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Smart Electric Systems
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About the research group
The Smart Electric Systems (SES) Research Group consists of researchers in electrical engineering, which are doing future oriented research for low-carbon, secure, reliable and resilient integrated energy systems. The SES research group focuses on electrical power engineering with practical applications of modern automation, information and communication technology. Main research areas of the SES group are related to flexible energy resources power electronics, energy storage systems, electric transportation, smart grids, and energy markets.
The research group focuses particularly on the following themes:
Flexible Energy Resources
• Distributed energy resources (DER)
• DER hosting capacity
• Energy storage and conversion solutions
• Microgrids and local energy communities
• Flexibility services provision for DSO & TSO
• Demand response optimization
Power Electronics
• Power converters and digital control systems
• Modeling and control of power electronics systems
• Power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testing
• Advanced power electronics solutions in microgrids and electric transportation
• Power electronics for HVDC systems
Smart Grids
• Simulation of modern distribution systems
• Digital twins for smart grids
• Grid codes and grid integration of DER
• Protection, automation and communication
• Virtualized / centralized protection
• Fault detection and location
• Communication protocols used in Smart Grids
• Utilization of 5G and beyond communication
• Utilization of datacentre infrastructure (Edge/Cloud computing)
• Cybersecurity in Smart Grid applications
• Time synchronization
• Applications of artificial intelligence in Smart Grids
Energy Markets
• New market structures
• Ancillary service markets
• Flexibility service markets
Latest updates
Research projects
| Project | Duration | Actors |
|---|---|---|
| Education network for automated and connected transport for sustainable cities (ENACT) | - | Digital Economy, Executive Education, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems |
| INdoor navigation from CUBesAt TEchnology (INCUBATE) | - | Digital Economy, International business and marketing, Marketing and Communication, Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems |
| LEAP-RE - Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy | - | VEBIC, Technology and Innovations, Renewable energy, Smart electric systems, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Cybersecurity Curricula Recommendations for Smart Grids, CC-RSG | - | Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, Technology and Innovations |
| Research Environment for Smart Grids and Flexible Energy Resources (SGFER) + investments | - | VEBIC, Smart electric systems |
| TULEVA –Logistics and resource management of the future via ubiquitous precision positioning methods | - | Digital Economy, Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Networked value systems NeVS |
| Energy for IoT and other electrical devices (E4IoT) | - | Smart electric systems, Renewable Energy and Built Environment, Renewable energy, Technology and Innovations, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Future Ready Harbour Concept – Towards Sustainable Maritime Ecosystem | - | VEBIC, Renewable energy, Smart electric systems, Networked value systems NeVS, Strategic business development, Management, Technology and Innovations, Efficient Powertrain Solutions |
| Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Energy Systems (CR-DES) | - | Smart electric systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, Technology and Innovations, Resilience |
| ALBATTS - Alliance for Batteries Technology, Training and Skills | - | Technology and Innovations, Smart electric systems, Executive Education |
Publications
Research group leader
Research group members
Sähkötekniikka
Theodore Azemtsop Manfo
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Nikolaos Chatziargyriou
Visiting Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Sähköposti
nikolaos.chatziargyriou [at] uwasa.fi
Elahe Doroudchi
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Seyed Ebrahimi
Doctoral Student
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Sähköposti
mahoor.ebrahimi [at] uwasa.fi
Kuva
Otto Ellonen
University Teacher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Kuva
Shahin Fouladi Panah
Project Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Electrical Engineering
Automaatio
Kuva
Janne Koljonen
Laboratory Engineer
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Kuva
Timo Mantere
University Lecturer
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Kuva
Syed Naqvi
Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Kuva
Talal Saleh
Doctoral Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Sähköposti
saleh.talal [at] uwasa.fi
Henrik Seppä-Lassila
Teacher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Sähköposti
Henrik.Seppa-Lassila [at] uwasa.fi
Kuva
Petri Välisuo
Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Automation Technology
Tietotekniikka, tietojärjestelmätiede ja tietoliikennetekniikka
Xiaotian Bi
Doctoral Student
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
Sähköposti
xiaotian.bi [at] uwasa.fi
Kuva
Jani Boutellier
Associate Professor (tenure track)
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
Noman Chowdhury
Research Assistant
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
Sähköposti
noman.chowdhury [at] uwasa.fi
Sema Cil
Project Researcher
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
Sähköposti
sema.cil [at] uwasa.fi
Santos Dos
Adjunct Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Computer Science
Sähköposti
santos.dos [at] uwasa.fi
Kuva
Mohammed Elmusrati
Professor
University of Vaasa > School of Technology and Innovations > Telecommunications Engineering
Doctoral students
- Timo Alho
- Mahoor Ebrahimi
- Otto Ellonen
- Sara Haghifam
- Pertti Janhila
- Hussain Khan
- Kamran Khan
- Haresh Kumar
- Mojtaba Mohammadikarachi
- Hossein Naderian
- Reza Naghash
- Vahid Najmi
- Meysam Pashaei
- Peyman Razmi
- Talal Saleh
- Mohamed Seralkhatm
- Seyedehsahar Seyedbarhagh
- Vahid Shahbazbegian
- Qudrat Ullah
- Seyed Zandrazavi
- Görkem Ünal