Future Smart Grids Structures

Most renewable energy based power generation, energy storage systems and modern electronic loads are based on DC technologies. This necessitates new grid structure such as hybrid AC/DC and DC grids, which are key for future smart grids with higher efficiency, better power quality and enhanced capability to accommodate more renewable energy and modern loads. This project focuses on the development of hybrid AC/DC grids technologies, power electronics technologies, and power management technologies.

3rd Prize of Student Demonstration at Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Award

8th Nagamori Award

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Award

A New Approach to Steady-State Modeling, Analysis, and Design of Power Converters

Mohammad Daryaei

Award

Best Paper Award

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Award

Best Paper Award at Power Electronics and Application Conference (PEAC)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Award

C.R.James Award for Best Master of Science Thesis

Sunny Kung

Award

C.R.James Award for Best Master of Science Thesis in Fall 2020

Changpeng Jiang

Award

Clarivate's 2022 Highly Cited Researchers

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Award

Fellowship

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Award

Graduate Fellowship

Chatumal Perera

Award

GreenSTEM Fellowship

Zhongyi Quan

Award

Highly Cited Researcher

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Award

Highly Cited Researcher

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Award

Hybrid LCC-VSC Bipolar HVDC System for DC Power Tapping Studies

Greg Kish, Yuan Li

Award

PhD Entrance Scholarship

Marius Takongmo

Award

PhD Entrance Scholarship

Award

PhD Recruitment Award

Neda Mazloum

Award

PhD Recruitment Scholarship

Award

PhD Recruitment Scholarship

Mizanur Rahman

Award

PhD Recruitment Scholarship

Marius Takongmo

Award

Postgraduate Scholarship - Doctoral

Mohammad Daryaei

Award

Prize Paper Award

Wilsun Xu, Hao Liang, Tianyu Ding

Award

Prize Paper award

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Award

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship

Mohammad Daryaei

Award

Queen's Elizabeth II graduate

Mohammad Daryaei

Award

Second Prize, Energy New Venture Competition

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Changpeng Jiang, Zhongyi Quan

Award

Stanley G Jones Master's Award

Award

Travel Grant

Chatumal Perera

Award

5-Level PWM Scheme for a Dual Inverter Drive Using an Open Winding Machine

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

A Carrier-Based Modulation Strategy for Modular Isolated Matrix Rectifiers

Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li, Fanxiu Fang

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Centralized CB-MPC to Suppress Low-Frequency ZSCC in Modular Parallel Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Changpeng Jiang, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Coupled Virtual Impedance for Parallel AC/DC Converter Based Power Electronics System

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Design Methodology to Synthesize First Degree Single-Path Hybrid DC-DC Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Direct Actual-Power Control Scheme for Current-Fed Dual-Active-Bridge DC /DC Converter Based on Virtual Impedance Estimation

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Dual MMC Chain-link Structure for Multi-frequency Power Transfer

Yuan Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Dual-Current-Fed Dual-Active-Bridge DC/DC Converter With High-Frequency Current-Ripple-Friendly Ports

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Dual-Inductor-Connected Isolated DC–DC Converter With Direct Current Control and Low Current Harmonics

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Dual-Input Single-Output DC -DC Converter Topology for Renewable Energy Applications

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Pasan Nawodaka Gunawardena Loku Hettige

Conference Proceedings

A Dual-Input Single-Output DC-DC Converter Topology for Renewable Energy Applications

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Pasan Nawodaka Gunawardena Loku Hettige

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A High Voltage Gain ZVT Quasi-Z-Source Converter With Reduced Voltage Stress

Ali Khajehoddin, Morteza Esteki

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A High-Voltage-Gain ZVS IPOS Bidirectional Converter

Ali Khajehoddin, Afshin Amoorezaei

Conference Proceedings

A High-frequency Compact Zero- Voltage-Transition GaN-based Single-phase Inverter

Ali Khajehoddin, Morteza Esteki

Conference Proceedings

A Load-Current-Estimating Scheme With Delay Compensation for the Dual-Active-Bridge DC \textendashDC Converter

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Lossless Passive Snubber Circuit for Three-Port DC-DC Converter

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Low-Cost Cell-Level Differential Power Processing CMOS IC for Single Junction Photovoltaic Cells

Afshin Amoorezaei

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Medium-Voltage DC Collector Grid for PV Plants Using Multi-string MPPT Converter

Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

A Modular Battery Voltage Balancing System Using a Series Connected Topology

John Salmon, Ali Khajehoddin, Atrin Tavakoli

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Modular Design Approach to Provide Exhaustive Carrier-Based PWM Patterns for Multilevel ANPC Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Modular Multilevel HVDC Buck–Boost Converter Derived From Its Switched-Mode Counterpart

Greg Kish, Sunny Kung

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A New Approach to Steady-State Modeling, Analysis and Design of Power Converters

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Daryaei

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A New Current Source Converter Using AC-type Flying-Capacitor Technique

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Novel Beat Frequency Modulated Single- stage Soft-Switched Microinverter

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Conference Proceedings

A Partial Power Processing MMC Topology for Direct AC/AC Power Conversion

Yuan Li, Anjana Wijesekera

Conference Proceedings

A Partial Power Processing Structure Embedding Renewable Energy Source and Energy Storage Element for Islanded DC Microgrid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Pasan Nawodaka Gunawardena Loku Hettige, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Power Decoupling Technique for High Power-Density Single-Phase Inverters

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Conference Proceedings

A Power Sharing Control Scheme with Fast-Dynamic Response for Input-Series Output-Parallel DAB dc-dc Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Conference Proceedings

A ROOT approach for stochastic energy management in electric bus transit center with PV and ESS

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Conference Proceedings

A Simple DC-Offset Eliminating Method of the Series-Inductance Current for the DAB DC-DC converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Single-phase Enhanced Grid-forming Controller with Converter Current Limiting

Conference Proceedings

A Soft-Switched Current-Fed Dual-Input Isolated DC–DC Converter Topology

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Pasan Nawodaka Gunawardena Loku Hettige

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Tunable Power Sharing Control Scheme for the Output-Series DAB DC–DC System With Independent or Common Input Terminals

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Unified Control for the DC-AC Interlinking Converters in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A Virtual SVPWM based Power Control Scheme for Multi-Port DC-AC Converters in PV-Battery Hybrid Systems

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

A discounted stochastic multiplayer game approach for vehicle-to-grid voltage regulation

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A stochastic game approach for PEV charging station operation in smart grid

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A survey on electric buses - energy storage, power management, and charging scheduling

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu, Wenzhuo Chen

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A three-layer stochastic energy management approach for electric bus transit centers with PV and energy storage systems

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

A transformerless DC-DC MMC based on symmetrically interlinked subconverters

Greg Kish

Conference Proceedings

A unified modular multilevel DC/DC converter structure with flexible AC power transfer controls

Greg Kish, Sunny Kung

Conference Proceedings

AC and DC Microgrid Control

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Book Chapter

Active Power Oscillation Cancellation with Peak Current Sharing in Parallel Interfacing Converters under Unbalanced Voltage

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Aggregated model of large-scale wind farms for power system simulation software tools (USPTO)

Ali Khajehoddin, Navid Shabanikia

Patent

Alternative Approach to Analysis and Design of Series Resonant Converter at Steady State

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Daryaei, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Alternative Control Approach to Achieve Fast Load Transient Responses in DC-DC Converters

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi, Amir Borzooy

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Alternative Dual Active Bridge Modulation to Minimize RMS Current and Extend ZVS Range

Ali Khajehoddin, Faizah Zahin

Conference Proceedings

An Approach for Modeling and Stability Analysis of Single-phase Microgrids

Conference Proceedings

An Asymmetrical DAB Converter Modulation and Control Systems to Extend the ZVS Range and Improve Efficiency

Ali Khajehoddin, Faizah Zahin, Neda Mazloum, Amin Khakparvar Yazdi, Morteza Mahdavifard

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Electrolytic-Capacitor-Less PFC LED Driver With Low DC-Bus Voltage Stress for High Power Streetlighting Applications

Ali Khajehoddin, Daniel Darvishrahimabadi, Morteza Esteki

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Improved Damping Method for Virtual Synchronous Machines

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Improved SVM Strategy to Reduce DC Current Ripple for AC-DC Matrix Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Fanxiu Fang

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An Input-Oriented Power Sharing Control Scheme With Fast-Dynamic Response for ISOP DAB DC\textendashDC Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Pasan Nawodaka Gunawardena Loku Hettige, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

An MHO Approach for Electric Bus Charging Scheme Optimization Based on Energy Consumption Estimation

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Conference Proceedings

An Optimization Approach to Design Decentralized Load Frequency Controllers for Generators in Islanded grids

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Analysis and augmented model-based control design of distributed generation converters with flexible grid-support controller

Yasser Mohamed, Shahed Mortazavian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Analysis, Design and Control of Asymmetrically Modulated Dual Active Bridge Converters for Energy Storage Systems

Faizah Zahin

Master Thesis

Anomaly Detection in Smart Distribution Grids with Deep Neural Network

Ming Zhou

Master Thesis

Application of Battery Storage System to Improve Transient Responses in a Distribution Grid

Ali Khajehoddin

Conference Proceedings

Application of Generalized Peak Current Controllers for Active Power Filters and Rectifiers with Power Factor Correction

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Conference Proceedings

Assessment and Mitigation of Dynamic Instabilities in Single-Stage Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems With Reduced DC -Link Capacitance

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Asymmetric Low-Voltage Ride-Through Scheme and Dynamic Voltage Regulation in Distributed Generation Units

Yasser Mohamed, Shahed Mortazavian

Conference Proceedings

Autonomous Coordinated Control Scheme for Cooperative Asymmetric Low-Voltage Ride-Through and Grid Support in Active Distribution Networks With Multiple DG Units

Yasser Mohamed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Battery Thermal- and Health-Constrained Energy Management for Hybrid Electric Bus Based on Soft Actor-Critic DRL Algorithm

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Beat Frequency Modulated Single-Stage Soft-Switched Microinverter

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Patent

Bidirectional DC -AC Converter Using a High- Frequency Transformer with Multi-Frequency Decoupled Power Control

John Salmon, Chatumal Perera, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Boosting Nine-Level Operation of Seven-Level Hybrid-Clamped (7L-HC ) Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

CCS-MPC with Long Predictive Horizon for Grid-Connected Current Source Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Capacitor Pre-Charge Method for Back-to-Back Seven-Level Hybrid Clamped Converter without Extra Power Supply

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Carrier Based Stair Edge PWM (SEPWM) for Capacitor Balancing In Multilevel Converters with Floating Capacitors

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Carrier Transition Techniques for Parallel Connected VSCs Using Cross-Coupled Inductors

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo, Dohitha Bandara Yapa

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Carrier Transition Techniques for Parallel Connected VSCs Using Cross-Coupled Inductors

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Carrier-Based MPC for Interleaved 2L-VSIs with Reduced Low-order Zero-Sequence Circulating Current

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Changpeng Jiang, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Carrier-based PWM Design of Multilevel ANPC-based Converter through Hierarchical Decomposition

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Conference Proceedings

Communicationless Power Management Strategy for the Multiple-DAB-Based Energy Storage System in Isolated DC Microgrid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Commutation Scheme of Seven-Level Hybrid-Clamped Converters with Suppressed Deadband-Induced Voltage Spikes

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Comparative Assessment of Multi-Port MMCs for High-Power Applications

Yuan Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Concentrated Winding IPM Synchronous Motor Design for Wide Field Weakening Applications

John Salmon

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Control and Analysis of a Modular Battery Voltage Balancing Cell

John Salmon, Ali Khajehoddin, Atrin Tavakoli

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Control and Analysis of a Modular Bridge for Battery Cell Voltage Balancing

John Salmon, Ali Khajehoddin, Atrin Tavakoli

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Cooperative neural fitted learning for distributed energy management in microgrids via wireless networks

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu, Peng Zhuang

Conference Proceedings

Coupled Inductors for High-Frequency Drives With Parallel-Connected Inverter Legs

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Coupled-Virtual-Impedance Control for AC/DC Hybrid Microgrid Power Electronic Interlinking Unit with Dual Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Current Source Converters and Their Control

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Book Chapter

Cyber-Security of Smart Microgrids: A Survey

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Liang, Farzam Nejabatkhah, Rouzbeh Reza Ahrabi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

DC Substation for DC Grid—Part I: Comparative Evaluation of DC Substation Configurations

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

DC Substation for DC Grid—Part II: Hierarchical Control Strategy and Verifications

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

DC/AC Voltage Sourced Converter with Auxiliary DC Port for Renewable Energy Applications

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

Decentralized Schemes for Grid-Forming Inverter System Efficiency Improvement and Online-Inverter Detection

Ali Sheykhi

Master Thesis

Decoupled Floating Capacitor Voltage Control of a Dual Inverter Drive for an Open-Ended Winding Induction Motor

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Deep Reinforcement Learning-Aided Efficiency Optimized Dual Active Bridge Converter for the Distributed Generation System

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhe Chen

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Design Considerations of the GaN Power Stage for a GaN/Si Internal Parallel Multilevel Converter based 1500V PV String Inverter

Zhongyi Quan, Li Ding

Conference Proceedings

Design and Magnetic Optimization of Dual Active Bridge Converters for Energy Storage Application

Ali Khajehoddin, Neda Mazloum, Amin Khakparvar Yazdi, Morteza Mahdavifard

Conference Proceedings

Design and Test of a GaN Flying Capacitor Power Module

Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Design of Parallel Converters with L-Filter and Reduced Filter Size

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Design of Three Limb Coupled Inductors using Cross-Coupled Windings to produce Multi-Level Output Voltages and Reduced Magnetics

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Design, Analysis and Implementation of New Durable Streetlighting LED Driver Topology

Daniel Darvishrahimabadi

Master Thesis

Digital controller for a power converter (CAN)

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Digital controller for a power converter (USPTO)

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Discontinuous Bi-tri Logic SPWM for Current Source Converter with Optimized Zero-State Replacement

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Discontinuous Modulation for Improved Thermal Balance of Three-Level 1500-V Photovoltaic Inverters under Low-Voltage Ride-Through

Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Distributed Battery Energy Storage Co-Operation for Renewable Energy Sources Integration

Yasser Mohamed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Droop-Based DC Microgrids Analysis and Control Design Using Weighted Dynamic Aggregation Modeling Approach

Ali Khajehoddin, Navid Shabanikia

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Dual and Isomorphic Power Converters with the Topology Cycling Phenomenon

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Conference Proceedings

Dual-Port Inverters with Internal DC-DC Conversion for Adjustable DC-Link Voltage Operation of Electric Vehicles

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Dynamic Analysis and Active Stabilization of a Utility-Scale Grid-Connected Current-Source Inverter-Based PV System Considering Source Dynamics

Yasser Mohamed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Dynamic Pulse-Positioning for a Single-Stage Isolated AC-DC Converter

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Dynamic Pulse-Positioning for a Single-Stage Isolated AC-DC Converter

John Salmon

Conference Proceedings

Dynamic Stabilization of a Centralized Weak Grid-Tied VSC System Considering PV Generator Dynamics

Yasser Mohamed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Efficient Modeling and Systematic Design of Enhanced Phase-Locked Loop Structures

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Enhanced Interleaved PWM Scheme with Flux Compensation for Three-Parallel Connected Inverters

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Exploiting Buck-Boost Duality in Dual Active Bridge Modular Multilevel Converters to Achieve High DC Step Ratios

Sunny Kung

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Family of Hybrid dc-dc Converters for Connecting DC Current Bus and DC Voltage Bus

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Fault Ride-Through Capability of Voltage-Controlled Inverters

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Field Weakening Operation of Open-Winding Induction Motor Dual Drives Using a Floating Capacitor Bridge Inverter

John Salmon, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

Flexible Interlinking and Coordinated Power Control of Multiple DC Microgrids Clusters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Flexible Unbalanced Compensation of Three-Phase Distribution System Using Single-Phase Distributed Generation Inverters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Flux Minimization in Interphase Coupled Inductors of Parallel-Connected Voltage Source Converters

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

General Bi-tri Logic SPWM for Current Source Converter with Optimized Zero-state Replacement

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Generalized Low Switching Frequency Modulation for Neutral-Point-Clamped and Flying-Capacitor Four-Level Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Generalized Phase-Shift PWM for Active-Neutral-Point-Clamped Multilevel Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li

Article in professional or trade journals

Graph-Theory-Based Derivation, Modeling and Control of Power Converter Systems

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Grid-Supporting Inverters With Improved Dynamics

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Grid-Tied Parallel Voltage Source Converters: Applications, Control and Modulation Techniques

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Grid-supporting inverters with significantly reduced storage requirements (CAN)

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Patent

Grid-supporting inverters with significantly reduced storage requirements (USPTO)

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Patent

Guidelines for Selecting Minimum Capacitance for a Floating Bridge Dual Inverter Drive

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

Harmonic Mitigation of Voltage Source Converter Based High-Power Variable Frequency Drives

Hao Tian

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Harmonics and Reactive Power Compensation of the LCC in a Parallel LCC-VSCs Configuration for a Hybrid AC/DC Network

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding, Rouzbeh Reza Ahrabi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Harmonics compensation of the LCC in a parallel LCC-VSCs configuration for a hybrid AC/DC network

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Rouzbeh Reza Ahrabi

Conference Proceedings

Hierarchical Control of Multi-terminal DC Grids for Large-scale Renewable Energy Integration

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

High Efficiency Operation of an Open-Ended Winding Induction Motor using Constant Power Factor Control

John Salmon

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

High Efficiency and Full MPPT Range Partial Power Processing PV Module-Integrated Converter

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Daryaei, Morteza Esteki

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

High Performance Unified Control for Interlinking Converter in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Fanxiu Fang

Conference Proceedings

High Power Long Lifetime LED Drivers

Mahmoud Rahmani

Master Thesis

High-Efficiency Operation of an Open-Ended Winding Induction Motor Using Constant Power Factor Control

John Salmon

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

High-Quality PWM Scheme for High-Speed Electric Drives

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Configuration, Power Management, and Converter Control

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Hybrid AC/DC Network with Parallel LCC-VSC Interlinking Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Hybrid AC/DC System Harmonics Control through Grid Interfacing Converters with Low Switching Frequency

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Hybrid LCC-VSC Bipolar HVDC System for DC Power Tapping Studies

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Greg Kish, Manish Persand

Conference Proceedings

Hybrid Voltage Balancing Control for Four-Level Hybrid-Clamped Converters With Low Switching Frequency

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Impact of PWM Schemes on the Common Mode Voltage of Interleaved Three-Phase Two-Level Voltage Source Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Inertia Emulation and Fast Frequency-Droop Control Strategy of a Point-to-Point VSC -HVdc Transmission System for Asynchronous Grid Interconnection

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Input-Independent and Output-Series Connected Modular DC-DC Converter with Inter-Module Power Balancing Units for MVDC Integration of Distributed PV

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Internal Paralleled Active Neutral Point Clamped Converter With Logic-Based Flying Capacitor Voltage Balancing

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Internal paralleled active neutral point clamped converter with logic-based flying capacitor voltage balancing

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Internal paralleled active neutral point clamped converter with logic-based flying capacitor voltage balancing (CAN)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Internal paralleled active neutral point clamped converter with logic-based flying capacitor voltage balancing (USPTO)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Investigation and Enhancement of Stability in Grid-Connected Converter-Based Distributed Generation Units With Dynamic Loads

Yasser Mohamed, Shahed Mortazavian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Isomorphic Relationships between Voltage-Source and Current-Source Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

LED Systems Applications and LED Driver Topologies: A Review

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Ali Khajehoddin, Morteza Esteki

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Load type impacts on the stability and robustness of DC microgrids

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Low Harmonic Loss PWM for a Dual Inverter Drive using a Floating Capacitor Inverter

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

Maximum Asymmetrical Support in Parallel-Operated Grid-Interactive Smart Inverters

Yasser Mohamed

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Maximum Torque Operation of Open-Winding Induction Motor Dual Drives Using a Floating Capacitor Bridge in the Field Weakening Region

John Salmon, Chatumal Perera

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Microgrid Control and Power Quality Improvement

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Microgrid Light-Load Efficiency Improvement Based on Online-Inverter Detection

Ali Khajehoddin, Ali Sheykhi

Conference Proceedings

Mixed Series-Parallel Connected Current Source Converters with Interleaved SPWM

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Model Predictive Control for Grid-Connected Current-Source Converter With Enhanced Robustness and Grid-Current Feedback Only

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Model Predictive Control for LCL -Filtered DG-Grid Interfacing Inverters With State Variable and Input Disturbance Estimation

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Model Predictive Control of 5L-ANPC Converters with Level-Shifted Pulse-Width-Modulation

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Model Predictive Control of a Nine-Level Internal Parallel Multilevel Converter with Phase-Shifted Pulse-Width-Modulation

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Model Predictive Power Control of Grid-Connected Quasi Single-Stage Converters for High-Efficiency Low-Voltage ESS Integration

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Model-Based Closed-Loop Control for High-Power Current Source Rectifiers under Selective Harmonic Elimination/Compensation PWM with Fast Dynamics

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modeling and Design of Parallel LCC -VSC Interlinking Converters' Unified Controller in AC/DC Network

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Li Ding, Rouzbeh Reza Ahrabi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modeling and Stability Analysis of Single-Phase Microgrids Controlled in Stationary Frame

Nima Amouzegar-Ashtiani

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modeling, Dynamic Analysis, and Stabilization of Active DC Distribution Systems

Ahmed Mohamad

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Modeling, Dynamic Analysis, and Stabilization of Converter-Based Distributed Generation Systems Considering Low-Voltage Ride-Through Requirements, Unbalanced and Weak Grid Conditions, and Load Dynamics

Shahed Mortazavian

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Modified Carrier-Overlapped PWM with Balanced Capacitors and Eliminated Dead-Time Spikes for Four-Level NNPC Converters under Low Frequency

Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modified Droop Strategy for Wide Load Range Efficiency Improvement of Parallel Inverter Systems

Nima Amouzegar-Ashtiani, Ali Sheykhi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modular Interline DC Power Flow Controller

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Han Wang

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Modular Multi-Level AC-AC Converter

Greg Kish, Anjana Wijesekera

Patent

Modular Triple-Active Bridge DC -DC Converters for Utility-Scale Photovoltaics-Plus-Battery Storage Systems Connected to MVDC Grids

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Modular Voltage Balancing Networks for Series Connected Battery Cells

Atrin Tavakoli

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Monopolar Fault Reconfiguration of Bipolar Half Bridge Converter for Reliable Load Supply in DC Distribution System

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

More Renewable Electric Grids Enabled by Power Electronics Technologies

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Multi-Level Power Converters using Coupled Inductors and Parallel Connected 2-Level Inverters

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Multi-Level Voltage Source Parallel Inverters and Coupled Inductors

John Salmon

Patent

Multi-Port DC -AC Converter With Differential Power Processing DC-DC Converter and Flexible Power Control for Battery ESS Integrated PV Systems

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multi-Port DC/DC Converter System

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Multi-Port DC/DC Converter System (CAN)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Multi-Port DC/DC Converter System (USPTO)

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Patent

Multi-level Voltage Source Converters using Coupled Inductors and Parallel Connected Inverter Legs

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Multi-objective Power Management for EV Fleet with MMC-Based Integration into Smart Grid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multi-terminal modular DC-DC converter for DC networks (CAN)

Greg Kish, Sunny Kung

Patent

Multi-terminal modular DC-DC converter for DC networks (USPTO)

Greg Kish, Sunny Kung

Patent

Multilevel CSC System Based on Series-Parallel Connected Three-phase Modules with Optimized Carrier-shift SPWM

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multilevel Converter Topologies with Internally Paralleled Power Stages

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Multilevel Voltage Source Converter Topologies with Internal Parallel Modularity

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multiport Converter With Enhanced Port Utilization Using Multitasking Dual Inverters

John Salmon, Chatumal Perera

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multiport Converter with Independent Control of AC and DC Power Flows for Bipolar DC Distribution

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multiport DC-DC Modular Multilevel Converter for MVDC and HVDC Networks

Sunny Kung

Master Thesis

Multiport DC-DC-AC Modular Multilevel Converters for Hybrid AC/DC Power Systems

Greg Kish, Mohammadhadi Rouhani

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multiport Modular Multilevel Converter for DC Systems

Greg Kish

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multirate Finite-Control-Set Model Predictive Control for High Switching Frequency Power Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Li Ding

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Multirate Harmonic Compensation Control for Low Switching Frequency Converters: Scheme, Modeling, and Analysis

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Non-isolated DC -DC Power Converter Synthesis using Low-entropy Equations

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Nonlinear Stability Analysis and Active Compensation of a Utility-Scale Single-Stage Grid-Connected PV System

Yasser Mohamed, Mizanur Rahman

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Online Estimations of Li-ion Battery SOC and SOH Applicable to Partial Charge/Discharge

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Optimal Coding Schemes for Detecting False Data Injection Attacks in Power System State Estimation

Hao Liang

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Optimal Design of Nested Current and Voltage Loops in Grid-Connected Inverters

Ali Khajehoddin

Conference Proceedings

Optimal and Systematic Design of Current Controller for Grid-Connected Inverters

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Ebrahimi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Overview of voltage support strategies in grid-connected VSCs under unbalanced grid faults considering LVRT and HVRT requirements

Yasser Mohamed, Shahed Mortazavian

Conference Proceedings

PWM Control of a Dual Inverter Drive X using a Floating Capacitor Inverter

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera

Conference Proceedings

Parallel Inverters using a DC Common Mode PWM Filter with an AC Differential Mode PWM Filter

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo

Conference Proceedings

Parallel Voltage Source Converters: Applications, Control and Modulation Techniques

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Parallel-Connected Voltage Source Converters with a DC Common Mode and an AC Differential Mode PWM Filter

John Salmon, Marius Takongmo, Dohitha Bandara Yapa

Article in professional or trade journals

Partial Energy Processing Converters for High Efficiency and Full MPPT Range PV Module Integrated Converter MIC

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Phase-Disposition PWM based 2DoF-Interleaving Scheme for Minimizing High Frequency ZSCC in Modular Parallel Three-level Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Power Conversion Techniques Using Dual Inverter Structures

Chatumal Perera

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Power Converters Topological Transformation Using Dual and Isomorphic Principles

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Power Electronics for Smart Electrical Grid Interface

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Power Quality Control in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Power Quality Control in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Power Quality Control of Smart Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: An Overview

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Pulse-width Modulated Switched Resonator Converter Having Continuous Buck Gain

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Rap Session Co-chair, and Track Chair Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2020

Ali Khajehoddin

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Reconsideration of Grid-Friendly Low-Order Filter Enabled by Parallel Converters

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Reduced-Order Controllers Using Integrated Controller-Plant Dynamics Approach for Grid-Connected Inverters

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Robust Control Design for High-Power Density PV Converters in Weak Grids

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Robust Floating Capacitor Voltage Control of Dual Inverter Drive for Open-Ended Winding Induction Motor

John Salmon, Greg Kish, Chatumal Perera, Siyu Leng

Conference Proceedings

Robust H-inf DC link control design for high-power density converters with high-order filter in PV systems

Ali Khajehoddin

Conference Proceedings

Simplified Model Predictive Control of Multilevel Converters With Internal Identical Structure

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Zhongyi Quan

Conference Proceedings

Single phase power system controller and method therefor (CAN)

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Single phase power system controller and method therefor (USPTO)

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Smart Electrical Grid Interface Using Floating H-Bridges to Improve the Performance of Induction Motors

John Salmon

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Smart Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Power Management, Energy Management, and Power Quality Control

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah, Hao Tian

Book

Soft Normally Open Points (SNOP) for Medium Voltage Distribution Grids

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Soft-Switched Single Inductor Single Stage Multi-Port Bidirectional Power Converter for Hybrid Energy Systems

Ali Khajehoddin, Neda Mazloum

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Soft-switching Bi-directional High Step-up/down Converter for Battery Charging Applications

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Stabilization of a Utility-Scale Grid-Connected PV System with Reduced DC-Link Capacitance

Yasser Mohamed

Conference Proceedings

Stator Short-Circuit Fault Detection and Location Methods for Brushless DFIMs using Nested-loop Rotor Slot Harmonics

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Steady-State Analysis of Power Converters using the Enhanced State Vector Algorithm

Ali Khajehoddin, Mohammad Daryaei

Conference Proceedings

Stochastic Energy Management of Electric Vehicles in Smart Grid

Yuan Liu

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

Stochastic game between cloud broker and cloudlet for mobile cloud computing

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Conference Proceedings

Systematic Derivation of Simplified Active-Neutral-Point-Clamped Multilevel Converter through Matrix Models

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian, Yuzhuo Li

Conference Proceedings

Systematic Synthesis and Derivation of Multilevel Converters using Common Topological Structures with Unified Matrix Models

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Systematic Topology Derivation and PWM Design of Multilevel Converters

Yuzhuo Li

Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation

The Evolutions of Multilevel Converter Topology: A Roadmap of Topological Invention

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Yuzhuo Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

The Modular Multilevel DC Converter with Inherent Minimization of Arm Current Stresses

Greg Kish, Yuan Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Transformerless Series-Connected Current Source Converter

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Tutorial Co-Chair, and Track Chair for IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2020

Ali Khajehoddin

Conference/Symposium/Workshop Contribution

Unified Control of the Parallel LCC -VSCs Interlinking Converters in a Hybrid AC/DC Network

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Farzam Nejabatkhah, Rouzbeh Reza Ahrabi

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Unified Fast-Dynamic Direct-Current Control Scheme for Intermediary Inductive AC -Link Isolated DC-DC Converters

Andrew Zhou, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Vacuum Packaged Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Powering Smart Grid Monitoring Devices

Ali Khajehoddin

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Vacuum packaged powerline magnetic field energy harvester (CAN)

Ali Khajehoddin

Patent

Vector Shifted Model Predictive Power Control of Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Rectifiers

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Changpeng Jiang, Zhongyi Quan

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Vehicle-to-grid frequency regulation signal optimization based on inhomogeneous hidden Markov model

Hao Liang, Yuan Liu

Conference Proceedings

Virtual Resistor Based Harmonic Sharing of DC Active Power Filter in Hybrid AC-DC Microgrid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Conference Proceedings

Virtual Resistor Based Second-Order Ripple Sharing Control for Distributed Bidirectional DC-DC Converters in Hybrid AC-DC Microgrid

Yunwei (Ryan) Li, Hao Tian

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Virtual SVPWM Based Flexible Power Control for Dual-DC-Port DC-AC Converters in PV-Battery Hybrid Systems

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Virtual Transformer Control for DC-DC Interlinking Converters in DC Microgrids

Yunwei (Ryan) Li

Conference Proceedings

Weighted Dynamic Aggregation Modeling of DC Microgrid Converters with Droop Control

Ali Khajehoddin, Navid Shabanikia

Conference Proceedings

Weighted Dynamic Aggregation Modeling of Grid-Following Inverters to Analyze Renewable DG Integrated Microgrids

Ali Khajehoddin, Navid Shabanikia

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Weighted Dynamic Aggregation Modeling of Induction Machine-Based Windfarms

Ali Khajehoddin, Navid Shabanikia

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article