CNU Smart Grid

About Our Group

Our research group focuses on Smart Grids, Microgrid Systems, and Cyber-Physical Energy Infrastructure. We explore intelligent energy management, power optimization, and secure communication between distributed systems.

About Faculty Advisor

Our research focuses on Power Systems, Smart Grids, Microgrid Systems, and Cyber-Security.

Faculty Bio

Hessam Keshtkar:

My research interests include power system operation and control, frequency control, power system dynamics, micro and smart grid, cyber physical system, and multi-agent.

Farideh Doost Mohammadi:

My research interests include control systems, power system dynamic modeling, micro and smart grid, and renewable energy sources.

Research Areas

Smart Grid Modeling & Optimization
Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Systems
Cybersecurity in Distributed Microgrids
Machine Learning for Power Management

Selected Publications

F. D. Mohammadi and D. Heh, "Power Management through Aging-Based Task Scheduling Algorithms for Smart Grids," IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), 2019.
F. Doost Mohammadi, H. Keshtkar, B. Gendell, "Intelligent Roadways: Learning-Based Battery Controller Design for Smart Traffic Microgrid," FTC, Vol. 2, 2020.
S. Chowdhury, H. Keshtkar Vanashi and F. Doost Mohammadi, "Vehicle-to-Grid Based Microgrid Modeling and Control," IntelliSys, Vol. 295, 2021.
G. Beddard, E. Stanisha, F. D. Mohammadi and H. Keshtkar Vanashi, "Effect of Cyber Attacks on Distributed Voltage Control," FTC, Vol. 3, 2021.
S. Chowdhury, H. Keshtkar Vanashi and F. D. Mohammadi, "Microgrid Peak Shaving Implementation using Vehicle-to-Grid System," ICECET, 2022.
M. Zorumski, H. Keshtkar Vanashi and F. D. Mohammadi, "Selective Coordination Study in a Renewable Energy-Based Microgrid," Computing Conference (CC 2024).
A. Butt, E. Sage, F. D. Mohammadi and H. Keshtkar, "Analyzing the Effect of Cyber Attacks on Zoned-Microgrid’s Voltage Stability," CC 2024.
M. Zorumski, H. Keshtkar Vanashi and F. D. Mohammadi, "Coordination and Arc Flash Study in Microgrid," IEEE PES General Meeting (GM 2024).

Samith Choudhry

Undergraduate student focusing on distributed control in microgrids.

Matthew Zorumski

Undergraduate student focusing on cybersecurity and stability in smart grid systems.

Elias Rooker

Undergraduate student focusing on Multi grid, power systems, smart grid systems.

Smart Grid Systems Research Group