Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
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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. He conducted significant amount of research relating to Large Scale PV plants - better known as LSPV. 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.

Availability

Professor Mithulan Nadarajah is:
Available for supervision
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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

383 works between 1998 and 2025
All (383) Book (2) Journal Article (159) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (213) Book Chapter (8)

221 - 240 of 383 works

2014

Journal Article

Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2014). Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability. Applied Energy, 113, 1162-1170. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.069

Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability

2014

Conference Publication

Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site

Chidurala, Annapoorna, Saha, Tapan Kumar, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, Ramesh C. (2014). Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbour, MD, United States, 27-31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939147

Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site

2014

Conference Publication

Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids

Hossain, M. J., Mahmud, M. A., Pota, H. R., Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2014). Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbor, MD, United States, 27 -31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939411

Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids

2013

Journal Article

Small-disturbance angle stability control with high penetration of renewable generations

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Lee, Kwang Y. (2013). Small-disturbance angle stability control with high penetration of renewable generations. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 29 (3) 6681946, 1463-1472. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2013.2292615

Small-disturbance angle stability control with high penetration of renewable generations

2013

Journal Article

A combined practical approach for distribution system loss reduction

Duong, Quoc Hung, Nadarajah, M. and Bansal, R. C. (2013). A combined practical approach for distribution system loss reduction. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 36 (3), 123-131. doi: 10.1080/01430750.2013.829784

A combined practical approach for distribution system loss reduction

2013

Journal Article

Wide-area measurement signal-based stabiliser for large-scale photovoltaic plants with high variability and uncertainty

Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Lee, Kwang Y. and Bansal, Ramesh C. (2013). Wide-area measurement signal-based stabiliser for large-scale photovoltaic plants with high variability and uncertainty. IET Renewable Power Generation, 7 (6), 614-622. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2013.0046

Wide-area measurement signal-based stabiliser for large-scale photovoltaic plants with high variability and uncertainty

2013

Journal Article

Analytical strategies for renewable distributed generation integration considering energy loss minimization

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2013). Analytical strategies for renewable distributed generation integration considering energy loss minimization. Applied Energy, 105, 75-85. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.12.023

Analytical strategies for renewable distributed generation integration considering energy loss minimization

2013

Journal Article

VAR planning with tuning of STATCOM in a DG integrated industrial system

Aziz, T., Hossain, M. J., Saha, T. K. and Mithulananthan, M. (2013). VAR planning with tuning of STATCOM in a DG integrated industrial system. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 28 (2) 6479716, 875-885. doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2012.2229722

VAR planning with tuning of STATCOM in a DG integrated industrial system

2013

Journal Article

An index for STATCOM placement to facilitate grid integration of der

Aziz, Tareq, Mhaskar, U. P., Saha, Tapan Kumar and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2013). An index for STATCOM placement to facilitate grid integration of der. Ieee Transactions On Sustainable Energy, 4 (2) 6407496, 451-460. doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2012.2227517

An index for STATCOM placement to facilitate grid integration of der

2013

Journal Article

Multiple distributed generator placement in primary distribution networks for loss reduction

Hung, Duong Quoc and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2013). Multiple distributed generator placement in primary distribution networks for loss reduction. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 60 (4) 5709978, 1700-1708. doi: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2112316

Multiple distributed generator placement in primary distribution networks for loss reduction

2013

Journal Article

Large-scale PV plant with robust controller considering power oscillation damping

Shah, R., Mithulananthan, N. and Lee, K. Y. (2013). Large-scale PV plant with robust controller considering power oscillation damping. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 28 (1) 6381478, 106-116. doi: 10.1109/TEC.2012.2230328

Large-scale PV plant with robust controller considering power oscillation damping

2013

Conference Publication

Power quality enhancement in unbalanced distribution network using Solar-DSTATCOM

Chidurala, Annapooma, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Mithulananthan, N. (2013). Power quality enhancement in unbalanced distribution network using Solar-DSTATCOM. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013), Hobart, TAS, Australia, 29 September - 3 October 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725394

Power quality enhancement in unbalanced distribution network using Solar-DSTATCOM

2013

Journal Article

Comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for exclusive loadability enhancement

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, Kwang Y. (2013). Comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for exclusive loadability enhancement. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 8 (1), 7-18. doi: 10.1002/tee.21785

Comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for exclusive loadability enhancement

2013

Conference Publication

Investigating static voltage stability of distribution system with rooftop PV units

Yaghoobi, Jalil, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Bansal, Ramesh C. (2013). Investigating static voltage stability of distribution system with rooftop PV units. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013), Hobart, Australia, 29 September - 3 October 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725357

Investigating static voltage stability of distribution system with rooftop PV units

2013

Conference Publication

Placement of photovoltaic and battery energy storage units in distribution systems considering energy loss

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulanathan, N. and Lee, Kwang Y. (2013). Placement of photovoltaic and battery energy storage units in distribution systems considering energy loss. International Smart Grid Conference & Exhibition 2013, Jeju, Korea, 8-11 July 2013.

Placement of photovoltaic and battery energy storage units in distribution systems considering energy loss

2013

Conference Publication

Impact of large scale photovoltaic system on static voltage stability in sub-transmission network

Kabir, Shahariar, Nadarajah, Mithulanthan and Bansal, Ramesh (2013). Impact of large scale photovoltaic system on static voltage stability in sub-transmission network. 5th IEEE Annual International Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition: IEEE ECCE Asia 2013, Melbourne, VIC, 3-6 June 2013. Piscataway, NJ United States: I E E E. doi: 10.1109/ECCE-Asia.2013.6579138

Impact of large scale photovoltaic system on static voltage stability in sub-transmission network

2013

Conference Publication

Assessing the impact of loss reduction on distributed generation investment decisions

Hung, Duong Quoc and Mithulananthan, N. (2013). Assessing the impact of loss reduction on distributed generation investment decisions. 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.2013.6725346

Assessing the impact of loss reduction on distributed generation investment decisions

2013

Journal Article

Control strategies for augmenting LVRT capability of DFIGs in interconnected power systems

Hossain, M. J., Saha, T. K., Mithulananthan, N. and Pota, H. R. (2013). Control strategies for augmenting LVRT capability of DFIGs in interconnected power systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 60 (6) 6357248, 2510-2522. doi: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2228141

Control strategies for augmenting LVRT capability of DFIGs in interconnected power systems

2013

Conference Publication

Application of three-level diode-clamped converter on 10kW distribution voltage restorer

Bhumkittipich, Krischonme, Chankhamrian, Wuthikrai and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2013). Application of three-level diode-clamped converter on 10kW distribution voltage restorer. 10th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering Symposium, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, 5-8 December 2012. Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand: EMSES. doi: 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.740

Application of three-level diode-clamped converter on 10kW distribution voltage restorer

2013

Conference Publication

Impact of electric vehicle load on power system oscillatory stability

Dharmakeerthi, C. H., Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, T. K. (2013). Impact of electric vehicle load on power system oscillatory stability. 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.2013.6725401

Impact of electric vehicle load on power system oscillatory stability

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

  • 2024 - 2025
    Unlocking Data for Climate Action and Resilient Mobility (Royal Academy of Engineering grant led by UoBham)
    University of Birmingham
    Open grant
  • 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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Advanced Control Strategies and Energy ManagementTechniques for Enhanced Stability in Distributed Energy Resource-Integrated Power Systems

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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

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