Associate Professor Richard Yan
Associate Professor

Richard Yan

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Background

Dr Ruifeng Yan (FIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ) received the B. Eng. (Hons.) degree in Automation from University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China, in 2004, the M. Eng degree in Electrical Engineering from the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, in 2007 and PhD in Power and Energy Systems from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2012. He was an ARC DECRA Fellow in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the University of Queensland. His expertise includes renewable energy integration to power grids, big data mining in power systems, and network strength and stability analysis. He collaborates with power industries on a range of projects, including AEMO, Powerlink Queensland, Energy Queensland, EPEC Group, Siemens, Iberdorla Australia, Noja Power and Transgrid. He has published over 90 journal and conference papers, which have been cited by a number of top power utilities, national labs and academic institutes. He is currently served as an Associate Editor of the renowned IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, and an international Q1 journal – CSEE JPES. He also serves as a committee member in Engineers Australia Queensland Electrical Branch and CIGRE C4 Panel.

Availability

Associate Professor Richard Yan is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Electrical energy generation (incl. renewables, excl. photovoltaics) Electrical engineering Engineering

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Power System Analysis, Renewable Energy Integration, Power System Dynamics and Control

Research impacts

International and national recognition: My high quality journal papers have attracted considerable citations from a number of distinguished organizations around the world, including top universities, well-known centres/laboratories and industry leaders.

  • Top universities around the world: Technical University of Denmark, University of Manchester, University of New South Wales, University of Tokyo, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, Indian Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, University of Auckland, Seoul National University, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University.
  • World-renowned centres and laboratories in my field: United States Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Chinese Academy of Science.
  • Industry leaders in the power and energy sector: Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), State Grid Corporation of China, NEC Corporation, Origin, Electricity Reliability Council Texas

Search Professor Richard Yan’s works on UQ eSpace

112 works between 2007 and 2025
All (112) Journal Article (62) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (49)

61 - 80 of 112 works

2018

Conference Publication

Impact of Power Fluctuations on Voltage Variations for Remote Distribution Networks with High PV Penetrations

Bai, Feifei, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2018). Impact of Power Fluctuations on Voltage Variations for Remote Distribution Networks with High PV Penetrations. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Portland OR United States, 5-10 August 2018. Piscataway, NJ United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/pesgm.2018.8586468

Impact of Power Fluctuations on Voltage Variations for Remote Distribution Networks with High PV Penetrations

2017

Journal Article

A new remote tap position estimation approach for open-delta step-voltage regulator in a photovoltaic integrated distribution network

Bai, Feifei, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Eghbal, Daniel (2017). A new remote tap position estimation approach for open-delta step-voltage regulator in a photovoltaic integrated distribution network. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 33 (4), 4433-4443. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2017.2776311

A new remote tap position estimation approach for open-delta step-voltage regulator in a photovoltaic integrated distribution network

2017

Journal Article

Model-driven real-time control coordination for distribution grids with medium-scale photovoltaic generation

Krata, Jaroslaw, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2017). Model-driven real-time control coordination for distribution grids with medium-scale photovoltaic generation. IET Renewable Power Generation, 11 (12), 1603-1612. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2017.0096

Model-driven real-time control coordination for distribution grids with medium-scale photovoltaic generation

2017

Journal Article

Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model-based approach considering multiple weather factors for the photovoltaic power short-term forecasting

Liu, Fang, Li, Ranran, Li, Yong, Yan, Ruifeng. and Saha, Tapan (2017). Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model-based approach considering multiple weather factors for the photovoltaic power short-term forecasting. IET Renewable Power Generation, 11 (10), 1281-1287. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2016.1036

Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model-based approach considering multiple weather factors for the photovoltaic power short-term forecasting

2017

Journal Article

Minimum Synchronous Inertia Requirement of Renewable Power Systems

Gu, Huajie, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2017). Minimum Synchronous Inertia Requirement of Renewable Power Systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 33 (2), 1533-1543. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2017.2720621

Minimum Synchronous Inertia Requirement of Renewable Power Systems

2017

Conference Publication

Voltage regulation for distribution systems with uneven PV integration in different feeders

Wang, Licheng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2017). Voltage regulation for distribution systems with uneven PV integration in different feeders. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. New York, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274398

Voltage regulation for distribution systems with uneven PV integration in different feeders

2017

Conference Publication

Cascading contingencies in low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a potential solution

Nallid-Al-Masood,, Yang, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2017). Cascading contingencies in low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a potential solution. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. New York, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274470

Cascading contingencies in low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a potential solution

2017

Journal Article

Experimental investigation on the viscosity of Water-CNT and Antifreeze-CNT nanofluids

Dalkilic, A. S., Kucukyildirim, B. O., Eker, A. Akdogan, Cebi, A., Tapan, S., Jumpholkul, C. and Wongwises, S. (2017). Experimental investigation on the viscosity of Water-CNT and Antifreeze-CNT nanofluids. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 80, 47-59. doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2016.11.011

Experimental investigation on the viscosity of Water-CNT and Antifreeze-CNT nanofluids

2017

Conference Publication

Implications of synchronous generator withdrawal following renewable proliferation in South Australia

Hales, Jack B., Yan, Ruifeng, Nahid-Al-Masood and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2017). Implications of synchronous generator withdrawal following renewable proliferation in South Australia. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. New York, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274592

Implications of synchronous generator withdrawal following renewable proliferation in South Australia

2016

Journal Article

Modelling and analysis of open-delta step voltage regulators for unbalanced distribution network with photovoltaic power generation

Yan, Ruifeng, Li, Yong, Saha, Tapan Kumar, Wang, Licheng and Hossain, Mohammed Imran (2016). Modelling and analysis of open-delta step voltage regulators for unbalanced distribution network with photovoltaic power generation. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 9 (3) 7567525, 2224-2234. doi: 10.1109/TSG.2016.2609440

Modelling and analysis of open-delta step voltage regulators for unbalanced distribution network with photovoltaic power generation

2016

Journal Article

Megawatt-scale solar variability study: an experience from a 1.2MWp photovoltaic system in Australia over three years

Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar, Meredith, Paul, Ananth, Akilesh and Hossain, Mohammed Imran (2016). Megawatt-scale solar variability study: an experience from a 1.2MWp photovoltaic system in Australia over three years. IET Renewable Power Generation, 10 (8), 1229-1236. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2015.0383

Megawatt-scale solar variability study: an experience from a 1.2MWp photovoltaic system in Australia over three years

2016

Journal Article

Investigation of the interaction between step voltage regulators and large-scale photovoltaic systems regarding voltage regulation and unbalance

Hossain, Mohammed Imran, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2016). Investigation of the interaction between step voltage regulators and large-scale photovoltaic systems regarding voltage regulation and unbalance. IET Renewable Power Generation, 10 (3), 299-309. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2015.0086

Investigation of the interaction between step voltage regulators and large-scale photovoltaic systems regarding voltage regulation and unbalance

2016

Journal Article

Impact of PV penetration level on the capacity value of South Australian wind farms

Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2016). Impact of PV penetration level on the capacity value of South Australian wind farms. Renewable Energy, 85, 1135-1142. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.07.072

Impact of PV penetration level on the capacity value of South Australian wind farms

2016

Conference Publication

Low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a possible solution

Nahid-Al-Masood, Modi, Nilesh and Yan, Ruifeng (2016). Low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a possible solution. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference 2016 (AUPEC 2016), Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749335

Low inertia power systems: frequency response challenges and a possible solution

2016

Journal Article

A time-dependent approach to evaluate capacity value of wind and solar PV generation

Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2016). A time-dependent approach to evaluate capacity value of wind and solar PV generation. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 7 (1) 7287758, 129-138. doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2015.2478518

A time-dependent approach to evaluate capacity value of wind and solar PV generation

2016

Journal Article

Post-retirement utilisation of synchronous generators to enhance security performances in a wind dominated power system

Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan and Bartlett, Simon (2016). Post-retirement utilisation of synchronous generators to enhance security performances in a wind dominated power system. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, 10 (13), 3314-3321. doi: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2016.0267

Post-retirement utilisation of synchronous generators to enhance security performances in a wind dominated power system

2016

Conference Publication

Investigation of non-synchronous penetration level and its impact on frequency response in a wind dominated power system

Nahid-Al-Masood, Modi, Nilesh, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2016). Investigation of non-synchronous penetration level and its impact on frequency response in a wind dominated power system. IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Boston, MA, United States, 17-21 July 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2016.7741587

Investigation of non-synchronous penetration level and its impact on frequency response in a wind dominated power system

2016

Conference Publication

Learning from a 3.275 MW utility scale PV plant project

Alam, M. J.E., Yan, R., Saha, T. K., Chidurala, A. and Eghbal, D. (2016). Learning from a 3.275 MW utility scale PV plant project. CIGRE Session 46, Paris, France, 21-26 August 2016. Paris, France: CIGRE.

Learning from a 3.275 MW utility scale PV plant project

2015

Journal Article

Analysis of unbalanced distribution lines with mutual coupling across different voltage levels and the corresponding impact on network voltage

Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2015). Analysis of unbalanced distribution lines with mutual coupling across different voltage levels and the corresponding impact on network voltage. IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, 9 (13), 1727-1737. doi: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2015.0178

Analysis of unbalanced distribution lines with mutual coupling across different voltage levels and the corresponding impact on network voltage

2015

Journal Article

A new tool to estimate maximum wind power penetration level: in perspective of frequency response adequacy

Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2015). A new tool to estimate maximum wind power penetration level: in perspective of frequency response adequacy. Applied Energy, 154, 209-220. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.04.085

A new tool to estimate maximum wind power penetration level: in perspective of frequency response adequacy

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2030
    A Reliable and Secure Net-Zero Power System for Australia
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2026 - 2029
    Ensuring renewable energy zone stability for Australian net-zero transition
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Control Design for Stable Hybrid Renewable Generators with Grid-forming and Grid-following Technologies
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency Advancing Renewables Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Accelerating Australia's Power System Transformation (administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Investigation of loop delays for solar farm controllers via hardware-in-the-loop testing
    EPEC Group Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Solar Photovoltaics forecasting for efficient power management
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    2021/ARP018 - University of Queensland, Platform for Solar Farm Pre-commissioning
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Enabling high photovoltaic penetration in power distribution networks
    ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Photovoltaic power variability and its impacts on power distribution networks
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Richard Yan is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of power system stability with both grid-following and grid forming renewable energy sources

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Yi Cui

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Advanced Frequency Scanning and Blackbox Control Strategies for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration in Power Networks

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Identification of power oscillations from variable renewable energy-based generators

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Systems modelling for renewable energy transition under different conditions

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Control mechanisms of small-scale vertical axis wind turbines and their optimizations

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Yuanshen Lu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Applications in Distribution Power Networks

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Electrical Control of Hybrid Power Plants Connected to Weak Grids

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Grid-edge technology development for renewable energy transition

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Adaptive inverter control system development for power grids with high renewable energy penetration

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

Completed supervision

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