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.

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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)

181 - 200 of 365 works

2015

Conference Publication

A loss sensitivity factor method for locating ES in a distribution system with PV units

Sardi, Junainah, Mithulananthan, N. and Hung, Duong Quoc (2015). A loss sensitivity factor method for locating ES in a distribution system with PV units. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380873

A loss sensitivity factor method for locating ES in a distribution system with PV units

2015

Conference Publication

Load leveling and loss reduction by ES in a primary distribution system with PV Units

Sardi, Junainah, N. Mithulananthan, Hung, Duong Quoc and Bhumkittipich, Krischonme (2015). Load leveling and loss reduction by ES in a primary distribution system with PV Units. IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT ASIA), Bangkok, Thailand, 4-6 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2015.7387073

Load leveling and loss reduction by ES in a primary distribution system with PV Units

2015

Book Chapter

PEV load and its impact on static voltage stability

Dharmakeerthi, C. H. and Mithulananthan, N. (2015). PEV load and its impact on static voltage stability. Plug-In Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids: Integration Techniques. (pp. 221-248) edited by Sumedha Rajakaruna, Farhad Shahnia and Arindam Ghosh. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-299-9_8

PEV load and its impact on static voltage stability

2015

Conference Publication

Harmonic characterization of grid connected PV systems and validation with field measurements

Chindurala, Annapoorna, Saha, Tapan and Mithulananthan, N. (2015). Harmonic characterization of grid connected PV systems and validation with field measurements. Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Denver, CO, United States, 26-30 July 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2015.7286198

Harmonic characterization of grid connected PV systems and validation with field measurements

2014

Journal Article

Fault location scheme for power distribution system with distributed generation

Alwash, S.F., Ramachandramurthy, V. K. and Mithulananthan, N. (2014). Fault location scheme for power distribution system with distributed generation. IEEE Transactions On Power Delivery, 30 (3) 6963498, 1187-1195. doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2372045

Fault location scheme for power distribution system with distributed generation

2014

Journal Article

An optimal investment planning framework for multiple distributed generation units in industrial distribution systems

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2014). An optimal investment planning framework for multiple distributed generation units in industrial distribution systems. Applied Energy, 124, 62-72. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.03.005

An optimal investment planning framework for multiple distributed generation units in industrial distribution systems

2014

Journal Article

Impact of electric vehicle fast charging on power system voltage stability

Dharmakeerthi, C. H., Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, T. K. (2014). Impact of electric vehicle fast charging on power system voltage stability. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 57, 241-249. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2013.12.005

Impact of electric vehicle fast charging on power system voltage stability

2014

Journal Article

Design of non-interacting controllers for PV systems in distribution networks

Hossain, M. J., Mahmud, M. A., Pota, Hemanshu R. and Mithulananthan, Nadarajah (2014). Design of non-interacting controllers for PV systems in distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 29 (6) 6802453, 2763-2774. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2014.2315803

Design of non-interacting controllers for PV systems in distribution networks

2014

Journal Article

Determining PV penetration for distribution systems with time-varying load models

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Lee, Kwang Y. (2014). Determining PV penetration for distribution systems with time-varying load models. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 29 (6) 6797968, 3048-3057. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2014.2314133

Determining PV penetration for distribution systems with time-varying load models

2014

Journal Article

Loss reduction and loadability enhancement with DG: a dual-index analytical approach

Hung, Duong Quoc and Mithulananthan, N. (2014). Loss reduction and loadability enhancement with DG: a dual-index analytical approach. Applied Energy, 115, 233-241. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.11.010

Loss reduction and loadability enhancement with DG: a dual-index analytical approach

2014

Journal Article

A comprehensive planning framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in the power grid with enhanced voltage stability

Dharmakeerthi, C. H., Mithulananthan, N. and Saha, T. K. (2014). A comprehensive planning framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in the power grid with enhanced voltage stability. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 25 (6), 1022-1040. doi: 10.1002/etep.1886

A comprehensive planning framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in the power grid with enhanced voltage stability

2014

Journal Article

Optimal placement of dispatchable and nondispatchable renewable DG units in distribution networks for minimizing energy loss

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, N. and Lee, Kwang Y. (2014). Optimal placement of dispatchable and nondispatchable renewable DG units in distribution networks for minimizing energy loss. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 55, 179-186. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2013.09.007

Optimal placement of dispatchable and nondispatchable renewable DG units in distribution networks for minimizing energy loss

2014

Conference Publication

Community energy storage, a critical element in smart grid: a review of technology, prospect, challenges and opportunity

Sardi, Junainah and Mithulananthan, N. (2014). Community energy storage, a critical element in smart grid: a review of technology, prospect, challenges and opportunity. International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneuship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-29 August 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICE2T.2014.7006232

Community energy storage, a critical element in smart grid: a review of technology, prospect, challenges and opportunity

2014

Journal Article

Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability

Hung, Duong Quoc, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2014). Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability. Applied Energy, 113, 1162-1170. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.069

Integration of PV and BES units in commercial distribution systems considering energy loss and voltage stability

2014

Conference Publication

Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site

Chidurala, Annapoorna, Saha, Tapan Kumar, Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, Ramesh C. (2014). Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbour, MD, United States, 27-31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939147

Harmonic emissions in grid connected PV systems: a case study on a large scale rooftop PV site

2014

Conference Publication

Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids

Hossain, M. J., Mahmud, M. A., Pota, H. R., Mithulananthan, N. and Bansal, R. C. (2014). Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbor, MD, United States, 27 -31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939411

Distributed control scheme to regulate power flow and minimize interactions in multiple microgrids

2014

Conference Publication

Effect of PV power injection in unbalanced distribution systems

Yaghoobi, Jalil, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah and Saha, Tapan K. (2014). Effect of PV power injection in unbalanced distribution systems. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September -1 October 2014. Piscaway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966541

Effect of PV power injection in unbalanced distribution systems

2014

Conference Publication

Expanding power system analysis toolbox (PSAT) functionalities for better result interpretation

Wilson, Robert, Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Mithulananthan, N. (2014). Expanding power system analysis toolbox (PSAT) functionalities for better result interpretation. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September -1 October 2014. Piscaway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966513

Expanding power system analysis toolbox (PSAT) functionalities for better result interpretation

2014

Conference Publication

Test systems for dynamic stability studies in electric power system

Shah, Rakibuzzaman and Mithulananthan, N. (2014). Test systems for dynamic stability studies in electric power system. 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Hobart, TAS, Australia, 29 September–3 October 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725400

Test systems for dynamic stability studies in electric power system

2014

Conference Publication

Influence of wind energy integration on low frequency oscillatory instability of power system

Lamichhane, Shanker and Nadarajah, Mithulananthan (2014). Influence of wind energy integration on low frequency oscillatory instability of power system. AUPEC 2014: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September–1 October, 2014. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966586

Influence of wind energy integration on low frequency oscillatory instability of power system

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

    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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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

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