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Securing grid stability in a renewable energy realm.   The growing adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy is transforming our power systems, highlighting the need for technologies that ensure efficient frequency support. In conventional power generation, inertia plays a crucial role as it allows generators and other components to maintain stable operating frequencies in case of severe system contingencies. However, as power grids become increasingly reliant on inverter-based renewable sources, this inertia support becomes less reliable, raising challenges for the future of energy stability.   A research team from the Advanced Power and Energy Center…

Local Operations at Khalifa University Premises to Facilitate EPRI鈥檚 Unique Cutting-Edge Collaborative Research Activities   Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US-based EPRI 聽an independent, non-profit energy research and development institute.   The MoU was signed by His Excellency Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, and Dr. Arshad Mansoor, President and Chief Executive Officer, EPRI. The partnership will pave the way for EPRI to use Khalifa University campus premises to establish dedicated local operations and facilitate participation in EPRI鈥檚 collaborative research 聽with key energy stakeholders.   Professor…

  Awards Recognize Innovators and Achievers, Contributing to Driving Progress of Engineering in UAE聽 聽聽 Two Khalifa University faculty members and an Aerospace Engineering student won three categories at the third edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Awards (2025), for being innovators and achievers, driving the progress of engineering in the UAE.聽 聽 The three 鈥� Professor Ehab El-Saadany, Dr. Ameena Al-Sumaiti, and student Fatema Saleh Al Marzooqi 鈥� received their awards during a ceremony held under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan bin Rashid…

MoU Enables Conducting of Advanced System Innovation Construction and Solution Performance Optimization under GCC Climate Conditions   Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sungrow Middle East, a globally renowned manufacturer of renewable energy equipment, to collaborate on advancing region-specific research and innovation to tackle climate change, promote energy diversification, and support economic sustainability.   The announcement coincided with Khalifa University鈥檚 showcase of 8 projects at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2025. The MoU was signed by H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, and Thompson Meng, Vice-President…

A seminar titled 鈥楶ower Electronics Technology - Quo Vadis鈥� brought together experts and enthusiasts to hear from Prof. Frede Blaabjerg of Aalborg University, Denmark. Held at the Sas Al Nakhl (SAN) Campus, the event focused on the critical role of power electronics in the evolving landscape of global energy systems, addressing the innovations and challenges that will shape the future of this essential technology.     Prof. Blaabjerg, a leading expert in the field, is recognized for his research in areas such as adjustable-speed drives, microgrids, and renewable energy technologies, and has received the 2019 Global Energy Prize for his…

Two PhD researchers from the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and four senior Khalifa University students showcased their innovative energy solutions at TAQA Group鈥檚 pavilion during the World Utilities Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi.   Rawdha AlKuwaiti and Ammar Ibrahim presented posters on cutting-edge solutions at TAQA Group鈥檚 Youth Energy Forum. AlKuwaiti鈥檚 research focused on developing new formulations to determine the optimal parameters within the PEMELz model, demonstrating its applicability in a microgrid. Her work illustrated how these advancements could be integrated into a larger system to optimize renewable energy use. Ibrahim鈥檚 research focused on the monotonic operation of…

聽A delegation from Sungrow, a PV inverter and energy storage system provider, visited the labs and the research facilities of Khalifa University鈥檚 Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and expressed their interest in the ongoing research projects.聽 聽 The Sungrow officials were welcomed by Prof. Mohamed El Moursi, Director, APEC, who briefed them on the experimental setups and the research facilities, and introduced the advanced research works and capabilities of the labs. Sungrow鈥檚 research interests include renewable energy integration and energy storage system.鈥�鈥�鈥�聽 鈥�聽 During the visit, Prof. Mohamed El Moursi detailed the industrial research projects that carried out by…

A delegation of experts from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) R&D visited the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) to explore more collaboration opportunities in research and innovation. The delegation was received by Prof. Mohamed El Moursi, Director of Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC), and he introduced the advanced research works and capabilities of APEC Labs. Dr. Tareg Ghaoud and his team deeply valued the ongoing R&D projects that align with the power utilities and industry needs. The DEWA R&D team included Dr. Tareg Ghaoud, Senior Principal Researcher, Head of Smart Grid Integration, and his research team…

An eight-member delegation from China's Beihang University recently visited the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) at Khalifa University to discuss potential research collaboration opportunities focusing on renewable energy integration, transportation electrification and advanced power electronics for various applications. During the meeting, Dr. Mohamed El Moursi, Director, APEC, along with Associate Professors from Electrical Engineering Dr. Khalifa Al Hosani, Dr. Balanthi Beig, and Dr. Omar Al Zaabi, explored areas of mutual interest. The delegation members later toured the APEC labs. The Beihang delegation included Dr. Zongxia Jiao, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering whose research focuses on electromechanical…

Researchers at Khalifa University are pioneering applied research and AI tools to integrate renewable energy into national power grids with real-world solutions.

Dr. Mohamed Shawki El Moursi Receives Additional Recognition from IEEE聽   Khalifa University鈥檚 Dr. Mohamed Shawki El Moursi, Director, Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and Professor, Electrical Engineering, is appointed as Senior Editor of IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, which focuses on innovations in electric power transmission and distribution technology. It covers critical areas such as power system protection, instrumentation, communication, and grounding; as well as electromagnetic transients, power quality, and substation automation.聽聽 聽 Dr. El Moursi is an IEEE Fellow (Class of 2024) for his contributions to 鈥淩enewable Energy Integration and Hybrid Power Grids鈥�, and a Distinguished Lecturer…

Visit Highlights Exceptional Performance of Alumni in Tesla Research Team   An official from Tesla Energy was briefed on the research projects of Khalifa University's Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) in renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, advanced grid integration studies, and transportation electrification 鈥� areas that closely align with Tesla's research and development interests.   Dr. Hussam Alatrash, Sr. Staff Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Tesla, US, recently visited the APEC labs and also met with Professor Sir John O'Reilly, President, Khalifa University. He highlighted the exceptional performance and the quality of education and preparation of the Khalifa University…

Discussions Cover Energy Transition and International Engagement聽聽   A senior delegation from the University of Salerno and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) or the National Research Council (NRC) of Italy visited Khalifa University to explore potential research collaborations between the institutions, focusing on energy transition and international engagement.   Professor Massimo de Falco, Associate Professor, Department of Business Sciences and Dr. Nicola Mastrandrea, PhD Fellow, Department of Business Studies and Research from the University of Salerno led the delegation. Joining them were Senior Researchers Dr. Giovanna Ruoppolo and Dr. Massimo Urciolo from the Institute of Sciences and Technologies for…

Senior Delegates from the State Grid China Technology College (SGTC) visited Khalifa University on Wednesday, June 5. During this visit, the SGTC delegates discussed the collaboration with the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department and the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC).   In this meeting, Dr. Tiejun Zhang, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Hatem Zein eldin, Chair of EE Department and Dr. Mohamed El Moursi, Director of APEC explored the potential research collaboration with focused on Energy Transition towards renewables, as well as developing industrial internship program.  

Incorporating demand response programs could provide a solution for effective energy management   As the world鈥檚 energy system switches from more than 200 years of fossil fuel dominance to renewable energy sources, there鈥檚 a growing need to integrate renewable energy systems to the traditional power grid and the way we consume energy. Over the past decade, as technology has advanced, the prices for wind and solar generation have plunged with solar now the cheapest form of electricity generation in history. For the Gulf, a region bestowed with plenty of sunlight, renewables are a sensible way forward.   But the proliferation…

Dr. James Kirtley, Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a specialist in electric machinery and power systems engineering, recently visited the laboratories and research facilitates at Khalifa University.   Dr. Kirtley, also an Advisory Board member for Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC). He was briefed by Professor Hatem Zeineldin, Chair, Electrical Engineering, and Professor Mohamed El Moursi, Director, APEC. Later, he also held discussions with Professor Ehab El-Saadany, Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He has participated in broadly-based research and development in electric machinery and electric power systems. He served as…

Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al-Amiri, UAE Minister of State, Public Education and Advanced Technology, and Chairwoman, UAE Space Agency, visited the聽#KhalifaUniversity聽stand during her tour at the聽#COP28聽conference. Her Excellency received an overview of our innovative research projects that continuously contribute to overcoming challenges from climate change, ensuring a sustainable future, and providing scientific solutions to environmental challenges. We are privileged to have Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al-Amiri at our stand, and we are honored to witness her insightful contributions at聽#COP28UAE聽and her commitment to addressing the challenge of聽climate聽change.

Decarbonization and clean energy pioneers sign Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development to help accelerate adoption of green hydrogen to support low-carbon transformation of the steel sector. 聽 Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), Ohmium International (Ohmium) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development, which was witnessed by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). 聽 The agreement was signed at MoIAT鈥檚 pavilion in the Green Zone of COP28, which takes place until 12 December at Expo City Dubai. It was signed by Eng. Saeed Al…

Less than 0.1% of IEEE Voting Members Selected Annually for Such Grade Elevation聽聽   Khalifa University鈥檚 Dr. Mohamed Shawky El Moursi, Deputy Director, Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is elevated to IEEE Grade of Fellow effective from 1 January 2024, for his contributions to renewable energy integration and hybrid power grids.   At the November 2023 meeting, the IEEE Board of Directors selected Dr. El Moursi for this rare honor, which is granted to less than 0.1% of the total voting Institute membership in any one year. The IEEE Fellow is a…

Research develops model for integrating battery electric buses into urban networks considering optimization for cost, utility and emissions   As urban centers grapple with the twin challenges of air pollution and climate change, electrifying public transport has emerged as a key strategy. Battery electric buses (BEBs) stand at the forefront of this transformation, promising a quieter, cleaner, and more sustainable future for city transit systems.聽   BEBs are emerging as the preferred option for urban transit due to their zero tailpipe emissions, energy efficiency and reduced noise pollution.聽   A team of researchers including Khalifa University鈥檚 Prof. Ehab El-Saadany, Director…

Abstract Power electronic converters are "hidden heroes" in numerous modern energy systems, such as wind turbines, Photovoltaics (PV), Power-to-X, electric vehicles, data centers, mobile phones, and smart homes. In contrast to CPUs/GPUs that process digitalized information, power electronic converters process electrical energy by efficiently converting voltage, current, or frequency. They are ubiquitous in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption, forming a critical part of the infrastructure for the green transition. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly solving optimization, regression, and classification problems within the energy sector, where deep electrification and digitalization intersect. This presentation focuses on the application of AI in…

Organized by Khalifa University, Conference Themed 鈥楽ecure and Resilient Smart Grids鈥� Focuses on Innovations and Applications of the Future 聽   Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced the IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Middle East 2023 conference opened in Abu Dhabi to discuss innovative technologies for smart resilient grids of the future. The conference is organized by Khalifa University and is supported by Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau and sponsored by the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES).聽   Running until 15 March at Khalifa University Main Campus, the IEEE-ISGT Middle East 2023 is themed 鈥楽ecure and…

Khalifa University congratulates the professor of electrical engineering and computer science on receiving the Khalifa Education Award in higher education (Distinguished University Professor).   Khalifa University professor Mohamed El Moursi was honored recently for his work in electrical engineering and computer science with the Khalifa Award for Education. 聽 The award, in the area of higher education, notes Dr. El Moursi鈥檚 passion for education, research, university and community service and for enriching the field of education through innovative means with a focus on renewable energy integration and smart grid. This award is recognized by the UAE鈥檚 Ministry of Education and…

Dr. Ehab Fahmy El-Sadaany, Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Director of the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) at KU has been appointed by the Emirates Scientists Council to fill out new roles in the organization. 聽 Dr. El-Sadaany is selected to be the deputy of the Science in Media Committee. As deputy, he will be working on promoting scientific literacy, providing scientists and the media with a platform to effectively share news and updates in science. One of the main goals of this committee is to enhance engagement in and awareness of science in the public.…

Dr. Vinod Khadkikar, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been named IEEE Fellow. The distinction of IEEE Fellow is given to only select IEEE members who have made extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of interests of IEEE.聽   This achievement is significant for Dr. Khadkikar as he becomes the youngest researcher in the UAE to receive the recognition. 鈥淏ecoming a fellow of the IEEE is the ultimate career accomplishment for electrical engineers and researchers. It is a global recognition of the extraordinary career accomplishments that have made an impact on society,鈥� he said.聽   Dr.…

Eighteen Khalifa University faculty members have been selected to be part of the second cycle of the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists (MBRAS), the primary body of the UAE鈥檚 science community composed of top researchers from different institutions in the country.聽   The Khalifa University MBRAS members were selected for their expertise in their respective fields. In addition, four KU students were selected to participate in the new Youth Member category.   The KU members join other prominent scientists from around the UAE who were selected. The total number of members that form the MBRAS second cycle is…

Three more Khalifa University faculty members have been awarded the 10-year golden residency visa by the UAE government.   Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub, Acting Chair of Aerospace Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Mohamed Shawky El Moursi, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and Dr. Ammar Nayfeh, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, have been recognized for their work and contributions to the UAE. They join nine other Khalifa University faculty who were honored with the golden visa last year. All three faculty are also members of the the Mohammed bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, the…

As part of APEC center鈥檚 initiative on industry collaboration and knowledge transfer program, a workshop on has been conducted in collaboration with Opal RT Technologies, Canada, on the topic 鈥楧esigning the Modern Electric Grid with High-End Real-Time Simulator Tools鈥�. The workshop was conducted on 10th September, 2019 at ADRIC, KU SAN campus. The workshop covered a seminar on the various topics of hardware in loop (HIL) simulation related to power systems, especially on microgrids, followed by a demonstration of several experiments and test cases on microgirds. The workshop has also covered various other topics related to power electronics and power…

Full-day workshop was conducted by MIT Professor Sreven Leeb on Jan 14, 2020. The workshop provided a hands-on lecture and laboratory workshop experimenting with a Programmable System on Chip signal processor like those finding increasing application for advanced aerospace systems.  

KU students successfully designed and operated a smart crop growing system during APEC research-led senior design project.

Best student paper award, 5th Int. conf. on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Bali, Indonesia, 2015.

Khalifa University鈥檚 Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) students Maryam Abbas Sajwani, Reem AlNuaimi, Khadeeja Khaled Hashem Mohamed Aljaberi, and Sumaya AlZubaidi of the 鈥楰-Drive鈥� design team under the supervision of Dr. Balanthi Abdul R Beig, Associate Professor, APEC,EECS, have entered the final round of the IEEE International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC) 2019 competition held on 28-30, July 2019 at the University of Wisconsin, US. The Khalifa University team is the聽 only one from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to be among the top 10 selected for the finals. An international student competition for innovation, conservation, and effective…

Dr. Ehab El-Saadany, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) at Khalifa University, has been named as one of the Mission Innovation (MI) Champions for 2020. A virtual awards ceremony for the 2nd cohort of MI Champions was held on 12 June as part of the webinar on "Promoting Clean Energy Innovation in a Post-COVID World." Dr. El-Saadany is also a researcher in KU's flagship research institute, Masdar Institute.   Mission Innovation is a global initiative of 24 member countries and the European Commission (on behalf of the European Union)…

The Technology Innovation Institute through its Directed Energy Research Center and Khalifa University through its Advanced Power and Energy Center organized a two-day online-seminar on high-power electromagnetics. Twelve leading international scientists presented their research to around 280 participants from all over the world. The seminar is the first of a series of four seminars preparing for the ASIAEM 2021, which is scheduled to be hosted and organized in Abu Dhabi.

The High-Voltage and Dielectrics Materials research group of the Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) at Khalifa University organized the 7th Research Symposium on High Voltage and Power Systems at Sas Al Nakhl Campus, which took place on Thursday, 13 February 2020. The full-day symposium provided a forum for scientists, industry engineers working in the power and energy sector, and researchers to exchange ideas on recent advances in the topic. It was also an occasion to highlight the role of Khalifa University as a key research and educational hub for high-voltage technology and power system applications. Representatives from Khalifa University鈥檚…

Many of the world鈥檚 leading experts and authorities on sustainability and clean energy are gathered in Abu Dhabi at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to discuss ways to significantly increase the share of electricity generated across the world by renewable sources. At the top of the agenda are conversations around how to prepare national power grids to integrate larger amounts of variable renewable energy sources, like the sun or wind, which do not supply a constant stream of energy. The cost of producing renewable electricity has fallen sharply, enabling solar and wind power to reach price parity with fossil fuels in…

Khalifa University's Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) and the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PEC) organized the first Al Ain Distribution Company - Khalifa University (AADD-KU) Joint Event on Sunday, 24 November. The aim of the joint event was to promote research and industrial collaboration of practical applications in the field of electrical power engineering. Distinguished experts and representatives from AADC, KU and UAE University presented a series of technical lectures on emerging research, practical knowledge and applications of electrical power engineering. Faculty from APEC highlighted research related to renewable energy integration, modern power electronics devices, active transmission and…

Faculty among 19 Honored with 鈥楳ission Innovation Champions鈥� Award at Fourth Annual Ministerial Meeting in Canada Dr. Mohamed El Moursi, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, became one of 19 winners of 鈥楳ission Innovation Champions鈥� award at a ceremony held on the sidelines of Mission Innovation鈥檚 fourth annual Ministerial meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The Mission Innovation program recognizes the most exceptional researcher and innovator from each participating Mission Innovation member country who is developing novel ways of making energy cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable and using it more efficiently. Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University of Science and…

Special Sessions to Examine Areas of Future Research for Co-Funding with Government Khalifa University will be hosting the three-day Mubadala-SRC Forum on artificial Intelligence聽(AI) in Abu Dhabi in order to define future research and development programs of AI hardware systems. To be held from 15-16 April 2019 at the Khalifa University Main Campus, the forum will have representations from regional and international technology leaders such as Intel, GlobalFoundries, IBM, NXP, Arm, Synopsys, Siemens, Texas Instruments, IMEC, and LETI, as well as Mubadala Investment Company and SRC. Keynotes and panel discussions will focus on identifying major challenges, opportunities, and the most…

Collaboration to Include Industrial-Level 鈥楽tability Assessment, Visualization and Enhancement鈥� Software Tool 聽 Khalifa University, the Abu Dhabi Transmission and Dispatch company (TRANSCO), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), and the Manitoba Hydro International Ltd (MHI) of Canada, have signed a collaboration agreement today for building an industrial-level software to monitor, predict, and interact with network operators in real time and enable renewable energy integration with the UAE power system. The collaboration was announced during the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2019 that is being held as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019 at…