Overview
Background
Daniel Eghbal is Manager Future Network Strategy with Energy Queensland and an adjunct senior research fellow at the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering (ITEEE). He received B.S. in electrical engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran in 1998, M.S. degree in power system engineering in 2001 from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran and PhD degree in 2009 from Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan in the field of Artificial Complex System Engineering. He was with Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence (QGECE), The University of Queensland from 2009-2012. Daniel joined Energex in 2012 and has been working on number of innovative projects with a focus on integration of emerging technologies on electricity distribution networks. Daniel actively collaborates with the Power & Energy Systems Research Division at the University of Queensland and IEEE Queensland Section.
His research interest lies in the integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into distribution networks and developing innovative solutions for intelligent grids. Daniel is an IEEE Senior Member and Chair of IEEE Asia-Pacific Professional Activities Committee, Fellow member of Engineers Australia and a chartred engineer (CPEng, RPEQ,NER).
Availability
- Dr Daniel Eghbal is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Engineering, Hiroshima University
Research interests
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Intelligent Distribution Networks
Planning and integration of micro-grids and distributed energy resources (DER) into distribution networks with high penetration of roof-top solar PV
Research impacts
Dr.Daniel Eghbal has 15 years of industry and academic experience. During his academic career, he has published 50+ journal and conference papers and one book chapter. Since 2009, he has been co-supervising undergraduate and post-graduate students at UQ. Daniel is passionate about building strong and sustainable collaboration between the power industry and Queensland universities. In his current role as Manager Future Network Strategy, he is developing strategies for the electricity network to transition to a high DER future. He is also providing technical input into UQ's grants applications to ARC, ARENA.
Works
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2012
Conference Publication
Hybrid multi-terminal LCC HVDC with a VSC converter: a case study of simplified South East Australian system
Nguyen, Mai H., Saha, Tapan K. and Eghbal, Mehdi (2012). Hybrid multi-terminal LCC HVDC with a VSC converter: a case study of simplified South East Australian system. 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, United States, 22-26 July 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6345360
2012
Conference Publication
Multi-objective emission constrained transmission network expansion planning
Eghbal, Mehdi and Saha, Tapan (2012). Multi-objective emission constrained transmission network expansion planning. 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, CA, United States, 22 - 26 July 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Investigation on the impacts of hybrid multi-terminal HVDC system combining LCC and VSC technologies using system identification
Nguyen, Mai Huong, Sah. Tapan Kumar and Eghba, Mehdi (2012). Investigation on the impacts of hybrid multi-terminal HVDC system combining LCC and VSC technologies using system identification. 2012 22nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Bali, Indonesia, 26-29 September 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2011
Other Outputs
Evaluation of the impact of demand response program on transmission network planning - 3-month progress report
Saha, Tapan, Eghbal, Mehdi, Nadarajah, Mithulan and Kunwar, Amit (2011). Evaluation of the impact of demand response program on transmission network planning - 3-month progress report. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Journal Article
FACTS devices allocation with control coordination considering congestion relief and voltage stability
Wibowo, Rony Seto, Yorino, Naoto, Eghbal, Mehdi, Zoka, Yoshifumi and Sasaki, Yutaka (2011). FACTS devices allocation with control coordination considering congestion relief and voltage stability. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 26 (4) 5713216, 2302-2310. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2011.2106806
2011
Journal Article
Expected security cost-based FACTS device allocation using hybrid PSO
Wibowo, Rony Seto, Yorino, Naoto, Eghbal, Mehdi, Zoka, Yoshifumi and Sasaki, Yutaka (2011). Expected security cost-based FACTS device allocation using hybrid PSO. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 6 (4), 331-337. doi: 10.1002/tee.20665
2011
Conference Publication
Present status and future trends in enabling demand response programs
Teimourzadeh Baboli, Payam, Parsa Moghaddm, Mohsen and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Present status and future trends in enabling demand response programs. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (IEEE PES-GM), Detroit, MI, United, 24–28 July 2011. San Diego, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2011.6039608
2011
Conference Publication
Investigation of Oscillation Damping for connecting remote generators to a large power system
Nguyen, Mai H., Eghbal, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan K. and Modi, Nilesh (2011). Investigation of Oscillation Damping for connecting remote generators to a large power system. Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT 2011), Perth, Australia, 13-16 November 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2011.6167136
2011
Conference Publication
Customer recognition-based demand response implementation by an electricity retailer
Mahmoudi-Kohan, Nadali, Eghbal, Mehdi and Parsa Moghaddam, Mohsen (2011). Customer recognition-based demand response implementation by an electricity retailer. 21st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2011), Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology and IEEE.
2011
Conference Publication
Renewable Power Penetration to Remote Grid – Transmission Configuration and Net Benefit Analyses
Hasan, Kazi Nazmul, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Renewable Power Penetration to Remote Grid – Transmission Configuration and Net Benefit Analyses. IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Asia Conference, Perth Australia, 13-16 November 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2011.6167114
2011
Conference Publication
Transmission expansion planning by meta-heuristic techniques: A comparison of shuffled frog leaping algorithm, PSO and GA
Eghbal, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Hasan, Kazi Nazmul (2011). Transmission expansion planning by meta-heuristic techniques: A comparison of shuffled frog leaping algorithm, PSO and GA. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (IEEE PES-GM), Detroit, MI, United States, 24–28 July 2011. San Diego, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2011.6038998
2011
Conference Publication
Modelling uncertainty in renewable generation entry to deregulated electricity market
Hasan, Kazi Nazmul, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Modelling uncertainty in renewable generation entry to deregulated electricity market. 2011 21st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2011
Conference Publication
Tradeoffs in planning renewable power generation entry to the electricity market
Hasan, Kazi Nazmul, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Tradeoffs in planning renewable power generation entry to the electricity market. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (IEEE PES-GM), Detroit, MI, United States, 24–28 July 2011. San Diego, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2011.6039160
2011
Conference Publication
Utilizing Demand Response Programs in Day Ahead Generation Scheduling for Micro-Grids with Renewable Sources
Eghbal, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan K. and Mahmoudi, Nadali (2011). Utilizing Demand Response Programs in Day Ahead Generation Scheduling for Micro-Grids with Renewable Sources. IEEE Power and Energy Society’s Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia 2011 Conference (IEEE PES ISGT Asia 2011), Perth, W.A., Australia, 13-16 November 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2011.6167148
2011
Conference Publication
Impact of high level of renewable energy penetration on inter-area oscillation
Nguyen, Mai H., Saha, Tapan K. and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Impact of high level of renewable energy penetration on inter-area oscillation. AUPEC 2011 - 21st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: "Integrating Renewables into the Grid"., Brisbane, Australia, 25-28th September 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2011
Conference Publication
Probabilistic calculus in power system analysis and design
Krause, Olav, Schwippe, Johannes and Eghbal, Mehdi (2011). Probabilistic calculus in power system analysis and design. AUPEC 2011: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2011. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2010
Conference Publication
Optimal location and control of FACTS devices for relieving congestion and ensuring voltage stability
Wibowo, Rony Seto, Yorino, Naoto, Zoka, Yoshifumi, Sasaki, Yukata and Eghbal, Mehdi (2010). Optimal location and control of FACTS devices for relieving congestion and ensuring voltage stability. TENCON 2010, Fukuoka, Japan, 21-24 November 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/TENCON.2010.5686738
2010
Conference Publication
Impacts of HVAC interconnection parameters on inter-area ocsillation
Nguyen, Mai H., Saha, Tapan K. and Eghbal, Mehdi (2010). Impacts of HVAC interconnection parameters on inter-area ocsillation. 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010) "Power Quality of the 21st Century", Christchurch, New Zealand, 5-8 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2010
Conference Publication
Optimal voltage level and line bundling for transmission lines
Eghbal, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan K. and Nguyen, Mai H. (2010). Optimal voltage level and line bundling for transmission lines. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 5–8 December 2010. United States: IEEE.
2010
Conference Publication
A Comparative study of voltage stability for long distance HVAC and HVDC interconnections
Nguyen, Mai H., Saha, Tapan K. and Eghbal, Mehdi (2010). A Comparative study of voltage stability for long distance HVAC and HVDC interconnections. 2010 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 25-29 July 2010. Piscataway, N.J., U.S.A.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PES.2010.5589456
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Daniel Eghbal is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
New Demand Response Framework and Its Applications for Electricity Markets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of cost benefit and regulatory issues of large scale renewable power integration to a remote transmission grid
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Power System Stability for Long Distance Connection of Renewable Energy Resources Utilizing Hybrid Multi-terminal HVDC
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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