Research Students

Update about Tapan Saha's Research Higher Degree current and past students can be obtained from http://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/83: click Supervision Tab

Honours/Research Higher Degree (RHD) Supervision

PhD: successfully supervised 44 students as principal/joint adviser

MPhil: successfully supervised 10 students as principal adviser

Undergraduate Honours: More than 150 students during the last 20+ years.

Masters by course work: major project 15 students

Current PhD candidate: 13 students as principal/joint adviser, plus three from Joint PhD program between UQ and IIT Delhi (UQIDAR Scheme)

Research Higher Degree Thesis supervised & completed at University of Queensland

PhD (with their current employment)

1. Dr Huajie Gu, �Optimal energy management in smart grids with renewables�, PhD 2019 December (AEMO, Australia)

2. Dr Wang Licheng, �Renewable energy integration into power grid with battery storage� (2019) (Zhejiang University of Technology, China)

3. Dr Junhyuck Seo, �Transformer Condition monitoring and PD analysis�, PhD 2019 (Aurtra Pty Ltd, UQ spin off with my licenced IP)

4. Dr Amit Dhoke, �Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis in Solar Photovoltaic Systems�, PhD 2019 (Elevare Energy Pty Ltd, Brisbane)

5. Dr Jaroslaw Krata, �Wide area approach to MV/LV power from system control with utilization of dispersed grid measurements�, PhD 2019 (Amplitude Power and before Powerlink)

6. Dr Juliana Barbosa Nunes, �A Multi-Stage Integrated Planning Framework for Electricity and Natural Gas under High Renewable Energy Penetration�, PhD 2018. (AEMO)

7. Dr Lakshitha Wanisekara Mudiyanselage Naranpanawe, �Understanding the effect of moisture, temperature and solid insulation ageing on power transformer winding clamping pressure�, PhD 2018 (UQ PDF)

8. Dr Asif Islam, �Air Interrupters for Medium Voltage Distribution Networks�, PhD 2017 (Noja Power, Brisbane)

9. Dr Shohana Rahman Deeba, �Development of Control Methodologies for Energy Storage Systems in Electricity Distribution Networks�, PhD 2017, (North South University, Bangladesh, Assistant Professor)

10. Dr Nahid Al-Masood, �Security Assessment due to Increased Wind Generation in a Complex Power Grid�, PhD 2017 (Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Associate Professor)

11. Dr Yi Cui, �Investigation of data centric diagnostic techniques for transformer condition assessment�, PhD 2016 (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, now UQ PDF)

12. Dr Annapoorna Chidurala, �Investigation of Power Quality Issues in Low Voltage Distribution Network with High Penetrations of Rooftop PV Systems�, PhD 2016 (APD Engineering)

13. Dr Kapila Senarath Bandara Kahawaththa Mudiyanselage, �Condition Monitoring of Natural Ester Filled Transformer�, 2016 (Chief Engineer, Ceylon Electricity Generation Board, Sri Lanka)

14. Dr Mehdi Mosadeghy, �An investigation of the impacts of increased power supply to the national grid by wind generators on the Australian electricity industry�, 2016 (Noja Power)

15. Dr Zhao, Yu, �A study on the effects of fault current limiter on the power system stability based on a new generation technology�. 2016 (FortEng, Consulting Engineers)

16. Dr Jeffrey Chan, Advanced condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of energy systems in noisy environment using integrated approach, PhD 2015 (ASTRI in Hong Kong, Previously: University of Alberta, Canada)

17. Dr Nadali Mahmoudi, �New Demand Response Framework and Its Applications for Electricity Markets�, PhD 2015, (Ernst Young)

18. Dr Mohd Fairouz Bin Mohd Yousof, �Frequency Response Analysis for Transformer Winding Condition Monitoring�, PhD 2015, (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM))

19. Dr Raj Jadav, �Investigation of improved interpretation schemes for transformer insulation diagnosis�, PhD 2014, (Adani institute of infrastructure engineering, Ahmedabad, India)

20. Dr Kazi Hasan, �Reliability and cost benefit analysis of geothermal power connected to the Australian Electricity Grid�, PhD 2014, (RMIT-Lecturer 2018, previously: PDF with University of Manchester, UK)

21. Dr Bachtiar Nappu, �Congested Power Systems in a Deregulated Environment�, PhD 2013, (Director of Center for Research & Development on Energy and Electricity; Hesamuddin University, Indonesia)

22. Prof Tareq Aziz,� Development of Methodologies to Facilitate Widespread Grid Integration of Small DG Units�, PhD 2013, (Professor, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh)

23. Dr Nilesh Modi, �Advanced Control Methodology for Improving Small-signal Stability of a Large Electricity Network, PhD 2013, (Australian Energy Market Operator-AEMO, Brisbane)

24. Dr Mai Nguyen, �Power System Stability for long distance Connection of Renewable Energy Resources utilizing Hybrid Multi-terminal HVDC, PhD 2013, (AEMO, Melbourne, Previously: Electric Power University, Hanoi, Vietnam)

25. Dr Robert Wan-Fu Chang, �Optimum location of FACTS devices with advanced control scheme for improving the security of complex power grid�, PhD 2013, (Powerlink, Queensland)

26. Dr Matthew Greaves, �Permanent Magnet Ironless Motors: Axial and Conical Flux Machines for Vehicle Applications�, PhD 2013, (Hydrexia Pty Ltd, Brisbane)

27. Dr Justin Bray, �Combined Eddy Current and Friction Brake for Lightweight Passenger Vehicles�, PhD 2012, (Consulting, ACT, Australia)

28. Dr Ruifeng Yan, �Large scale Solar Energy Integration to Power Grid�, PhD 2012, (DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer, UQ)

29. Dr Sudarshan Dahal, �A study on the effects of induction machines on the power system stability�, PhD 2012, (Powerlink, Queensland)

30. Dr Carla J. ZISER, �Investigation of demand diversity in electricity market simulation�, PhD 2011, (QUT, previously with Stanwell Corporation, Queensland, Australia)

31. Dr Kin Onn WONG, �New generation investment in deregulated National Electricity Market�, PhD 2010, (Australian Energy Market Operator-AEMO, Brisbane)

32. Dr Jing Haur YEW, �Predicting the condition of aged transformer by frequency domain dielectric measurements�, PhD 2009, (High Voltage Testing Manager at Mondo, previously with AusNet services, Victoria, Australia)

33. Dr Miao Lu, �Probabilistic transmission expansion planning in a competitive electricity market�, PhD 2009, (Australian Energy Market Operator-AEMO, Brisbane)

34. Dr Andrew Thomas, �Investigation of Water Tree Degradation in Medium Voltage XLPE Cables using Frequency Domain Spectroscopy�, PhD 2008, (Ergon Energy, Queensland)

35. Dr Sheng How Goh, �Evaluating Power Transfer Capability for Deregulated Power Systems�, PhD 2008, (Australian Energy Market Operator-AEMO, Brisbane)

36. Dr Tika R. Limbu, �Investigation of reliability and cost/benefit issues of Powerformer for the Queensland electricity system�, PhD 2008, (Asian Development Bank, Philippines, Manilla)

37. Dr Valerie Lim, �Power Loss Allocation Methods for Deregulated Electricity Markets�, PhD 2006, (Australian Energy Market Operator-AEMO, Brisbane)

38. Dr Damien Sansom, �Investigation into price trends and forecasting for understanding the operation of the Australian National Electricity Market�, PhD 2006, (Private Consultant, WA, Australia)

39. Dr John McDonald, �Investigations In to The Design Of PowerformerTM For Optimal Generator And System Performance Under Fault Conditions�, PhD 2004, (R&D, �lectricit� de France (EDF), France; Previously: PDF Imperial College)

40. Dr Craig Aumuller, �Investigation into the impact of PowerformerTM Design on Power System Operational Security�. PhD 2003, (Consulting, Middle EAst)

41. Dr Zheng Tong Yao, �Analysis and Modelling of Dielectric Response in Power Transformer Insulation�, PhD 2003, (Private Consultant, Queensland, Australia)

42. Dr Karl P Mardira, �Investigation of Modern Diagnostic Techniques for the Assessment of Degradation of Metal Oxide Surge Arresters� PhD 2003. (MISI Consulting, Queensland, Australia)

43. Dr John Edwards, �Magnetic Flux Based Transformer Model�, PhD 2003, (QUT, Queensland, Australia)

44. Dr Geoffrey R Walker, �Modulation and control of multilevel converters�, PhD 1999, (QUT, Queensland, Australia)

M. Eng. Sc/MPhil

  1. Mehdi Hassan: Energy Storage and PV management, 2019 (consulting)
  2. Mohammed Imran Hossain, �Design of a smart management system for future distribution networks with high photovoltaic penetration�,

3. Junhyuck Seo, �Power transformers with intelligent monitoring, diagnostic and life management systems�, MPhil 2014 (AURTRA Brisbane)

4. Subhashish Bhattacharyya, �Investigation of islanding and protection schemes for large scale PV penetration in residential customers�, MPhil 2014. Arcadis

5. Atefeh Dehghani Ashkezari, �Development of a Health Index for Transformer Insulation Systems from Transformer Oil Properties Using Intelligent Algorithms�, MPhil 2013, Iran

6. Vic Ter Chin, �Emergency control power system separation�, MPhil awarded in 2009, Mining

7. Muhammad Bachtiar Nappu, �Assessment of locational marginal price schemes for transmission congestion management in a deregulated power system�, MPhil 2009, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia

8. Alok Thapar, �Investigation of Power Quality categorisation and simulating its impact on sensitive electronic equipment�, MPhil 2004, Whyalla Transformation Program at Liberty Steel - Australia

9. Damien Sansom, �Evaluation of the Suitability of Neural Networks for Forecasting Electricity Pool Prices in Deregulated Electricity Supply Industries�, M. Eng. Sc 1999, Perth

10. Zheng Tong Yao, �Condition assessment of power transformers by Interfacial Polarisation Measurements�, - M. Eng. Sc 1999, (Consultant)

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