Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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RENEWABLE ENERGY (PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SYSTEM)
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POWER ELECTRONICS (POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (Engineering)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- MEng, (Engineering)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- BEng(Hons)(Electrical), (Electrical)Universiti Malaya (UM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Penyelaras Makmal Pengujian dan Penyelidikan Inverter (Makmal ISO 17025)18 Mar 2024 - 18 Mar 2026 (Faculty)
- Ahli Taskforce Kajian Penetapan Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Beban Penyelidikan16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
- Chairman06 May 2024 - 02 Oct 2025 (International)
- Committee Members02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
- Timbalan Pengurus Teknikal (Makmal Pengujian and Penyelidikan Solar PV Inverter)17 Apr 2014 - present (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Committee Members01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
- Committee Members01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
- Committee Members22 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (National)
- Committee Members31 Jan 2023 - 08 Jun 2023 (International)
- Committee Members06 Oct 2022 - 06 Oct 2022 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Higher Degree Committee Member01 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2021 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Timbalan Pengurus Teknikal bagi Makmal Pengujian dan Penyelidikan Solar PV Energy Inverter02 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Penyelaras Program Sarjana Kejuruteraan Sistem Kuasa02 Oct 2018 - 01 Oct 2020 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- AJK Penilaian Teknikal dan Spesifikasi16 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Curriculum Review Committee Member 201708 May 2017 - 08 May 2017 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Penyelaras Makmal Penyelidikan Printed Circuit Board01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Penyelaras Makmal Pengujian dan Penyelidikan Solar Inverter01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Penyelaras Makmal Penyelidikan Elektronik Kuasa01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
- Pemangku Ketua Unit Pengujian02 Feb 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
MEMBERSHIPS
- INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE), MEMBER2009 to 2024 (International)
- BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM), GRADUATE ENGINEERSince 2008 (National)
- THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IET), MEMBER2017 to 2018 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2020 (University)
- Approved Signatory - PV Solar Energy Inverter Testing Laboratory (MS ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory)Standards Malaysia, 2017 (National)
- Competency Certificate for SEDA Malaysia GCPV System DesignSustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA), 2015 (National)
- 2012 Second Prize Paper AwardsIEEE Industry Application Society - The Industrial Automation and Control Committee, 2012 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Elias, Mohamad Fathi Mohamad; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Rosli, Nur Farhana (2023). A Three-Phase Hybrid Multilevel Inverter With Enhanced Pulse-Width Modulation Strategy, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS. 38(4), 4714-4726. doi:10.1109/TPEL.2022.3228546
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Osman, Norhassanah; Elias, Mohamad Fathi Mohamad; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2021). Three-Level Hybrid Boost Converter with Output Voltage Regulation and Capacitor Balancing, IETE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. . doi:10.1080/03772063.2021.1875892
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Osman, N., Elias, M. F. M., & Abd Rahim, N. (2020). Design and analysis of three-level hybrid boost converter based on T-type inverter for solar photovoltaic system. IET Power Electronics, 13(9), 1848-1857. doi: 10.1049/iet-pel.2019.1088
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Parvez, M., Elias, M. F. M., Abd Rahim, N., Blaabjerg, F., Abbott, D., Al-Sarawi, S. F. (2020). Comparative Study of Discrete PI and PR Controls for Single-Phase UPS Inverter. Ieee Access, 8, 45584-45595. doi: 10.1109/access.2020.2964603
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Rivai, A., Abd Rahim, N., Elias, M. F. M., Jamaludin, J. (2020). Analysis of Photovoltaic String Failure and Health Monitoring with Module Fault Identification. Energies, 13(1), 16. doi: 10.3390/en13010100
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Rivai, A., Rahim, N. A., Elias, M. F. M., & Jamaludin, J. (2020). Multi-channel photovoltaic current-voltage (I-V) curve tracer employing adaptive-sampling-rate method. Iet Science Measurement & Technology, 14(8), 969-976. doi: 10.1049/iet-smt.2019.0338
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Parvez, M., Elias, M. F. M., Rahim, N. A. (2018). Analysis of Current Harmonics Compensation and the Effect of Frequency Variation for Single-Phase Stand-Alone PV Inverters using PR Controller. Iete Journal of Research, 64(4), 463-470. doi:10.1080/03772063.2017.1358114
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Parvez, M., Elias, M. F. M., Rahim, N. A., Osman, N. (2016). Current control techniques for three-phase grid interconnection of renewable power generation systems: A review, Solar Energy. 135(29-42), Review
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Renani, E. T., Elias, M. F. M., Rahim, N. A. (2016). Using data-driven approach for wind power prediction: A comparative study, Energy Conversion and Management. 118(193-203), Article
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Taslimi-Renani, E., Modiri-Delshad, M., Elias, M. F. M., Rahim, N. A. (2016). Development of an enhanced parametric model for wind turbine power curve, Applied Energy. 177(544-5520306-2619. )
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Azri, M., Abd Rahim, N., Elias, M. F. M. (2014). Transformerless DC/AC Converter for Grid-Connected PV Power Generation System, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 39(11), 7945-7956
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Elias, M. F. M., Abd Rahim, N., Ping, H. W., Uddin, M. N. (2014). Asymmetrical Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Based on Transistor-Clamped H-Bridge Power Cell, Ieee Transactions on Industry Applications. 50(6), 4281-4288
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Abd Rahim, N., Elias, M. F. M., Hew, W. P. (2013). Transistor-Clamped H-Bridge Based Cascaded Multilevel Inverter With New Method of Capacitor Voltage Balancing, Ieee Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 60(8), 2943-2956
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Rahim, N. A., Rahman, M. A., Elias, M. F. M., Ping, H. W. (2012). Implementation of Speed Sensorless Drives for IPMSM Based on Simplified Stator Flux Observer, International Review of Electrical Engineering-Iree. 7(4), 4879-4884
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Rahim, N. A., Elias, M. F. M., Ping, H. W. (2011). A three-phase five-level inverter for DTC drives application, Ieice Electronics Express. 81(1-7), Article
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Rahim, N. A., Elias, M. F. M., Ping, H. W. (2011). Three-Phase Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Based on Transistor-Clamped H-Bridge Power Cell, International Review of Electrical Engineering-Iree. 65(2160-2167), Article
Others
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M. F. M. Elias, N. A. Rahim and N. F. Rosli, "A Three-Phase Hybrid Multilevel Inverter with Enhanced Pulse-Width Modulation Strategy," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2022.3228546.
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Logamani, P., Rahim, N.A., Elias, M.F.M., "Performance Evaluation of Two Photovoltaic Cell Technologies in Fluctuating Weather Conditions, using EN50530 Test Procedure" ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng. 2015(): doi:10.1115/1.4032242.
Article in Proceeding
- N. Osman, M.F.M. Elias, N.A. Rahim, R. Omar, Single Phase 5-Level Hybrid Inverter Based on Advanced T-Type NPC and Modular Multilevel Converter, International Conference on Power, Energy, and Communication Systems (IPECS 2015), 24-25 Aug. 2015
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2024 - 2026, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)Novel Spectral Response Coating Based on Rare Earth Ion for Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Enhancement ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCPilot Project on Active Harmonic Filtering for Improving Power Quality and Energy Efficiency in Wisma R&D Universiti Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Dynamic Equivalent Circuit Modeling And Fault-tolerant Control Of Series Resonant Dual-active-bridge Converters For Renewable Power Generation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2015 - 2018, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)A Study On The Fundamental Relationship Between Frequency Variation And Reactive Power Injection For Active Anti-islanding Of Distributed Generation System ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2013 - 2015, Program Rakan Penyelidikan UMDesign And Development Of A Three-phase Five-level Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Inverter For Photovoltaic ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2013 - 2016, CREST R&DDesign and Development of High-Efficiency 200W PV Grid-Connected Micro-Inverter ( Consultant)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Program Pensijilan Profesional Dalam Tenaga dan Alam Sekitar, Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, Consultant04 Sep 2023 - 07 Dec 2023 (University)
- Baseline Study and Data Collection On Energy, Environment and Socio-Economics On Langkawi, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)01 Aug 2018 - 01 Aug 2018 (International)
- Design and Development of Earth Fault Indicator, EXT Technologies Sdn. Bhd.01 Apr 2016 - 01 Apr 2016 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Multilevel Power Converter for PV System Applications, International Workshop on Advanced Systems in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquees, Mohammed Premier University, Morocco (International) (21 Mar 2015 - 21 Mar 2015)
PRESENTER
- Design and Analysis of a Multilevel Converter for Micro Distributed Generation System, 7th International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced System (ICIAS) 2018, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (International) (13 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- Recent Advances in Hybrid Multilevel Inverters, 10th International Conference on Electrical Energy Systems (ICEES) 2024, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SSN College of Engineering (International) (22 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Mphil Thesis Examination - Mohammad Faisal Akhtar (S2113105/1) Performance Analysis of a Modified Cascaded Buck Converter With Switched Capacitor Cell With Wide Input Range for Light Electric Vehicle Charging Applications, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Internal Assessor for Candidature Defense (Mphil) - Rushdina Roslan (22064794/1) Astronomical With Fuzzy Logic Controller for Solar Pv Tracking System, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Internal Assessor for Proposal Defense (Mphil) - Farhan Hussain (22073728/1) Forecast Modeling, Trend and Performance Analysis of Energy Demand and Power Generation, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Project Internal Examiner (Mre)-Sujay Ashwinraj Ganesh (S2180305/1) Techno-Economic Analysis Comparison Between Monofacial and Bifacial Photovoltaic (Pv) Module in Malaysia: a Pvsyst Simulation, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Project Internal Examiner (Mre)-Ridzwan Tajol Aros (S2169681/1) Energy, Economics and Environmental Impact Assessments of Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Project Internal Examiner (Mre)-Muhamad Syazwan Bin Noor Azlan (S2125058/1) Impact of Full and Partial Elecification of UM Shuttle Buses: a Comparative Case Study of Carbon Footprint and Techno Economics, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis Examination - Muhammad Husnain Ashfaq (17202542/1) Bidirectional Dc-Dc Converter With Robust Dynamic Current Control and Low Current Stress for Battery Energy Storage System, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Internal Assessor for Proposal Defense (Mphil) - Rushdina Roslan (22064794) a New Solar Tracker Using Hybrid Control Algorithm: Astronomical and Fuzzy Logic Algorithm, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis Examination - Oon Kheng Heong (17042152/1) a Novel Reactive Current Injection Based Directional Overcurrent (Rci-Doc) Protection Scheme for Microgrid With Inverter Based Distributed Generation (Ibdg), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel Penilai Seminar Tesis (Phd) - Muhammad Zulhadi Iskandar Bin Radzi (17168558) Characterization of Manganese-Based Spinel as Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2023) Panel Penilai Seminar Tesis (Phd) - Muthu Kumaran a/L Gunasegaran (17004842) Analysis of Energy, Environmental Impact and Cost Effectiveness of Fast-Food Restaurants Commercial Building, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2023) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re) - Wu Ruiting (S2166983/1) a Feasibility Study of Carbon Pricing Implementation in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re) - Sitti Khadijah Binti Shahul Hamid (17217834/1) Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment of Carbon Storage in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re) - Mohamad Syahin Bin Zaini (17188403/2) Simulation Analysis of Bifacial Pv System in An Oil Palm Plantation Land in Johor, Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis Examination - Narendren a/L Rengasamy (117031734/2) Investigation On The Effects of Solid State Lighting as a Primary Light Source On The Commercial Cultivation of Stevia Rebaudiana, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re) - Jeffry Christopher a/L Francis Xavier (S2133856/1) Economics and Environmental Study of Agrivoltaic Potential and Challenges in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Internal Assessor for Candidature Defense (M.Phil) - Abdullah Basuhaib (S2113849) Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Hybrid Thermal Collector for Water Heating and Electrification Systems, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2023) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re) - Yue Peiyu (S2032904/1) Bottom-Up Load Modelling for Residential House in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel Penilai Seminar Tesis (Phd) - Nur Ayeesha Qisteena Muzir (17013368) Modeling and Analysis of Energy Economic and Environmental Impact of The Electric Car in Malaysia, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2023) Panel Penilai Seminar Tesis (Phd) - Muhammad Firdaus Bin Mohd Zublie (17042898) Design and Analysis of Sustainable Clean Energy Integration in Educational Institution in Malaysia, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2023) Panel Penilai Seminar Thesis (Phd) - Narendren Rengasamy (17031734) Investigation On The Effects of Solid-State Lighting Strategies On The Productivity and Energy Use Efficacies of Indoor Cultivated Stevia Rebaudiana, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2020) Internal Examiner (PhD), Wan Noraishah Wan Abdul Munim (HHD140006), "Fault-Tolerant Capability of Star-Connected Symmetrical Six-Phase Induction Machine with Single and Two Isolated Neutrals". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2020) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re), Ma Hairui (17198911), "Experimental Study On The Operation Characteristics Of An HHO Generator" , (Internal Examiner)
- (2019) Project Internal Examiner (M.Re), Siti Asnor Raihan Agus Salam (HQA180006), "Ocean Energy in the Southern Straits of Malacca" , (Internal Examiner)
- (2018) Project Internal Examiner (M.Eng), Azil Zhanif bin A. Zulhany (HGE140013), "Chemical Degradation of Transformer Cellulose Paper Based on Furfural and DGA Analysis". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2018) Project Internal Examiner (M.Eng), Khiri A. M. Elrmali (KQK150011), "Investigation on Stand-Alone Solar System for Rural Electrification". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2018) Internal Examiner (PhD), Hussain Abdulridha Attia (HHD120011), "Confined Band Variable Switching Frequency Pulse Width Modulation (CB-VSFPWM) Method for Single-Phase Inverter". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2017) Internal Examiner (MPhil), Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun (HGF150010), "Experimental Investigation of The Effect of Tilt Angle and Partial Shading on Power Generation of Photovoltaic System". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2017) Internal Examiner (PhD), Seyed Hamidreza Aghay Kaboli (HHD120009), "Long-Term Electrical Energy Consumption Formulating and Forcasting via Optimized Gene Expression Programming". , (Internal Examiner)
- (2017) Project Internal Examiner (M.Eng), Tharmaswaran a/l Sivapragasam (HGE140012), "Performance Analysis of Cascaded H-Bridge and Reduced-Switch for 21-level Multilevel Inverter Fed Induction Machine", May 2017 , (Internal Examiner)
- (2017) Reviewer for IET Power Electronics, (Reviewer)
- (2017) Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, (Reviewer)
- (2017) Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, (Reviewer)
- (2016) Reviewer for IET Electric Power Applications, (Reviewer)
- (2016) Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, (Reviewer)
- (2016) Reviewer for IET Power Electronics, (Reviewer)
- (2015) Project Internal Examiner (M.Eng), Khairulnisak binti Abdullah (HGE130012), "Modeling & Simulation of Three-Phase AC-to-DC Converter for Power Factor Correction", Dec 2015, (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Reviewer for IET Power Electronics , (Reviewer)
- (2015) Project Internal Examiner (M.Eng), Yugendran a/l Harikrishnan (HGE130013), "Power Flow & Contigency Analysis of Penang Island's Power System", Dec 2015 , (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Reviewer for IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics , (Reviewer)
- (2014) Reviewer for the 3rd IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT 2014) , (Reviewer)
- (2014) Reviewer for the 2nd Power and Energy Conversion Symposium (PECS 2014) , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2024) Eksesais Audit Dalaman Secara Kendiri Institut Pengajian Termaju (IAS), University, (Auditor)
- (2017) 5th IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2018, University of Malaya
- (2016) International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2016, University of Malaya
- (2015) Audit Kualiti Dalaman ISO/IEC 17025 Bil. 2/2015, University of Malaya
- (2015) Audit Kualiti Dalaman ISO/IEC 17025 Bil. 1/2015, University of Malaya
- (2014) International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2014, University of Malaya
- (2014) Power and Energy Conversion Symposium (PECS 2014), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
- (2014) Perkhidmatan Pengujian Inverter , Global Insignia Sdn. Bhd.
- (2013) Mega Science Framework Study for Sustained National Development (2013-2050), Academy of Sciences Malaysia
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2024) Control of gridconnected 3Phase Inverter, INTAN MASTURA BINTI SAADON
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(2023) FAULT-TOLERANT CAPABILITY OF DUAL-THREE PHASE INDUCTION MACHINE WITH ROTOR EARTH FAULT PROTECTION, NOORADZIANIE BINTI MUHAMMAD ZIN (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
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(2014) Micro Inverter, Ahmad Rivai
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(2012) Power Prediction using The Wind Turbine Power Curve and Data-Driven Approaches, Ehsan Taslimi Renani
Master
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(2018) SILICON CARBIDE (SIC) BASED POWER CONVERTER DEVELOPMENT, NUR FARHANA BINTI ROSLI
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(2015) Development Of Maximum Power Point Tracking, Norhassanah binti Osman
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(2013) Comparative Study of Proportional Integral (PI) and Proportional Resonant (PR) Current Controller for Single Phase Inverter, Mohammad Parvez
TEACHING
Master
- (2024) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technologies
- (2023) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technologies
- (2022) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technologies
- (2021) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technologies
- (2020) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technologies
- (2020) HQG7008 - Power Quality in Industry
- (2020) HQG7008 - Power Quality in Industry
- (2019) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technology
- (2018) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technology
- (2017) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technology
- (2016) HQA7014 - Energy Storage Technology
- (2015) HHGH6307 - Power System Economics
- (2014) HHGH6311 - Modern Control of Power Elctronics and Applications
Bachelor
- (2012) KMEM3110 - Power Electric and Machine
- (2012) KMEM4110 - Electronics and Microprocessor
PATENT/IPR
- Hybrid Three-Level DC-DC Converter, Patent No. MY-177475-APatent (National)