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SUTech & Aarhus University · PhD · 2018 — 2023

Distributed & Heuristic Optimization for Microgrid Operation and Dispatch

PhD research programme on the operation, optimization and dispatch of power systems and microgrids under uncertainty

Distributed OptimizationHeuristic OptimizationMicrogrid Operation & DispatchUncertainty-Aware Operation
Zahra Tajalli at a laboratory bench with an oscilloscope and test equipment
Power electronics lab, Aarhus University

My contribution — Doctoral Researcher

Developed the distributed and heuristic optimization, dispatch and forecasting methods behind this research program, as lead or contributing author across the publication record. The wind-power forecasting model was validated using real-time simulators, not on live infrastructure; the EV energy-trading framework was tested experimentally.

Overview

This doctoral research programme developed distributed and heuristic optimization methods for the operation, optimization and dispatch of power systems and microgrids under uncertainty — from consensus-based scheduling algorithms to cloud-fog architectures for resilient microgrid operation.

The work was carried out across an international network spanning SUTech, Aarhus University, Purdue University, Deakin University and the University of Windsor.

Outcomes

  • 9 peer-reviewed publications
  • 270+ citations
  • Forecasting and control methods validated on real-time simulators and in experimental test setups

Partners

SUTech · Aarhus University · Purdue University · Deakin University · University of Windsor

Publications & deliverables

Economic Operation of Utility-Connected Microgrids in a Fast and Flexible Framework

Energies, 2021

DoS-Resilient Distributed Optimal Scheduling in a Fog Supporting IIoT-based Smart Microgrid

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2020

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