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)

301 - 320 of 381 works

2010

Conference Publication

Impact of widespread penetrations of renewable generation on distribution system stability

Aziz, Tareq, Dahal, Sudarshan, Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, Tapan K. (2010). Impact of widespread penetrations of renewable generation on distribution system stability. 6th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 18-20 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICELCE.2010.5700697

Impact of widespread penetrations of renewable generation on distribution system stability

2010

Conference Publication

Impact of large-scale PV penetration on power system oscillatory stability

Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Sode-Yome, Arthit and Lee, Kwang Y. (2010). Impact of large-scale PV penetration on power system oscillatory stability. 2010 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 25-29 July 2010. Piscataway, N.J.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2010.5589660

Impact of large-scale PV penetration on power system oscillatory stability

2010

Conference Publication

Distributed generators placement for loadability enhancement based on reactive power margin

Aziz, Tareq, Saha, T. K. and Mithulananthan, N. (2010). Distributed generators placement for loadability enhancement based on reactive power margin. 9th International Power and Energy Conference, IPEC 2010, Singapore, 27 - 29 October 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/IPECON.2010.5697023

Distributed generators placement for loadability enhancement based on reactive power margin

2010

Journal Article

Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market

Durga, Gautam and Mithlananthan, Nadarajah (2010). Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 3 (4), 228-235.

Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market

2010

Conference Publication

Micro-grid control of PV-Wind-Diesel hybrid system with islanded and grid connected operations

Arulampalam, A., Mithulananthan, N., Bansal, R.C. and Saha, T.K. (2010). Micro-grid control of PV-Wind-Diesel hybrid system with islanded and grid connected operations. 2nd IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET 2010), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December, 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684930

Micro-grid control of PV-Wind-Diesel hybrid system with islanded and grid connected operations

2010

Conference Publication

Design of wide-area SVC controller with H-infinity loop-shaping technique for low frequency oscillation damping

Modi, Nilesh, Saha, Tapan K. and Mithulananthan, N. (2010). Design of wide-area SVC controller with H-infinity loop-shaping technique for low frequency oscillation damping. 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010), Christchurch, N.Z., 5-8 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

Design of wide-area SVC controller with H-infinity loop-shaping technique for low frequency oscillation damping

2009

Journal Article

Influence of constant speed wind turbine generator on power system oscillation

Thakur, Devbratta and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2009). Influence of constant speed wind turbine generator on power system oscillation. Electric Power Components and Systems, 37 (5), 478-494. doi: 10.1080/15325000802599320

Influence of constant speed wind turbine generator on power system oscillation

2009

Journal Article

Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market

Gautam, Durga and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2009). Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 39, 822-829.

Influence of distributed generation on congestion and LMP in competitive electricity market

2009

Conference Publication

Economic evaluation of a grid connected photovoltaic power system in Bangladesh

Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ahmed, Tofael (2009). Economic evaluation of a grid connected photovoltaic power system in Bangladesh. ICEESD 2009: 2nd International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 December 2009.

Economic evaluation of a grid connected photovoltaic power system in Bangladesh

2009

Journal Article

Conventional and fuzzy logic controllers at generator location for low frequency oscillation damping

Prasertwong, K. and Mithulananthan, N. (2009). Conventional and fuzzy logic controllers at generator location for low frequency oscillation damping. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 2 (3), 135-143.

Conventional and fuzzy logic controllers at generator location for low frequency oscillation damping

2009

Conference Publication

Interconnection of PV based generator and its impact on Bangladesh power system stability

Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2009). Interconnection of PV based generator and its impact on Bangladesh power system stability. 1st International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology [ICDRET'09], Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-19 December 2009. IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/ICDRET.2009.5454240

Interconnection of PV based generator and its impact on Bangladesh power system stability

2009

Conference Publication

Voltage stability in power network when connected wind farm generators

Boonchiam, Paisan, Sode-Yome, Arthit, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Adsup, Korkiat (2009). Voltage stability in power network when connected wind farm generators. 8th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS 2009), Taipei, Taiwan, 2-5 November, 2009. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PEDS.2009.5385909

Voltage stability in power network when connected wind farm generators

2009

Conference Publication

Voltage stability improvement by SVC in distribution system

Leangkrua, Kitti and Mithulananthan, N. (2009). Voltage stability improvement by SVC in distribution system. The 17th Conference on Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI 2008), Macau, China, 27-31 October 2008. Macau, China: Companhia Electricidade de Macau (CEM).

Voltage stability improvement by SVC in distribution system

2008

Journal Article

Diode-clamped multi level voltage source converter based medium voltage DVR

Boonchiam, P. and Mithulananthan, N. (2008). Diode-clamped multi level voltage source converter based medium voltage DVR. International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2 (10), 590-595.

Diode-clamped multi level voltage source converter based medium voltage DVR

2008

Journal Article

Potential of sustainable energy technologies under CDM in Thailand: Opportunities and barriers

Adhikari, Sarina, Mithulananthan, N., Dutta, A. and Mathias, A. J. (2008). Potential of sustainable energy technologies under CDM in Thailand: Opportunities and barriers. Renewable Energy, 33 (9), 2122-2133. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2007.12.017

Potential of sustainable energy technologies under CDM in Thailand: Opportunities and barriers

2008

Conference Publication

Fuzzy logic based automatic voltage regulator for damping power oscillations

Prasertwong, K. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2008). Fuzzy logic based automatic voltage regulator for damping power oscillations. Power and Energy Systems (AsiaPES 2008), Langkawi, Malaysia, 2 – 4 April, 2008. ACTA Press; International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED).

Fuzzy logic based automatic voltage regulator for damping power oscillations

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

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:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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