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Kamyar MehranAssociate Professor in Electrical Power Engineering QMUL Ph.D., Newcastle University, UK, 2010 Kamyar Mehran founded Real-Time Power and Control System (RPCS) Laboratory in the school of electronic engineering and computer science (EECS) in QMUL. He received his PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and MSc degree in Control and Automation from Newcastle University, UK, in 2010 and 2004 respectively. From 2013 to 2015, he was a research fellow in the University of Warwick, UK and from 2010-2013 he was a research associate in the Newcastle University where he also acted as a commercialisation manager for a university spin-off company developing disruptive GaN technology for optoelectronics. Before his academic career, he worked for eight years in industry in a variety of software-related roles. His current research is mainly focused on the theory and application of advanced control and condition monitoring methods for SiC-based power electronics, microgrid and Li-ion batteries with over 100+ peer-reviewed publications, and several book chapters including his recent chapter in “Control strategy for time-delay systems” published by Elsevier. He attracted close to £5.14M external funding (£1.14M as principal investigator) in his academic career from the UKRI research councils including EPSRC, Innovate UK, Royal Society and Newton fund. He is a reviewer for the EPSRC (major funding body for engineering research projects) and serve as editorial board member for MDPI journal on Energies. He has been an invited speaker in several conferences and companies. |
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Shady GadoueSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering QMUL Ph.D., Newcastle University, UK, 2009 M.Sc., Alexandria University, Egypt, 2003 B.Sc., Alexandria University, Egypt, 2000 Dr Shady Gadoue received the BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt and the PhD degree from Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. in 2009, in the area of Power Electronics and Control Systems. In 2011, he joined the Electrical Power Research Group at Newcastle University, as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor). In 2016, he was with the Power and Control Research group at Imperial College London as a full time visiting research scholar. In 2017, he joined the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham, as a Senior Lecturer. Dr Gadoue is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London. His research interests include Energy Systems, Transportation Electrification, Power Electronics and Control Systems, electrical vehicles drives powertrain, condition monitoring of batteries and energy storage devices. Dr Gadoue has been listed as one of top 2% world scientists by Stanford University in 2020 and 2021 in Energy Engineering. He has supervised and co-supervised more than 19 PhD projects to completion at prestigious UK Universities (Newcastle, Imperial, Aston). |
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Javad received his BSc degree in electrical engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran in 2015, and M.Sc degree in electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran in 2017. He received his PhD degree from QMUL in 2024 where the title of this thesis: “Condition Monitoring Methodologies for Power Switching Devices”. His research focus includes package-related and chip-related reliability monitoring of SiC MOSFETs and Silicon IGBT power electronic systems, and high-voltage power electronics for automotive powertrains. He is currently working as Power Electronics Systems Engineer at McLaren Automotive. |
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Toshan WickramanayakeP.hD. Candidate QMUL Toshan received his B.A. and M.Eng. degrees all in electronic engineering from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, UK in 2016 and 2017, and subsequently received M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from University of Surrey, UK in 2021. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, he worked in Sri Lanka as the Director of Engineering at Master Divers, one of Sri Lanka’s premier marine engineering companies. He is currently a PhD student within the RCPS. His research interests includes Li-ion battery physics based-models, parametrisation and reduced order models for battery management systems, and enhancing the lifetime of battery cells/packs. |
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Saqib IqbalPh.D. Candidate (QMUL) Lecturer (Birmingham branch of Ulster University) Saqib received his B.Sc. in electrical engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan IEST, Pakistan in 2014, and M.Sc degree in electrical engineering from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan in 2017. His research interests include control of microgrids, and reinforcement learning-based control for microgrid applications. |
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Abdul Moeed AmjadResearch Associate University of Edinburgh Ph.D., 2023, QMUL Abdul received his B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from UET, Pakistan in 2011, and M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from UTM in 2014. His research interests include Harmonic in Multilevel Converters and GaN-based power electronics. |
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Zunaib was a research associate in the Innovate UK project “Current Density Imaging in EV battery modules” from 2018-2019 in RPCS, and a research fellow in Northumbria University from 2019-2021. |
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Xiaomiao LiAssociate Professor Yanshan University, China Ph.D., QMUL, 2020 Xiaomiao received her B.Sc. degree in automation from Yanshan university, China in 2014, and M.Sc. in control theory and engineering from Yanshan university, China in 2016. He completed her PhD in RPCS with the thesis title: “Modelling, Stability Analysis and Design of Positive Fuzzy-Model-Based Control Systems”. He research interests include T-S fuzzy system modelling and control, Lyapunov stability and linear/nonlinear matrix inequalities |
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Najmeh received her B.Sc degree in electrical engineering (control) from Shiraz University of Technology in 2009, M.Sc. degree in Politecnico di Torino in navigation and related application sub-field in 2012, M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Università di Pavia in 2015. She spent a year in University of Glasgow as Erasmus/exchange student from 2014-2015. She did her Ph.D. in RPCS with the thesis title: “Modelling, Design and Control of SiC-based dc-dc converters in EV Application “. He interests is power electronic design and applications. She is now working in National Physical Laboratory (NPL) as Senior Design Engineer. |
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Amir received his B.Sc degree in electrical engineering from Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT), Tehran, Iran in 2013, and M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran in 2017. He completed his Ph.D. in RPCS with the thesis title: “Distributed Control and State Estimation of DC Microgrids Based on Constrained Communication Networks”. He spent 3 years in Riverlane Ltd (Cambridge, UK) as embedded software engineer working on the next generation operating system for quantum computers and recently join Roku as Senior Software Engineer. His research interests include distributed event-triggered consensus in multi-agent systems, dc microgrid planning and optimization, IoT-based monitoring of microgrids, Real-time scheduling of control tasks on embedded systems, and Distributed ledger technologies for security of networked control systems. |
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Saeed AlbakriPh.D. candidate QMUL Saeed received his B.Sc. degree in electronics engineering from Yarmouk University, Jordan in 2014, and M.Sc. degree in Renewable Energy and Power System Management from City University, London, UK in 2022. Saeed has a professional work experience in Signify (Philips Lighting), Saudi Arabia as Project Sales Engineer, and Midstream Lighting in London as a solution engineer for the Middle East and Africa region for maritime sector. His interests include offshore renewable sources, control system for the electrified marine power systems, energy management system of the hybrid powertrain. |
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Mojtaba received his B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology, Tehran Iran in 2019, and M.Sc. degree in Power Electronics from Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2023. Mojtaba concentrated on power electronics dependability throughout his master’s program, developing a new condition monitoring technique to detect gate oxide degradation in IGBTs. His research interests include power electronics, reliability, and electric transport. |
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Abdullah received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt. His research interests include control of power electronics, electrical machines, fault-tolerant systems, and digital twins. |
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Nuradin received his M.Sc. degree in biomedical engineering from Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK in 2022. His research interests include power electronic converters, and SoH/SoC estimation of Li-ion battery systems. |
Interested in a Ph.D. position?
We are continuously seeking talented, motivated and energetic individuals to join our team, and participate in our exciting research. There are several sources of fundings for scholarships and studentship in the school of EECS. Please read this before applying for a PhD position. If you are applying, look at some of my suggested PhD topics. The available PhD studentship positions (including EPSRC, QM Principal, CSC, HEC/Commonwealth) will also be announced in the EECS website, or advertised in jobs.ac.uk.
Applying for a M.Sc. or B.Sc. Project students
Below are the lists of current and former project students. If you like to adopt a MSc or UG project with me, I have a list of proposed topics.
| MSc Project students |
| 2022-2023 | Abdullah Alhashash, Project: ML approach for Residential Load Forecasting Chi-Tung Ting, Project: Stability analysis of EV bidirectional V2G converter Miguel Antonio Rosado, Project: Profusion, a model to predict how likely customers are to buy a new vehicle [assigned by Rolls Royce] Saumil Chakrabarty, Project: Electrical load forecasting of electrical appliances using machine learning Shima Safaei, Project: Enhancing Energy Efficiency with Machine Learning: Predicting Appliance Power Usage in Homes |
| 2021-2022 | Alexandre Coudijzer, Project: ML approach for Residential Load Forecasting Maria Lagoumidou, Project: ML approach for Residential Load Forecasting Syed Mohammad Hamza, Project: Multipurpose Automated Drone Lang Han, Project: Thermal characterisation of the SiC-based power electronics Shuzi Wang, Project: Stability analysis of EV bidirectional V2G converter Yuhang Liu, Project: Data Shapley-based financial forecasting tool |
| 2020-2021 | Emirham Kilinc, Project: ECM and SoC estimation of Li-ion batteries (LiBs) Mohamad Ftouni, Project: Physics modelling of the EV battery packs Muzi Han, Project: Physics and Thermal modelling of the LiBs Love Oyeniran, Project: Privacy of Microgrids using blockchain technology Mohammad Awais Khan, Project: Wireless Torque Flange system Harsh Vijay Patel, Project: Electric powertrain for small marine vessels Yang Li, Project: Condition monitoring of SiC-based power electronics Rujal Kondral, Project: Reinforcement learning for Residential Load Forecasting Muhammad Hassan Rasheed, Project: Energy Prediction using LSTM algorithm |
| 2019-2020 | Benjamin Philip Smith, Project: ML approach for Residential Load Forecasting Chia-Yu Lee, Project: Cybersecurity for IoT platform using Blockchain technology Mehdi Zareh, Project: ECM and SoC estimation of LiBs using adaptive filtering Mehul Dhirubhai Kalathiya, Project: Chaotic Behaviour in dc-dc converters Abid Basir Khan, Project: Control of nonlinear behaviour in dc-dc converter |
| 2018-2019 | Ahmed Muhammad, Project: Nonlinear Phenomena in dc-dc boost Converter Kazi Sayeem Ashraf, Project: Fuzzy Logic control of buck Converter Golnaz Ijadi, Project: ML approach for Residential Load Forecasting Roha Javed, Project: Differential Protection of 3-Phase Transformer Chandini Katteri, Project: Solar Water Pump Control with four Different Time Slots for Power Saving Applications Aimon Mirza Baig, Project: SoC Estimation in LiBs using Kalman Filters Sarolta Charlotte Rajsli, Project: Short-term Prediction of domestic energy consumption: Time-Series Approach Kumar Yadawendr Singh, Project: Design and Analysis of Hyperloop Waroud Aldossari, |
| 2017-2018 | Abigail Rose Papworth, Project: Modelling of Internal-Combustion Spark-Ignition Engine and Supercharger/Turbocharger in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Jingyu He (Sponsored by China Scholarship Council), Project: The Protection Method in DC Microgrid Nadir Aurélien Badji Adrian Paul Ratte, Project: Design of a High Temperature Cut-Out Function for BS 88 Cartridge Fuses |
| 2016-2017 | Chris Yahchouchi, Project: Energy efficiency modelling using smart meter data Mohammad Jawad Akbar, Project: ML Approach for Residential Load Forecasting |
| 2015-2016 | Tannaz Monajemi, Project: Wireless energy measurement in home environment Yuman Lan, Project: Multi Fusion Sensor Systems for Engine Calibration |
| UG Project students |
| 2022-2023 | Dorin Burbulea, Project: Hyperloop Prototype Propulsion system Ghalia Almukhaizeem, Project: Hyperloop: Design of the battery pack for the high voltage system Mohammad Bilal, Project: High Efficiency Power Electronic interface for Vehicle-to-Grid application, invited for EECS UG project showcase event Muaaz Farrukh Sand, Project: Autonomous Pick and Drop Arduino Robot Muhammed Hamzah, Project: Human Detection Camera System Osamah Alobaid, Project: Residential load forecasting via smart metres Shazib Ameer, Project: Equivalent Circuit Modelling and SoC estimation for Lithium-ion batteries using Adaptive Filtering Algorithm, invited for EECS UG project showcase event Zeyneb Taibi, Project: Equivalent Circuit Modelling and SoC estimation for Lithium-ion batteries using Adaptive Filtering Algorithm |
| 2021-2022 | Jurjan Theodorus Wouda, Project: Music Harmony Improvisation Tool Max Micklewright, Project: DC islanded Microgrids simulation Michal Makowka – Top student in EEE program – Part of the Hyperlink team @QMUL, Project: Advanced Hyperloop Control System for Vehicle Interface Yukai Lu, Project: Battery Electric Propulsion System for Marine Boats Zhikun Lu, Project: Battery Electric Propulsion System for Marine Boats Zin Kai Ho, Project: Solar powered, fuel cells application for smart phone charging |
| 2020-2021 | Akkharachai Suwannarat, Project: Accident Emergency Response Device Ahmed Parvej, Project: Crucial Personal Safety Przemyslaw Leonard Czarski, Project: Appliance Load Prediction for Nano-Grids Tom Elie Deboos-Mylet, Project: Model and Analysis of a Miniature Hyperloop |
| 2019-2020 | Ida Morassaei – Top student in EEE program, Project: LiB modelling and SoC estimation using Unscented Kalman filters Nusaybah Taalib Michel Alexander, Project: Autonomous System for F1 Racing cars Raymond Zhen – Top student in EEE program, Project: Embedded energy storage system for a small-scale wind turbine Daniyel Naeem, Project: Inverter design for low-cost water-pump system Asad Farooq, Project: Simulation of an integrated low-cost water-pump system Daniel Thanh Pham, Project: Power disaggregation for Home appliances |
| 2018-2019 | Daniel Alphonso, Project: Electric Throttle Control System for a F1 student car Ernestas Savukas, Project: Quantum computers Lenojan Jeyarajan, Project: Wireless Monitoring of Household Electrical Consumption Muhammad Noor, Project: Harmens Estate Agents Application Muhammad Tahmid Salehin, Project: Security Control Access Using RFID Oicef Touati, Project: Model-Based SoC estimation of LiBs Rober Aaron Porter, Project: ML algorithms for energy disaggregation of electrical appliances Sakib Chughtai, Project: Wireless Energy Measurement Tariq Ahmed, Project: Assisted powered electric Bike |
| 2017-2018 | Hashem Khan, Project: E-Steering Jacob Salim Haddad, Project: Multi-sensor data fusion for Autonomous Vehicles Kawsar Eli, Project: Energy Management in Smart Home Environment Mirjeta Cakiqi, Project: Real-time Simulation of a Battery Pack Model Rohim Uddin, Project: KeepOnTrack Shahir Azizi, Project: Modelling and Real-time Simulation of a IC Engine Siheng Wei, Project: Wireless Energy Monitor using Raspberry Pi and a self-developed Sensor |
| 2016-2017 | Albert Narimanov, Project: Security analysis of Energy Measurement based on Situational Awareness platform relying on Game Theory Alexander Michael McKeown, Project: Smart Sensing Library Seat System and App for Finding Empty Seats Andras B Homonyik, Project: Developing a CBTI for psychological analysis M.L. Hariras Tongayi, Project: Hyperloop Prototype Hemat Shah, Project: Wireless Energy Measurement Oritseweyinmi Henry Ajagbawa, Project: Situational Awareness based Home Energy Management using Adaptive Dynamic Programming Xiao Luo, Project: Multi-sensor Data fusion |
| 2015-2016 | Marianna Gonçalves Fundão, Project: Dynamic Estimation for a Wind Turbine Connected to a Large-Scale Power System |
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