Smart Grid Systems Research Group

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 systems.

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," ISGT 2019.
F. Doost Mohammadi, H. Keshtkar, B. Gendell, "Intelligent Roadways: Battery Controller Design," FTC 2020.
S. Chowdhury et al., "Vehicle-to-Grid Based Microgrid Modeling and Control," IntelliSys 2021.
G. Beddard et al., "Effect of Cyber Attacks on Distributed Voltage Control," FTC 2021.
S. Chowdhury et al., "Microgrid Peak Shaving with V2G," ICECET 2022.
M. Zorumski et al., "Selective Coordination in Microgrid," CC 2024.
A. Butt et al., "Cyber Attacks on Zoned Microgrid Voltage Stability," CC 2024.
M. Zorumski et al., "Arc Flash Study in Microgrid," IEEE PES GM 2024.
E. Rooker et al., "Automating Power System Optimization with ETAPPy," SoutheastCon 2025.