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Prof. Mohamed Benbouzid
University of Brest, France
IEEE Fellow
Mohamed BENBOUZID completed his Ph.D. in electrical at the
National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, Grenoble, France, in
1994. He further earned his Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches
degree from the University of Amiens, Amiens, France, in 2000.
Following the completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Benbouzid joined the
University of Amiens, where he held the position of Associate
Professor in electrical engineering. Since September 2004, he has
been affiliated with the University of Brest, Brest, France, where
he currently serves as a Full Professor in electrical engineering.
Additionally, he holds the distinguished positions of a
Distinguished Professor at the Shanghai Maritime University in
Shanghai, China. Prof. Benbouzid primary research interests and
expertise include control of electric machines, variable-speed
drives for traction, propulsion, and renewable energy applications,
and fault diagnosis of electric machines.
Prof. Benbouzid is an IEEE Fellow and a Fellow of the IET. He is the
Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal on Energy Conversion
and the Applied Sciences (MDPI) Section on Electrical, Electronics
and Communications Engineering. He is a Subject Editor for the IET
Renewable Power Generation.
Speech title "Biofouling in tidal stream turbines: Methods, solutions, and challenges in detection and extent estimation"
Abstract-Durability of tidal stream turbines in a marine
environment presents a significant challenge, largely due to the
potential impact of biofouling. The accumulation of organisms like
algae, mussels, and barnacles can affect the turbine shape and
roughness, reducing its efficiency. While anti-corrosive materials
can be used to minimize corrosion, the management of biofouling is
much more complex. Although biofouling on ship hulls has been
extensively researched, limited studies have been conducted on its
effects on tidal stream turbines. Consequently, it is essential to
develop a specific biofouling management and monitoring strategy
that includes regular assessments and adjustments to maintain the
desired level of biofouling control and ensure optimal turbine
performance. Essentially, the strategy should aim to identify when
the effects of fouling become significant enough to warrant removal
and prevent degradation of tidal stream turbine performance over
time.
In this context, this keynote proposes an overview of biofouling and
its impact on tidal stream turbines, current techniques for
detecting and estimating biofouling, recent developments, and
challenges in the field, as well as several promising prospects for
biofouling detection and estimation.
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Prof. Philip W. T. Pong
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States
IEEE Senior Member
Philip W. T. Pong received a B.Eng. from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 2002 with 1st class honours. Then he studied for a PhD in engineering at the University of Cambridge (2002-2005). He was a postdoctoral researcher at the Magnetic Materials Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for three years. His research interest currently focuses on the development and application of advanced sensing techniques based on electromagnetic sensors in smart grid and nanotechnology. Philip Pong is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), a Fellow of the Energy Institute (FEI), a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), a Fellow of the NANOSMAT Society (FNS), a chartered physicist (CPhys), a chartered electrical engineer (CEng), a chartered energy engineer, a registered professional engineer (R.P.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Energy), a Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE) and a corporate member of HKIE (MHKIE in Electrical Division and Electronics Division). He serves on the editorial boards for several IEEE and SCI journals.
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Prof. Victor Levi
University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K.
IEEE Senior Member
Victor Levi received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1986 and 1991, respectively. From 1982 to 2001, he was with University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, where he became a Full Professor in 2001. He was with the University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K. from 2001 to 2003, and then with United Utilities and Electricity North West, from 2003 to 2013. In 2013, he rejoined the University of Manchester. Victor has both long-term industrial experience working for the UK distribution companies and long-term university experience. Dr Levi has published two books on power system planning and application of computational methods in power engineering and 80+ papers in the leading international journals and conference proceedings. He is a Senior Member of IEEE.
Speech title "Network Topology Optimization for the Transient Stability of Modern Power Systems"
Abstract-The transient stability is still a modern topic even
after more than 50 years of computer-aided research. The
presentation investigates network switching that is used to optimize
transient stability performance following faults. Traditional
solutions to transient stability improvement are generation
rescheduling and potentially load curtailment, whist network
switching was rarely investigated.
A general, dynamic optimization model is proposed to solve the
optimization of transient stability via network switching. The
objective is to minimize the cost of generation (re)scheduling and
load curtailment, whilst algebraic SCOPF and differential transient
stability constraints in conjunction with inequalities form the
constraint part of the model. The model is reformulated as the
algebraic network robustness problem and solved without numerically
solving differential equations. Several study cases support the
application of the proposed model. Quantitative analysis of
renewable energy sources (RES) is also done.
Prof. Dr. Murat Fahrioglu
Middle East Technical
University, Northern Cyprus Campus, Turkey
IEEE Member
Dr. Murat Fahrioglu obtained the BS (Hon) degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, in 1993, the MS degree (1994) and the PhD degree (1999) from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is currently an Assoc. Professor at Middle East Technical University - Northern Cyprus Campus in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. His main research is electric power systems and more specifically in the design of demand management contracts between electric utilities and their customers to avoid forced outages. He is also working on renewable energy integration into power systems and assessment of solar and wind energy resources. His most recent research is about interconnecting the power systems of neighboring countries to enhance renewable energy use.