Overview
Background
Dr Hui Ma received his B.Eng and M.Eng from Xi’an Jiaotong University (China), M.Eng (research) from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and PhD from the University of Adelaide (Australia). He has been working at the University of Queensland (Australia) since 2008. From 1997 to 2003, Dr Ma was an engineer in Singapore and made contribution to the design, development and deployment of the Intelligent Self-recovery and Automated Cargo Inventory Control System for Singapore Airline SuperHub 2.
Dr Ma's current research and development work is associated with Australian electricity supply industry. His research is centred on Electrical Asset Management including (1) modelling, sensing, and signal processing to improve the visibility of electricity networks and assets condition; and (2) data mining with uncertain reasoning for various applications of electricity networks with high penetration of renewables. Dr Hui Ma is an editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and a memebr of IEEE Smart Grid Steering Committee. He is also a member of CIGRE Australian Panel D1.
Dr Ma's course coordination and teaching:
ELEC2400 (Electronic Devices and Circuits)
ELEC4320 (Modern Asset Management and Condition Monitoring in Power System)
Dr Ma also coordinated and taught ELEC4400/EELC7402 (Advanced Electronic & Power Electronics Design) and ELEC7051 (Transformer Technology Design and Operation).
Availability
- Dr Hui Ma is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Masters (Research) of Electrical - Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University
- Masters (Research) of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
- Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Research interests
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Power, Energy and Control Engineering
Industrial informatics, condition monitoring and diagnosis, high voltage engineering and electrical insulation, power systems, wireless sensor networks, and sensor signal processing
Research impacts
My research work is closely associated with the Australian electricity supply industry and my research theme is “Power System Asset Management” with the focus on (1) modelling, sensing, and signal processing to improve the visibility of electricity networks and assets condition; and (2) data mining with uncertain reasoning for various applications of electricity networks with high penetration of renewables.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
On image transformation for partial discharge source identification in vehicle cable terminals of high‐speed trains
Liu, Kai, Jiao, Shibo, Nie, Guangbo, Ma, Hui, Gao, Bo, Sun, Chuanming, Xin, Dongli, Saha, Tapan K. and Wu, Guangning (2024). On image transformation for partial discharge source identification in vehicle cable terminals of high‐speed trains. High Voltage, 9 (5), 1090-1100. doi: 10.1049/hve2.12487
2024
Journal Article
Research on fault diagnosis method of vehicle cable terminal based on time series segmentation for graph neural network model
Liu, Kai, Nie, Guangbo, Jiao, Shibo, Gao, Bo, Ma, Hui, Fu, Jianmin, Mu, Junbin and Wu, Guangning (2024). Research on fault diagnosis method of vehicle cable terminal based on time series segmentation for graph neural network model. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 237 114999, 114999. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114999
2024
Journal Article
Investigation of cellulose insulation ageing in transformers retrofilled with ester fluids at different service years
Dixit, Anupam, Ma, Hui, Ekanayake, Chandima, Daghrah, Muhammad and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2024). Investigation of cellulose insulation ageing in transformers retrofilled with ester fluids at different service years. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 31 (4), 2151-2160. doi: 10.1109/tdei.2024.3373557
2024
Journal Article
Day-ahead electricity consumption prediction of individual household – capturing peak consumption pattern
Xia, Zhong, Zhang, Ruiyuan, Ma, Hui and Saha, Tapan (2024). Day-ahead electricity consumption prediction of individual household – capturing peak consumption pattern. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 15 (3), 2971-2984. doi: 10.1109/tsg.2023.3332281
2024
Journal Article
On vision transformer for ultra-short-term forecasting of photovoltaic generation using sky images
Xu, Shijie, Zhang, Ruiyuan, Ma, Hui, Ekanayake, Chandima and Cui, Yi (2024). On vision transformer for ultra-short-term forecasting of photovoltaic generation using sky images. Solar Energy, 267 112203, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112203
2024
Journal Article
Equivalent Bandwidth Matrix of Relative Locations: Image Modeling Method for Defect Degree Identification of In-Vehicle Cable Termination
Liu, Kai, Jiao, Shibo, Nie, Guangbo, Ma, Hui, Gao, Bo, Sun, Chuanming, Xin, Dongli, Kumar Saha, Tapan and Wu, Guangning (2024). Equivalent Bandwidth Matrix of Relative Locations: Image Modeling Method for Defect Degree Identification of In-Vehicle Cable Termination. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 73 2536110, 1-10. doi: 10.1109/tim.2024.3481567
2023
Conference Publication
Transition towards inverter-based generation with VSG control: low frequency instability prospective
Feng, Jiajie, Bai, Feifei, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ma, Hui (2023). Transition towards inverter-based generation with VSG control: low frequency instability prospective. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG), Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/etfg55873.2023.10407495
2023
Journal Article
Characterization of electrical tree initiation and growth in XLPE under harmonic waveforms
Arachchige, Thanuja Gawasingha, Zhong, Xin, Ekanayake, Chandima, Ma, Hui and Saha, Tapan (2023). Characterization of electrical tree initiation and growth in XLPE under harmonic waveforms. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 30 (5), 1974-1982. doi: 10.1109/tdei.2023.3297556
2023
Other Outputs
Gatton Sky Image and PV Generation 2020
Xu, Shijie and Ma, Hui (2023). Gatton Sky Image and PV Generation 2020. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/bd7e108
2023
Journal Article
A CVaR-constrained optimal power flow model for wind integrated power systems considering Transmission-side flexibility
You, Lei, Ma, Hui and Kumar Saha, Tapan (2023). A CVaR-constrained optimal power flow model for wind integrated power systems considering Transmission-side flexibility. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 150 109087, 109087. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109087
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of the field-aged performance of foamed warm mix asphalt: comparisons with hot mix asphalt
Li, Bao, Li, Ning, Yu, Xin, Xie, Jianguang, Zhan, He, Ding, Jian and Ma, Hui (2023). Evaluation of the field-aged performance of foamed warm mix asphalt: comparisons with hot mix asphalt. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18 e01750, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01750
2023
Journal Article
Seismic evaluation of a traditional Chinese palace-style timber structure
Zhang, Xicheng, Qiu, Zhihao, Wu, Chenwei, Ma, Hui, Huo, Jun and Shi, Mingxin (2023). Seismic evaluation of a traditional Chinese palace-style timber structure. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 169 107878, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.107878
2023
Journal Article
Breakdown Characteristics of Double Vacuum Gaps in Series Under Lightning Impulse Voltage: Optimal Gap Distance Distribution
Shen, Jingyu, Ma, Hui, Li, Junyi, Ding, Jian'gang, Yan, Jing, Liu, Zhiyuan, Geng, Yingsan and Wang, Jianhua (2023). Breakdown Characteristics of Double Vacuum Gaps in Series Under Lightning Impulse Voltage: Optimal Gap Distance Distribution. Ieee Transactions On Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 30 (2), 869-876. doi: 10.1109/TDEI.2022.3228763
2022
Journal Article
Improving the Wind Power Density Forecast in the Middle- and High-Latitude Regions of China by Selecting the Relatively Optimal Planetary Boundary Layer Schemes
Ma, Hui, Cao, Xin, Ma, Xiaolei, Su, Haijing, Jing, Yanwei and Zhu, Kunshuang (2022). Improving the Wind Power Density Forecast in the Middle- and High-Latitude Regions of China by Selecting the Relatively Optimal Planetary Boundary Layer Schemes. Atmosphere, 13 (12) ARTN 2034, 2034. doi: 10.3390/atmos13122034
2022
Journal Article
Seismic damage evaluation of steel reinforced recycled concrete filled circular steel tube composite columns
Ma, Hui, Liu, Xiyang, Chen, Yunchong and Zhao, Yanli (2022). Seismic damage evaluation of steel reinforced recycled concrete filled circular steel tube composite columns. Earthquakes and Structures, 23 (5), 445-462. doi: 10.12989/eas.2022.23.5.445
2022
Journal Article
Influence of pore size distribution on concrete cracking with different AEA content and curing age using acoustic emission and low-field NMR
Li, Yanlong, Ma, Hui, Wen, Lifeng, Yuan, Jianpeng, Zhang, Ye, Li, Yang, Zhou, Heng and Chen, Junhao (2022). Influence of pore size distribution on concrete cracking with different AEA content and curing age using acoustic emission and low-field NMR. Journal of Building Engineering, 58 105059, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105059
2022
Journal Article
Fragmentation analyses of rocks under high-velocity impacts using the combined finite-discrete element simulation
Yang, Tao, Ma, Hui, Weng, Lei, Liu, Yang, Chu, Zhaofei, Zhang, Penglin, Jin, Gang and Chang, Weixue (2022). Fragmentation analyses of rocks under high-velocity impacts using the combined finite-discrete element simulation. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10 ARTN 998521. doi: 10.3389/feart.2022.998521
2022
Journal Article
Domain structure and optical band gap of MnO<sub>2</sub> doped (K,Na)NbO<sub>3</sub>-LiTaO<sub>3</sub> thin films
Li, Jiaqi, Wang, Junjun, Wang, Bingsen, Yang, Miao, Huang, Minghao, Deng, Yunfeng, Ma, Hui and Wu, Fengmin (2022). Domain structure and optical band gap of MnO2 doped (K,Na)NbO3-LiTaO3 thin films. Ferroelectrics, 597 (1), 35-43. doi: 10.1080/00150193.2022.2091996
2022
Conference Publication
Cloud Feature Extraction and Fluctuation Pattern Recognition Based Ultrashort-Term Regional PV Power Forecasting
Wang, Fei, Li, Jianan, Zhen, Zhao, Wang, Chao, Ren, Hui, Ma, Hui, Zhang, Wei and Huang, Lang (2022). Cloud Feature Extraction and Fluctuation Pattern Recognition Based Ultrashort-Term Regional PV Power Forecasting. 3rd IEEE Student Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (SCEMS), Jinan Peoples R China, Dec 04-06, 2020. PISCATAWAY: IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC. doi: 10.1109/TIA.2022.3186662
2022
Journal Article
Analysis of Factors Related to Neonatal Infection and Monitoring of Bacterial Drug Resistance
Xu, Jingwen, Zhang, Yanhong, Ma, Hui, Zhang, Renyan and Wu, Jie (2022). Analysis of Factors Related to Neonatal Infection and Monitoring of Bacterial Drug Resistance. Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie, 226 (06), 399-404. doi: 10.1055/a-1850-2475
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Hui Ma is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Sensing, Signal Processing and Learning for Power System Asset Management
We are seeking talented PhD candidates to develop sensing, signal processing and machine learning techniques for power system asset management. The objectives of the project include:
- To investigate the efficient deployment of an optimal set of sensors to provide sufficient visibility of the condition of power system assets.
- To apply compressive sensing techniques for an effective data acquisition while preserving the primary characteristics of measurement data without significant information loss.
- To develop novel data analytic techniques for extracting useful information from large datasets and subsequently transforming such information into knowledge regarding the condition of power system asset.
- To develop data fusion algorithms to integrate various condition measurement results and all available information and subsequently determining the health status of an asset and predict its remaining useful life.
- To deploy the signal acquisition, signal processing, data analytic and information fusion algorithms to field condition monitoring of power system assets.
It is expected that the techniques developed in this project can assess the condition of power system asset effectively to provide a means for safeguarding the key assets in Australian power system networks. The outcomes of the project will also pave a way for Australian utilities to make their assets more suitable for integration into smart grid environment.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Home Energy Managment System
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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Doctor Philosophy
Data-driven Image Processing Techniques for Photovoltaic Generation Forecasting
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake, Dr Yi Cui
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Doctor Philosophy
Leveraging Synchro-Waveforms and Deep Learning for the Situational Awareness of Power Distribution Networks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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Doctor Philosophy
Substation Electric Transient on Power Transformer Insulation Aging
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake, Dr Lei Guo
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling cloud movement to generate short term solar irradiance predictions and subsequent expected PV power production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brian Lovell, Professor Eve McDonald-Madden
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Doctor Philosophy
Develop Virtual Inertia and Estimate the Optimal Location of Microgrids in Australian Grid Using Machine Learning
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mithulan Nadarajah, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of distributed energy resources (DER) on the life expectancy of transformer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensing, modelling, Signal Processing and Data Analysing for Transformer/OLTC/Circuit Breaker Health Management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Condition Assessment of Transformers Retrofilled with Ester Liquids
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Recognition and Location of Power Quality Disturbances and Anomalies in Electricity Networks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Udantha Abeyratne, Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Advanced Signal Processing Techniques for Online Power Transformer Insulation Diagnosis
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2014
Master Philosophy
Advanced Signal Processing Techniques for Online Partial Discharge Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Renewable Energy on Transformers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake, Professor Tapan Saha
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Single Household Load Forecasting and Its Application in Household Energy Management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Transformer Health Assessment through Vibration Monitorinng - Application of Operational Modal Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of Non-power Frequency Voltage Stresses on Electrical Tree Growth in XLPE Cables
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Chandima Ekanayake
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Power System Operational Planning Considering Transmission-side Flexibility and Improved Optimization Method
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Condition Monitoring of Transformers using Fibre Optics Sensors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Very Short-Term Solar Photovoltaic Output Forecasting with Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Preventing Transformer Failures Caused by Silver Sulphide Corrosion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Intelligent Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of a Power Transformer: On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) and Main Winding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of data centric diagnostic techniques for transformer condition assessment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2013
Master Philosophy
Development of a Health Index for Transformer Insulation Systems Using Intelligent Algorithms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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