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)

161 - 180 of 383 works

2017

Conference Publication

Impact of battery energy storage systems on electromechanical oscillations in power systems

Setiadi, Herlambang, Mithulananthan, N. and Hossain, M. J. (2017). Impact of battery energy storage systems on electromechanical oscillations in power systems. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274052

Impact of battery energy storage systems on electromechanical oscillations in power systems

2017

Journal Article

ASEAN power grid: a secure transmission infrastructure for clean and sustainable energy for South-East Asia

Ahmed, Tofael, Mekhilef, Saad, Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Mithulananthan, N., Seyedmahmoudian, Mehdi and Horan, Ben (2017). ASEAN power grid: a secure transmission infrastructure for clean and sustainable energy for South-East Asia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67, 1420-1435. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.055

ASEAN power grid: a secure transmission infrastructure for clean and sustainable energy for South-East Asia

2017

Journal Article

Optimal allocation of distributed generation using hybrid grey wolf optimizer

Sanjay, R., Jayabarathi, T., Raghunathan, T., Ramesh, V. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2017). Optimal allocation of distributed generation using hybrid grey wolf optimizer. IEEE Access, 5 A2406, 14807-14818. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2017.2726586

Optimal allocation of distributed generation using hybrid grey wolf optimizer

2017

Conference Publication

A new algorithm based on logarithm decrement to estimate the damping ratio for power system oscillation

Prasertwong, Komkrit and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2017). A new algorithm based on logarithm decrement to estimate the damping ratio for power system oscillation. 14th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology, ECTI-CON 2017, Phuket, Thailand, June 27-30, 2017. New York, United States of America: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers . doi: 10.1109/ECTICon.2017.8096288

A new algorithm based on logarithm decrement to estimate the damping ratio for power system oscillation

2017

Conference Publication

Distribution grid impact of large number of EV charging with improved characterization

Islam, Md Shariful, Sardi, Junainah and Nadarajah, Mithulan (2017). Distribution grid impact of large number of EV charging with improved characterization. 2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19 - 22 November 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2017.8282440

Distribution grid impact of large number of EV charging with improved characterization

2017

Conference Publication

Dynamic behavior of transformerless PV system on the short-term voltage stability of distribution network

Islam, Monirul, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Hossain, M. J. (2017). Dynamic behavior of transformerless PV system on the short-term voltage stability of distribution network. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274009

Dynamic behavior of transformerless PV system on the short-term voltage stability of distribution network

2017

Conference Publication

Dynamic Droop Control in Microgrid for Stability Enhancement Considering RES Variation

Krismanto, Awan Uji, Mithulananthan, N. and Lomi, Abraham (2017). Dynamic Droop Control in Microgrid for Stability Enhancement Considering RES Variation. IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), Torino, Italy, 26-29 September 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260149

Dynamic Droop Control in Microgrid for Stability Enhancement Considering RES Variation

2017

Conference Publication

Characterization of charging load for a large number of EV units in distribution grids

Islam, Md Shariful, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Lee, Kwang Y. (2017). Characterization of charging load for a large number of EV units in distribution grids. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States, 16-20 July 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274570

Characterization of charging load for a large number of EV units in distribution grids

2016

Journal Article

Enhancing damping performance of emerging distribution systems by load controller

Dahal, S., Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, T. K. (2016). Enhancing damping performance of emerging distribution systems by load controller. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 9 (4), 3635-3642. doi: 10.1109/TSG.2016.2636835

Enhancing damping performance of emerging distribution systems by load controller

2016

Journal Article

On recent advances in PV output power forecast

Raza, Muhammad Qamar, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ekanayake, Chandima (2016). On recent advances in PV output power forecast. Solar Energy, 136, 125-144. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2016.06.073

On recent advances in PV output power forecast

2016

Journal Article

Design of a robust controller for doubly fed induction generator to damp low frequency oscillations in emerging distribution systems

Dahal, S., Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, T. K. (2016). Design of a robust controller for doubly fed induction generator to damp low frequency oscillations in emerging distribution systems. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 38 (7), 663-671. doi: 10.1080/01430750.2016.1159607

Design of a robust controller for doubly fed induction generator to damp low frequency oscillations in emerging distribution systems

2016

Conference Publication

Multifunctional control of single-phase transformerless PV inverter connected to a distribution network

Islam, Monirul, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Hossain, Jahangir (2016). Multifunctional control of single-phase transformerless PV inverter connected to a distribution network. 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25 - 28 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2016.07749348

Multifunctional control of single-phase transformerless PV inverter connected to a distribution network

2016

Conference Publication

A review on topologies for fast charging stations for electric vehicles

Ahmadi, Mohsen, Mithulananthan, N. and Sharma, Rahul (2016). A review on topologies for fast charging stations for electric vehicles. IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON), Wollongong, Australia, 28 September-1 October 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/POWERCON.2016.7753886

A review on topologies for fast charging stations for electric vehicles

2016

Conference Publication

An improved WT and NN ensemble demand forecast model for PV integrated smart buildings

Raza, Muhammad Qamar, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ekanayake, Chandima (2016). An improved WT and NN ensemble demand forecast model for PV integrated smart buildings. 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November - 1 December 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2016.7796484

An improved WT and NN ensemble demand forecast model for PV integrated smart buildings

2016

Conference Publication

Optimal scheduling of PHEVs in a PV based charging station

Kamal, Tariq, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Hassan, Syed Zulqadar, Li, Hui, Mehmood, Faizan, Hussain, Izhar and Cevher, Baris (2016). Optimal scheduling of PHEVs in a PV based charging station. International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET), Islamabad, Pakistan, 18 - 19 October 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ICET.2016.7813271

Optimal scheduling of PHEVs in a PV based charging station

2016

Conference Publication

Feasibility of PV and battery energy storage based EV charging in different charging stations

Islam, Md Shariful, Mithulananthan, N. and Bhumkittipich, Krischonme (2016). Feasibility of PV and battery energy storage based EV charging in different charging stations. 13th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology, ECTI-CON 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 June - 1 July 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/ECTICon.2016.7561448

Feasibility of PV and battery energy storage based EV charging in different charging stations

2016

Conference Publication

An improved neural ensemble framework for accurate PV output power forecast

Raza, Muhammad Qamar, Nadarajah, Mithulananthan and Ekanayake, Chandima (2016). An improved neural ensemble framework for accurate PV output power forecast. 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25 - 28 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2016.07749296

An improved neural ensemble framework for accurate PV output power forecast

2016

Book Chapter

Technical challenges, security and risk in grid integration of renewable energy

Hung, Duong Quoc, Shah, Md Rakibuzzaman and Mithulananthan, N. (2016). Technical challenges, security and risk in grid integration of renewable energy. Smart power systems and renewable energy system integration. (pp. 99-118) edited by Dilan Jayaweera. Cham, Switerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-30427-4

Technical challenges, security and risk in grid integration of renewable energy

2016

Conference Publication

A comprehensive community energy storage planning strategy based on a cost-benefit analysis

Sardi, Junainah, Mithulananthan, N. and Hung, Duong Quoc (2016). A comprehensive community energy storage planning strategy based on a cost-benefit analysis. 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25-28 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2016.07749345

A comprehensive community energy storage planning strategy based on a cost-benefit analysis

2016

Conference Publication

Impacts of EV charging on business premises: a case study of The University of Queensland

Islam, Md Shariful and Mithulananthan, N. (2016). Impacts of EV charging on business premises: a case study of The University of Queensland. 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2016, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25 - 28 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2016.07749319

Impacts of EV charging on business premises: a case study of The University of Queensland

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

    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

    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

Completed supervision

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

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