Dr Mohsen Eskandari
Research Associate

Dr Mohsen Eskandari

  • PhD, University of Technology Sydney, Syndey, Australia, 2017 -  2021
  • MSc, Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch, Saveh, Iran, the Islamic Republic of, 2011 - 2013
  • BSc, Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch, Saveh, Iran, the Islamic Republic of, 2000 - 2004

Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications

I was born in Saveh, Iran. I received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch, Saveh, Iran, in 2004 and 2013, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia, in 2021, all in Electrical Engineering. I am a Research Fellow with the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, since March 2020.

I have over 10 years of experience in different parts of the electrical industry. I have proven skills in handling power systems projects as well as a strong background in the field of automation and control. I also possess valuable experience in relation to power systems at transmission, distribution, and load (industrial and residential) levels.

My research interests include power systems, microgrids, control theory, optimization and AI, UAV navigation, wireless communication, and wireless power transfer.

  • Book Chapters | 2023
    2023, 'Dynamic Voltage Restorer–A Custom Power Device for Power Quality Improvement in Electrical Distribution Systems', in Power Quality: Infrastructures and Control, Springer Nature
    Book Chapters | 2022
    2022, 'Power Electronics in Smart Grid', in Smart and Power Grid Systems - Design Challenges and Paradigms, pp. 1 - 20
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Sun Z; Eskandari M; Zheng C; Li M, 2023, 'Handling Computation Hardness and Time Complexity Issue of Battery Energy Storage Scheduling in Microgrids by Deep Reinforcement Learning', Energies, 16, pp. 90 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16010090
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'A Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Intelligent Grid-Forming Inverter for Inertia Synthesis by Impedance Emulation', IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3242469
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'A universal model for power converters of battery energy storage systems utilizing the impedance-shaping concepts', International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 149, pp. 109055 - 109055, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109055
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Challenges, advances and future trends in AC microgrid protection: With a focus on intelligent learning methods', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 178, pp. 113228 - 113228, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113228
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Conservation Voltage Reduction in Modern Power Systems: Applications, Implementation, Quantification, and AI-Assisted Techniques', Energies, 16, pp. 2502 - 2502, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16052502
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Joint 3D Navigation and Phase Shift Control for Mobile Internet of Vehicles Assisted by RIS-equipped UAVs', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jiot.2023.3277598
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Effective UAV Navigation for Cellular-Assisted Radio Sensing, Imaging, and Tracking', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tvt.2023.3277426
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Energy-efficient joint UAV secure communication and 3D trajectory optimization assisted by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in the presence of eavesdroppers', Defence Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2022.12.010
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Model Predictive Control-Based 3D Navigation of a RIS-Equipped UAV for LoS Wireless Communication With a Ground Intelligent Vehicle', IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, 8, pp. 2371 - 2384, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIV.2022.3232890
    Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Trajectory Planning for UAVs equipped with RISs to Provide Aerial LoS Service for Mobile Nodes in 5G/Optical Wireless Communication Networks', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2023.3243701
    Journal articles | 2022
    Heidari S; Hatami A; Eskandari M, 2022, 'An intelligent capacity management system for interface converter in AC-DC hybrid microgrids', Applied Energy, 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119112
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zheng C; Eskandari M; Li M; Sun Z, 2022, 'GA−Reinforced Deep Neural Network for Net Electric Load Forecasting in Microgrids with Renewable Energy Resources for Scheduling Battery Energy Storage Systems', Algorithms, 15, pp. 338 - 338, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/a15100338
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Adaptive Neural Network for a Stabilizing Shunt Active Power Filter in Distorted Weak Grids', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12168060
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and the economy-dynamics of microgrids: Review, analysis, and classification for standardization of BESSs applications', Journal of Energy Storage, 55, pp. 105627 - 105627, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.105627
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Consensus-Based Autonomous Navigation of a Team of RIS-Equipped UAVs for LoS Wireless Communication With Mobile Nodes in High-Density Areas', IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TASE.2022.3183335
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Explicit Impedance Modeling and Shaping of Grid-Connected Converters via an Enhanced PLL for Stabilizing the Weak Grid Connection', IEEE Access, 10, pp. 128874 - 128889, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3226818
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Frequency and Voltage Control Techniques through Inverter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources in Microgrids: A Review', Energies, 15, pp. 8580 - 8580, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15228580
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Machine Learning Based Protection Scheme for Low Voltage AC Microgrids', Energies, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15249397
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Pre-Perturbation Operational Strategy Scheduling in Microgrids by Two-Stage Adjustable Robust Optimization', IEEE Access, 10, pp. 74655 - 74670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3190710
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Robust PLL Synchronization Unit for Grid-Feeding Converters in Micro/Weak Grids', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TII.2022.3180074
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'A Critical Aspect of Dynamic Stability in Autonomous Microgrids: Interaction of Droop Controllers through the Power Network', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tii.2021.3108568
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'A Self-Optimizing Scheduling Model for Large-Scale EV Fleets in Microgrids', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, pp. 1 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TII.2021.3064368
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Fuzzy-based distributed cooperative secondary control with stability analysis for microgrids', Electronics (Switzerland), 10, pp. 1 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040399
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'On the Impact of Fault Ride-Through on Transient Stability of Autonomous Microgrids: Nonlinear Analysis and Solution', IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 12, pp. 999 - 1010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2020.3030015
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Optimal planning of electrical appliance of residential units in a smart home network using cloud services', Smart Cities, 4, pp. 1173 - 1195, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4030063
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'A Control System for Stable Operation of Autonomous Networked Microgrids', IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 35, pp. 1633 - 1647, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2019.2948913
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'A bi-layer multi-objective techno-economical optimization model for optimal integration of distributed energy resources into smart/micro grids', Energies, 13, pp. 1706 - 1706, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13071706
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'A comparative study of clustering techniques for electrical load pattern segmentation', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109628
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Optimal Voltage Regulator for Inverter Interfaced Distributed Generation Units Part II: Application', IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 11, pp. 2825 - 2835, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2020.2977357
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Optimal Voltage Regulator for Inverter Interfaced Distributed Generation Units Part І: Control System', IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 11, pp. 2813 - 2824, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2020.2977330
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Sequence-Based Control Strategy with Current Limiting for the Fault Ride-Through of Inverter-Interfaced Distributed Generators', IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 11, pp. 165 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2018.2887149
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Simultaneous reactive power sharing and voltage regulation in an autonomous networked microgrid', IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, 14, pp. 1366 - 1377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2019.0534
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A nodal approach based state-space model of droop-based autonomous networked microgrids', Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2019.100216
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'A pattern recognition methodology for analyzing residential customers load data and targeting demand response applications', Energy and Buildings, 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109455
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Active Power Sharing and Frequency Restoration in an Autonomous Networked Microgrid', IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 34, pp. 4706 - 4717, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2019.2923797
    Journal articles | 2019
    2019, 'Microgrid operation improvement by adaptive virtual impedance', IET Renewable Power Generation, 13, pp. 296 - 307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2018.5303
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Decentralized Optimal Servo Control System for Implementing Instantaneous Reactive Power Sharing in Microgrids', IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 9, pp. 525 - 537, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2017.2747515
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Improving power sharing in islanded networked microgrids using fuzzy-based consensus control', Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 16, pp. 259 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2018.09.001
    Journal articles | 2018
    2018, 'Protection of inverter-based microgrids from ground faults by an innovative directional element', IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, 12, pp. 5918 - 5927, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2018.5469
    Journal articles | 2016
    2016, 'Cooperative control strategy of energy storage systems and micro sources for stabilizing microgrids in different operation modes', International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 78, pp. 390 - 400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2015.12.002
    Journal articles | 2015
    2015, 'Operational Strategy Optimization in an Optimal Sized Smart Microgrid', IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 6, pp. 1087 - 1095, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2349795
    Journal articles | 2014
    2014, 'A hybrid method for simultaneous optimization of DG capacity and operational strategy in microgrids considering uncertainty in electricity price forecasting', Renewable Energy, 68, pp. 697 - 714, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.03.001
    Journal articles | 2014
    2014, 'A hybrid method for simultaneous optimization of DG capacity and operational strategy in microgrids utilizing renewable energy resources', International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 56, pp. 241 - 258, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2013.11.012
  • Conference Papers | 2022
    2022, 'Autonomous Guidance of an Aerial Drone for Maintaining an Effective Wireless Communication Link with a Moving Node Using an Intelligent Reflecting Surface', in 2022 14th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering, ICCAE 2022, pp. 195 - 199, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICCAE55086.2022.9762421
    Conference Papers | 2022
    2022, 'Optimal Design of High Density HTS-SMES Step-Shaped Cross- Sectional Solenoid to mechanical stress reduction', in Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power Systems, IPAPS 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPAPS55380.2022.9763198
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'A Hybrid Scheme for Fault Locating in Transmission Lines Compensated by the TCSC', in 2020 15th International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power Systems (IPAPS), IEEE, Shiraz University , IRAN, pp. 1 - 7, presented at 2020 15th International Conference on Protection and Automation of Power Systems (IPAPS), Shiraz University , IRAN, 30 December 2020 - 31 December 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ipaps52181.2020.9375626
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'Interaction of Droop Controllers through Complex Power Network in Microgrids', in IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), IEEE, pp. 311 - 314, presented at 2020 IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), 20 July 2020 - 23 July 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/INDIN45582.2020.9442097
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'Transient Stability of Grid-Forming Inverters in Microgrids: Nonlinear Analysis', in 16th IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2020, IEEE, pp. 1156 - 1159, presented at 2020 16th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV), 13 December 2020 - 15 December 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICARCV50220.2020.9305488
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'A protection scheme for AC microgrids based on multi-agent system combined with machine learning', in 2019 29th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC48547.2019.211845
    Conference Papers | 2018
    2018, 'Analysis of fault response of inverter-interfaced distributed generators in sequence networks', in 2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IAS.2018.8544547
    Conference Papers | 2017
    2017, 'A novel small signal model of multi-bus microgrids for modeling interaction of droop controllers through the power network', in 2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2017.8055943
    Conference Papers | 2016
    2016, 'Safe transition from connection mode to islanding mode in Microgrids', in 2016 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, ICEE 2016, pp. 1902 - 1907, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IranianCEE.2016.7585832

  • T. Yu, K.Y. Wang, L. Li, M. Eskandari, L.F. Cheng, K. Qu, L. Yin, “Parallel CPSS Structure Based Smart Energy Robotic Dispatcher and its Knowledge Automation Theory”, National Natural Science Foundation of China, $130,000, 2018.
  • M. Eskandari, “FEIT HDR Research Collaboration Experience Grant”, University of Technology Sydney, $4,000, 2018.

  • UTS International Research Scholarship (IRS) (Nov 2016)
  • UTS President’s Scholarship (UTSP) (Nov 2016)
  • UTS FEIT Higher Degree by Research Publication Award (Dec 2017)

             For publishing high quality, high impact research

  • UTS FEIT HDR Research Collaboration Experience Scholarship (Apr 2018)
  • UTS FEIT Higher Degree Research Directors Commendation (Nov 2018)

             In recognition of outstanding potential and an excellent individual HDR project

  • UTS FEIT Higher Degree Research Excellence Award (Dec 2019)

            In recognition of outstanding academic performance and the best individual HDR project

 

  • Stabilizing Autonomous Networked Microgrids

Modern power systems have been developing through high penetration of the power electronic-based renewable energy resources and distributed generation units into conventional power systems. Mixing up the power systems and the power electronics technologies along with the smart grid facilities, the microgrid concept has gained full attention for addressing the resiliency issue of modern power systems through autonomous operation capability. However, it is not an easy task to stabilize an autonomous microgrid due to the dominated inverter-interfaced generation units and complex power flow. The microgrid is an emerging technology that facilitates the integration of renewable resources into power systems, and definitely, would be the cornerstone of future/modern power systems.

Goal

  1. Frequency and voltage control of inverter-dominated microgrids while preserving power-sharing and securing dynamics stability.
  2. The impact of battery energy storage systems on the economy-dynamics of microgrids with a focus on linking economics (including the steady-state performance) and dynamics (inertia and frequency support).
  3. Developing accurate physics-aware mathematical models of microgrids for paving the path toward the Digital Twin of microgrids.

Hypothesis

Toward Net-Zero carbon emission energy and power systems.

The microgrid concept is the key solution to address the resiliency issue of modern power systems.

 

  • Impedance Emulation and Shaping for Inverters

The electric components are identified by their impedances and the impedance model of an electric system reveals its characteristics. The dominant inductive impedance of bulk power systems in generation and transmission levels and its compliance with the f-P and V-Q control loops have resulted in harmony for the stable operation of bulk power systems for more than a century. However, inverters reveal arbitrary impedance characteristics, depending on their controllers, that have put the stability of power systems at risk. This project introduces a new concept for developing and designing inverters based on the impedance shaping concept.

Goal

Developing and designing impedance shaping-based controllers to solve stability issues of modern grids hosting inverter-interfaced distributed energy resources.

Hypothesis

A universal controller for inverters utilizing impedance shaping consistent with inertia-impedance strength indexes of electrical grids.

 

  • Intelligent Control, Management and Protection Techniques for Microgrids

Studying the application of deep learning AI-based techniques for addressing uncertainties, complexities, nonlinearities, and computational hardness of conventional methods for control, energy management, and protection of inverter-interface energy resources and (micro) grids.

Goal 

  1. Exploring potential applications of deep learning AI in modern grids including inverter-interfaced renewable energy resources and distributed generation units.
  2. Handling large scale data associated with high penetration of renewable energy resources, behind-the-meter batteries and EVs.
  3. Identifying unrecognized features of modern power systems hidden in time series data given by frequency measurements and PMUs.
  4. Developing an intelligent inverter stability tool (IST).
  5. Utilizing AI to complement physics-aware transients-dynamics-economics models in the context of Digital Twin.

Hypothesis

Developing digital twin (a virtual model) of inverters and microgrids with an intelligent decision-making capability.

 

  • Intelligent Autonomy for Autonomous Vehicles and Systems

Neuro-autonomy: neuro-inspired perception, navigation, and spatial awareness for autonomous robots, vehicles and systems.

Goal

  1. Autonomous UAV navigation.
  2. RIS-equipped UAV (RISeUAV) for providing aerial LoS service in modern 5G/6G wireless communication systems.