Professor Tapan Saha
Professor

Tapan Saha

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Background

Prof Tapan Saha was born in Bangladesh and immigrated to Australia in 1989. Tapan received his PhD from the University of Queensland in 1994. Previously, Tapan obtained a B. Sc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka in 1982 and a Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi in 1985. He has been with the University of Queensland since 1996, where he has been a Professor of Electrical Engineering since 2005. Previously he was an Adjunct Professor of Xi'an Jiaotong University and Hunan University in China. Previously he worked in James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville for two and a half years and in BUET for three and a half years.

Tapan Saha is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Institution of Engineers Australia. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) of Engineers Australia and a Registered Professional Engineer of the State of Queensland (RPEQ). He is on the National Engineering Register (NER). Prof Saha is on the APEC Engineer Register and on the Register of International Professional Engineers.

His current research projects are in the fields of:

  • Renewable energy integration to electricity grid
  • Smart condition monitoring for transformers and other ageing assets

Prof Saha is actively involved with a number of organisations:

  • Leader: Power, Energy and Control Engineering Discipline
  • Leader: UQ Solar
  • Founding Director: Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre
  • Leader: Industry 4.0 UQ Energy TestLab
  • IEEE Power & Energy Society Distinguished Lecturer
  • ARC College of Expert Member
  • Editorial Board Member, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
  • Editorial Board Member & Consulting Editor, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
  • Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
  • Senior Editor, IEEE Access
  • Electrical College Board (Engineers Australia) Member (2015-2020)
  • CIGRE Australian Panel A2 Member
  • IEEE Power & Energy Society Queensland Chapter: Chair (2021-2022)
  • Faculty Adviser: IEEE MU Kappa Chapter (UQ)
  • Student Counsellor: IEEE PES/DEIS UQ Student Branch
  • Member, Queensland Electrical Branch (Engineers Australia, till 2023)

Availability

Professor Tapan Saha is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh University
  • Masters (Research) of Research, Indian Institute of Technolgy, Delhi
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Research interests

  • Power systems analysis-renewable energy integration (Solar PV and wind)

  • Long distance transmission connection from renewnable energy sources to the main electricity grid

  • Intelligent Diagnostics of Aged Power Transformers & other ageing assets

  • Solar PV forecasting and large scale solar farm fault detection and diagnosis

Research impacts

Prof Tapan Saha has more than thirty years of research/teaching experience within the Australian universities. He has been a Professor of Electrical Engineering since 2005, and has established himself as an internationally recognised research expert in power & energy systems. He has published more than 660 papers in IEEE, IET and Elsevier Transactions & major power engineering peer reviewed conferences. He has successfully supervised 57 PhD & 11 MPhil students as a principal adviser and currently supervises 15 PhD students. He has also been supervising three PhD students through UQIDAR (https://www.uqidar.org/), which is a joint PhD program between UQ and IIT Delhi, India. He has been supervising two PhD students through UQ-DTU joint PhD program. He has received numerous grants from ARC, ARENA and other competitive agencies and also from the Australian electricity supply industry. He serves in a number of professional organisations, which includes IEEE, Engineers Australia and CIGRE. He has established a strong research collaboration with universities in Australia, India, China, USA and Canada. He works very closely with the Australian electricity supply industry.

A Brisbane start-up company Aurtra, founded on University of Queensland technology developed by Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Hui Ma, Dr Chandima Ekanayake and Dr Dan Martin to monitor the health of electricity network transformers has been acquired by French multinational Schneider Electric in a multi-million-dollar deal.

Prof Saha has published his 25 years research outcome on transformer in a book: Transformer Ageing : Monitoring and Estimation Techniques, which is published by Wiley & IEEE. This book is available through Amazon & also through this link

New Book

A New report has been published Comparing High Voltage Overhead and Underground Transmission Infrastructure for Powerlink.

Search Professor Tapan Saha’s works on UQ eSpace

686 works between 1985 and 2025
All (686) Journal Article (257) Book Chapter (7) Conference Publication (412) Book (3) Other Outputs (6) Edited Outputs (1)

581 - 600 of 686 works

2003

Conference Publication

An investigation of harmonic content in a remote mine site

James, Julian G. and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). An investigation of harmonic content in a remote mine site.

An investigation of harmonic content in a remote mine site

2003

Conference Publication

Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation system controllor

Jiang, Huilan, Tang, Xiaojun, Dong, ZhaoYang and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2003). Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation system controllor.

Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation system controllor

2003

Conference Publication

Review Of Modern Diagnostic Techniques For Assessing Insulation Condition In Aged Transformers

Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Review Of Modern Diagnostic Techniques For Assessing Insulation Condition In Aged Transformers. PISCATAWAY: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/TDEI.2003.1237337

Review Of Modern Diagnostic Techniques For Assessing Insulation Condition In Aged Transformers

2003

Journal Article

Investigating the impact of Powerformer on voltage stability by dynamic simulation

Aumuller, Craig and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Investigating the impact of Powerformer on voltage stability by dynamic simulation. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 18 (3), 1142-1148. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2003.814903

Investigating the impact of Powerformer on voltage stability by dynamic simulation

2003

Conference Publication

Experience with dielectric response measurements on oil-paper insulated cables

Saha, T. K., Yew, J. H. and Purkait, P. (2003). Experience with dielectric response measurements on oil-paper insulated cables. International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Delft, Netherlands, 25-29 August, 2003. The Netherlands: Millpress Rotterdam.

Experience with dielectric response measurements on oil-paper insulated cables

2003

Conference Publication

Diagnostic Testing for the Determination of Quality of Live-Line Ropes

Wichmann, D. and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Diagnostic Testing for the Determination of Quality of Live-Line Ropes. The Sixth International Power Engineering Conference, Singapore, 27-29 November, 2003. Singapore: IPEC.

Diagnostic Testing for the Determination of Quality of Live-Line Ropes

2003

Conference Publication

Security-constrained power system transfer capability assessment

Goh, S. H., Dong, Z. Y. and Saha, T. K. (2003). Security-constrained power system transfer capability assessment. The Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 28 September-1 October, 2003. New Zealand: AUPEC.

Security-constrained power system transfer capability assessment

2003

Conference Publication

Investigating Voltage Collapse and Subsequent Transient Instability in a Large Power System

Aumuller, C. and Saha, T. K. (2003). Investigating Voltage Collapse and Subsequent Transient Instability in a Large Power System. IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 13-17 July, 2003. Piscataway, NJ: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/pes.2003.1270392

Investigating Voltage Collapse and Subsequent Transient Instability in a Large Power System

2003

Conference Publication

Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation sytem controller

Jiang, H.L., Tang, X., Dong, Z. Y. and Saha, T. K. (2003). Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation sytem controller. The Sixth International Conference on Advances in Power System Control, Operation and Management, Hong Kong, 11-14 November, 2003. Hong Kong: IEE Hong Kong.

Fuzzy neural network based synchronous generator excitation sytem controller

2003

Conference Publication

The Reliability and Power Quality Performance of Overhead Lines - with Reference to the Electrical Properties of Wood and Covered Conductors

Darveniza, Mat and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). The Reliability and Power Quality Performance of Overhead Lines - with Reference to the Electrical Properties of Wood and Covered Conductors. The 7th International Energy Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, Australia, 16-19 November, 2003. Victoria: Waldron Smith Management.

The Reliability and Power Quality Performance of Overhead Lines - with Reference to the Electrical Properties of Wood and Covered Conductors

2003

Conference Publication

Security Constrained Transfer Capability Assessment

Goh, S. H., Dong, Z. Y. and Saha, T. K. (2003). Security Constrained Transfer Capability Assessment. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 28 September - 1 October 2003. NEW YORK: IEEE.

Security Constrained Transfer Capability Assessment

2003

Conference Publication

Investigating Some Important Parameters of the PDC Measurement Technique for the Insulation Condition Assessment of Power Transformer

Saha, Tapan K. and Purkait, P. (2003). Investigating Some Important Parameters of the PDC Measurement Technique for the Insulation Condition Assessment of Power Transformer. International Power Engineering Conference, Singapore, 27-29 November, 2003. Singapore: IPEC.

Investigating Some Important Parameters of the PDC Measurement Technique for the Insulation Condition Assessment of Power Transformer

2003

Conference Publication

Preliminary Findings On Usage Allocation And Loss Allocation Of Electricity In A Deregulated Market

Lim, Valerie, Saha, Tapan K. and Downs, Thomas (2003). Preliminary Findings On Usage Allocation And Loss Allocation Of Electricity In A Deregulated Market. Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 28 September - 1 October, 2003. New Zealand: AUPEC.

Preliminary Findings On Usage Allocation And Loss Allocation Of Electricity In A Deregulated Market

2003

Conference Publication

Investigating The Impacts Of Ageing And Moisture On Dielectric Response Of Oil/Paper Insulation Systems

Saha, T. K. and Purkait, P. (2003). Investigating The Impacts Of Ageing And Moisture On Dielectric Response Of Oil/Paper Insulation Systems. International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Delft, Netherlands, 25- 29 August, 2003. The Netherlands: Millpress Rotterdam.

Investigating The Impacts Of Ageing And Moisture On Dielectric Response Of Oil/Paper Insulation Systems

2003

Journal Article

Selection of Generator Fault Impedances for Enhancement of Network-Wide Fault Behaviour

McDonald, J. D. F. and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Selection of Generator Fault Impedances for Enhancement of Network-Wide Fault Behaviour. Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Australia, 22 (3), 235-242.

Selection of Generator Fault Impedances for Enhancement of Network-Wide Fault Behaviour

2003

Journal Article

Review of time-domain polarization measurements for assessing insulation condition in aged transformers

Saha, T. K. (2003). Review of time-domain polarization measurements for assessing insulation condition in aged transformers. IEEE Transactions On Power Delivery, 18 (4), 1293-1301. doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2003.817741

Review of time-domain polarization measurements for assessing insulation condition in aged transformers

2003

Journal Article

Evaluation of support vector machine based forecasting tool in electricity price forecasting for Australian national electricity market participants

Sansom, Damien C., Downs, Tom and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Evaluation of support vector machine based forecasting tool in electricity price forecasting for Australian national electricity market participants. Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Australia, 22 (3), 227-234.

Evaluation of support vector machine based forecasting tool in electricity price forecasting for Australian national electricity market participants

2003

Conference Publication

Some Precautions for the Field Users of PDC Measurement for Transformer Insulation Condition Assessment

Saha, T. K. and Purkait, P. (2003). Some Precautions for the Field Users of PDC Measurement for Transformer Insulation Condition Assessment. IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 13-17 July, 2003. Piscataway, NJ: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PES.2003.1271007

Some Precautions for the Field Users of PDC Measurement for Transformer Insulation Condition Assessment

2003

Journal Article

Experience with Return Voltage Measurements for Assessing Insulation Conditions in Service Aged Transformers

Yao, Zheng Tong and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Experience with Return Voltage Measurements for Assessing Insulation Conditions in Service Aged Transformers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 18 (1), 128-135. doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2002.803722

Experience with Return Voltage Measurements for Assessing Insulation Conditions in Service Aged Transformers

2003

Conference Publication

Establishment of flux in magnetic cores

Edwards, John and Saha, Tapan K. (2003). Establishment of flux in magnetic cores. AUPEC2003: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Christchurch, N.Z., 28 September - 1 October 2003. Christchurch, N.Z.: University of Canterbury.

Establishment of flux in magnetic cores

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Energy Queensland Community Batteries Project [ARENA project led by Energy Queensland]
    Energy Queensland Limited
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    Control Design for Stable Hybrid Renewable Generators with Grid-forming and Grid-following Technologies
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency Advancing Renewables Program
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Solar PV Based Hybrid Microgrid System for Efficient Building Energy Management (SPARC grant administered by Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur)
    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Accelerating Australia's Power System Transformation (administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2029
    Australasian Transformer Innovation Centre
    The Australian Power Institute Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Application of Multimodal Sensors to Reduce Transformer Failures
    Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Investigation of loop delays for solar farm controllers via hardware-in-the-loop testing
    EPEC Group Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Solar Photovoltaics forecasting for efficient power management
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Non-Destructive Testing for Condition Assessment of Wooden Poles
    Energy Networks Association Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    2021/ARP018 - University of Queensland, Platform for Solar Farm Pre-commissioning
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Enabling the Queensland Power System of the Future
    Queensland Government Advance Queensland Platform Technology Program
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Pilot project to trial Solar F2D2
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Overhead Conductor Condition Monitoring
    Energy Networks Association Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Synchrophasor Measurement Data Applications for Distributed Energy Resource Connection and Distribution System Management
    NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Redback Smart Monitoring Platform (Advance Queensland Platform Technology Program grant administered by Redback Operations Pty Ltd)
    Redback Technologies Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Increasing Visibility of Distribution Networks to Maximise PV Penetration Levels
    Australian Renewable Energy Agency
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Power Quality Monitoring of Grids with High Penetration of Power Converters
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Preventing transformer failures caused by silver sulphide
    Energy Networks Association Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Advanced Pulsed Power: an emerging technology for science and engineering systems
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Monitoring and Management System for Smart Distribution Networks
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Millimetre Waves for Imaging and Sensing
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Sustainable operation of transformers with better understanding of technical and economic constraints
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    RAC - Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station
    RATCH-Australia Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    An investigation of the impacts of increased power supply to the national grid by wind generators on the Australian electricity industry
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Transformer Oil Health Index
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Development of smart power transformers with intelligent monitoring, diagnostic and life management systems
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Determining the benefits of embedded storage within a localised solar powered distribution network
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    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
  • 2008 - 2011
    Optimum location of FACTS devices with advanced control scheme for improving the security of complex power grid
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Energy Transformed Flagship: Low Emissions Distributed Energy (CSIRO Flagship administered by University of Technology, Sydney)
    University of Technology Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2016
    Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Distributed generation evaluation facility and power control (ARC LIEF Administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Advanced Planning Tools for the Prevention of System-wide Blackouts of Large Power Systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Emergency Control for Power Systems Separation (DP0559461 administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Investigation of Demand Diversity and Appropriate New Generation Entry into Electricity Market Simulation Tools
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Expected reliability of meshed and extended transmission systems
    Powerlink Queensland (Government Entity)
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Condition assessment of medium voltage XLPE - insulated cables degraded by water treeing
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Power delivery in a deregulated environment
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Investigations into the impact of Electricity System Requirements on the Design of Powerformers
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Investigations into the impact of electricity system requirements on the design of powerformers
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2002
    Accurate interpretation and theoretical modelling of return voltage measurement for predicting useful remaining life of aged power transformers.
    Transgrid
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Reliability of metal oxide surge arrester
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Theoretical modelling of interfacial polarisation spectra measurement for predicting useful remaining life of aged power transformers
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997
    An assessment of distribution system power quality
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Tapan Saha is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Digital twin of power transformer operation

    A power transformer is available for 24/7 to supply power to customers.This project will develop a digital twin for understanding the evolving health condition of an in-operation transformer through its whole life cycle.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Data-driven adaptive control of converter-driven oscillations with multiple converter-interfaced generators

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Master Philosophy

    Frequency Stability Control for Power Grids with Inverter-based Resources

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Data driven methods for handling uncertainties in the development of EV infrastructure in future smart grids

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimal scheduling in active distribution systems under uncertain conditions

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coordinated Frequency Control for Power Networks with High Inverter-interfaced Energy Resources

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Flexibility Assessment and Strengthening of conventional power grids for large-scale renewable energy integration.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Electrical Control of Hybrid Power Plants Connected to Weak Grids

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Digital Twin of Transformer

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Ma, Dr Chandima Ekanayake

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multi-Port Super-Fast EV Charger Controller Development and its Impact on Power Networks

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai, Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Control algorithms for the grid forming inverters to enhance stability and performance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Rahul Sharma

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Adaptive, secure and resilient programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and data transfer protocols

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Guangdong Bai, Professor Ryan Ko

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai, Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impact of distributed energy resources (DER) on the life expectancy of transformer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Ma, Dr Chandima Ekanayake

  • Doctor Philosophy

    New Electricity Market Mechanism for Electric Vehicles to Address Emerging Distribution Network Operational Challenges

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Rahul Sharma, Dr Wayes Tushar

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Identification of power oscillations from variable renewable energy-based generators

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai, Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Oscillation Source Localisation in Converter-Dominated Power Systems

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai, Associate Professor Richard Yan

  • Master Philosophy

    Mitigation of Power Transformer failure due to Corrosive Sulphur

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hui Ma, Dr Chandima Ekanayake

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai, Associate Professor Richard Yan

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • National grid
  • Power systems analysis
  • Power transformers
  • Renewable energy
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Solar PV and Wind energy

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