Dr. Nasser Hosseinzadeh   Senior Lecturer

Qualifications

• PhD, Victoria University of Technology, Australia, 1998
• M.Sc., Iran University of Science and Technology, 1992
• B.Sc., Shiraz University, Iran, 1986

Professional Membership

• Senior Member, IEEE, (The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inc.)
• Member, CIGRE (The International Committee for Large Electric Power Systems),
• Australian Panel on Power System Developments and Economics (AP_C1) since 2007.
• AP_C1 representative in the Working Group on Transmission Investment Decision Point and Trees (WG C1–23).

Areas of Expertise and Research

• Modelling, analysis, dynamics and stability of power systems
• Operation and planning of power systems
• Wind energy systems
• Integration of renewable energy systems into the power grid (as a part of smart grids)
• Power system control using fuzzy logic and neural networks
• Electric vehicles (impact of charging units on the power grid, and regenerative braking)
• Engineering education

Supervision of higher degree by research (HDR) (Current students)

Name	Degree	Research Centre	Start year	Role	Institution
Md Maruf Billah	MEng	Faculty	2009	Primary Supervisor	Swinburne
Md Ayaz Chowdhury	PhD	Faculty	2009	Primary Supervisor	Swinburne
Mehdi Korki	MEng	Faculty	2009	Primary Supervisor	Swinburne
Ehsan Mostery Farahani	PhD	Faculty	2009	Primary Supervisor	Swinburne
Tanveer Choudhury	PhD	Faculty	2010	Primary Supervisor	Swinburne
Reza Tashakori Abkenar	PhD	Faculty	2010	Associate Supervisor	Swinburne
Pejman Delnavaz	MEng	Faculty	2010	Associate Supervisor	Swinburne
Mehdi Bagdadi	PhD	Faculty	2011	Co-Supervisor	Swinburne

Topics for Prospective Ph.D Students - View ALL topics for Dr. Nasser Hosseinzadeh

Stochastic models for the cost-benefit analysis of electricity storage technology
The purpose of this project is to dive into recent technological advances and postulate about future electric grids. Stochastic models for measuring performance and cost are to be developed. Such models may prove useful in evaluating the economic benefit,

Optimization of Processes for Advanced Manufacturing
In this project, the aim will be to optimize powders of certain size distributions so that they deposit onto substrates with maximum efficiency.

Modelling a public-private partnership based sustainable renewable energy regime for industries
This research aims to consolidate best practices from different countries and thereby benchmarking to develop models and frameworks for PPP based renewable energy regime for industries in Australia.

Impact of wind energy systems on voltage stability of a power system
Voltage stability of a power system with high penetration of wind farms will be studied to determine voltage stability margins, interaction between various control components and the effects of adding new components.

A framework to Integrate renewable energy production into power grids
this research will study the challenge involved in the high penetration of renewable sources into the power grid.

Investment analysis and business case modelling of public-private partnership between private generators and public transmission networks
This research will mainly focus on innovative procurement and project delivery arrangements including public-private partnership frameworks as well as pain share/gain share alliance arrangements between private and public sector stakeholders, energy infrastructure investment decision, triple bottom sustainable values.

Risk management in green energy projects relating to solar and wind power generation in Australia
In this research, systematic risk and opportunities management frameworks and decision support systems will be targeted.
The research approach will include identification and classification of risks, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and development of suitable risk management systems for green energy projects with respect to solar and wind power generation in Australia

Teaching Awards

• Carrick Institute Teaching Award (ALTC), 2007
  For teaching excellence in promoting the development of technical and professional graduate attributes among engineering students through the creation of innovative links between courses and industry
• Faculty Teaching Award, CQUni, 2006

For teaching excellence in promoting the development of technical and professional graduate attributes among engineering students through the creation of innovative links between courses and industry

Teaching Grants:

• The Australian Power Institute Grant, 2009
• Power Engineering Software Laboratory Development, Power Engineering Alliance, Queensland, 2006

Research Grants:

• ARC Linkage Project Grant, Capacity Enhancement, Energy–Loss Reduction and Voltage Control for Remote Three–Phase Distribution Feeders Supplying Electrical Power to Single–Wire Earth–Return Systems, 2005
• ARC LIEF Grant, Distributed Generation Evaluation Facility and Power Control, 2008

Selected Publications

1. N. Hosseinzadeh, J. Mayer and P. J. Wolfs, "Rural Single Wire Earth Return Distribution Networks – Associated Problems and Cost–Effective Solutions", Elsevier International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 33, Iss. 2, February 2011, Pages 159–170.
2. N. Hosseinzadeh, D. Seyoum and P. J. Wolfs, "Fuzzy Logic Control of an Induction Generator as an Electrical Brake", International Journal of Innovations in Energy Systems and Power, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2007.
3. N. Hosseinzadeh and A. Kalam, "An indirect adaptive fuzzy–logic power system stabilizer", International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 24, no. 10, July 2002, pp. 837–842.
4. N. Hosseinzadeh and A. Kalam, "On–line tuning of a fuzzy–logic power system stabilizer", Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction B (Engineering), vol. 26, no. B4, Autumn 2002, pp. 597– 604.
5. N. Hosseinzadeh and A. Kalam, "A direct adaptive fuzzy power system stabilizer", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 14, no. 4, December 1999, pp. 1564–1571.
6. N. Hosseinzadeh and A. Kalam, "A rule–based fuzzy power system stabilizer tuned by a neural network", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 14, no. 3, September 1999, pp. 773–779.
7. N. Hosseinzadeh and A. Kalam, "A hierarchical neural network adaptive power system stabilizer", International Journal of Power and Energy Systems, vol. 19, no. 1, 1999, pp. 28–33.
8. M. R. Hesamzadeh, D. Biggar, N. Hosseinzadeh and P. J. Wolfs, "Economic Transmission Augmentation with Explicit Modelling of the Competition Benefit", the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 25, no. 3, Aug. 2010, pp. 1714–1721.
9. M. R. Hesamzadeh, N. Hosseinzadeh and P. J. Wolfs, "Transmission System Augmentation based on the Concepts of Quantity Withheld and Monopoly Rent for Reducing Market Power", the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 25, no. 1, Feb 2010, PP. 167–180.
10. M. R. Hesamzadeh, N. Hosseinzadeh and P. J. Wolfs, "A Leader–Followers Model of Transmission Augmentation for considering Strategic Behaviours of Generating Companies in Energy Markets", the International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume 32, Issue 5, vol. 32, Issue 5, June 2010, Pages 358–367.
11. M. R. Hesamzadeh, N. Hosseinzadeh and P. J. Wolfs, "An Advanced Optimal Approach for High Voltage AC Bushing Design", IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, vol. 15, no. 2, April 2008, pp. 461–466.
12. M. R. Hesamzadeh, N. Hosseinzadeh and P. J. Wolfs, "A multi–criteria decision framework for optimal augmentation of transmission grid – addressing a tool for sensitive zone detection in electricity market", International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems: Vol. 9 : Iss. 4, Article 7, 2008.
13. P. J. Wolfs, J. Turner, N. Hosseinzadeh and M. Hesamzadeh, "Capacity enhancement with switched reactors", Australian Power technologies: Transmission & Distribution, Special Section on SWER, Issue 4, Aug–Sept 2008, pp 78–79.
14. T. Chodhury, N. Hosseinzadeh and C. Berndt, "Artificial neural network application for predicting in–flight particle characteristics of an atmospheric plasma spray process", Accepted for publication in the International Journal of Surface and Coatings Technology, 2011.
15. N. Hosseinzadeh, M. R. Hesamzadeh, and D. Biggar, "A Mathematical Structure for the Assessment of Transmission System Augmentation in the Australian National Electricity Market", CIGRE Paris Session, August 2010.
16. N. Hosseinzadeh, M. R. Hesamzadeh, D. Seyoum and P. J. Wolfs, "Implementation of a fuzzy logic controller for an electrical brake", Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC09), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, 1–4 September 2009.
17. N. Hosseinzadeh and S. Mastakov, "Load modeling for medium voltage SWER distribution networks", Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Sydney, Australia, December 2008.
18. N. Hosseinzadeh and J. Rattray, "Economics of upgrading SWER distribution systems", Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Sydney, Australia, December 2008.
19. N. Hosseinzadeh, J. Mayer, .P. J. Wolfs and S. Senini, "Rural Distribution Networks – Using New Technologies to Improve an Old Infrastructure", International Conference on Power Systems, Bangalore, India, 12–14 Dec 2007.
20. N. Hosseinzadeh and S. Senini, "An innovative linkage of curricula design, power engineering industries and universities in Queensland Australia to promote engineering education", IEEE Engineering Education Summit – Meeting the Growing Demand For Engineers and Their Educators 2010 – 2020 International Summit, Munich, Germany, 9–11 November 2007
21. P.J. Wolfs, N. Hosseinzadeh, S.T. Senini, "Capacity Enhancement for Aging Single Wire Earth Return Distribution Systems", IEEE Power Engineering Society Annual General Meeting, Tampa Florida, 24–28 June 2007
22. N. Hosseinzadeh, P. J. Wolfs, S. Senini and D. Seyoum, "A MATLAB/Simulink model of a self excited induction generator to use as an electrical brake", Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Melbourne, Australia, 10–13 Dec 2006.

Looking for PhD Research Opportunities?

If you are interested in the following areas,

• Integrating of Renewable Energy Sources, particularly wind farms, into the power grid
• Economics and planning of modern liberalised power systems in the context of open electricity markets
• Effects of high penetration of renewable sources, particularly wind farms, on the operation of electricity markets
• Regenerative Breaking, Energy Storage and Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles

Prior to sending me an email (nhosseinzadeh@swin.edu.au), please check Swinburne University of Technology's requirements for research higher degrees at the following website:

• http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/higher–degrees/    

Then write a 1 or 2 page research proposal (including references) showing how your research interests map into one of my projects above. Together with your email, you should also send me a copy of your academic records (transcript) in English detailing:

• all subjects you studied, the time and duration of the subject.
• marks you have obtained from those subjects (you should also provide the marking scheme for the obtained marks, i.e. what is the maximum mark and what is the pass mark for that subject).
• for international students you should also provide English test results to demonstrate English language proficiency and communication skills, such as results of the IELTS, see the details on this website
• http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/

This information will help me decide whether to have further discussions with you about possible candidature and scholarships.