M. Chamana and B. H. Chowdhury, "Multi-Stage Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in a Standalone Microgrid Considering Cost and Frequency Deviation Minimization," (under preparation).
R. Bhatta, R. Shrestha, M. Chamana, K. Schmitt, L. Phiri, S. Bayne, and S. Tembo, "A Novel Cyber-physical Co-simulation Testbed Development to Assess the Effects of Cyber- attacks on the Wind Farm Operations," (Under Preparation)
O. Adeyanju, M. Chamana, and S. Bayne, "Deep Learning Assisted Operation Model for Interconnected Networks Based on State Logic." TechRxiv. November 08, 2023. DOI: 10.36227/techrxiv.24480514.
M. Mahdavi, K. Schmitt, M. Chamana, F. Jurado, A. Awaafo and S. Bayne, "A Mixed-Integer Programming Model for Reconfiguration of Active Distribution Systems Considering Voltage Dependency and Type of Loads and Renewable Sources," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
M. Mahdavi, A. Awaafo, K. Schmitt, M. Chamana, F. Juarado and S. Bayne, "An Effective Formulation for Minimizing Distribution Network Costs Through Distributed Generation Allocation in Systems With Variable Loads," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2024.3382255.
K. Schmitt, M. Chamana, M. Mahdavi, S. Bayne and L. Canha, "Power Distribution Systems Optimal Outage Restoration with Miscoordination Detection," in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2024.3380612.
Ward L, Subburaj A, Demir A, Chamana M, Bayne SB. Analysis of Grid-Forming Inverter Controls for Grid-Connected and Islanded Microgrid Integration. Sustainability. 2024; 16(5):2148. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052148
M. Mahdavi, K. Schmitt, M. Chamana, "Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Considering Dependency of Loads on Grid Voltage and Temperature," in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3340344.
M. Mahdavi, K. Schmitt, F. Jurado, A. Awaafo and M. Chamana, "An Efficient Framework for Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy Sources in Reconfigurable Distribution Systems with Variable Loads," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2023.3341876.
M. Mahdavi, K. Schmitt, M. Chamana, S. Bayne and F. Jurado, "Effective Strategies for Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Considering Loads Voltage Dependence," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2023.3341890.
M. Mahdavi, F. Jurado, K. Schmitt and M. Chamana, "Electricity Generation From Cow Manure Compared to Wind and Photovoltaic Electric Power Considering Load Uncertainty and Renewable Generation Variability," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2023.3330457.
Murshed, M.; Chamana, M.; Schmitt, K.E.K.; Pol, S.; Adeyanju, O.; Bayne, S. Sizing PV and BESS for Grid-Connected Microgrid Resilience: A Data-Driven Hybrid Optimization Approach. Energies 2023, 16, 7300. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16217300
Murshed, M.; Chamana, M.; Schmitt, K.E.K.; Bhatta, R.; Adeyanju, O.; Bayne, S. Design and Performance Analysis of a Grid-Connected Distributed Wind Turbine. Energies 2023, 16, 5778. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16155778
Chamana, M.; Bhatta, R.; Schmitt, K.; Shrestha, R.; Bayne, S. An Integrated Testbed for Power System Cyber-Physical Operations Training. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 9451. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13169451
M. Mahdavi, K. E. K. Schmitt, M. Chamana and S. Bayne, "Evaluation of Voltage Fluctuations Effect on Reconfiguration of Distribution Systems," in IEEE Systems Journal, doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2023.3278801.
K. Schmitt, R. Bhatta, M. Chamana, M. Murshed, I. Osman, S.B. Bayne, and L. Canha, "A Review on Active Customers Participation in Smart Grids," in Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 3-16, January 2023, doi: 10.35833/MPCE.2022.000371
M. Chamana et al., "Buildings Participation in Resilience Enhancement of Community Microgrids: Synergy Between Microgrid and Building Management Systems," in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 100922-100938, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3207772.
Robert J. Broderick, Matthew J. Reno, Matthew Lave, Joseph A. Azzolini, Logan Blakely, Jason Galtieri, Barry Mather, Andrew Weekley, Randolph Hunsberger, Manohar Chamana, Qinmiao Li, Wenqi Zhang, Aadil Latif, Xiangqi Zhu, Santiago Grijalva, Xiaochen Zhang, Jeremiah Deboever, Muhammad Umer Qureshi, Francis Therrien, Jean-Sebastien Lacroix, Feng Li, Marc Belletête, Guillaume Hébert, Davis Montenegro, Roger Dugan, "New Rapid QSTS Simulations for High Resolution Comprehensive Assessment of Distributed PV", SANDIA REPORT, SAND2021-2660, March 2021, https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1773234
M. Chamana and B. H. Chowdhury, "Optimal Voltage Regulation of Distribution Networks with Cascaded Voltage Regulators in the Presence of High PV Penetration," in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 1427-1436, July 2018.
F. Meng, B. H. Chowdhury, and M. Chamana, "Three-Phase Optimal Power Flow for Market-based Control and Optimization of Distributed Generations," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 3691-3700, July 2018.
M. Chamana, B. H. Chowdhury and F. Jahanbakhsh, "Distributed Control of Voltage Regulating Devices in the Presence of High PV Penetration to Mitigate Ramp-Rate Issues," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 1086-1095, March 2018
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
Mahdavi, M., Chamana, M., Schmitt, K., Bayne, S., Jurado, F., Awaafo, A., & Marfo, E. A. (2023). Network Reconfiguration in the Presence of Distributed Generators and Voltage-Dependent Loads. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS), 1–16.
Mahdavi, M., Awaafo, A., Jurado, F., Marfo, E. A., Chamana, M., Schmitt, K., & Bayne, S. (2023). Impact of Ambient Temperature Increase on Distribution Network Load and Configuration. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS), 1–8.
Mahdavi, M., Awaafo, A., Jurado, F., Marfo, E. A., Chamana, M., Schmitt, K., & Bayne, S. (2023). Distribution Feeders Reconfiguration Considering Dependency of Time-Varying Loads on Grid Voltage. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS), 1–14.
Mahdavi, M., Gopi, P., Jurado, F., Awaafo, A., Marfo, E. A., Chamana, M., Schmitt, K., & Bayne, S. (2023). Determining Relationship Between Load Type and Its Components in Distribution System Reconfiguration. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS), 1–16.
Mahdavi, M., Jurado, F., Awaafo, A., Chamana, M., Marfo, E. A., Schmitt, K., & Bayne, S. (2023). Comparing PV and Wind Turbine Electricity Generation With Electric Energy Obtained from Chicken Manure-Based Biogas Units. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS), 1–14..
K. Schmitt, R. Bhatta, R. Shrestha, M. Chamana, M. Mahdavi, O. Adeyanju, S. Bayne, L. Canha, “Investigating Protection Challenges on Distribution Systems Self-Healing” 2023 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Orlando, FL, USA, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PESGM52003.2023.10252355.
M. Mahdavi, A. Awaafo, S. Z. Djokic, K. Schmitt and M. Chamana, "Coordinated Feeder Reconfiguration, Capacitor Placement and Allocation of Distributed Energy Resources for Loss Reduction Under Variable Loading Conditions," 2023 IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/KPEC58008.2023.10215466.
M. Mahdavi, A. Awaafo, K. Schmitt and M. Chamana, "An Efficient Formulation for Optimal Placement of Capacitor Banks in Distribution Feeders Connected to Time-Varying Loads," 2023 IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/KPEC58008.2023.10215486.
M. Mahdavi, A. Awaafo, K. Schmitt and M. Chamana, "Load Profile Effect on Shunt Capacitor Placement in Radial Distribution Feeders," 2023 IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/KPEC58008.2023.10215426.
M. Mahdavi, F. Jurado, K. Schmitt, S. Bayne and M. Chamana, "Wheat Agricultural Residences for Bioenergy Generation in Morocco," 2023 IEEE IAS Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies (GlobConHT), Male, Maldives, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/GlobConHT56829.2023.10087643.
MAHDAVI, MEISAM; SCHMITT, KONRAD; CHAMANA, MANOHAR; BAYNE, STEPHEN. Robust System Reconfiguration in the presence of Uncertain Loads and Renewable Generation. In: Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2023, College Station, USA. TPEC, 2023.
MAHDAVI, MEISAM; JURADO, FRANCISCO; SCHMITT, KONRAD; CHAMANA, MANOHAR; BAYNE, STEPHEN. An Efficient Model for Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy Sources in Distribution Networks with Variable Loads. In: Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2023, College Station, USA. TPEC, 2023.
MAHDAVI, MEISAM; JURADO, FRANCISCO; SCHMITT, KONRAD; CHAMANA, MANOHAR; BAYNE, STEPHEN. Role of Consumption Pattern in Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generators in Electric Power and Energy Systems. In: Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2023, College Station, USA. TPEC, 2023.
MAHDAVI, MEISAM; SCHMITT, KONRAD; CHAMANA, MANOHAR; BAYNE, STEPHEN. Reconfiguration of Power Distribution Systems in the Presence of Voltage- Dependent Loads. In: Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2023, College Station, USA. TPEC, 2023.
M. Chamana, R. Bhatta, R. Shrestha and Konrad Schmitt, “An assessment of cyber risks in wind farms using real-time co-simulation cybersecurity testbed”, NAWEA/WindTech 2022 conference.
R. Bhatta, K. Schmitt, I. Osman, M. Murshed, M. Chamana, and S.B. Bayne, “Feasibility of a Real-world Test Microgrid Facility to Provide Economic and Resiliency Benefits in Extreme Weather Conditions”, 2022 IEEE ISGT.
M. Chamana et al., "Hierarchical Operation of Flexible Building Microgrids for Distributed Critical Loads Resiliency," 2021 Resilience Week (RWS), 2021, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/RWS52686.2021.9611816.
K. Schmitt, I. Osman, R. Bhatta, M. Murshed, M. Chamana, and S.B. Bayne, “A Computational-Efficient Building Energy Management Approach”, 2021 Advanced Energy Conference.
K. Schmitt, I. Osman, R. Bhatta, M. Chamana, and S. Bayne, “A Dynamic Load Control Strategy for an Efficient Building Energy Management System”, to appear in 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Vancouver, Canada, 2021.
L. Arce, M. Chamana, I. Osman, B. Ren, Q-Q Zhong, and S. B. Bayne, “Large-Scale Adoption of Self-Synchronized Universal Droop Controller-Based Inverters to Enable Ancillary Services for Different Modes of Distribution System Operations”, 2020 5th IEEE Workshop on the Electronic Grid (eGRID), Aachen, Germany, 2020.
M. Chamana, S. Bayne and A. Swift, “Course Development on Synchrophasor Applications at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels”, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics, College Station, TX.
Abdulaziz, A. Khodaei, M. Chamana, and D. Kushner, “Wind Generation Curtailment Reduction based on Uncertain Forecasts,” 2017 Cigre’ Grid of the Future Symposium.
M. Chamana and B. Mather, “Variability extraction and synthesis via multi-resolution analysis using distribution transformer high-speed power data,” 2017 19th International Conference on Intelligent System Application to Power Systems (ISAP), San Antonio, TX, 2017, pp. 1-6.
M. Chamana, K. Prabakar, B. Palmintier, and M. M. Baggu, “Conversion and Validation of Distribution System Model from a QSTS-Based Tool to a Real-Time Dynamic Phasor Simulator,” 2017 Ninth Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech), Denver, CO, 2017, pp. 219-225.
E. Shoubaki, M. Arefi, M. Chamana, B. H. Chowdhury and B. Parkideh, “Time-based synchronization for interconnecting Real-Time platforms in co-simulation,” 2016 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, 2016, pp. 1-4.
I. Mazhari, M.Chamana, B. Parkhideh and B. H. Chowdhury, “Distributed P.V.- Battery Architectures with Reconfigurable Power Conversion Units”, in Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2014 Twenty-Ninth Annual IEEE, 16-20 March 2014.
M. Chamana, I. Mazhari, B. Parkhideh, and B. H. Chowdhury, “Multi-mode operation of different PV/BESS architectures in a microgrid: Grid-tied and island mode,” 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, U.S.A., 2014, pp. 1-5.
M. Chamana, F. Jahanbakhsh, B. H. Chowdhury, and B. Parkhideh, “Dynamic Ramp Rate Control for Voltage Regulation in Distribution Systems with High Penetration Photovoltaic Power Generations,” IEEE PES General Meeting (G.M.), 27-31 July 2014.
M. Chamana, I. Mazhari, B. Parkhideh and B. H. Chowdhury, “Integration and Evaluation of Two Different PV/BESS Architectures in a Microgrid Test System,” Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D), 2014 IEEE PES, 14-17 April 2014.
M. Chamana and B. H. Chowdhury, “Droop-based control in a photovoltaic-centric microgrid with Battery Energy Storage,” 2013 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Manhattan, KS, 2013, pp. 1-6.
A. Vaidya, B. H. Chowdhury, and M. Chamana, “Enabling wind power plants with frequency and voltage regulation capability by forced curtailment,” 2012 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), pp. 1 –6.
M. Chamana and S. B. Bayne, “Modeling, control and power management of inverter interfaced sources in a microgrid,” in Proc. Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), 2011 IEEE 33rd International, 2011, pp. 1 –7.
M. Chamana and S. B. Bayne, “Modeling and control of directly connected and inverter interfaced sources in a microgrid,” in Proc. North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2011, 2011, pp. 1 –7.