaf “Probabilistic optimal power flow in power systems with renewable energy integration using enhanced walrus optimization algorithm”. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, [SCI— Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102663 |
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M R Elkadeem, K M Kotb, S W Sharshir, M A Hamada, I K Gabr, M A Hassan, Muhammed Y Worku, M A Abido, Zia Ullah, Hany M Hasanien, Fathalla F Selim “Optimize and analyze a large-scale grid-tied solar PV-powered SWRO system for sustainable water-energy nexus” Desalination, [SCI—Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.117440 |
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A J Riad, Hany M Hasanien, Zia Ullah, Abdulaziz Alkuhayli, Ahmed H Yakout “Voltage control of PEM fuel cell in a DC microgrid using optimal artificial rabbits’ algorithm-based fractional order PID controller”. IEEE ACCESS, [SCI—Q2]. 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3419561 |
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L Yan, Z Zhao, Zia Ullah, X Deng, Y Zhang, WA Shah “Optimization of optical storage VSG control strategy considering active power deviation and virtual inertia damping parameters”. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, [SCI—Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.103131 |
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M Shaheen; Zia Ullah; M. Hasanien; M Tostado-Véliz; Haoran Ji; M Qais; S Alghuwainem; F Jurado “Enhanced Transient Search Optimization Algorithm-Based Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Including Electric Vehicles. Energy, [SCI— Q1] .10.1016/j.energy.2023.127711 |
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Anis Ur Rehman; Aqib Shafiq; Zia Ullah; Hany M. Hasanien "Implications of smart grid and customer involvement in energy management and economics." Energy, [SCI— Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.127626 |
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Zia Ullah *; Shaorong Wang; M.R. Elkadeem; Kotb M Kotb "Optimal Capacity Planning and Analysis of a Sustainable Solar/Wind Microgrid in Rural Areas" The Fifteenth Annual IEEE Green Technologies (GreenTech) Conference April 19 – 21, 2023 Denver, Colorado USA. 10.1109/GreenTech56823.2023.10173808 (EI) |
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R Turky; T Abdelsalam; H Hasanien; M Alharbi; Zia Ullah; S.M. Muyeen; Amr M. Abdeen "Adaptive controlled superconducting magnetic energy storage devices for performance enhancement of wind energy system" Ain Shams Engineering Journal, [SCI— Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2023.102343 |
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F Z Magdy; H M. Hasanien; W Sabry; Zia Ullah; Abdulaziz Alkuhayli; Ahmed H. Yakout "Mountain Gazelle algorithm-based optimal control strategy for improving LVRT capability of grid-tied wind power stations". IEEE ACCESS, 2023, [SCI— Q1]. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3332666 |
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A. Ghazi; Essam A. Al-Ammar; Hany M. Hasanien; Wonsuk Ko; Jaesung Park; Dongsu Kim; Zia Ullah "Dandelion Optimizer-Based Reinforcement Learning Techniques for MPPT of Grid- Connected Photovoltaic Systems" IEEE ACCESS, 2023, [SCI— Q1]. Vol.12 DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3378749 |
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Jinmu Lai; Xin Yin; Yaoqiang Wang; Lin Jiang; Zia Ullah; and Xianggen Yin, Isolated Bipolar Modular Multilevel DC-DC Converter with Self-Balancing Capability for the Interconnection of MVDC and LVDC Grids. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, [SCI— Q1]. 10.17775/CSEEJPES.2022.05460 |
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Yunfei Du; Zia Ullah *; Xianggen Yin; Jinmu Lai and Zhen Wang. "An integrated blockchain network with Energy router-based trading strategy for optimal energy management. Int. J. Web and Grid Services, [SCI— Q3]. Vol. 17, No. 3, pp 246-267 Doi: 10.1504/IJWGS.2021.116538 |
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Dina A. Zaki; Hany M. Hasanien; Mohammed Alharbi; Zia Ullah; and Mariam A. Sameh "Hybrid Driving Training and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm-Based Optimal Control for Performance Improvement of Microgrids. Energies, [SCI— Q3]. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114355 |
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Zia Ullah *; M.R. Elkadeem Shaorong Wang and Syed M. Abrar. "Optimal planning of RDS considering PV uncertainty with different load models using artificial intelligence techniques." Int. J. Web and Grid Services, [SCI— Q3]. Vol. 16, No. 1, 2020; 10.1504/IJWGS.2020.10027868 |
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Zia Ullah *; M.R. Elkadeem Shaorong Wang and Jordan Radosavljević.” A Novel PSOS-CGSA Method for State Estimation in Unbalanced DG-integrated Distribution Systems." IEEE Access, [SCI— Q2]. 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3003521 |
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Zia Ullah *; M.R. Elkadeem; Shaorong Wang and Muhammad Azam. "A Mini-Review: Conventional and Meta-heuristic Optimization Methods for the Solution of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) Problem." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, AINA 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44041-1_29 (EI) |
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J Lai; X Yin; X Yin; Zia Ullah; Lin Jiang; Zhen Wang. “Improved Comprehensive Control of Modular Multilevel Converter under AC/DC Grid Faults and Harmonic Operation Conditions”. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. [SCI— Q1]. 10.1109/TPEL.2020.3040297 |
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Zia Ullah *; Shaorong Wang and Jordan Radosavljević. "A Novel Method Based on PPSO for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation." IEEJ Transaction on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, [SCI— Q3]. 2019; Vol 14 Issue12, pp 1754-1763 DOI: 10.1002/tee.23001 |
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Zia Ullah *; M.R. Elkadeem and Shaorong Wang. "Power Loss Minimization and Reliability Enhancement in Active Distribution Networks Considering RES Uncertainty." International Journal of Renewable Energy Research-IJRER, [SCI— Q3]. Vol.9, No.3, September 2019. https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v9i3.9516.g7699. |
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Zia Ullah *; M.R. Elkadeem and Shaorong Wang. "Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Technique for Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy based DGs in Distribution Networks." Advances on Broadband and Wireless Computing, Communication and Applications BWCC-2019. Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93554-6_25 (EI) |
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M. R. Elkadeem; M. A. Elaziz; Zia Ullah *; S. Wang and S. W. Sharshir. "Optimal Planning of Renewable Energy-Integrated Distribution System Considering Uncertainties." IEEE Access, [SCI— Q2] 2019 Vol 7 pp 46763-46772 DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2947308 |
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A. M. Shaheen; Zia Ullah; Mohammed H. Qais; Hany M. Hasanien; Kian J. Chua; Marcos Tostado-Véliz; Rania A. Turky; Francisco Jurado and Mohamed R. Elkadeem "Solution of Probabilistic Optimal Power Flow Incorporating Renewable Energy Uncertainty Using a Novel Circle Search Algorithm" Energies, [SCI— Q3]. 2021, 15(21), 8303; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15218303 |
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M Xiao, S Wang, Zia Ullah. "D-PMU and 5G-Network-Based Coordination Control Method for Three-Phase Imbalance Mitigation Units in the LVDN" Energies. [SCI— Q3], 2021 14(10), 2754; doi.org/10.3390/en14102754 |
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M Xiao; S Wang; Zia Ullah; Yan Li and Reza Arghandeh. "Topology Detection in Power Distribution System using Kernel-node-map Deep Networks." IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution. [SCI— Q1]. DOI: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2020.0048 |
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A. W. Kandeal; A. K. Thakur; M. Elkadeem; Mahmoud F.; Zia Ullah; Ravishankar Sathyamurthy and Swellam W. Sharshir. "Solar photovoltaics performance improvement using different cooling methodologies: A State-of-Art Review." Journal of Cleaner Production, [SCI—Q1]. June 2020: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122772 |
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M.R. Elkadeem; Kotb M. Kotb; Zia Ullah; Eman G. Atiya; András Dán and Shaorong Wang. "A two-stage multi-attribute analysis method for city-integrated hybrid mini-grid design." Sustainable Cities and Society. [SCI—Q1].doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2020.102603 |
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A. M. Shaheen; H M. Hasanien; Said F. Mekhamer; M H. Qais; Saad Alghuwainem; Zia Ullah; Marcos Tostado-Véliz; Rania A. Turky; Francisco Jurado and Mohamed R. Elkadeem "Probabilistic Optimal Power Flow Solution Using a Novel Hybrid Metaheuristic and Machine Learning Algorithm" Mathematics [SCI— Q2], 10(17), 3036; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/math10173036 |
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M.R. Elkadeem; K.M. Kotb; K. Elmaadawy; Zia Ullah; E Elmolla; B Liu; S Wang; A Dan; S W. Sharshir. "Feasibility analysis and optimization of an energy-water-heat nexus supplied by an autonomous hybrid renewable power generation system: An empirical study on airport facilities." Desalination. [SCI—Q1]. .doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2021.114952 |
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Y Du; X Yin; J Lai; Zia Ullah; Z Wang; J Hu. "Energy optimization and routing control strategy for energy router based multi-energy interconnected energy system" International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, [SCI—Q1]. doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107110 |
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X Zheng, S Wang, X Su, M Xiao, Zia Ullah, Xin Hu, and C Ye. " Real-Time Dynamic Behavior Evaluation of Active Distribution Networks Leveraging Low-Cost PMUs" Energies, [SCI— Q3]. 14(16), 4999; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14164999 |
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H Saeed Q; T Zhao; N Liu; T Wang and Zia Ullah "Optimal Operation of Isolated Micro-Grids-cluster Via Coalitional Energy Scheduling and Reserve Sharing." Frontiers in Energy Research, [SCI— Q3]. doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2021.629131 |
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M Xiao, W Xie, C Fang, S Wang, Y Li, S Liu, Zia Ullah, X Zheng, and R Arghandeh "Distribution Line Parameter Estimation driven by Probabilistic Data Fusion of D-PMU and AMI" IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, [SCI— Q2]. DOI: 10.1049/gtd2.12224 |
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Y Du; X Yin; J Lai; Zia Ullah; Z Wang and J Hu. "Routing Control and Fault Recovery Strategy of Electric Energy Router under the Framework of Energy Internet." The 9th International Conference on Emerging Internet, Data and Web Technologies (EIDWT-2021). doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70639-5_24 |
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Y Guo, M Xiao, X Zheng, S Wang, Zia Ullah "Review on the Coordinated Voltage Control Methods in Distribution Networks." IEEE 4th Int Electrical and Energy Conference (CIEEC), May 2021 DOI: 10.1109/CIEEC50170.2021.9510940 (EI) |
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Yunfei Du; Xianggen Yin; Jinmu Lai; Guanqun Sun; Zhiwei Zhao and Zia Ullah. "Energy router based minimum loss cost routing strategy in energy internet." 2020 IEEE 1st China International Youth Conference on Electrical Engineering (CIYCEE). doi: 10.1109/CIYCEE49808.2020.9332577 (EI) |
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J Lai; Y Xin; L Jiang; X Yin; Z. Wang, and Zia Ullah. "Disturbance Observer based PBC for Static Synchronous Compensator under System Disturbances. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, [SCI— Q1]. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2019.2900694 |
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M.R. Elkadeem; S. Wang; Ahmed Azmy; E. Atia; Zia Ullah and S. W. Sharshir. "A systematic approach for planning and design of hybrid renewable energy-based micro-grid with techno-economic optimization: A case study on an urban community in Egypt." Sustainable Cities and Society, [SCI—Q1]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2019.102013 |
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