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Overview
Background
The core area of my research is ‘Control systems applications’. This encompasses system modelling, control development and model-based fault diagnosis. The specific application areas of my core area in the order of priority are as follows:
- Solar farm fault detection and diagnosis: The theme of this work is to use control theoretic concepts to devise methods for automatic detection and diagnosis of underperforming solar panels in large solar farm spread over hectares of land. Underperformance in solar panels could be due to faults, degradation or panel soiling. The work involves extensive experimental work on an experimental setup at UQ and ongoing field trials at Gatton Solar farm. This work is of significant industrial and commercialisation potential as underperforming solar panels have major economic and safety consequences in large solar farms.
- Control of grid-connected inverters: The main objective here is to apply advanced control theory for the control of grid-connected inverters. Power quality, stability and performance outcomes associated with grid connected inverters is heavily reliant on underlying control algorithms. Despite significant advancements in inverter technologies, the underlying control methods continue to be rudimentary. This research theme is aimed at applying advanced modern control methods to tackle operational challenges associated with growing number of grid connected inverters.
- Control algorithms for demand side management: Demand side management is a key tool in the effective and efficient management of future power networks comprising of distributed and intermittent energy resources. However, most of the existing demand side potential to improve power network performance remains untapped mostly due to lack of adequate control algorithms. This reserach theme is to develop novel control methods based on advanced control theory for effective and robust management of distributed energy resources.
Prospective PhD students are welcome to contact me directly (rahul.sharma@uq.edu.au) provided you have strong academic credentials and relavent background/research experience & interest in one or more of the above areas in control system applications.
Availability
- Associate Professor Rahul Sharma is:
- Available for supervision
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Works
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2024
Journal Article
Dynamic operating envelope-enabled P2P trading to maximise financial returns of prosumers
Azim, M. Imran, Lankeshwara, Gayan, Tushar, Wayes, Sharma, Rahul, Alam, Mollah R., Saha, Tapan K., Khorasany, Mohsen and Razzaghi, Reza (2024). Dynamic operating envelope-enabled P2P trading to maximise financial returns of prosumers. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 15 (2), 1978-1990. doi: 10.1109/tsg.2023.3297366
2024
Journal Article
Time-varying operating regions of end-users and feeders in low-voltage distribution networks
Lankeshwara, Gayan, Sharma, Rahul, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan K. and Milanović, Jovica V. (2024). Time-varying operating regions of end-users and feeders in low-voltage distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 39 (2), 4600-4611. doi: 10.1109/tpwrs.2023.3302421
2024
Journal Article
Enhancing active power dispatchability of WTG-BESS through integrated control considering wind forecast error
Suboh, S. M., Sharma, R., Tushar, W. and Ahamad, N. B. (2024). Enhancing active power dispatchability of WTG-BESS through integrated control considering wind forecast error. IEEE Access, 12, 2778-2792. doi: 10.1109/access.2023.3348820
2024
Journal Article
Robust provision of demand response from thermostatically controllable loads using Lagrangian relaxation
Lankeshwara, Gayan and Sharma, Rahul (2024). Robust provision of demand response from thermostatically controllable loads using Lagrangian relaxation. International Journal of Control, 97 (8), 1918-1933. doi: 10.1080/00207179.2023.2241579
2024
Journal Article
Advanced Condition Monitoring for Active Front End Converter LCL Filter AC Capacitors
Matijevic, Edi, Sharma, Rahul, Hemanth, Ajay, Zare, Firuz and Kumar, Dinesh (2024). Advanced Condition Monitoring for Active Front End Converter LCL Filter AC Capacitors. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 1-1. doi: 10.1109/jestpe.2024.3400454
2023
Journal Article
Waveform abnormality detection method for distribution system equipment condition monitoring
Luo, Junya, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan and Sharma, Rahul (2023). Waveform abnormality detection method for distribution system equipment condition monitoring. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 152 109267, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109267
2023
Journal Article
Detailed estimation of grid-side current and its oscillations caused by adjustable speed drive systems
Moradi, Arash, Farajizadeh, Farzad, Zare, Firuz, Kumar, Dinesh, Rathnayake, Hansika, Sharma, Rahul and Kroese, Dirk (2023). Detailed estimation of grid-side current and its oscillations caused by adjustable speed drive systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, PP (99), 1-10. doi: 10.1109/tie.2022.3206695
2023
Journal Article
Achieving the UN’s sustainable energy targets through dynamic operating limits
Tushar, Wayes, Azim, M. Imran, Alam, Mollah Rezaul, Yuen, Chau, Sharma, Rahul, Saha, Tapan and Poor, H. Vincent (2023). Achieving the UN’s sustainable energy targets through dynamic operating limits. iScience, 26 (7) 107194, 107194. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107194
2023
Book
SM Bay City - Sustainability Framework: pathways for achieving sustainability outcomes in Manila Bay
Maher, Ray, Ahmad, Mubeen, Fidelman, Pedro, Franks, Daniel, Fuller, Richard, Hyland, Peter, Junior, Patrick, Kenway, Steven, Ly, Leo, Molyneaux, Lynette, Sharma, Rahul, Sipe, Neil, Sochacka, Beata, Sockhill, Nicola and Webster-Mannison, Marci (2023). SM Bay City - Sustainability Framework: pathways for achieving sustainability outcomes in Manila Bay. Manila, The Phillipines: SM Prime.
2023
Journal Article
A comprehensive review of harmonic issues and estimation techniques in power system networks based on traditional and artificial intelligence/machine learning
Taghvaie, A., Warnakulasuriya, T., Kumar, D., Zare, F., Sharma, R. and Vilathgamuwa, M. (2023). A comprehensive review of harmonic issues and estimation techniques in power system networks based on traditional and artificial intelligence/machine learning. IEEE Access, 11, 31417-31442. doi: 10.1109/access.2023.3260768
2023
Journal Article
A Comprehensive Steady-State Analysis for Modular Multi-Parallel Rectifiers (MMR) with Shared DC-Link
Sunbul, Ali, Zare, Firuz, Sharma, Rahul and Ghosh, Arindam (2023). A Comprehensive Steady-State Analysis for Modular Multi-Parallel Rectifiers (MMR) with Shared DC-Link. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59 (2), 1969-1981. doi: 10.1109/tia.2022.3231578
2023
Journal Article
Analyzing the performance of different classifier for detecting polarity of customer reviews
Sharma, Rahul Kumar and Dagur, Arvind (2023). Analyzing the performance of different classifier for detecting polarity of customer reviews. International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication, 11 (7), 142-148. doi: 10.17762/ijritcc.v11i7.7839
2023
Conference Publication
An approach to enhance the performance of hybrid solar dryer
Sharma, Rahul, Ashish Kumar, Aviral Mathur and Dadhish Kumar (2023). An approach to enhance the performance of hybrid solar dryer. International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOME 2021), New Delhi, India/Virtual, 25-26 November 2021. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-19-3498-8_6
2023
Conference Publication
Crime analysis and prediction in 7 states of India using statistical software RStudio
Sharma, Aditi, Sharma, Chandani, Sharma, Rahul and Panchal, K. D. (2023). Crime analysis and prediction in 7 states of India using statistical software RStudio. 4th International Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing (AICTC-2022), Rajasthan, India, 17-18 December 2022. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-19-9888-1_8
2023
Journal Article
Predicting Student Performance Using Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics Technique
Sharma, Rahul, Shrivastava, Shiv Shakti and Sharma, Aditi (2023). Predicting Student Performance Using Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics Technique. Journal of Intelligent Systems and Internet of Things, 10 (2), 24-37. doi: 10.54216/JISIoT.100203
2022
Conference Publication
Mathematical analysis of grid impedance effects on grid harmonics and commutations in a distribution network with a three-phase diode-rectifier
Taghvaie, Amir, Zare, Firuz, Sharma, Rahul and Kumar, Dinesh (2022). Mathematical analysis of grid impedance effects on grid harmonics and commutations in a distribution network with a three-phase diode-rectifier. 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (IEEE PEDES), Jaipur, India, 14-17 December 2022. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/pedes56012.2022.10080367
2022
Conference Publication
The influence of background voltage interharmonics on amplifying current distortions in distribution networks
Moradi, Arash, Zare, Firuz, Kumar, Dinesh and Sharma, Rahul (2022). The influence of background voltage interharmonics on amplifying current distortions in distribution networks. 10th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (IEEE PEDES), Jaipur, India, 14-17 December 2022. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/pedes56012.2022.10080168
2022
Conference Publication
Dynamic operating envelopes-enabled demand response in low-voltage residential networks
Lankeshwara, Gayan and Sharma, Rahul (2022). Dynamic operating envelopes-enabled demand response in low-voltage residential networks. 14th IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Melbourne, Australia, 20-23 November 2022. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/appeec53445.2022.10072108
2022
Conference Publication
SoC-dependent electric vehicle model for frequency V2G support service
Pradana, Adlan, Nadarajah, Mithulanathan, Haque, M. M., Sharma, Rahul, Setiadi, Herlambang and Kristianto, Awan Uji (2022). SoC-dependent electric vehicle model for frequency V2G support service. 2022 IEEE PES 14th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) , Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 20-23 November 2022. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/appeec53445.2022.10072057
2022
Conference Publication
Impacts of grid impedance on power quality of converters in distribution networks
Taghvaie, Amir, Zare, Firuz, Sharma, Rahul and Kumar, Dinesh (2022). Impacts of grid impedance on power quality of converters in distribution networks. 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Brussels, Belgium, 17-20 October 2022. Piscataway, NJ USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9968362
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Parallel Rectifiers in Adjustable Speed Drive systems: Analysis, Modelling and Control
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Firuz Zare
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Doctor Philosophy
Model-based Control for Utility-scale Wind Turbine Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar
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Doctor Philosophy
Most Suitable Smart Grid Implementation for Indonesia with Anticipation of Electric Vehicle and Internet of Thing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Firuz Zare, Dr Md Mejbaul Haque, Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementation of peer-to-peer energy trading in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges and solutions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wayes Tushar
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Active Front End Power Electronics converter: modeling, control and analysis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Dirk Kroese, Professor Firuz Zare
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Network-aware Demand Response in the Presence of Uncertainties
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Richard Yan
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Data Analytics in Power Engineering and Demand Management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yoni Nazarathy
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of ignition by low voltage electrical discharges in explosion protection applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Control Methodologies for Energy Storage Systems in Electricity Distribution Networks
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Generic Condition Monitoring on Distribution Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Richard Yan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis and modelling of harmonics generated by multiple motor drive systems in distribution networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Dirk Kroese, Professor Firuz Zare
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Configuring and Controlling LSPV Plants for Effective Usage and Enhanced Grid Stability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of Harmonics Generated by Power Converters in Power Networks: Impacts and Mitigation Techniques
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Firuz Zare
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling and Design of DC Microgrid with Renewable Energy for Stability Analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Firuz Zare, Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Optimal output filter design for grid-tied inverters with GaN-based switching devices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Professor Firuz Zare
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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Enquiries
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- Automotive modelling and control
- Fault diagnosis
- Model predictive control
- Systems and control theory
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