Publications
Book Chapters [1 Book Chapter]:
[1] M. Ghassemi, “Electrical insulation weaknesses in wide bandgap devices,” in Simulation and Modelling of Electrical Insulation Weaknesses in Electrical Equipment, R. A. Sánchez, Ed. London, U.K.: IntechOpen, 2018, ch. 6, pp. 129–149, [Online]. Available: https://www.intechopen.com/books/simulation-and-modelling-of-electrical-insulation-weaknesses-in-electrical-equipment/electrical-insulation-weaknesses-in-wide-bandgap-devices
Journal Articles [51 Papers]:
[51] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “Smart transmission expansion planning based on the system requirements: A comparative study with unconventional lines,” Energies, vol. 17, no. 8, p. 1912, 2024. [Link]
[50] M. Hamidieh and M. Ghassemi, “Impact of cathode geometry on negative corona discharge and Trichel pulse characteristics: A comparative analysis of hyperbolic, elliptic, and tangent-circular needle shapes,” IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 2024, accepted.
[49] M. Hamidieh and M. Ghassemi, “Conic cross-sectional electrodes and their influence on negative corona discharge and Trichel pulse characteristics,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2024, accepted.
[48] P. Adhikari and M. Ghassemi, “A comprehensive review of mitigation strategies to address insulation challenges within high-voltage, high-power-density (U)WBG power module packages,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2024, accepted. [PDF] [Link]
[47] A. Azizi and M. Ghassemi, “An analysis of parameters affecting ampacity in aircraft bipolar MVDC power cables via coupled electrical, thermal, and computational fluid dynamic modelling,” IET High Voltage, accepted.
[46] A. Saha, and M. Ghassemi, “Optimized design of ±5 kV, 1 kA rectangular power cable for a low pressure of 18.8 kPa for envisioned all-electric wide-body aircraft,” IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 28654-28665, 2024. [Link] [PDF]
[45] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “A test system for transmission expansion planning studies,” Electronics, vol. 13, no. 3, p. 664, 2024. [Link] [PDF]
[44] A. Saha, A. Azizi, and M. Ghassemi, “Optimal bipolar MVDC power cable designs for future wide-body all electric aircraft,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Early Acess, DOI: 10.1109/TDEI.2024.3355033, 2024. [Link] [PDF]
[43] A. Azizi and M. Ghassemi, “Design of high power density MVDC cables for wide-body all electric aircraft,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 2315-2324, Otc. 2023. [Link] [PDF]
[42] M. Ghassemi, “Electric aircraft won’t take off without more thrust,” IEEE Spectrum, p. 9, March 2023.
[41] B. Zhang, Z. Yang, K. Li, X. Jiang, X. Li, G. Chang, and M. Ghassemi, “Electrical properties of silicone gel for WBG-based power module packaging at high temperatures,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 852-861, Apr. 2023. [Link] [PDF]
[40] B. Zhang, X. Jiang, K. Li, Z. Yang, X. Li, G. Chang, and M. Ghassemi, “Dielectric properties characterization and evaluation of commercial silicone gels for high-voltage high-power power electronics module packaging,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 210-219, Feb. 2023. [Link] [PDF]
[39] M. Ghassemi, A. Barzkar, and M. Saghafi “All-electric NASA N3-X aircraft electric power systems,” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 4091-4104, Dec. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[38] A. Barzkar and M. Ghassemi, “Components of electrical power systems in more and all-electric aircraft: A review,” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 4037-4053, Dec. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[37] A. Azizi, M. Ghassemi, and J. Lehr, “Heat transfer challenges for MVDC power cables used in wide body all electric aircraft under low pressures,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 111811-111819, Oct. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[36] M. Hamidieh and M. Ghassemi, “Microgrids and resilience: A review,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 106059-106080, Oct. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[35] A. Barzkar and M. Ghassemi, “Precise evaluation of repetitive transient overvoltages in motor windings in wide-bandgap drive systems,” Vehicles, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 697-726, Jul. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[34] I. Khan and M. Ghassemi, “A probabilistic approach for analysis of line outage risk caused by wildfires,” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 139, p. 108042, Jul. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[33] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Separation and classification of corona discharges under low pressures based on deep learning method,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 319-326, Feb. 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[32] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “A deep learning approach for discrimination of single- and multi-source corona discharges,” IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, vol. 49, no. 9, pp. 2936-2945, Sept. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[31] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Insulation materials and systems for more and all-electric aircraft: A review identifying challenges and future research needs,” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 1930-1953, Sept. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[30] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Characterization of partial discharge activities in WBG power converters under low-pressure condition,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 17, p. 5394, Aug. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[29] M. Borghei, M. Ghassemi, J. M. Rodríguez-Serna, and R. Albarracín-Sánchez, “A finite element analysis and an improved induced charge concept for partial discharge modeling,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 2570-2581, Aug. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[28] J. Hernández, J. Segundo-Ramirez, P. Gomez, M. Borghei, and M. Ghassemi, “Statistical switching overvoltage studies of optimized unconventional high surge impedance loading lines via numerical Laplace transform,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 2145-2153, Aug. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[27] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Optimal planning of microgrids for resilient distribution networks,” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 128, p. 106682, Jun. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[26] B. Zhang, M. Ghassemi, and Y. Zhang “Insulation materials and systems for power electronics modules: A review identifying challenges and future research needs,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 290-302, Feb. 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[25] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “A multi-objective optimization scheme for resilient, cost-effective planning of microgrids,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 206325–206341, Nov. 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[24] A. Barzkar and M. Ghassemi, “Electric power systems in more and all electric aircraft: a review,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 169314–169332, Sept. 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[23] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “A finite element analysis model for partial discharges in silicone gel under a high slew rate, high-frequency square wave voltage in low-pressure conditions,” Energies, vol. 13, no. 9, p. 2152, May 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[22] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Effects of frequency and temperature on electric field mitigation method via protruding substrate combined with applying nonlinear FDC layer in wide bandgap power modules,” Energies, vol. 13, no. 8, p. 2022, April 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[21] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Characterization of nonlinear field dependent conductivity layer coupled with protruding substrate to address high electric field issue within high voltage high-density wide bandgap power modules,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 343-350, Mar. 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[20] M. Ghassemi, “High power density technologies for large generators and motors for marine applications with focus on electrical insulation challenges,” IET High Voltage, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 7-14, Feb. 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[19] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Combined geometrical techniques and applying nonlinear field dependent conductivity layers to address the high electric field stress issue in high voltage high-density wide bandgap power modules,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 305-313, Feb. 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[18] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Partial discharge analysis under high-frequency, fast-rise square wave voltages in silicone gel: A modeling approach,” Energies, vol. 12, no. 23, p. 4543, Nov. 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[17] M. Ghassemi, “Accelerated insulation aging due to fast, repetitive voltages: A review identifying challenges and future research needs,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 1558-1568, Oct. 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[16] M. Ghassemi, "High surge impedance loading (HSIL) lines: A review identifying opportunities, challenges, and future research needs,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 1909-1924, Oct. 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[15] M. B. Tefferi, M. Ghassemi, C. Calebrese, Q. Chen, Y. Cao, “Correlation between current-voltage characteristics and DC field grading for dielectric liquid used in wet-mate DC connector,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 1668-1678, Oct. 2018. [Link] [PDF]
[14] M. Ghassemi, “PD measurements, failure analysis, and control in high-power IGBT modules,” IET High Voltage, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 170-178, Sep. 2018. [Link] [PDF]
[13] M. B. Tefferi, M. Ghassemi, C. Calebrese, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “Characterizations of solid-liquid interface in a wet-mate subsea HVDC connector,” Journal of Electrostatics (ELSEVIER), vol. 94, pp. 51-59, Aug. 2018. [Link] [PDF]
[12] M. Ghassemi, Y. Cao, and Q. Chen, “A thermo-electrodynamic electric field dependent molecular ionization model to design electrical insulation system of HVDC wet-mate connectors under transient conditions,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 476-485, April 2018. [Link] [PDF]
[11] M. Ghassemi, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “The influence magnitude and rise time of applied voltage and the type of oil on streamer growth in a wet-mate DC connector,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 1646-1656, June 2017. [Link] [PDF]
[10] M. Ghassemi, M. B. Tefferi, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “A thermo-electrodynamic electric field dependent molecular ionization model to realize positive streamer propagation in a wet-mate DC connector,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 901-914, April 2017. [Link] [PDF]
[9] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “Calculation of minimum approach distances for tools for live working under freezing conditions,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 987-994, April 2016. [Link] [PDF]
[8] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “Effects of tower, phase conductors and shield wires on electrical field around FRP hot stick during live-line work,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 3413-3420, Dec. 2015. [Link] [PDF]
[7] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “Coupled computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer modeling of the effects of wind speed and direction on temperature increase of an ice- covered FRP live-line tool,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 2268-2275, Oct. 2015. [Link] [PDF]
[6] M. Ghassemi, M. Farzaneh, and W. A. Chisholm, “A coupled computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer model for accurate estimation of temperature increase of an ice- covered FRP live-line tool,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 2628-2633, Dec. 2014. [Link] [PDF]
[5] M. Ghassemi, M. Farzaneh, and W. A. Chisholm, “Three-dimensional FEM electrical field calculation for FRP hot stick during EHV live-line work,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 2531-2540, Dec. 2014. [Link] [PDF]
[4] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A A Shayegani, “A detailed model for discharge initiating in argon at atmospheric pressure in presence of dielectrics barriers,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 865-876, June 2012. [Link] [PDF]
[3] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Swarm parameters calculation via EEDF for gas discharge modeling,” Modares Journal Electrical Engineering, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 43-52, 2011. [Link] [PDF]
[2] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Static behavior modeling of dielectric barrier discharges and dielectric dynamic charging in high voltage applications,” Modares Journal Electrical Engineering, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 87-99, 2010. [Link] [PDF]
[1] M. Ghassemi, H. Lesani, and S. Mohammad Nabavi, “Synchronous machines parameter estimation using SSFR test results via vector fitting and comparison with genetic algorithm, pattern search and nonlinear least square methods,” IUST International Journal of Engineering Science, vol. 19, no. 10 A, pp. 73-85, 2008.
Prominent Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings [87 Papers]:
[87] E. Arafat and M. Ghassemi, “Switching overvoltage analysis in conventional and unconventional transmission lines,” IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, April 25 & 26, 2024. [PDF]
[87] E. Arafat and M. Ghassemi, “Switching overvoltage analysis in conventional and unconventional transmission lines,” IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, April 25 & 26, 2024. [PDF]
[86] F. Islam, M. A. Rahman, A. Saha, and M. Ghassemi, “Bipolar MVDC cable under different ambient conditions for all-electric aircraft,” IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, April 25 & 26, 2024.
[85] M. A. Rahman, A. Saha, M. Ghassemi, and J. Lehr, “Fabrication optimization and PD characteristics of MVDC multilayer insulation cable systems for envisaged wide-body all-electric aircraft,” IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC), Manhattan, KS, USA, April 25 & 26, 2024.
[84] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “A test system meeting requirements under normal and contingency conditions at multiple loadings for transmission expansion planning,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[83] M. A. Rahman, A. Saha, and M. Ghassemi, “Effect of forced heat convection on heat transfer for bipolar MVDC power cables in envisaged wide-body all-electric aircraft,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[82] S. Chowdhury, A. Azizi, A. Saha, M. A. Rahman, M. Ghassemi, and J. Lehr, “An optimal approach to fabricate MVDC multilayer insulation systems as flat samples for wide-body all-electric aircraft,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[81] F. Islam and M. Ghassemi, “NASA N3-X aircraft DC power system design,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[80] S. Kalakonda and M. Ghassemi, “Nanodielectric fluids for power transformer cooling and insulation: A review,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[79] S. Chowdhury, B. Porkar, and M. Ghassemi, “Location of shield wires for unconventional high capacity transmission lines,” IEEE Dallas Circuit and Systems Conference (DCAS), Dallas, TX, USA, April 19-21, 2024.
[78] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “Comparative study of transmission expansion planning with conventional and unconventional high surge impedance loading (HSIL) lines,” IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES GM), Seattle, WA, USA, July 21-25, 2024, accepted.
[77] A. Saha and M. Ghassemi, “High power density, cost-effective HVDC cables for power transmission on the Moon,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[76] A. Saha and M. Ghassemi, “MVDC bipolar power cables with rectangular geometry design for envisaged all-electric wide-body aircraft,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[75] A. Azizi, A. Saha, M. A. Rahman, M. Ghassemi, and J. Lehr, “Fabrication of MVDC multilayer insulation systems as flat samples for wide-body all-electric aircraft,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[74] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “A high voltage test system meeting requirements under normal and all single contingencies conditions of peak, dominant, and light loadings for transmission expansion planning studies,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[73] E. Arafat, B. Porkar, and M. Ghassemi, “Magnetic field calculation under unconventional lines with increased power delivery,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[72] E. Arafat, B. Porkar, and M. Ghassemi, “Electric field comparison of conventional transmission line with unconventional transmission line,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[71] M. Hamidieh, S. Kalakonda, and M. Ghassemi, “Influence of aircraft-environment pressure range on negative DC partial discharge inception voltage,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[70] P. Adhikari and M. Ghassemi, “A review of insulation challenges and mitigation strategies in (U)WBG power modules packaging,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[69] P. Adhikari and M. Ghassemi, “Characterizing nonlinear field dependent conductivity layers to mitigate electric field within (U)WBG power modules under high frequency, high slew rate square voltage pulses,” IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, TX, USA, February 12-13, 2024. [Link]
[66] M. Hamidieh and M. Ghassemi, “The significance of accurate needle electrode geometry definitions in discharge plasma finite-element simulations: A comparative analysis,” IEEE Conference Electrical Insulation Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), East Rutherford, NJ, USA, Oct. 15-19, 2023, pp. 1-4. [Link] [PDF]
[64] M. A. Khan and M. Ghassemi, “A new method for calculating electric field intensity on subconductors in unconventional high voltage, high power density transmission lines,” IEEE Conference Electrical Insulation Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), East Rutherford, NJ, USA, Oct. 15-19, 2023, pp. 1-4. [Link] [PDF]
[61] M. A. Khan and M. Ghassemi, “Corona loss calculation for unconventional high surge impedance loading transmission lines,” IEEE North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Asheville, NC, USA, October 15-17, 2023, pp. 1-6. [Link] [PDF]
[60] B. Dhamala and M. Ghassemi, “Unconventional high surge impedance loading (HSIL) lines and transmission expansion planning,” IEEE North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Asheville, NC, USA, October 15-17, 2023, pp. 1-6. [Link] [PDF]
[56] A. Samimi Motlagh, J. Lehr, M. Ghassemi, “Heat transfer simulations for MVDC power cable under low pressures,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Santa Fe, NM, USA, May 21-25, 2023. [Link]
[53] A. Azizi, M. Ghassemi, and J. Lehr, “Influence of low pressure on thermal limit of MVDC power cables used in all electric aircraft,” IEEE Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference (IPMHVC), Knoxville, TN, USA, pp. 88-91, June 19-23, 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[52] M. Saghafi, M. Ghassemi, J. Lehr, M. Borghei, B. Kordi, and D. Oliver “A finite element analysis model for internal partial discharges under DC voltage,” IEEE Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference (IPMHVC), Knoxville, TN, USA, pp. 8-11, June 19-23, 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[51] M. Ghassemi and A. Barzkar, “DC load flow models for the electric power system of wide body all electric aircraft,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, March 5-12, 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[50] M. Ghassemi and M. Saghafi, “Optimal electric power system architectures for wide body all electric aircraft,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, March 5-12, 2022. [Link] [PDF]
[49] M. Ghassemi and A. Barzkar, “Power flow solvers for medium voltage direct current (MVDC) microgrids,” The 6th IEEE Workshop on the Electronic Grid (eGrid 2021), Virtual, November 8-10, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[48] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Classification of partial discharge in electric aircraft based on short-term behavior of insulation systems,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS), Virtual, Aug. 11-13, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[47] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Partial discharge investigation in an air-filled cavity inside silicone gel under low-pressure conditions using finite-element analysis,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS), Virtual, Aug. 11-13, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[46] M. Borghei, M. Ghassemi, B. Kordi, P. Gill, and D. Oliver, “Modeling and measurement of internal partial discharges in voids artificially made within 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) block,” IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, Aug. 3-6, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[45] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Discrimination of single- and multi-source corona discharges using deep residual network,” IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, Aug. 3-6, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[44] M. Borghei, M. Ghassemi, B. Kordi, P. Gill, and D. Oliver, “A finite element analysis model for internal partial discharges in an air-filled, cylindrical cavity inside solid dielectric,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), pp. 260-263, June 7–28, 2021. [Link] [PDF]
[43] S. Hojjatinejad and M. Ghassemi, “Resiliency enhancement against wildfires,” IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), Washington, DC, USA, Feb. 15-18, 2021. [Link] [PDF].
[42] A. Lotfi and M. Ghassemi, “Smart transmission expansion planning based on unconventional high surge impedance loading line designs,” IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), Washington, DC, USA, Feb. 15-18, 2021. [Link] [PDF].
[41] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Investigation of low-pressure condition impact on partial discharge in micro-voids using finite-element analysis,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo. (ECCE), Detroit, MI, USA, pp. 3293-3298, Oct. 11-15, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[40] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Characterization of partial discharge activities in WBG power modules under low-pressure condition,” IEEE Conference Electrical Insulation Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), East Rutherford, NJ, USA, pp. 297-300, Oct. 18-22, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[39] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Electrical insulation design and accurate estimation of temperature via an electrothermal model for a 10 kV SiC power module packaging,” IEEE Conference Electrical Insulation Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), East Rutherford, NJ, USA, pp. 407-410, Oct. 18-22, 2020. [Link] [PDF].
[38] J. Hernández, J. Segundo, P. Gomez, M. Borghei, and M. Ghassemi, “Electromagnetic transient performance of optimally designed high surge impedance loading lines,” IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES GM), Montreal, QC, Canada, Aug. 2-6, 2020. [Link] [PDF] [Best Paper Award]
[37] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Effects of Low–Pressure Condition on Partial Discharges in WBG Power Electronics Modules ,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Knoxville, TN, USA, pp. 199-202, June 22–July 03, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[36] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Influence of Temperature and Frequency on Electric Field Reduction Method via a Nonlinear Field Dependent Conductivity Layer Combined with Protruding Substrate for Power Electronics Modules ,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Knoxville, TN, USA, pp. 94-97, June 22–July 03, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[35] M. Borghei, M. Ghassemi, and C.-C. Liu, “Optimal capacity and placement of microgrids for resiliency enhancement of distribution networks under extreme weather events,” IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), Washington, DC, USA, Feb. 17-20, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[34] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Future transmission lines with increased loadability through geometrical optimized phase configurations and sub-conductors in the bundle,” IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), Washington, DC, USA, Feb. 17-20, 2020. [Link] [PDF]
[33] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “The effect of type of voltage (sinusoidal and square waveform) and the frequency on the performance of nonlinear field-dependent conductivity coatings for electric field control in power electronic modules,” IEEE Conf. Electr. Insul. Dielectr. Phenom. (CEIDP), Richland, WA, USA, pp. 601-604, Oct. 20-23, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[32] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Electrical insulation packaging for a 20 kV high density wide bandgap power module,” IEEE Energy Convers. Congr. & Expo. (ECCE), Baltimore, MD, USA, pp. 4162-4166, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[31] M. M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Nonlinear resistive electric field grading in high-voltage, high-power wide bandgap power module packaging,” IEEE Energy Convers. Congr. & Expo. (ECCE), Baltimore, MD, USA, pp. 7124-7129, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2019. [Link] [PDF] [Best Paper Award]
[30] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Partial discharge finite element analysis under fast, repetitive voltage pulses,” IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, pp. 324-328, Aug. 13-16, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[29] J. Stewart, Y. Xu, R. Burgos, and M. Ghassemi, “Design of a multilayer PCB bus for medium voltage DC converters,” IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, pp. 329-336, Aug. 13-16, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[28] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Geometrically optimized phase configurations and sub-conductors in the bundle for power transmission efficiency,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Calgary, Canada, pp. 295-298, June 16-19, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[27] M. Borghei and M. Ghassemi, “Finite element modeling of partial discharge activity within a spherical cavity in a solid dielectric material under fast, repetitive voltage pulses,”IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Calgary, Canada, pp. 34-37, June 16-19, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[26] M.M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Nonlinear field dependent conductivity materials for electric field control within next-generation wide bandgap power electronics modules,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Calgary, Canada, pp. 63-66, June 16-19, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[25] M.M. Tousi and M. Ghassemi, “Electric field control by nonlinear field dependent conductivity dielectrics characterization for high voltage power module packaging,” IEEE International Workshop on Integrated Power Packaging (IWIPP), Toulouse, France, pp. 54-58, April 24-26, 2019. [Link] [PDF]
[24] Y. Xu, M. Ghassemi, J. Wang, R. Burgos, and D. Boroyevich, “Electrical Field Analysis and Insulation Evaluation of a 6 kV H-bridge Power Electronics Building Block (PEBB) using 10 kV SiC MOSFET Devices,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE), Portland, OR, USA, Sept. 23-27, 2018. [Link]
[23] M. Ghassemi, “Geometrical techniques for electric field control in (ultra) wide bandgap power electronics modules,” IEEE 36th Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), San Antonio, TX, USA, pp. 589-592, June 17-20, 2018. [Link] [PDF]
[22] Y. Xu, M. Ghassemi, J. Wang, R. Burgos, and D. Boroyevich, “Three-dimensional electric stress calculation for a 6 kV H-bridge power electronics building block (PEBB) using 10 kV SiC MOSFET devices,” CPES Annual Power Electronics Conference, Blacksburg, VA, USA, April 8-11, 2018.
[21] M. B. Tefferi, M. Ghassemi, C. Calebrese, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “Characterization of Solid-Liquid Interface in a Wet-Mate Subsea HVDC Connector,” International Conference on Insulated Power Cables (Jicable HVDC’17) , Dunkirk, France, Nov. 20-22, 2017.
[20] H. Nguyen, Y. Liu, W. Chen, M. Ghassemi, J. Chapman, A. Bazzi, and Y. Cao, “Nanostructured Insulation for High Torque Density Electric Propulsion Motors,” IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, pp. 274-279, Aug. 15-17, 2017. [Link] [PDF]
[19] M. Ghassemi, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “A study on performance of a wet-mate DC connector under overvoltages,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Baltimore, MD, USA, pp. 237-240, June 11-14, 2017. [Link] [PDF]
[18] M. B. Tefferi, M. Ghassemi, C. Calebrese, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “Characterization of solid-liquid interface for wet-mate subsea HVDC connectors,” IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation & Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), Toronto, Canada, pp. 735-738, Oct. 16-19, 2016. [Link]
[17] M. Ghassemi, M. B. Tefferi, Q. Chen, and Y. Cao, “Modeling a liquid-solid insulation system used in a dc wet-mate connector,” IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation & Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), Toronto, Canada, pp. 161-166, Oct. 16-19, 2016. [Link] [PDF]
[16] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “An AC arc discharge model for ice-covered FRP live-line tools,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference (IPMHVC), San Francisco, CA, USA, pp. 14-18, July 5-9, 2016. [Link]
[15] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “FRP hot-stick flashover testing under freezing conditions,” International Conference on Testing and Measurement: Techniques and Applications (TMTA), Phuket Island, Thailand, pp. 77-80, Jan. 16-17, 2015. [Link]
[14] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “Calculation of electric field around overhead line towers during live-line work,” CIGRE Canada Conference, Toronto, Canada, Paper No. 403, Sept. 22-24, 2014. [PDF]
[13] M. Ghassemi and M. Farzaneh, “Electrical flashover testing and modeling of live-line tools under freezing conditions,” The 16th Colloque annuel de la CIGELE/INGIVRE, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Chicoutimi, Canada, July 7-8, 2014.
[12] M. Ghassemi, M. Farzaneh, W. A. Chisholm, and Jay Beattie, “Potential and electric field calculation along a FRP live-line tool under cold and icing conditions,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Philadelphia, PA, USA, pp. 218-222, June 8-11, 2014. [Link] [PDF]
[11] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, B. Porkar, “A detailed model for atmospheric pressure oxygen dielectric barrier discharges,” IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), Montreal, Canada, pp. 432-435, Oct. 14-17, 2012. [Link] [PDF]
[10] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “2D modeling of argon DBD plasma for insulation performance studies,” The 19th Gaseous Discharge (GD) Conference, Beijing, China, pp. 388-391, Sept. 2-7, 2012.
[9] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) dynamic modeling for high voltage insulation,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC), Annapolis, MD, USA, pp. 156-161, June 5-8, 2011. [Link] [PDF]
[8] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Breakdown voltage evaluation of homogenous insulating systems with dielectric barriers,” The 17th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), Hannover, Germany, August 22-26, 2011.
[7] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Dynamic modeling of the dielectric barrier effect for high voltage apparatus,” The 17th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), Hannover, Germany, August 22-26, 2011.
[6] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “An equivalent electrical circuit to model dielectric barrier discharge,” The 26th International Power System Conference, Tehran, Iran, Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2011.
[5] M. Ghassemi, H. Mohseni, K. Niayesh, and A. A. Shayegani, “Accurate and fast calculation of potential distribution due to space charges in non-thermal discharge applications via disk method,” The 25th International Power System Conference, Tehran, Iran, Nov. 8-10, 2010.
[4] M. Ghassemi, H. Lesani, and S. M. Nabavi, “Synchronous machine modeling and identification via network equivalent techniques,” Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering (LESCOPE), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, pp. 24-29, Oct. 10-12, 2007. [Link] [PDF]
[3] M. Ghassemi and S. M. Nabavi, “Synchronous Machines Parameter Estimation Using SSFR Test Results via Vector Fitting,” The 21st International Power System Conference, Tehran, Iran, Nov. 13-15, 2006.
[2] B. Porkar, M. Vakilian, R. Feuillet, M. Ghassemi, and A, Akhavan, “Multi-port frequency-dependent network equivalent for electromagnetic transient studies,” The 37th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Iowa State University, USA, pp. 287-295, Oct. 23-25, 2005. [Link] [PDF]
[1] M. Ghassemi, B. Porkar, and M. P. Arabani, “The influence of sag in the electric field of high voltage overhead transmission lines,” The 19th International Power System Conference, Tehran, Iran, Nov. 22-24, 2004.