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. His research has been used by industries and received high citations. Based on his research, he published over 320 articles, including one book, eight book chapters, technical reports, refereed journal and conference papers.

He had supervised 29 Ph.D. students (UQ, CQU, UNSW, UNITEN and AIT), 50 research Masters (at AIT) and over 170 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 3.6 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

365 works between 1998 and 2025
All (365) Journal Article (151) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (203) Book (2) Other Outputs (1)

301 - 320 of 365 works

2008

Conference Publication

Voltage sag mitigation using DSTATCOM based on multilevel VSC

Boonchiam, P. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2008). Voltage sag mitigation using DSTATCOM based on multilevel VSC. 4th Eco-Energy and Materials Science and Engineering (EMSES) International Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, 2006. EMSES.

Voltage sag mitigation using DSTATCOM based on multilevel VSC

2008

Conference Publication

Wind energy in Thailand to enhance energy security: Potential, status and barriers

Thakur, Devbratta and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2008). Wind energy in Thailand to enhance energy security: Potential, status and barriers. International Conference on Energy Security and Climate Change: Issues, Strategies, and Options (ESCC 2008), Bangkok, Thailand, 6-8 August 2008. Thailand: Energy Field of Study Asian Institute of Technology; Regional Energy Resources Information Center (RERIC).

Wind energy in Thailand to enhance energy security: Potential, status and barriers

2008

Conference Publication

Diode-clamped multilevel voltage source converter based on medium voltage DVR

Boonchiam, P. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2008). Diode-clamped multilevel voltage source converter based on medium voltage DVR. WCSET 2008: World Congress on Science, Engineering and Technology, Singapore., August 29-31, 2008. World Academy on Science, Engineering and Technology.

Diode-clamped multilevel voltage source converter based on medium voltage DVR

2008

Conference Publication

Modeling of doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbine for small-disturbance stability analysis The Third GMSARN International Conference 2008 on Sustainable Development: Issues and Prospects for the Greater Mekong Subregion

Rattananatthawon, O. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2008). Modeling of doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbine for small-disturbance stability analysis The Third GMSARN International Conference 2008 on Sustainable Development: Issues and Prospects for the Greater Mekong Subregion. The 3rd GMSARN International Conference 2008 on Sustainable Development: Issues and Prospects for the Greater Mekong Subregion, Kunming, China, November 12-14, 2008. Kunming, China: Kunming University of Science and Technology.

Modeling of doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbine for small-disturbance stability analysis The Third GMSARN International Conference 2008 on Sustainable Development: Issues and Prospects for the Greater Mekong Subregion

2007

Book Chapter

Voltage Stability Assessment and Enhancement of the Thailand Power System

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, Kwang Y. (2007). Voltage Stability Assessment and Enhancement of the Thailand Power System. Power Plants and Power Systems Control 2006. (pp. 119-121) Elsevier Ltd. doi: 10.1016/B978-008046620-0/50020-7

Voltage Stability Assessment and Enhancement of the Thailand Power System

2007

Journal Article

Optimal DG placement in deregulated electricity market

Gautam, Durga and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Optimal DG placement in deregulated electricity market. Electric Power Systems Research, 77 (12), 1627-1636. doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2006.11.014

Optimal DG placement in deregulated electricity market

2007

Journal Article

ASEAN towards clean and sustainable energy: Potentials, utilization and barriers

Lidula, N. W. A., Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Ongsakul, W., Widjaya, C. and Henson, R. (2007). ASEAN towards clean and sustainable energy: Potentials, utilization and barriers. Renewable Energy, 32 (9), 1441-1452. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2006.07.007

ASEAN towards clean and sustainable energy: Potentials, utilization and barriers

2007

Journal Article

Influence of TCSC on congestion and spot price in electricity market with bilateral contract

Acharya, Naresh and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Influence of TCSC on congestion and spot price in electricity market with bilateral contract. Electric Power Systems Research, 77 (8), 1010-1018. doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2006.08.026

Influence of TCSC on congestion and spot price in electricity market with bilateral contract

2007

Journal Article

Locating distributed generator in the LMP-based electricity market for social welfare maximization

Gautam, Durga and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Locating distributed generator in the LMP-based electricity market for social welfare maximization. Electric Power Components and Systems, 35 (5), 489-503. doi: 10.1080/15325000601078146

Locating distributed generator in the LMP-based electricity market for social welfare maximization

2007

Journal Article

A proposal for investment recovery of FACTS devices in deregulated electricity markets

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Acharya, Naresh (2007). A proposal for investment recovery of FACTS devices in deregulated electricity markets. Electric Power Systems Research, 77 (5-6), 695-703. doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2006.06.007

A proposal for investment recovery of FACTS devices in deregulated electricity markets

2007

Journal Article

Locating series FACTS devices for congestion management in deregulated electricity markets

Acharya, Naresh and Mithulananthan, N. (2007). Locating series FACTS devices for congestion management in deregulated electricity markets. Electric Power Systems Research, 77 (3-4), 352-360. doi: 10.1016/j.epsr.2006.03.016

Locating series FACTS devices for congestion management in deregulated electricity markets

2007

Conference Publication

Comparison of fuzzy logic based and conventional power system stabilizer for damping of power system oscillations

Prasertwong, K. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Comparison of fuzzy logic based and conventional power system stabilizer for damping of power system oscillations. 2nd GEMSARN International Conference, Pattaya, Thailand, December 12-14, 2007.

Comparison of fuzzy logic based and conventional power system stabilizer for damping of power system oscillations

2007

Conference Publication

An economical generation direction for static voltage stability in power systems

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). An economical generation direction for static voltage stability in power systems. 30th Electrical Engineering Conference (EECON-30), Kanchanabun, Thailand, October 25-26, 2007.

An economical generation direction for static voltage stability in power systems

2007

Conference Publication

Five level diode-clamped voltage source converter for custom power device applications

Boonchiam, P. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Five level diode-clamped voltage source converter for custom power device applications. 1st GMSARN International Conference, AIT, Thiland, December 6-7, 2006. Pathumthani, Thailand: Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network.

Five level diode-clamped voltage source converter for custom power device applications

2007

Conference Publication

Performance improvement of dynamic voltage restorer by V-control

Boonchiam, Paisan, Mahaveera, Apapol, Kongsuk, Prayad and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Performance improvement of dynamic voltage restorer by V-control. 30th Electrical Engineering Conference ( EECON-30), Kanchanabun, Thailand, October 25-26, 2007.

Performance improvement of dynamic voltage restorer by V-control

2007

Conference Publication

Analysis and control of shunt-compensator for mitigating unbalanced voltages

Srisongkram, W., Phanthuna, N., Boonchiam, P., Subsingha, W. and Mithulananthan, N. (2007). Analysis and control of shunt-compensator for mitigating unbalanced voltages. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Perth, WA, Australia, 9 - 12 December 2007. New York, NY, U.S.A.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2007.4548083

Analysis and control of shunt-compensator for mitigating unbalanced voltages

2007

Conference Publication

Functionalities of unified power quality conditioner

Boonchiam, P. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Functionalities of unified power quality conditioner. 2nd GEMSARN International Conference, Pattaya, Thailand, December 12-14, 2007. Greater Mekong Subregion Energy and Environment Network.

Functionalities of unified power quality conditioner

2007

Conference Publication

Response of DSTATCOM under voltage flicker in farm wind

Aodsup, K., Boonchiam, P. N., Sode-Yome, A., Kongsuk, P. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2007). Response of DSTATCOM under voltage flicker in farm wind. 7th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS 2007), Bangkok, Thailand, 27-30 November, 2007. NEW YORK: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PEDS.2007.4487784

Response of DSTATCOM under voltage flicker in farm wind

2007

Conference Publication

A comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for enhancing static voltage stability

Sode-Yome, A., Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, K. Y. (2007). A comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for enhancing static voltage stability. 2007 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Florida, U.S.A., 24-28 June 2007. New York, NY, U.S.A.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2007.385687

A comprehensive comparison of FACTS devices for enhancing static voltage stability

2007

Conference Publication

Comparison on static voltage stability indices in power systems

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Narksap, Wipawan and Chataputtisawan, Sudaporn (2007). Comparison on static voltage stability indices in power systems. 30th Electrical Engineering Conference (EECON-30), Kanchanabun, Thailand, October 25-26, 2007.

Comparison on static voltage stability indices in power systems

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

Professor Mithulan Nadarajah is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Planning and operation of renewable energy parks with green hydrogen production

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar

  • 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

    Investigations on the role of Solar Photovoltaics and enhancement of Solar Energy Consumption to achieve SDG 7

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Most Suitable Smart Grid Implementation for Indonesia with Anticipation of Electric Vehicle and Internet of Thing

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Rahul Sharma, Dr Md Mejbaul Haque

  • 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

    Modelling and Optimisation of Steady-State Operation of Residential Power Grids with PV, EV and BESS

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integration of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Active Distribution Networks

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Develop Virtual Inertia and Estimate the Optimal Location of Microgrids in Australian Grid Using Machine Learning

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Ma, Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessment of energy sustainability and the role of solar PV with efficiency enhancement in achieving SDG 7

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integration of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Active Distribution Networks

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chandima Ekanayake

  • 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

Completed supervision

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

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