Power System Operation, Control, and Planning
This area focuses on integrating transmission and distribution systems, developing advanced control schemes, and optimization techniques to enhance grid flexibility and resilience.
- Integrated Transmission and Distribution System Modeling
- Advanced Control Schemes for Grid Stability
- Dynamic Simulation and Risk-Informed Planning
- Protection Systems for Resilient Grids
Microgrids and Energy Storage Systems
This area aims to enhance grid resilience and security by developing advanced control and optimization for microgrids, and integrating emerging energy storage technologies.
- Advanced Volt/Var Control Algorithms
- Cyber-Physical Security for Microgrids
- Integration of Emerging Energy Storage Technologies
- Codes and Standards for Microgrid Integration
Advanced Power Electronics and V2G Technologies
This area is centered on advancing power electronics and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies to seamlessly integrate distributed energy resources and electric vehicles.
- Ultra-Fast EV Charging Technologies
- Inverter Design for DER Integration
- Coordinated Control of V2G Systems
- Grid-Integrated Flexible Loads
AI for Future Smart Grid
This area leverages AI to create a more adaptive and autonomous smart grid, optimizing real-time operations with minimal human intervention.
- AI-Driven Forecasting Models
- Real-Time Optimization and Dispatch
- AI-Based Demand Response
- Fault Detection and Anomaly Prediction
- Digital Twin for Grid Simulation
