Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
Professor

Mithulan Nadarajah

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Background

Prof. Mithulan has a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His B.Sc. (Eng.) and M. Eng. degrees are from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, in May 1993 and August 1997, respectively. Prior to joining the University of Queensland from 2009, Mithulan was at the Energy Field of Study, AIT. His previous professional positions include Planning Engineer at Generation Planning division at Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka and Project Leader, at the Centre of Excellence in Electric Power Technology (CEEPT) at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

His main research interest is on Grid Integration of Renewable Energy (GIRE). In this research topic, he has been leading the research in two themes: Planning and Operational Planning of grid integration of renewable energy. His research has been used by industries and received high citations. Based on his research, he published over 375 articles, including one book, eight book chapters, technical reports, refereed journal and conference papers.

He had supervised 31 Ph.D. students (UQ, CQU, UNSW, UNITEN and AIT), 50 research Masters (at AIT) and over 200 thesis project students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to successful completion. He had been involved in over 30 projects (research, teaching and learning) with a total budget of over 4 million AU$, as a principal or co-principal investigator. His recent grants are from Australian Research Council (ARC), Government of India, Indonesia and Malaysisa and Sterling Wilson Company. Previous projects were funded by European Union (EU) and other international donor agencies such as Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), NORAD, ARC, CSIRO and Australian Power Institute (API). His research network includes most of the member nations in ASEAN, other Asian countries such as India, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and a number of European countries (France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, The Netherlands). He also served as the Coordinator of Energy Field of Study and Director of Regional Energy Resource Information Centre (RERIC), at AIT, from September 2005 to December 2007.

He had been the Director of Higher Degree Research (HDR) studies and Post Graduate Coordinator at the school of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, since July 2019, until January 2025, looking after the welfare of over 300 higher degree research scholars.

He was invited to join the editorial board of the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences Electronic Engineering Journal - an international open access journal. He is a senior member of IEEE.

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Professor Mithulan Nadarajah is:
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Fields of research

Engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
  • Masters (Extended) of Electrical - Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Waterloo
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Power System Stability and Dyanmics

  • Stability Challenges in Renewable Energy Integration

  • Stability Challenges in EV and community energy storage integration

Search Professor Mithulan Nadarajah’s works on UQ eSpace

381 works between 1998 and 2025
All (381) Book (2) Journal Article (158) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (212) Book Chapter (8)

21 - 40 of 381 works

2024

Conference Publication

Assessing the impacts of cross-border interconnection to renewable energy penetration in power systems: case study of ASEAN subregion

Anugrah, Pinto, Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Mithulananthan, N. (2024). Assessing the impacts of cross-border interconnection to renewable energy penetration in power systems: case study of ASEAN subregion. 2024 International Conference on Technology and Policy in Energy and Electric Power (ICTPEP), Bali, Indonesia, 3-5 September 2024. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ict-pep63827.2024.10733510

Assessing the impacts of cross-border interconnection to renewable energy penetration in power systems: case study of ASEAN subregion

2024

Journal Article

Design of power transformer fault detection of SCADA alarm using fault tree analysis, smooth Holtz–Winters, and L-BFGS for smart utility control centers

Taksana, Radomboon, Janjamraj, Natin, Romphochai, Sillawat, Bhumkittipich, Krischonme and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2024). Design of power transformer fault detection of SCADA alarm using fault tree analysis, smooth Holtz–Winters, and L-BFGS for smart utility control centers. IEEE Access, 12, 116302-116324. doi: 10.1109/access.2024.3446804

Design of power transformer fault detection of SCADA alarm using fault tree analysis, smooth Holtz–Winters, and L-BFGS for smart utility control centers

2024

Journal Article

Optimal planning of renewable energy park for green hydrogen production using detailed cost and efficiency curves of PEM electrolyzer

Astriani, Yuli, Tushar, Wayes and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2024). Optimal planning of renewable energy park for green hydrogen production using detailed cost and efficiency curves of PEM electrolyzer. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 79, 1331-1346. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.107

Optimal planning of renewable energy park for green hydrogen production using detailed cost and efficiency curves of PEM electrolyzer

2024

Journal Article

Active and reactive power injection of energy storage for short-term frequency stability in islanded power systems

Akram, Umer, Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Amjady, Nima, Mithulananthan, N. and Islam, Syed (2024). Active and reactive power injection of energy storage for short-term frequency stability in islanded power systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 90 (Part B) 111914, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.est.2024.111914

Active and reactive power injection of energy storage for short-term frequency stability in islanded power systems

2024

Conference Publication

Numerical analysis of cooling of PV Panel embedded with PCM, fins and water

Elavarasan, Rajvikram Madurai, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Pugazhendhi, Rishi, Gangatharan, Sivasankar and Rengasamy, Mageswaran (2024). Numerical analysis of cooling of PV Panel embedded with PCM, fins and water. 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering (i-COSTE), Nadi, Fiji, 4-6 December 2023. Piscataway, NJ USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/i-coste60462.2023.10500800

Numerical analysis of cooling of PV Panel embedded with PCM, fins and water

2024

Journal Article

Enhancement of distribution system performance with reconfiguration, distributed generation and capacitor bank deployment

Jayabarathi, T., Raghunathan, T., Mithulananthan, N., Cherukuri, S. H. C. and Sai, G. Loknath (2024). Enhancement of distribution system performance with reconfiguration, distributed generation and capacitor bank deployment. Heliyon, 10 (7) e26343, e26343. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26343

Enhancement of distribution system performance with reconfiguration, distributed generation and capacitor bank deployment

2024

Conference Publication

Optimal sizing and location of PV/BESS for Microgrid system in remote area using multi-objective based genetic algorithm

Deeum, Saksit, Charoenchan, Tossaporn, Bhumkittipich, Pimnapat, Janjamraj, Natin, Romphochai, Sillawat, Bhumkittipich, Krischonme, Baum, Sergej and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2024). Optimal sizing and location of PV/BESS for Microgrid system in remote area using multi-objective based genetic algorithm. 2023 International Conference on Power, Energy and Innovations (ICPEI), Phrachuap Khirikhan, Thailand, 18-20 October 2023. Piscataway, NJ USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ICPEI58931.2023.10473834

Optimal sizing and location of PV/BESS for Microgrid system in remote area using multi-objective based genetic algorithm

2024

Conference Publication

Modelling of power system restoration of a synchronous generator-driven network

De Silva, Hasini, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Haque, Mejbaul and Shafiq, Saifullah (2024). Modelling of power system restoration of a synchronous generator-driven network. 2024 12th International Electrical Engineering Congress (iEECON), Pattaya, Thailand, 6-8 March 2024. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ieecon60677.2024.10537941

Modelling of power system restoration of a synchronous generator-driven network

2024

Conference Publication

Examining the capability of a large-scale solar PV plant for providing frequency support service

Pawar, Punam and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2024). Examining the capability of a large-scale solar PV plant for providing frequency support service. 9th IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering 2023 (IEEE i-COSTE 2023), Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji, 4-6 December 2023. IEEE. doi: 10.1109/i-coste60462.2023.10500796

Examining the capability of a large-scale solar PV plant for providing frequency support service

2024

Journal Article

An experimental investigation on coalescing the potentiality of PCM, fins and water to achieve sturdy cooling effect on PV panels

Madurai Elavarasan, Rajvikram, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Pugazhendhi, Rishi and Gangatharan, Sivasankar (2024). An experimental investigation on coalescing the potentiality of PCM, fins and water to achieve sturdy cooling effect on PV panels. Applied Energy, 356 122371, 122371. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122371

An experimental investigation on coalescing the potentiality of PCM, fins and water to achieve sturdy cooling effect on PV panels

2024

Journal Article

Robust PID control of EV aggregator for C-FCAS using Sequential Multi-Objective Optimization

Pradana, A., Haque, M. M., Krismanto, A., Setiadi, H. and Nadarajah, M. (2024). Robust PID control of EV aggregator for C-FCAS using Sequential Multi-Objective Optimization. IEEE Access, 12 (99), 12602-12617. doi: 10.1109/access.2024.3351708

Robust PID control of EV aggregator for C-FCAS using Sequential Multi-Objective Optimization

2024

Conference Publication

Wide-area virtual power system stabilizer design for mitigating inter-area oscillations

Feng, Jiajie, Bai, Feifei, Mardira, Levin, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and An, Feng (2024). Wide-area virtual power system stabilizer design for mitigating inter-area oscillations. 2024 IEEE PES 16th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Nanjing, China, 25-27 October 2024. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE Computer Society. doi: 10.1109/APPEEC61255.2024.10922629

Wide-area virtual power system stabilizer design for mitigating inter-area oscillations

2024

Journal Article

A data-driven trajectory approach for dynamic VAr support in renewable rich power grid

Alshareef, Abdulrhman, Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Mithulananthan, N., Akram, Umer and Alzahrani, Saeed (2024). A data-driven trajectory approach for dynamic VAr support in renewable rich power grid. IEEE Access, 12, 77816-77830. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3407734

A data-driven trajectory approach for dynamic VAr support in renewable rich power grid

2023

Conference Publication

System Strength Enhancement of Emerging Distribution Networks Using Robust WAMPAC Schemes

Upadhayay, Nimisha, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ghosh, Arindam (2023). System Strength Enhancement of Emerging Distribution Networks Using Robust WAMPAC Schemes. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG), Wollongong, NSW Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/etfg55873.2023.10408498

System Strength Enhancement of Emerging Distribution Networks Using Robust WAMPAC Schemes

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

Transition towards inverter-based generation with VSG control: low frequency instability prospective

2023

Conference Publication

Impact of large-scale EVs integration on small signal stability of renewable-rich power systems

Feng, Jiajie, Shafiq, Saifullah and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2023). Impact of large-scale EVs integration on small signal stability of renewable-rich power systems. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG), Wollongong, NSW Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/etfg55873.2023.10407152

Impact of large-scale EVs integration on small signal stability of renewable-rich power systems

2023

Conference Publication

A communication-free EV charge controller for residential households

Shafiq, Saifullah, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Al-Awami, Ali Taleb (2023). A communication-free EV charge controller for residential households. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG), Wollongong, NSW Australia, 3-6 December 2023. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/etfg55873.2023.10407134

A communication-free EV charge controller for residential households

2023

Journal Article

Optimal placement of electric vehicle charging stations in an active distribution grid with photovoltaic and battery energy storage system integration

Deeum, Saksit, Charoenchan, Tossaporn, Janjamraj, Natin, Romphochai, Sillawat, Baum, Sergej, Ohgaki, Hideagi, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Bhumkittipich, Krischonme (2023). Optimal placement of electric vehicle charging stations in an active distribution grid with photovoltaic and battery energy storage system integration. Energies, 16 (22) 7628, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/en16227628

Optimal placement of electric vehicle charging stations in an active distribution grid with photovoltaic and battery energy storage system integration

2023

Journal Article

Nonlinear stability investigation of type-4 wind turbines with non-autonomous behavior based on transient damping characteristics

Ghosh, Sujay, Bakhshizadeh, Mohammad Kazem, Yang, Guangya, Kocewiak, Łukasz, Pal, Bikash and Nadarajah, Mithulan (2023). Nonlinear stability investigation of type-4 wind turbines with non-autonomous behavior based on transient damping characteristics. IEEE Access, 11, 76059-76070. doi: 10.1109/access.2023.3297486

Nonlinear stability investigation of type-4 wind turbines with non-autonomous behavior based on transient damping characteristics

2023

Journal Article

Design of energy storage for frequency stability in low-inertia power grid

Akram, Umer, Mithulananthan, N., Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Alzahrani, Saeed (2023). Design of energy storage for frequency stability in low-inertia power grid. IEEE Systems Journal, 17 (3), 4763-4774. doi: 10.1109/jsyst.2023.3280163

Design of energy storage for frequency stability in low-inertia power grid

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Stability Analysis of Power System with Massive Power Electronic Devices (externally administered via The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2011 - 2014
    Investigation of stability and power quality issues from the wide spread PV integration into electricity distribution networks
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Applications of AI in Novel Control and Forecasting Schemes for Microgrid

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Md Mejbaul Haque

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Designing and Operating Large-Scale PV Plants Beyond Business-As-Usual: Electricity to Ancillary Services

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Model and Data Driven Methodology for Stability Assessment of Power Systems with High Penetration of Power Electronic Devices

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Techno-Economic Analysis of Super Grid Connections considering Net Zero Transition in Indonesia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessment of Oscillations in Inverter-Dominated Grids and Their Mitigation with Wide-Area GFM Control

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Ma, Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Planning and operation of renewable energy parks with green hydrogen production

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integration of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Active Distribution Networks

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Design and Control of MW-Scale Microgrid for Indonesian Islands Considering Indigenous Energy Resources

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A Generation-Transmission Planning for Regional Power Interconnection with High Renewable Energy Penetration

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Planning of System Restoration for Transitioning to Power Grids with High Penetration of Inverter-Based Resources

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Md Mejbaul Haque

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impedance Data Validation and Steady-State Optimisation of Low-Voltage Networks Considering Neutral Voltage

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dynamic EV Hosting Capacity of Distribution System with PV Considering Protection

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Md Mejbaul Haque

Completed supervision

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  • Energy - renewable, electrical
  • Power grids
  • Power systems
  • Renewable energy
  • Renewable energy integration

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