Prof. Yasser A.-R. I. Mohamed

Research Areas

Modeling, analysis, stability, control, and optimization of power electronic converters and systems with applications to distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, microgrids, converter-fed networks, and motor drives
Planning, operation, analysis, and control of microgrids, active distribution systems, and smart grids
Grid integration of distributed and renewable energy resources (e.g., wind and photovoltaic) and energy storage with an emphasis on system dynamics, control, power quality, and protection
Analysis and control of dc and hybrid ac/dc power networks
Development of artificial intelligence technologies for smart grids

Publications

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Research Sponsors and Collaborators

Laboratory Facilities

The Distributed Power Grid Laboratory at the University of Alberta offers extensive facilities to validate research results related to distributed generation interfacing and control, microgrids, converter-dominated grids, machine drives, and the planning and operation of active distribution systems. Key facilities include:

OPAL-RT Real-Time Simulator (eMEGAsim Real-Time Digital Simulator)
Power Electronic Converters: Modular IGBT converters
Machine Drives: Induction machines, Permanent-magnet synchronous machines, Brushless DC Machines, DC machines, Industrial-grade sensorless drive, Isolation transformers
Real-time Control Systems: dSPACE® Real-Time Control System, Texas Instruments® Digital Signal Processors, Altera® FPGA Development Tools
Software: Several packages for Simulation: Matlab®, PsCAD®, PSIM®; Circuit production design and testing; Power grid optimization and planning: GAMS®