Overview
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
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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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
Works
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2013
Conference Publication
Increasing wind capacity value in Tasmania using wind and hydro power coordination
Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2013). Increasing wind capacity value in Tasmania using wind and hydro power coordination. PES-GM 2013: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2013, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22-25 July, 2013. Piscataway, NJ, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESMG.2013.6672585
2013
Conference Publication
Investigation of a micro-grid operation: a case study of Heron Island network, Australia
Franklin, Alexander, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2013). Investigation of a micro-grid operation: a case study of Heron Island network, Australia. 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Hobart, TAS, Australia, 29 September–3 October 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725422
2012
Conference Publication
Investigation of voltage sensitivities to photovoltaic power fluctuations in unbalanced distribution networks
Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2012). Investigation of voltage sensitivities to photovoltaic power fluctuations in unbalanced distribution networks. 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, United States, 22-26 July 2012. Piscataway, NJ United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6344696
2012
Conference Publication
Investigation of the impacts of three-phase photovoltaic systems on three-phase unbalanced networks
Roediger, Stephanie, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan (2012). Investigation of the impacts of three-phase photovoltaic systems on three-phase unbalanced networks. 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, United States, 22-26 July 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE - Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6344697
2011
Conference Publication
Impact of photovoltaic power fluctuations by moving clouds on network voltage: A case study of an urban network
Yan, Ruifeng, Roediger, Stephanie and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2011). Impact of photovoltaic power fluctuations by moving clouds on network voltage: A case study of an urban network. 21st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2011), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25-28 September 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
2011
Conference Publication
Regulation of distribution network voltage using dispersed battery storage systems: A case study of a rural network
Zillmann, Matthew, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2011). Regulation of distribution network voltage using dispersed battery storage systems: A case study of a rural network. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (IEEE PES-GM), Detroit, MI, United States, 24-28 July 2011. San Diego, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2011.6039094
2011
Conference Publication
Investigation of voltage variations in unbalanced distribution systems due to high photovoltaic penetrations
Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2011). Investigation of voltage variations in unbalanced distribution systems due to high photovoltaic penetrations. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (IEEE PES-GM), Detroit, MI, United States, 24-28 July 2011. San Diego, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2011.6038977
2010
Conference Publication
Power ramp rate control for grid connected photovoltaic system
Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2010). Power ramp rate control for grid connected photovoltaic system. 9th International Power and Energy Conference, IPEC 2010, Singapore, 27-29 October 2010. Piscataway, U.S.A.: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/IPECON.2010.5697135
2010
Conference Publication
Development of simplified models for a single phase grid connected photovoltaic system
Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2010). Development of simplified models for a single phase grid connected photovoltaic system. AUPEC 2010 - 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: "Power Quality for the 21st Century", Christchurch, New Zealand, 5-8 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ United States: IEEE.
2007
Conference Publication
Power system transient stability enhancement with an adaptive control scheme using backstepping design
Yan, R., Dong, Z. Y., Saha, T. K. and Majumder, R. (2007). Power system transient stability enhancement with an adaptive control scheme using backstepping design. 2007 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Tampa, FL, United States, 24-28 June 2007. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2007.385512
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
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- Associate Professor Richard Yan is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Identification of power oscillations from variable renewable energy-based generators
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Oscillation Source Localisation in Converter-Dominated Power Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of power system stability with both grid-following and grid forming renewable energy sources
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yi Cui
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Doctor Philosophy
Control mechanisms of small-scale vertical axis wind turbines and their optimizations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yuanshen Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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Doctor Philosophy
Electrical Control of Hybrid Power Plants Connected to Weak Grids
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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Doctor Philosophy
Adaptive inverter control system development for power grids with high renewable energy penetration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Applications in Distribution Power Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Generic Condition Monitoring on Distribution Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of Battery Ramp Rate Limit on Virtual Synchronous Machine Stability during Frequency Events
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Large-Scale PV Integration on Power Distribution Systems and Investigation of Possible Solutions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Security Assessment due to Increased Wind Generation in a Complex Power Grid
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2016
Master Philosophy
Design of a Smart Management System for Future Distribution Networks with High Photovoltaic Penetration
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Reliability Impacts of Increased Wind Generation in the Australian National Electricity Grid
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Network-aware Demand Response in the Presence of Uncertainties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Improving Situational Awareness in Distribution Networks Using Synchrophasors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Renewable integration into isolated micro-grids: modelling, planning and control design
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
System Strength and Inertia Requirements of Renewable Dominated Power Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Voltage Control in Power Distribution Grids Equipped with Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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