Publications

Top-tier Journal Papers

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44.  D. Mathew, J. P. Ram, J. Ha, J. Park, and Y. Kim*, "Adaptive Multi-mode Single-step Power Tracking for Microinverter-based Photovoltaic System", IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, Early Access, Jul. 2024

43.  J. Ha, J. P. Ram,  Y. Kim*, and J. Hong, "Data-Driven Two-Stage Fault Detection and Diagnosis Method for Photovoltaic Power Generation", IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 73, Article no. 3508611, pp. 1-11, Jan. 2024

42.  J. P. Ram, Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "Fault Ratio Enriched Anomaly Detection and Discrimination in a PV System using a Fault Detector-Array Combiner Box", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 914-929, Jun. 2024

41.  J. P. Ram, D. S. Pillai, J. Ha,  Y. Kim*, and J. L. Garcia, "Optimizing PV String Performance with a Minimal Data Sample Framework for Shade Detection", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 1168-1182, Jun. 2024

40.  J. Kim, Y. Kim*, G. Jang, J. Hong, M. Choi and C. Lee, "Essential System Services Provided by HVDC Systems: Current Status and Future Opportunities in South Korea", IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, in press, Dec. 2023

39.  S. Nam, J. Kim,  Y. Kim*, and  O. Gomis-Bellmunt, "Adaptive Observer-based Control of a Real-world Grid-forming Converter-interfaced Shaft Generator in a Shipboard Microgrid", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 71, no. 9, pp. 11429-11440, Sep. 2024.

38.  H. T. Nguyen, Y. Kim, and D. Choi, "Sample-efficient Learning for a Surrogate Model of Three-phase Distribution System", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 2361-2364, Jan. 2024

37.  D. Mathew, J. P. Ram,  and Y. Kim*, "Unveling the Distorted Irradiation Effect (Shade) in Photovoltaic (PV) Power Conversion -  A Critical Review on Causes, Types, and its Minimization Methods", Solar Energy, vol. 266, Article No. 112141, pp. 1-31, Dec. 2023

36.  D. S. Pillai, J. P. Ram, J. L. Garcia, Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "Experimental Studies on a New Array Design and Maximum Power Tracking Strategy for Enhanced Performance of Soiled Photovoltaic Systems", IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 1, pp.1596-1608,  Jan. 2024.

35. J. Im. J. Ban, Y. Kim*, and J. Zhao,  "PMU-based Distributed State Estimation to Enhance the Numerical Stability using Equality Constraints", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 4409-4421, Mar. 2024

34. J. Kim , Y. Kim*, and O. Gomis-Bellmunt, "Optimal Frequency Regulation of Multi-terminal HVDC-linked Grids with Deloaded Offshore Wind Farm Control", IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 290-303, Jan. 2024

33. G. Lee, J. Park, J. Ban,  Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "Data-driven Modeling and Optimal Control of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Frequency Regulation", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion,  vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 1231-1245, Jun. 2023.

32. J. Kim, J. Park, Y. Kim*, and O. Gomis-Bellmunt, "Decentralized Robust Frequency Regulation of Hybrid Multi-terminal HVDC-linked Grids ", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 4 pp. 3279-3292, Jul. 2023

31. J. Ban, J. Park, Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "AMI Data-driven Strategy for Hierarchical Estimation of Distribution Line Impedances", IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 513-527, Feb. 2023

30. J. P. Ram, D. Mathew, D. S Pillai, J. Ha, and Y. Kim*, "A Simple, Reliable and Adaptive Approach to Estimate Photovoltaic Parameters using Spotted Hyena Optimization: A Framework Intelligent to Predict Photovoltaic Parameters for Any Meteorological Change", Solar Energy, vol. 236, pp. 480-498, Apr. 2022

29. J. Park, J. Ban, Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "Supplementary Feedforward Voltage Control in a Reconfigurable Distribution Network using Robust Optimization", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 4385-4399, Jan. 2022

28. J. P. Ram, D. S Pillai, V. Jayan, V. Shabunko, Y. Kim*, and F. Blaabjerg, "A New Minimal Relocation Framework for Shade Mitigation in Photovoltaic Installations Using Flower Pollination Algorithm", IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 888-897, May 2022

27. D. Mathew, J. P. Ram, D. S Pillai, Y. Kim*, D. Elangovan, A. Laudani, and A. Mahmud, "Parameter Estimation of Organic Photovoltaic Cells – A Three Diode Approach using Wind Driven Optimization Algorithm ", IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 327-336, Jan. 2022

26. B. Jeong, D. Kwon, J. Park, Y. Kim*, and O. Gomis-Bellmunt, "Optimal Secondary Control to Suppress Voltage Fluctuations in an HVDC-linked Wind Farm Grid", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 2563-2577, Jul. 2022

25. J. P. S. Catalão, Y. Kim, J. Aghaei, J. J. P. C. Rodrigues, and M. Shafie-Khah, "Guest Editorial: Special Section on Demand Response Applications of Cloud Computing Technologies", IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-3, Mar. 2022

24. J. Kim, J. Lim, J. Park, Y. Kim* and H. Lei, "A New Measure of Operating Speed and Consistency of Digital Protection Instruments Based on IEC 60255 ," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 70, page(s): 1-14, Oct. 2021

23. J. Park, J. Ban, Y. Kim*, and X. Lu, "Supplementary Feedforward Control of DGs in a Reconfigurable Microgrid for Load Restoration", IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 4641-4654, Nov. 2021

22. J. Ban, J. Im, Y. Kim*, and J. Zhao, “Decentralization of Phasor-Aided State Estimation Using Local State Vector Extension," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 4645-4659, Sep. 2021

21. D. S. Pillai, J. P. Ram, V. Shabunko, and Y. Kim, "A New Shade Dispersion Technique Compatible for Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays", Energy, vol. 225, page(s):1-23, Jun. 2021

20. Y. Jang, Y. Kim*, and J. P. S. Catalão, "Optimal HVAC System Operation Using Online Learning of Interconnected Neural Networks," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 3030-3042, Jul. 2021

19. J. Park, Y. Kim* , and X. Lu,  "New Analytical Model of Microgrid Frequency and Voltage Variations Due to Network Reconfiguration ", IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 905-908, Jan. 2021

18. D. Kwon, Y. Kim*, and O. Gomis-Bellmunt, “Optimal DC Voltage and Current Control of an LCC HVDC System to Improve Real-Time Frequency Regulation in Rectifier- and Inverter-Side Grids," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 4539-4553, Nov., 2020

17. Y. Kim, “A Supervised -Learning -Based Strategy for Optimal Demand Response of an HVAC System in a Multi -Zone Office Building,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 4212 - 4226, Sep. 2020

16. A. Yoon,  Y. Kim*, T. Zakula, and S. Moon, “Retail Electricity Pricing via Online-Learning of Data-Driven Demand Response of HVAC Systems,” Applied Energy, vol. 265, pp. 1-15, May 2020

15. S. Jang, Y. Jang,  Y. Kim, and H. Yu, “Input Initialization for Inversion of Neural Networks Using k-Nearest Neighbor Approach ,” Information Sciences, vol. 519, pp. 229-242, May 2020

14. S. Kwon, J. Park, and Y. Kim*, “Optimal V2G and Route Scheduling of Mobile Energy Storage Devices Using a Linear Transit Model to Reduce Electricity and Transportation Energy Losses ,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 1, pp.  34-47, Jan.-Feb., 2020

13. A. Yoon, Y. Kim*, and S. Moon, “Optimal Retail Pricing for Demand Response of HVAC Systems in Commercial Buildings Considering Distribution Network Voltages,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 5492-5504, Sep. 2019

12. D. Kwon, Y. Kim*, and S. Moon, “Modeling and Analysis of an LCC HVDC System Using DC Voltage Control to Improve Transient Response and Short-Term Power Transfer Capability,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 1922-1933, Aug. 2018

11. Y. Kim , "Development and Analysis of a Sensitivity Matrix of a 3-phase Voltage Unbalance Factor," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 3192-3195, May 2018

10. Y. Kim , "Optimal Price-Based Demand Response of HVAC Systems in Multi-Zone Office Buildings Considering Thermal Preferences of Individual Occupants ," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 14, no. 11, pp. 5060-5073, Nov. 2018

9. Y. Kim, J. Wang, and X. Lu, “A Framework for Load Service Restoration Using Dynamic Change in Boundaries of Advanced Microgrids with Synchronous-Machine DGs,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 3676-3690, Jul. 2018

8. Y. Kim and J. Wang, “Power Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulation Study on Frequency Regulation through Direct Load Control of Thermal and Electrical Energy Storage Resources,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 2786-2796, Jul. 2018

7. Y. Kim and L. K. Norford , “Optimal Use of Thermal Energy Storage Resources in Commercial Buildings through Price-Based Demand Response Considering Distribution Network Operation,” Applied Energy, vol. 193, pp. 308-323, May 2017

6. Y. Kim, J. L. Kirtley Jr., and L. K. Norford, “Reactive Power Ancillary Service of Synchronous DGs in Coordination with Voltage Control Devices,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 515-527, Mar. 2017

5. Y. Kim, G. Del-Rosario-Calaf, and L. K. Norford, “Analysis and Experimental Implementation of Grid Frequency Regulation using Behind-the-Meter Batteries Compensating for Fast Load Demand Variations,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 484-498, Jan. 2017

4. Y. Kim, D. H. Blum, N. Xu, L. Su, and L. K. Norford, “Technologies and Magnitude of Ancillary Services Provided by Commercial Buildings,” Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 104, no. 4, pp.758-779, Apr. 2016

3. Y. Kim, E. Fuentes-Lopez, and L. K. Norford, “Experimental Study of Grid Frequency Regulation Ancillary Service of a Variable Speed Heat Pump,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 3090-3099, Jul. 2016

2. Y. Kim, L. K. Norford, and J. L. Kirtley Jr., “Modeling and Analysis of a Variable Speed Heat Pump for Frequency Regulation through Direct Load Control,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 30., no. 1, pp. 397-408, Jan. 2015

1. Y. Kim, S. Ahn, P. Hwang, G. Pyo, and S. Moon, “Coordinated Control of a DG and Voltage Control Devices using a Dynamic Programming Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 28., no. 1, pp. 42-51, Feb. 2013

International Journal Papers

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22. J. Zhong, C. Chen, Y. Kim, et al., "Resilient Microgrid Formation Considering Communication Interruptions", Electronic Letters, page(s):1-4, Mar. 2024 (https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1049/ell2.13275)

21. Y. Jang, N. Kim, and Y. Kim*, "Review of Applications of Quantum Computing in Power Flow Calculation", Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology, page(s):1-10, Feb. 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s42835-024-01804-z)

20. A. A. Safaei Pirooz, M. J. Sanjari, Y. Kim, S. Moore, R. Turner, W. W. Weaver, D. Srinivasan, J. M. Guerrero, and M. Shahidehpour, "Adapation of High Spatio-Temporal Resolution Weather/Load Forecast in Real-World Distributed Energy-System Operation", Energies, vol. 16, no. 8, page(s):1-16, Apr. 2023. 

19. J. Ban, M. Seo, S. Kim,  and Y. Kim, "H2 Reset Controller Design for Linear Systems using  Piecewise Quadratic Lyapunov Functions", International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control , vol. 33, no. 6, page(s):3731-3748, Apr. 2023. (Rank: 13/267 in Appl. Math.) 

18. S. Hahm, Y. Jang, and Y. Kim*, "Virtual Battery Modeling of Air Conditioning Loads in the Presence of Unknown Heat Disturbances" Energies, vol. 15, no. 24, page(s):1-15, Dec. 2022. (Invited as the Best Paper in ICEE2022).

17. G. Lee and Y. Kim*, "Frequency Regulation of an Islanded Microgrid using Hydrogen Energy Storage Systems: A Data-driven Control Approach ," Energies, vol. 15, no. 23, page(s):1-14, Nov. 2022 . (Invited as the Best Paper in ICEE2022)

16. J. P. Ram, D. S. Pillai, Y. Jang, and Y. Kim*, "Reconfigured Photovoltaic Model to Facilitate Maximum Power Point Tracking for Micro and Nano-Grid Systems," Energies, vol. 15, no. 23, page(s):1-17, Nov. 2022. (Invited as the Best Paper in ICEE2022)

15. Y. Kim, H. Lee, S. Hwang, W. Kim, S. Kim, S. Kim, and S. Bae, "Research Needs for Realization of Zero-Carbon Power Grids with Selected Case Studies"  Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 5, page(s):1-34, Feb. 2022.

14. D. Kwon and Y. Kim, "Analyses and Comparisons of Generic and User Writing Models of HVDC System Considering Transient DC Current and Voltages ," Energies, vol. 14, no. 23, page(s):1-22, Nov. 2021.

13. A. Singaravelan, J. P. Ram, B. Gunapriya, M. Kowsalya, and Y. Kim*, "Application of Two-Phase Simplex Method (TPSM) for an Efficient Home Energy Management System to Reduce Peak Demand and Consumer Consumption Cost," IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 63591-63601, May 2021.

12. D. Ryu, R. Kim, S. Choi, K. Kim *, Y. Ko, Y. Kim, M. Song, D. Choi, "Utilizing Electricity Consumption Data to Assess Noise Discomfort Caused by Electrical Appliances Between Neighbors: a Case Study of a Campus Apartment Building ," Sustainability, vol. 20, no. 12, page(s): 1:16, Oct. 2020.

11. D. Kwon and  Y. Kim*,  "Optimal Data-driven Control of an LCC HVDC System for Real-time Grid Frequency Regulation ", IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 58470-58482, Mar. 2020

10. G. Lee, J. Park, S. Ham, and Y. Kim*,  "Comparative Study on Optimization Solvers for the Implementation of the Two-stage Economic Dispatch Strategy in a Microgrid Energy Management System ", Energies, vol. 13, no. 5, page(s): 1-22, Mar. 2020

9. J. Park and Y. Kim*, “Supervised-learning-based Optimal Thermal Management in an Electric Vehicle ," IEEE Access, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 1290 - 1302, Dec. 2019

8. H. Moon,  Y. Kim*, and S. Moon, “Frequency-Based Decentralized Conservation Voltage Reduction Incorporated into Voltage-Current Droop Control for an Inverter-Based Islanded Microgrid”  IEEE Access, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 140542-140552, Sep. 2019

7. B. Jeong, D. Shin, J. Im, J. Park, and Y. Kim*, “Implementation of Optimal Two-Stage Scheduling of Energy Storage System Based on Big-Data-Driven Forecasting- An Actual Case Study in a Campus Microgrid,” Energies, vol. 12, no. 6, page(s): 1-20, Mar. 2019

6. H. Moon, Y. Kim*, J. Chang, and S. Moon, “Decentralised Active Power Control Strategy for Real-Time Power Balance in an Isolated Microgrid with an Energy Storage System and Diesel Generators ,” Energies, vol. 12, no. 3, page(s): 1-22, Feb. 2019

5. D. Kwon, Y. Kim*, C. Kim, and S. Moon, “Modeling of HVDC System to Improve Estimation of Transient DC Current and Voltages for AC Line-to-Ground Fault – An Actual Case Study in Korea,” Energies, vol. 10, no. 10, page(s): 1-18, Oct. 2017 

4. M. Jeong, Y. Kim, S. Moon, and P. Hwang, "Optimal Voltage Control using an Equivalent Model of a Low-Voltage Network Accommodating Inverter-Interfaced DGs," Energies, vol. 10, no. 8, page(s): 1-19, Aug. 2017 

3. Y. Kim , “Modeling and Analysis of a DC Electrical System and Controllers for Implementation of a Grid-Interactive Building ,” Energies, vol. 10, no. 4, page(s): 1-21, Mar. 2017

2. J. Qi, Y. Kim, C. Chen, X. Lu, and J. Wang , “Demand Response and Smart Buildings: A Survey of Control, Communication, and Cyber-Physical Security ,” ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems, vol.1, no. 4, pp.18:1-18:25, Oct. 2017

1. Y. Kim, P. Hwang, and S. Moon, “A Steady-state Analysis for an Inverter-based DG to Determine the Optimal Capacity of an Inverter and Harmonic Filters,” Journal of International Council on Electrical Engineering, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 14-20, Jan. 2011

Under Review

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and a few more that I co-authored. 

Selected Conference Proceedings

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13. S. Kwon, J. Park, and Y. Kim*, “Optimal Operation of Mobile Energy Storage Devices to Minimize Energy Loss in a Distribution System,” IEEE Industrial & Commercial Power System (IEEE I&CPS) and IEEE International Conf. on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), June 2018

12. Y. Kim and L. K. Norford, “Price-based Demand Response of Energy Storage Resources in Commercial Buildings,” IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, July 2016

11. Y. Kim, “Experimental Study of Battery Energy Storage Systems Participating in Grid Frequency Regulation,” IEEE Power and Energy Society Transmission and Distribution Conference, May 2016 (Selected as Best Paper)

10. D. Kwon, Y. Kim, and S. Moon, “Optimal Control of Single-Phase On-Board PHEV Chargers Considering Line Capacity and Load Imbalance,” IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, Feb. 2015

9. Y. Kim, “Commercial Buildings Operated as Smart Microgrids,” Invited to Barcelona Global Energy Challenges, Jun. 2014

8. J. L. Kirtley Jr., Y. Kim, A. Banerjee, and E. F. Fongang, “The Future of Induction Motors,” Invited to Electro-Mechanical Authority Convention and Exhibition, Jun. 2014

7. Y. Kim, L. K. Norford, and J. L. Kirtley Jr., "Variable Speed Heat Pump Design for Frequency Regulation Through Direct Load Control,” IEEE Power and Energy Society Transmission and Distribution Conference, Apr. 2014 (Selected as Best Paper)

6. Y. Kim, L. K. Norford, and J. L. Kirtley Jr., “Analysis of a Building Power System with a Rooftop PV Array and PHEVs as an Aggregator,” IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Feb. 2013

5. Y. Kim, Y. Kim, and S. Moon, “Optimal Network Reconfiguration Coordinated with the Operations of Voltage Control Devices Using a Dynamic Programming Algorithm,” International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Jul. 2012

4. D. H. Blum, Y. Kim, J. S. Krones, E. Henriquez, L. K. Norford, and J. L. Kirtley Jr., “Framework for Advance Sustainable Building Design: Smart Micro-Grid Enabled Buildings and Utility-Side of the Meter Energy Markets,” National Science Foundation EFRI Grantees Conference, Mar. 2012

3. Y. Kim, P. Hwang, and S. Moon, “The Steady-state Analysis for an Inverter-based DG to Determine the Optimal Capacity of an Inverter and Harmonic Filters,” International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Jul. 2010 (Selected as Best Paper)

2. Y. Kim, P. Hwang, and S. Moon, “A Study on the Power Factor Control Method to Increase DG Penetration in Distributed Power Systems,” KIEE Power System Research Association Spring Conference, May 2010 (Selected as Best Paper)

1. Y. Kim, P. Hwang, and S. Moon, “Optimal Power Factor Control of Inverter-based DG for Reduction in Capacity of Active Harmonic Filter,” KIEE Annual Summer Conference, Jul. 2009 (Selected as Best Paper)