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 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:
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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)

341 - 360 of 365 works

2005

Conference Publication

Generation direction based on optimization technique for power system static voltage stability

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2005). Generation direction based on optimization technique for power system static voltage stability. Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Hobart, Australia, September 25-28, 2005. Tasmania, Australia: School of Engineering, University of Tasmania.

Generation direction based on optimization technique for power system static voltage stability

2005

Conference Publication

Static voltage stability margin enhancement using STATCOM, TCSC and SSSC

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, K. Y. (2005). Static voltage stability margin enhancement using STATCOM, TCSC and SSSC. Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition: Asia and Pacific, 2005 (IEEE/PES), Dilian, China, August 14-18, 2005. IEEE. doi: 10.1109/TDC.2005.1547141

Static voltage stability margin enhancement using STATCOM, TCSC and SSSC

2005

Conference Publication

Introduction to custom power: Concepts and definitions

Boonchiam, P., Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Sode-Yome, Arthit (2005). Introduction to custom power: Concepts and definitions. The Joint Seminar on Advances in Engineering between Tai and Japanese Universities, Kao Yai, Thailand, December 6-7, 2005.

Introduction to custom power: Concepts and definitions

2004

Conference Publication

Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models

Mithulananthan, Nadarajab and Cañizares, Claudio A. (2004). Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models. 2004 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, , , June 6, 2004-June 10, 2004.

Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models

2004

Journal Article

Effect of static load models on hopf bifurcation point and critical modes of power systems

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Cañizares, C. A. (2004). Effect of static load models on hopf bifurcation point and critical modes of power systems. Thammasat International Journal of Science and Technology, 9 (4), 69-75.

Effect of static load models on hopf bifurcation point and critical modes of power systems

2004

Journal Article

Distributed generator placement in power distribution system using genetic algorithm to reduce losses

Mithulananthan, N., Oo, Than and Phu, Le Van (2004). Distributed generator placement in power distribution system using genetic algorithm to reduce losses. Thammasat International Journal of Science and Technology, 9 (3), 55-62.

Distributed generator placement in power distribution system using genetic algorithm to reduce losses

2004

Journal Article

Linear performance indices to predict oscillatory stability problems in power systems

Canizares, C. A., Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Milano, F. and Reeve, J. (2004). Linear performance indices to predict oscillatory stability problems in power systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 19 (2), 1104-1114. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2003.821460

Linear performance indices to predict oscillatory stability problems in power systems

2004

Journal Article

Comparison of shunt capacitor, SVC and STATCOM in static voltage stability margin enhancement

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2004). Comparison of shunt capacitor, SVC and STATCOM in static voltage stability margin enhancement. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 41 (2), 158-171. doi: 10.7227/IJEEE.41.2.7

Comparison of shunt capacitor, SVC and STATCOM in static voltage stability margin enhancement

2004

Conference Publication

Interconnection expansion planning Study for Vietnam with Lao PDR and Cambodia

Chien, Le Dinh, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Surapong, C. (2004). Interconnection expansion planning Study for Vietnam with Lao PDR and Cambodia. International Conference on Electric Supply Industry in Transition Prospects and Issues for Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, January 14-15, 2004.

Interconnection expansion planning Study for Vietnam with Lao PDR and Cambodia

2004

Conference Publication

Roles of small power producers as part of peak serving scheme

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Pothiratana, Vichai and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2004). Roles of small power producers as part of peak serving scheme. POWER-GEN Asia, Bankok, Thailand, October 5-7, 2004. POWER-GEN Asia.

Roles of small power producers as part of peak serving scheme

2004

Conference Publication

Application of shunt compensation devices for available transfer capability improvement

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2004). Application of shunt compensation devices for available transfer capability improvement. International Conference on Electric Supply Industry in Transition: Prospects and Issues for Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, January 14-15, 2004. Bangkok Thailand: AIT, Bangkok.

Application of shunt compensation devices for available transfer capability improvement

2004

Conference Publication

Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Canizares, Claudio A (2004). Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models. 2004 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Denver, Colorado, June 6-10, 2004. Piscataway, U. S.: IEEE.

Hopf bifurcations and critical mode damping of power systems for different static load models

2004

Conference Publication

Maximizing static voltage stability margin in power systems using a new generation pattern

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2004). Maximizing static voltage stability margin in power systems using a new generation pattern. AUPEC 2004 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Brisbane, Australia, September 26-29, 2004. Brisbane, Queensland: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland.

Maximizing static voltage stability margin in power systems using a new generation pattern

2004

Conference Publication

Roles of small power prodcucers as part of peak serving scheme

Sode-Yome, Arthit, Pothiratana, Vichai and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2004). Roles of small power prodcucers as part of peak serving scheme. POWER-GEN Asia 2004, Bangkok, Thailand, October 5-7, 2004. POWER-GEN Asia.

Roles of small power prodcucers as part of peak serving scheme

2003

Journal Article

On the linear profile of indices for the prediction of saddle-node and limit-induced bifurcation points in power systems

Canizares, C. A., Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Berizzi, A. and Reeve, J. (2003). On the linear profile of indices for the prediction of saddle-node and limit-induced bifurcation points in power systems. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems: Fundamental theory and applications., 50 (12), 1588-1595. doi: 10.1109/TCSI.2003.819807

On the linear profile of indices for the prediction of saddle-node and limit-induced bifurcation points in power systems

2003

Journal Article

Comparison of PSS, SVC, and STATCOM controllers for damping power system oscillations

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Canizares, C. A., Reeve, J. and Rogers, G. J. (2003). Comparison of PSS, SVC, and STATCOM controllers for damping power system oscillations. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 18 (2), 786-792. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2003.811181

Comparison of PSS, SVC, and STATCOM controllers for damping power system oscillations

2003

Conference Publication

Comparison of shunt compensation devices in static voltage stability margin enhancement

Sode-Yome, Arthit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2003). Comparison of shunt compensation devices in static voltage stability margin enhancement. EGAT Annual Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, June 16-19, 2003.

Comparison of shunt compensation devices in static voltage stability margin enhancement

2003

Conference Publication

A fast computational neural network for economic load dispatch

Sode-Yome. Arthit, Kwang, Y. Lee and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2003). A fast computational neural network for economic load dispatch. 4th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (Intech '03), Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 17-19, 2003. Chiang Mai, Thailand: Institute for Science and Technology Research and Development, Chiang Mai University.

A fast computational neural network for economic load dispatch

2002

Conference Publication

Tuning, performance and interactions of PSS and FACTS controllers

Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Canizares, Claudio A. and Reeve, John (2002). Tuning, performance and interactions of PSS and FACTS controllers. IEEE Power-Engineering-Society Summer Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., July 21-25, 2002. NEW YORK: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESS.2002.1043530

Tuning, performance and interactions of PSS and FACTS controllers

2001

Conference Publication

Effects of limits in small signal stability analsysis of power systems

Lerm, Andre A. P., Canizares, Claudio A. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2001). Effects of limits in small signal stability analsysis of power systems. IEEE Summer Meeting, Vancouver BC, Canada, 15-19 July 2001. Piscataway NJ, United States: I E E E.

Effects of limits in small signal stability analsysis of 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

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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

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