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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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