Alumni

Ph.D. Students Graduated 

  • Chukwuemeka Obikwelu: Spring 2021, Thesis Title: “Electrical Power System Current And Voltage Instrumentation Channel Error Correction Using Unconstrained Weighted Least Squares Dynamic State Estimation”.
  • Jiahao Xie: Spring 2020, Thesis Title: “Time Domain Analysis Of The Impact Of Geomagnetically Induced Current On Power System”.
  • Abdullah Alamri: Spring 2020, Thesis Title: “Reliability Analysis Methods for Power Systems with Substantial Penetration of Renewable Generating Resources”.
  • Chiyang Zhong: Fall 2019, Thesis Title: “Autonomous Multi-Stage Flexible Optimal Power Flow”.
  • Yuan Kong: Summer 2019, Thesis Title: “Instrumentation Channel Error Correction And Its Effects On Protective Relays”.
  • Zhengkai Wu: Fall 2018, Thesis Title: “Scalable Path Planning and Simulation via Numerical Ring Prediction and path optimization through model-centric gpu Data Analysis”.
  • Bai Cui: Summer 2018, Thesis Title: “Distribution System Service Restoration By Dynamic Programming Considering Switch Characteristics”.
  • Rajatha Bhat: Sp 2018, Thesis Title: “Resilience Of Power Distribution Systems Under Extreme Weather Conditions”.
  • Yu Liu: 2017, Thesis Title: “Transmission Line Protection And Fault Locating Based On Dynamic State Estimation”.
  • Albinali Hussain: 2017, Thesis Title: “State Estimation-Based Centralized Substation Protection Scheme”.
  • Liangyi Sun: 2017, Thesis Title: “Protection Of Synchronous Generators And Induction Generators”.
  • Zhenyu Tan, 2016, Thesis Title: “Dynamic State Estimation Based Transmission Line Protection”.
  • Rui Fan, 2016, Thesis Title: “Transformer Protection Based on Dynamic State Estimation”.
  • Evangelos Polymeneas, 2016, Thesis Title: “Optimal Operation and Security Analysis of Power Systems with Flexible Resources”.
  • Aniemi Umana, 2016, Thesis Title: “Module-Level Autonomous Setting-less Protection and Monitoring of Stand Alone and Grid Connected Photovoltaic Array Systems Using Quadratic Integration Modeling”.
  • Dongbo Zhao, July 2015, Thesis Title: “Reliability Modeling and Analysis of Wind Turbine Systems and Wind Farms in Bulk Power Systems”.
  • Thamer S. Alquthami, July 2015, Thesis Title: “A Smart House Energy Management System”.
  • Renke Huang, Jan 2015, Thesis Title: “Seamless Design of Energy Management Systems”.
  • Yonghee Lee, Dec 2014, Thesis Title: “A Comprehensive Protection Scheme for Distribution Systems”.
  • Yongnam Cho, 2013, Thesis Title: “Modeling Methodology Of Converters For Hvdc Systems And Lfac Systems: Integration And Transmission Of Renewable Energy”.
  • Sungyun Choi, 2013, Thesis Title: “Autonomous State Estimation and Its Application to the Autonomous Operation of the Distribution System with Distributed Generations”.
  • Evangelos Farantatos, 2012, Thesis Title: “A Predictive Out-Of-Step Protection Scheme Based on PMU Enabled Distributed Dynamic State Estimation”.
  • Curtis Aaron Roe, 2012, Thesis Title: “Impacts of Automated Residential Energy Management Technology on Primary Energy Source Utilization”.
  • Ye Tao, 2011, Thesis Title: “Optimal Power Flow via Quadratic Modeling”.
  • George Stefopoulos, 2009, Thesis Title: “Quadratic Power System Modeling and Simulation with Application to Voltage Recovery and Optimal Allocation of VAR Support”.
  • Binh Dam, 2009, Thesis Title: “Operating Strategies to Preserve the Adequacy of Power Systems Circuit Breakers”.
  • Fang Yang, 2007, Thesis Title: “A Comprehensive Approach for Bulk Power System Reliability Assessment”.
  • Wenzhong Gao, 2002, Thesis Title: “New Methodology for Power System Modeling and Its Application in Machine Modeling and Simulation”.
  • Sunwook Kang, 2001, Thesis Title: “A new approach for Power transaction evaluation and transfer capability analysis”.
  • Chien-Hsing Lee, 1998, Thesis Title: “Wavelet-Based Transient Analysis”.
  • Takoi K. Hamrita, 1995, Thesis Title: “On-Line Correction of Errors Introduced By Instrument Transformers In Transmission-Level Power Waveform Steady-State Measurements”
  • Yousin Tang, 1995, Thesis Title: “Power System Stability in the Presence of FACTS Elements”.
  • Fan Zhang, 1994, Thesis Title: “Power System Harmonic State Estimation”.
  • Feng Xia, 1994, Thesis Title: “A Simultaneous Transfer Capability Analysis Method Based on Probabilistic Approach”.
  • Carol Cheng: 1991, Thesis Title: “A Hybrid Approach to Power System Voltage Screening Assessment”.
  • Xing Yong Chao, 1991, Thesis Title: “Nondivergent and Optimal Power Flow – A Unified Approach”.
  • George P. Christoforidis, 1990, Thesis Title: “Harmonic Analysis of Power Systems Connected to Converter Substations”.
  • Alex Papalexopoulos: 1985, Thesis Title: “Modeling Techniques for Power System Grounding Systems”.
  • George Cokkinides: 1985, Thesis Title: “Frequency Dependent Transmission Line Modeling with Grounding Representation”.
  • Anastasios Bakirtzis: 1983, Thesis Title: “Security Control Computations for Large Power Systems”.
  • Ali Feliachi: 1983, Thesis Title: “Optimal Controller Design Procedures for the Attenuation of Subsynchronous Resonance”.

Master Students Graduated (with Thesis – Since 2009)

  • John Skeath, Fall 2018, Thesis Title: “Probabilisitic Bulk Resource Planning With Variable Non-Dispatchable Resource Penetration”.
  • Andrew Dluhy, Fall 2016, Thesis Title: “House Generation-Load Model”.
  • Christopher Weldy, Spring 2015, Thesis Title: “Stability of a 24-Bus Power System with Converter Interfaced Generation”
  • Nazmus Sakib, Fall 2014, Thesis Title: “Effects of Incorporating Renewable Energy Sources into the Electricity Grid”
  • Stephane Ntwoku Ntuomou, 2012, Thesis Title: “Dynamic Transformer Protection: A Novel Approach Using State Estimation”
  • Xuebei Yu, 2011, Thesis Title: “Distribution System Reliability Enhancement”
  • Anupama Keeli, 2011, Thesis Title: “Low Frequency Transmission for Remote Power Generating Systems”
  • Stephanie Gossman, 2010, Thesis Title: “A New Proposed Method of Contingency Ranking”
  • Sandhya Madan, 2010, Thesis Title: “Optimal Allocation of Reactive Power to Mitigate Fault Delayed Voltage Recovery”
  • Curtis Aaron Roe, 2009, Thesis Title: “Power System Impacts of PHEVs”

Postdoctoral Fellows (since 2005):

  • Salman Mohaghehi, 2005-06, (now with Colorado School of Mines)
  • Lee Soo Hyoung, 2012-13, (now with KETEP, Korea)
  • Beungjin Kim, 2009-10, (now with Hundai Heavy Industries, Korea)
  • Buhm Lee, 2017-18, (now with Chonnam National University, Korea)
  • Meng Li, 2019-20, (Beijing Jiaotong University)