Dr Ahmed F. Zobaa
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Topics

• Analysis, design, and development of passive and active filters to solve power quality problems.
• Potential applications of probabilistic modeling of current and voltage harmonics in the power factor correction and harmonics mitigation techniques.
• Potential applications of different optimisation algorithms and methods for maximum energy utilization, system voltage stabilization, and loss reduction in distribution systems and automotive industries.
• Sustainable energy use and engineering sustainable supply while adapting to the demands of climate change, global population growth and the depletion of natural resources.
• Develop effective methods to improve the efficiency of small wind turbines.
• Enabling technologies for increasing the pervasion of renewable power generators in smart grids.
• Optimal allocation of Phase Measuring Units in power systems to achieve full network observability.
• Investigate the effectiveness of the HVDC link and FACTS in the grid with a view of system stability enhancement.

PhD projects for research students

• Blended learning models in electrical and electronic engineering: Optimising student outcomes and engagement
• Advanced reactive power control strategies for hosting capacity enhancement in distribution networks
• Assessing the impact of virtual laboratories on practical skill development in electrical and electronic engineering education
• Scaling renewable energy integration in African power grids: Overcoming grid stability and intermittency challenges
• Comprehensive harmonic mitigation in distribution networks with high penetration of inverter-based distribution generation (DG) units
• Optimising power system performance in the Middle East through advanced reactive power and voltage control techniques
• Managing the integration of large-scale renewable energy in the Middle East’s power grids: Technical and regulatory challenges
• Enhancing power network resilience in the Middle East against climate-induced extreme weather events
• Enhancing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in electronic and electrical engineering through industry collaboration
• Enhancing access to sustainable energy in Africa through microgrids and decentralised power systems
• Techno-economic optimisation of energy storage systems for hosting capacity enhancement in distribution networks
• Protection-constrained hosting capacity in radial distribution networks with high distributed generation (DG) penetration
• Unlocking the hosting capacity of renewable energy in distribution power systems
• Optimising active power curtailment techniques for hosting capacity enhancement in distributed generation networks
• Mitigating power grid instability in the Middle East through advanced grid modernisation and smart grid technologies
• Optimising power grid reliability and resilience in Africa through smart grid technologies and demand response
• Developing AI-enhanced personalised learning pathways in electrical and electronic engineering education
• Developing strategies for enhancing electrification in rural Africa through off-grid renewable energy systems
• Addressing water-energy nexus challenges in the Middle East through renewable energy integration
• Static and dynamic network reconfiguration for hosting capacity enhancement in active distribution networks
• Comprehensive analysis of On-Load Tap Changers (OLTC) for voltage control and hosting capacity enhancement
• Addressing the challenge of energy losses in African power distribution networks through advanced loss reduction techniques

Research supervision

I am very interested in hearing from graduate students who would like to carry out a research project on power systems, energy & environment, smart grids and education. My key objectives are:

• To support the student to design, plan, carry out, and complete independent and original research that can be written up as a completed research thesis.
• To assist the students to regularly monitor their progress.

I have supervised on more than 30 students as first or secondary supervisor with successful progression and completion.