Dr Shan Jiang

Dr Shan Jiang

Postdoctoral Fellow
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Australia (2021 – 2025)
  • MEng in Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (2017 – 2020)
  • BSc(Eng) in Electric Power Engineering and Automation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (2013 – 2017)
  • Visiting scholar, Real Time Systems for Energy Technologies Group, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany (Sept 2024)
  • Visiting scholar, Power Electronics and Applications Research Lab, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Mar 2023)
Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications

Shan Jiang received the B.Sc. (Eng) andM.Eng. degrees in electrical engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, in 2017 and 2020, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from UNSW Sydney, Australia, in 2025. He is currently working as a Research Fellow with UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. His research interest centers around power electronics dominated power systems, with contributions in renewable energy generation, energy storage, and power system stability. Having excellent understanding of the Australian energy context, with demonstrable contributions to the transition challenges in the NEM.

  • Journal articles | 2026
    Xu T; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2026, 'Current Saturation Ratio-Based Hybrid Synchronization Control of Grid-Forming Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 41, pp. 214 - 220, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2025.3608254
    Journal articles | 2025
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Xu T; Wang X; Konstantinou G, 2025, 'Frequency Domain Inertia Design of Grid-Forming Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40, pp. 8886 - 8898, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2025.3542393
    Journal articles | 2025
    Xu T; Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2025, 'Composite Power-Frequency Synchronization Loop for Enhanced Frequency Response Considering Current and Power Limits of Grid-Forming Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40, pp. 4969 - 4983, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3512592
    Journal articles | 2025
    Zeng Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G; Pou J; Zou G; Zhang X, 2025, 'Multi-Objective Controller Design for Grid-Following Converters With Easy Transfer Reinforcement Learning', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40, pp. 6566 - 6577, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2025.3525500
    Journal articles | 2025
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2025, 'Design of Adaptive Current Limiters in Modular Multilevel Converters', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 72, pp. 5488 - 5492, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3485729
    Journal articles | 2024
    Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Impedance-Based Stability Analysis: Nodal Admittance or Bus Admittance?', IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 39, pp. 2327 - 2340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3267504
    Journal articles | 2024
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Bandwise Power-Synchronization Loop for Frequency Response Improvement in Grid-Forming Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39, pp. 10693 - 10698, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3406564
    Journal articles | 2024
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Stability Analysis of Multi-Bus Power Electronics Defined Power Systems Using Phase Information of Nodal Admittance Matrix', IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 39, pp. 6063 - 6075, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3343321
    Journal articles | 2024
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Xu T; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Current-Synchronization Control of Grid-Forming Converters for Fault Current Limiting and Enhanced Synchronization Stability', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39, pp. 5271 - 5285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3361917
    Journal articles | 2024
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Small-Signal Stability Enhancement With Circulating Reactive Power in Parallel Modular Multilevel Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 39, pp. 1100 - 1109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3349231
    Journal articles | 2024
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Pou J; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Virtual Arm Impedance Emulation and Stability Improvement in Modular Multilevel Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39, pp. 3931 - 3942, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3351890
    Journal articles | 2023
    Arraño-Vargas F; Jiang S; Bennett B; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Mitigation of power system oscillations in weak grids with battery energy storage systems: A real-world case study', Energy, 283, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128648
    Journal articles | 2023
    Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Generalized impedance model and interaction analysis for multiple grid-forming and grid-following converters', Electric Power Systems Research, 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108912
    Journal articles | 2023
    Jiang S; Zeng Y; Zhu Y; Pou J; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Stability-Oriented Multiobjective Control Design for Power Converters Assisted by Deep Reinforcement Learning', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38, pp. 12394 - 12400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2023.3299979
    Journal articles | 2023
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Settling Angle-Based Stability Criterion for Power-Electronics-Dominated Power Systems', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38, pp. 2972 - 2984, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3218580
    Journal articles | 2023
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Admittance shaping effects of power flow in modular multilevel converters', Electric Power Systems Research, 225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109808
    Journal articles | 2022
    Arraño-Vargas F; Shen Z; Jiang S; Fletcher J; Konstantinou G, 2022, 'Challenges and Mitigation Measures in Power Systems with High Share of Renewables—The Australian Experience', Energies, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15020429
    Journal articles | 2022
    Jiang S; Arraño-Vargas F; Shen Z; Konstantinou G, 2022, 'The Impact of Overlap Period on the Stability of Current-Controlled Alternate Arm Converter Based on dq Frame Impedance Analysis', Electronics Switzerland, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/electronics11030301
    Journal articles | 2022
    Jiang S; Ma K; Cai X; Konstantinou G, 2022, 'Mission Profile Emulation for Flexible Number of Submodules in Modular Multilevel Converters With Nearest Level Modulation', IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69, pp. 11926 - 11935, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2021.3128918
    Journal articles | 2022
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2022, 'Settling-Angle-Based Stability Analysis for Multiple Current-Controlled Converters', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37, pp. 12992 - 12997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3185141
    Journal articles | 2021
    Jiang S; Ma K; Yang Y; Cai X, 2021, 'Mission Profile Emulator for Individual Submodule in Modular Multilevel Converter with Nearest Level Control', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36, pp. 9722 - 9730, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2021.3063536
    Journal articles | 2021
    Jin S; Song Y; Fan C; Jiang S; Li X, 2021, 'Calculation of Current Protection Setting Based on Inverter Generation Control Strategy', Dianwang Jishu Power System Technology, 45, pp. 3690 - 3699, http://dx.doi.org/10.13335/j.1000-3673.pst.2020.1548
    Journal articles | 2021
    Ma K; Jiang S; Li E; Cai X, 2021, 'Three-Phase Mission Profile Emulator for Multiple Submodules in Modular Multilevel Converter', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36, pp. 5213 - 5222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2020.3029373
    Journal articles | 2021
    Xiao Z; Zheng X; He Y; Tai N; Fan C; Huang N; Jiang S, 2021, 'An accurate analysis method for transient characteristics of DC line faults in voltage source converter-based DC systems', Iet Generation Transmission and Distribution, 15, pp. 589 - 601, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.12028
    Journal articles | 2020
    Jiang S; Ma K; Cai X, 2020, 'Self-Circulating Testing Method for Both Rectifying and Inverting Submodules of Modular Multilevel Converter with Low DC Supply Voltage', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35, pp. 7795 - 7803, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2963358
    Journal articles | 2020
    Li X; Fan C; Jiang S; Wang S; Jin S, 2020, 'DC Side Grounding Mode of Two Power Electronic Transformers in Parallel Operation', Dianwang Jishu Power System Technology, 44, pp. 4783 - 4791, http://dx.doi.org/10.13335/j.1000-3673.pst.2020.0023
    Journal articles | 2020
    Wang S; Fan C; Jiang S, 2020, 'Fault protection scheme for DC distribution network based on ratio of transient voltage principle', Dianli Zidonghua Shebei Electric Power Automation Equipment, 40, pp. 196 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.16081/j.epae.202006031
    Journal articles | 2019
    Huang N; Fan C; Jiang S; Su J; Li G; Sun S, 2019, 'Coordination Method Between AC and DC Protections Based on DC Side 100Hz Component', Dianwang Jishu Power System Technology, 43, pp. 4150 - 4159, http://dx.doi.org/10.13335/j.1000-3673.pst.2018.1237
    Journal articles | 2019
    Huang N; Fan C; Jiang S, 2019, 'Research of protection for AC transmission lines based on characteristic of grid-side inverter', JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING-JOE, pp. 3240 - 3245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8450
    Journal articles | 2019
    Jiang S; Fan C; Huang N; Zhu Y; He M, 2019, 'A Fault Location Method for DC Lines Connected with DAB Terminal in Power Electronic Transformer', IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 34, pp. 301 - 311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2018.2867851
    Journal articles | 2019
    Jiang S; Fan C; Huang N, 2019, 'Fault location in low-voltage direct current network based on auxiliary injection unit', Iet Generation Transmission and Distribution, 13, pp. 4347 - 4354, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2019.0093
    Journal articles | 2019
    Jiang S; Li G; Huang N; Su J; Li G; Sun S, 2019, 'Design of LVRT Control Strategy for Multi-terminal VSC–HVDC of Wind Power Outgoing Transmission', Quanqiu Nengyuan Hulianwang, 2, pp. 572 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.19705/j.cnki.issn2096-5125.2019.06.007
    Journal articles | 2018
    Jiang S; Fan C; Huang N; Zeng J, 2018, 'Fault Characteristic Analysis of DC Pole-to-Pole Fault in Power Electronic Transformer', Zhongguo Dianji Gongcheng Xuebao Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering, 38, pp. 1301 - 1309, http://dx.doi.org/10.13334/j.0258-8013.pcsee.180258
  • Conference Papers | 2025
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2025, 'Transient Behavior of Grid-Forming Converters During Phase Jumps', in Pedg 2025 2025 IEEE 16th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, pp. 162 - 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PEDG62294.2025.11060291
    Conference Papers | 2025
    Xu T; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2025, 'Synchronization Stability Enhancement Methods for Grid-Forming Converters with Current Limiters', in Pedg 2025 2025 IEEE 16th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, pp. 641 - 646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PEDG62294.2025.11060199
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Comparison Between PLL-Based and PLL-Less Grid-Forming Converters', in 2024 IEEE 10th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference Ipemc 2024 Ecce Asia, pp. 2505 - 2510, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia60879.2024.10567125
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Jiang S; Zhu Y; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Frequency Response Analysis of Grid-Forming Converters Considering Current and Power Limitations', in Ecce Europe 2024 Energy Conversion Congress and Expo Europe Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ECCEEurope62508.2024.10752044
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Lei Q; Arrano-Vargas F; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'A Real-Time Implementation of Impedance-Based Stability Analysis for Inverter-Based Resources', in 2024 IEEE 10th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference Ipemc 2024 Ecce Asia, pp. 3592 - 3597, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia60879.2024.10567779
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Xu T; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Comparison of the Performance of Grid-Forming Converters with Different Combinations of Control Methods and Current Limiters', in 2024 IEEE 10th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference Ipemc 2024 Ecce Asia, pp. 3268 - 3273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia60879.2024.10567581
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Xu T; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Impact of Current Limiting Design on the Transient Stability of Grid-Forming Converters', in 2024 IEEE 34th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference Aupec 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC62273.2024.10807525
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2024, 'Enhanced Short-Circuit Capacity of Grid-Forming Modular Multilevel Converters with Oval-Shaped Current Limiters', in 2024 IEEE 10th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference Ipemc 2024 Ecce Asia, pp. 2567 - 2571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia60879.2024.10567988
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Dual Influence of Power-Synchronization Loop on the Stability of Virtual Synchronous Generators', in 2023 International Future Energy Electronics Conference Ifeec 2023, pp. 6 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC58486.2023.10458548
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Grid-Converter Stability Analysis Based on Bus Admittance Phase', in Icpe 2023 Ecce Asia 11th International Conference on Power Electronics Ecce Asia Green World with Power Electronics, pp. 1878 - 1883, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/ICPE2023-ECCEAsia54778.2023.10213943
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Jiang S; Xu T; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Current Synchronization Loop for Enhanced Fault Tolerance and Fast Recovery in Grid-Forming Converters', in IECON Proceedings Industrial Electronics Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IECON51785.2023.10312275
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Liu Q; Sun P; Jiang S; Arrano-Vargas F; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'DC Fault Current Calculation and Fault Level Analysis in MMC-MVDC System', in IECON Proceedings Industrial Electronics Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IECON51785.2023.10311924
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Liu Q; Sun P; Jiang S; Arraño-Vargas F; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Calculation of DC Fault Current and Analysis of Influencing Factors in MMC-based Medium Voltage DC Systems', in 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids Etfg 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ETFG55873.2023.10408381
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Impact of Virtual Arm Impedance on Small-Signal Stability of Modular Multilevel Converters', in 2023 International Future Energy Electronics Conference Ifeec 2023, pp. 386 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC58486.2023.10458648
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Zhu Y; Jiang S; Konstantinou G, 2023, 'Power-Flow-Related Admittance Characterization of Two-Level and Modular Multilevel Converters', in Icpe 2023 Ecce Asia 11th International Conference on Power Electronics Ecce Asia Green World with Power Electronics, pp. 2239 - 2245, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/ICPE2023-ECCEAsia54778.2023.10213557
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Jiang S; Arraño-Vargas F; Konstantinou G, 2021, 'Impedance-based Stability Analysis of Current Controlled Alternate Arm Converter in dq Frame', in 2021 IEEE Pes Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia Isgt Asia 2021, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISGTASIA49270.2021.9715692
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Huang N; Fan C; Jiang S, 2019, 'Analysis of influence on branching factor of AC grid based on characteristics of grid-side inverter', in Iet Conference Publications, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0506
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Jiang S; Fan C; Huang N, 2019, 'Pilot protection scheme for pole-to-ground fault in DC distribution network', in Iet Conference Publications, http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0269
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Jiang S; Ma K; Zhu Y, 2019, 'Three-phase test bench for multiple submodules in modular multilevel converter system', in 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Ecce 2019, pp. 2252 - 2256, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912792
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Jiang S; Fan C; Sun S; Li G, 2018, 'LVRT Test Bench for Wind Turbines Based on Virtual Voltage Divider', in IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PESGM.2018.8586004

  • UNSW Digital Grid Future Institute: Seed Funding – OPENSAT: Open-source Power Electronics Networks Stability Analysis Tool. (Lead CI, AU$ 25,000) (2024)
  • CSIRO: Australian Research in Power Systems Transition (Stage 5) – Consumer Energy Resources (CER): Research on System Restoration, Weak Grid Interaction and Vulnerability Analysis. (CI, AU$ 394,000) (2025 – 2026)
  • Universities Australia: Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme – Enabler of Global Grid Modernization: Expanding the role of Smart Transformers in Frequency Support and Stability Enhancement. (CI, AU$ 25,000) (2024 – 2025)

  • 2024 IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics Prize Paper Award: Second Place (2025)
  • UNSW Sydney: Scientia Scholarship  (2021 – 2025)
  • IEEE IFEEC First Place Paper Award (2023)
  • Energies 2022 Best Paper Award (Second Prize) (2023)
  • IET Renewable Power Generation Best Conference Paper Award (Second Prize) (2019)
  • Outstanding Author of Proceedings of the CSEE (2019)