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:
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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

367 works between 1998 and 2025
All (367) Journal Article (153) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (203) Book (1) Other Outputs (2)

101 - 120 of 367 works

2019

Conference Publication

System strength improvement using reactive compensation for enhanced PV hosting capacity

Upadhayay, Nimisha, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ghosh, Arindam (2019). System strength improvement using reactive compensation for enhanced PV hosting capacity. 2019 29th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Nadi, Fiji, 26-29 November 2019. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC48547.2019.211910

System strength improvement using reactive compensation for enhanced PV hosting capacity

2019

Conference Publication

Optimal sizing and location of the charging station for plug-in electric vehicles using the particle swarm optimization technique

Yenchamchalit, Kulsomsup, Kongjeen, Yuttana, Bhumkittipich, Krischonme and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2019). Optimal sizing and location of the charging station for plug-in electric vehicles using the particle swarm optimization technique. 6th International Electrical Engineering Congress (iEECON 2018), Krabi, Thailand, 07-09 March 2018. New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/IEECON.2018.8712336

Optimal sizing and location of the charging station for plug-in electric vehicles using the particle swarm optimization technique

2019

Conference Publication

Investigation of power oscillation at common DC bus in DC grid

Habibullah, Mohamad, Mithulananthan, N., Zare, Firuz and Alkaran, Davood Solati (2019). Investigation of power oscillation at common DC bus in DC grid. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (IEEE ICIT 2019), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 13-15 February 2019. New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/ICIT.2019.8843694

Investigation of power oscillation at common DC bus in DC grid

2019

Conference Publication

Large-scale PV voltage regulation: survey of recent practice

Alzahrani, Saeed, Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Mithulananthan, N. and Sode-Yome, Arthit (2019). Large-scale PV voltage regulation: survey of recent practice. IEEE PES GTD 2019 Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia), Bangkok, Thailand, 19-23 March 2019. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/GTDAsia.2019.8715941

Large-scale PV voltage regulation: survey of recent practice

2019

Conference Publication

Investigation of distributed generator impacts on peak fault current characterstics of power networks

Upadhayay, Nimisha, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ghosh, Arindam (2019). Investigation of distributed generator impacts on peak fault current characterstics of power networks. 2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (ICPES), Perth, WA, Australia, 10-12 December 2019. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105459

Investigation of distributed generator impacts on peak fault current characterstics of power networks

2019

Journal Article

Coordinated EV charging for correlated EV and grid loads and PV output using a novel, correlated, probabilistic model

Shariful Islam, Md, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Quoc Hung, Duong (2019). Coordinated EV charging for correlated EV and grid loads and PV output using a novel, correlated, probabilistic model. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 104, 335-348. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2018.07.002

Coordinated EV charging for correlated EV and grid loads and PV output using a novel, correlated, probabilistic model

2019

Conference Publication

Impact of control systems on power quality at common DC bus in DC grid

Habibullah, Mohamad, Mithulananthan, N., Zare, Firuz and Sharma, Rahul (2019). Impact of control systems on power quality at common DC bus in DC grid. IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia 2019), Bangkok, Thailand, 19-23 March 2019. New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/GTDAsia.2019.8715875

Impact of control systems on power quality at common DC bus in DC grid

2019

Conference Publication

A new grid-support strategy with PV units to enhance short-term voltage stability

Islam, Monirul, Mithulananthan, N., Hossain, M. J. and Bhumkittipich, K. (2019). A new grid-support strategy with PV units to enhance short-term voltage stability. IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia 2019), Bangkok, Thailand, 19-23 March2019. New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/GTDAsia.2019.8715883

A new grid-support strategy with PV units to enhance short-term voltage stability

2018

Journal Article

Multivariate ensemble forecast framework for demand prediction of anomalous days

Raza, Muhammad Qamar, Nadarajah, Mithulan, Li, Jiaming and Lee, Kwang Y. (2018). Multivariate ensemble forecast framework for demand prediction of anomalous days. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 11 (1) 8543849, 27-36. doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2018.2883393

Multivariate ensemble forecast framework for demand prediction of anomalous days

2018

Journal Article

Estimation of the quick charging station for electric vehicles based on location and population density data

Kongjeen, Yuttana, Junlakan, Wannawit, Bhumkittipich, Krischonme and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2018). Estimation of the quick charging station for electric vehicles based on location and population density data. International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 11 (3), 233-241. doi: 10.22266/IJIES2018.0630.25

Estimation of the quick charging station for electric vehicles based on location and population density data

2018

Journal Article

Solar output power forecast using an ensemble framework with neural predictors and Bayesian adaptive combination

Raza, Muhammad Qamar, Mithulananthan, N. and Summerfield, Alex (2018). Solar output power forecast using an ensemble framework with neural predictors and Bayesian adaptive combination. Solar Energy, 166, 226-241. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.03.066

Solar output power forecast using an ensemble framework with neural predictors and Bayesian adaptive combination

2018

Journal Article

PV based EV charging at universities using supplied historical PV output ramp

Islam, Md Shariful and Mithulananthan, N. (2018). PV based EV charging at universities using supplied historical PV output ramp. Renewable Energy, 118, 306-327. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.11.009

PV based EV charging at universities using supplied historical PV output ramp

2018

Journal Article

Oscillatory stability assessment of microgrid in autonomous operation with uncertainties

Krismanto, Awan Uji, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Kamwa, Innocent (2018). Oscillatory stability assessment of microgrid in autonomous operation with uncertainties. IET Renewable Power Generation, 12 (4), 494-504. doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2017.0579

Oscillatory stability assessment of microgrid in autonomous operation with uncertainties

2018

Journal Article

Stability of renewable energy based microgrid in autonomous operation

Krismanto, Awan Uji, Mithulananthan, N. and Krause, Olav (2018). Stability of renewable energy based microgrid in autonomous operation. Sustainable Energy, Grid and Networks, 13, 134-147. doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2017.12.009

Stability of renewable energy based microgrid in autonomous operation

2018

Journal Article

Development of impact indices for performing charging of a large EV population

Islam, Md Shariful, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, Kwang Y. (2018). Development of impact indices for performing charging of a large EV population. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 67 (2), 866-880. doi: 10.1109/TVT.2017.2755648

Development of impact indices for performing charging of a large EV population

2018

Journal Article

Identification of modal interaction and small signal stability in autonomous microgrid operation

Krismanto, Awan Uji and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2018). Identification of modal interaction and small signal stability in autonomous microgrid operation. IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, 12 (1), 247-257. doi: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.1219

Identification of modal interaction and small signal stability in autonomous microgrid operation

2018

Conference Publication

Examination of low-frequency oscillatory stability of power systems with detailed wind farm model

Lamichhane, S., Mithulananthan, N. and Shah, Rakibuzzaman (2018). Examination of low-frequency oscillatory stability of power systems with detailed wind farm model. 5th International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems, EPECS 2018, Kitakyushu, Japan, 23-25 April 2018. NEW YORK: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. doi: 10.1109/EPECS.2018.8443485

Examination of low-frequency oscillatory stability of power systems with detailed wind farm model

2018

Conference Publication

Estimation of vehicle-to-grid service capacity at business premises using aggregate model

Islam, Md Shariful, Sardi, Junainah, Krismanto, Awan and Mithulananthan, N. (2018). Estimation of vehicle-to-grid service capacity at business premises using aggregate model. 7th IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies ISGT-Asia 2017, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2017.8378393

Estimation of vehicle-to-grid service capacity at business premises using aggregate model

2018

Conference Publication

Low-Frequency Oscillatory Stability Study on 500 kV Java-Indonesian Electric Grid

Setiadi, Herlambang, Mithulananthan, N., Krismanto, Awan Uji and Shah, Rakibuzzaman (2018). Low-Frequency Oscillatory Stability Study on 500 kV Java-Indonesian Electric Grid. 27th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2018, Cairns, QLD Australia, 13 - 15 June 2018. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ISIE.2018.8433675

Low-Frequency Oscillatory Stability Study on 500 kV Java-Indonesian Electric Grid

2018

Journal Article

Short-term voltage stability enhancement in residential grid with high penetration of rooftop PV units

Islam, Monirul, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Hossain, Jahangir (2018). Short-term voltage stability enhancement in residential grid with high penetration of rooftop PV units. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 10 (4) 8550809, 2211-2222. doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2018.2883453

Short-term voltage stability enhancement in residential grid with high penetration of rooftop PV units

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

    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

  • 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

    Exploring Electric Vehicle to Grid Support Services and Energy Arbitrage Benefits via an Aggregator

    Principal Advisor

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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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

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