Approved Sessions

Session I

Empowering the Grid: Exploring Electric Vehicle Grid Integration through V2G Systems

Abstract: The paradigm shift towards sustainable energy solutions has propelled electric vehicles (EVs) to the forefront of innovation, presenting a unique opportunity for the integration of transportation and energy sectors. This tutorial endeavors to unravel the intricacies of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) integration, illuminating its transformative potential within the electrical grid ecosystem. Participants will embark on a journey to evaluate the concept of EV grid integration, recognizing its profound significance in enhancing grid resilience, optimizing energy utilization, and mitigating environmental impact. Through insightful discussions and case studies, participants will delve into the technical underpinnings of V2G technology, gaining insight into charging protocols, grid-to-vehicle and V2G power transfer, and the dynamic interaction between EVs and grid infrastructure. Moreover, participants will learn to model V2G systems, equipping themselves with the tools to simulate and analyze the performance of these systems under various scenarios.


Speaker I
Title: Introduction to EV Grid Integration and V2G Technology

Dr. Anurag Sharma, Associate Professor, Newcastle University in Singapore

Dr. Anurag Sharma (Senior Member, IEEE) received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore. He is currently an Associate Professor and Deputy Director for Postgraduate Studies at Newcastle University (UK), Singapore campus. His research interests are service restoration and grid resiliency, energy management in micro-grids, planning, and integration of distributed energy resources integration, and machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in power systems. He has delivered numerous invited talks and tutorials on decarbonization and enhancing the resilience of the grid. In addition to his research work, Dr. Sharma is also actively involved in professional and community service. He is currently serving as the Vice-Chair for the IEEE PES Singapore Chapter.


Speaker II
Title: V2G Implementation: Global Examples

Dr Dhivya Sampath Kumar, Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology

Dr. Dhivya Sampath Kumar received her M.Eng. degree in Power Systems Engineering from the College of Engineering-Guindy, Anna University, India, in 2011 and her PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in June 2017. She also earned a graduate certificate in Management of Technology from NUS. She worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)- National University of Singapore until Jan 2022. Since February 2022, she has been working as an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology. Her research interests include Modelling, Control, Optimization & Management of Microgrid/Smart Grids, Analysis of grid security, reliability and planning issues pertaining to embedded integrated distributed generators, Application of machine learning to power systems, and Optimal Integration and Management of DERs. She has worked on multiple NRF projects with the Energy Market Authority of Singapore and Singapore Power Grid to analyze the impact of integrating renewable distributed generators on the reliability and protection of power networks. She is also actively involved in IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) activities and is currently serving as the Chairman of the IEEE PES Singapore Chapter. She is also a member of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore. She is a regular reviewer of IEEE and Elsevier journals and conferences and, has served on the organizing committee of flagship IEEE conferences.


Speaker III
Title: Simulation and Analysis of V2G Systems

Dr Sayonsom Chanda, Senior Researcher, NREL, Colorado

Dr Sayonsom Chanda is a smart grid engineer and entrepreneur based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Dr. Chanda has served in many roles in the energy industry – most recently as a senior researcher of energy systems integration at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Denver, Colorado, USA. As a renowned expert in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat climate change, he has been called to deliver lectures at conferences and panel sessions worldwide, including a TEDx talk in 2021.
Dr. Chanda has 6 years of experience working with three major American electricity distribution companies and two US Department of Energy national laboratories. Dr. Chanda has filed for three patents in cloud computing for the power grid. He has published more than 15 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact power systems journals. His research interests are focused on improving power systems simulation methods, load forecasting, and clean energy technologies to increase energy security and resilience for every individual on Earth.
He received his master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Washington State University, USA. He is a Member of IEEE and has served as Vice-Chair of the IEEE Young Professionals Society and contributing member of the IEEE USA Energy Policy Committee. As an entrepreneur, Dr. Chanda has been successful in bringing two Cleantech startups to the market. He is also the co-author of a forthcoming title, ‘Resilience of Smart Grid’ by Wiley, UK.


Session II

Small DC-link capacitor-based power converter topologies and related issues

Abstract: Power electronics converters are essential to the green energy transition. Therefore, the penetration of power converters for various applications is increasing, and they are required to meet regulatory requirements. These requirements affect the size of the active and passive components used in the converter. The first part of the tutorial addresses the requirement for the design of the converter and how it affects the selection of the passive components. These components are the main factor that decides the size, weight, and volume of the drive. They may typically contribute to 75% of the weight and volume of the converter. For these converters, the DC-link capacitor is the major contributor among the passive components. To reduce the size of converters, a reduction in the value of DC-link capacitance is an alternative. Such alternate converters can be classified as small DC-link capacitor-based power converters. The second part of the tutorial focuses on conventional power converter topologies (two-level and three-level converters) with small DC-link capacitors and related issues such as negative impedance instability and mid-point voltage balance in the three-level converter. Furthermore, the tutorial also discusses some small DC-link capacitor-based power converter topologies that utilize current injection circuits for grid-connected applications. These converters have the advantage of high efficiency and high-power density. The main target audience for the tutorial is active researchers, PhD students, and working professionals from the industry in power electronics converters for electric drives. However, the topics will be presented in a way that the fundamentals can be applied to other AC-DC power converter applications as well.


Speaker I

Dr. Ramkrishan Maheshwari, Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark

Ramkrishan Maheshwari (S'10 – M'11 – SM'18) received the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark in 2012. From 2005 to 2008, Dr. Maheswari was with Honeywell Technology Solution Lab, Bangalore, India. From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Maheswari was with the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. From 2014 to 2019, Dr. Maheswari was with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. Dr. Maheswari is currently working as an Associate Professor with the Center of Industrial Electronics, University of Southern Denmark, Soenderborg, Denmark. His research interests include modeling and control of power converters for various applications.


Speaker II

Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Lead Technical Specialist, Danfoss Drives A/S, Denmark

Dinesh Kumar (S08-M12-SM20) received his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India, in 2004, and his Ph.D. in Power Electronics from the University of Nottingham, U.K., in 2010. Since 2011, Dr. Kumar has been working as a Lead Technical Specialist with Danfoss Drives A/S, Denmark, where he contributes to numerous research and industrial projects. In addition, he serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Dinesh has been appointed as a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Industry Applications Society from 2024 to 2025. Dr. Dinesh is also a technical expert in IEC standardization, focusing on the development of new standards for power quality and EMC. Furthermore, he holds the position of Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Power Electronics and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.


Session III

Scaling the Grid: Design, Development, and Application of Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) for Power Grid

Abstract: Measurement has been integral to human progress since ancient times, evolving from rudimentary tools to sophisticated technologies that underpin modern systems. Today, in power grids, the role of measurement extends far beyond mere observation to active control and optimization. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have historically served as the backbone for monitoring grid parameters, albeit with limitations in speed, accuracy and synchronization. The emergence of Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and Wide-Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) represents a paradigm shift, enabling synchronized, high-rate data acquisition critical for real-time grid monitoring and stability assessment. This tutorial endeavors to explore fundamental aspects, advanced algorithms, and practical implementations on WAMS for the power grid.


Speaker I

Dr Kapil Chauhan, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagrajk

Dr. Kapil Chauhan: Dr. Chauhan serves as an Assistant Professor at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, specializing in Power Electronics-dominated Power Systems. He completed his M.Tech from the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur in 2016, followed by a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in 2021. His postdoctoral research journey included a stint as an Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT Bombay in 2022, and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NTU Singapore from 2022 to 2023. Dr. Chauhan's research interests span a wide spectrum, focusing on Wide-Area Monitoring & Control of Power Grids, Distributed Energy Resources Management, Power System Optimization, and the Application of AI in Power Systems. He is recognized for his contributions to the design and development of advanced measurement systems like phasor measurement units and frequency measurement units, as well as for his expertise in integrating renewable energy resources seamlessly into power grids. Dr. Chauhan's academic achievements include receiving the prestigious POSOCO Power System Award in 2021 for his PhD thesis and twice being honored with the DST AWSAR Award in 2020 and 2022 for his exceptional skills in scientific story writing. Dr. Chauhan has a prolific track record of publications in renowned journals such as IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer, along with numerous presentations at national and international conferences.


Speaker II

Dr. Yashasvi Bansal, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi

Dr. Yashasvi Bansal: Dr. Bansal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi. Before joining IIT Delhi, she served as an Assistant Professor at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi. She earned her PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab, in 2021. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Power Systems with a Gold Medal from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology in 2014. Following her PhD, Dr. Bansal worked as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. From July 2015 to May 2016, she also held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Delhi. Dr. Bansal's research interests are in the areas of synchrophasor technology and its applications, power system optimization, microgrid reconfiguration, power system protection, and enhancing the resiliency of distribution systems. She has been recognized with the prestigious POSOCO Power System Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in 2021, awarded by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and has also received the Best Paper Award at the ICPS 2019. In addition to her research achievements, Dr. Bansal has delivered several invited talks on the applications of Wide Area Measurement Systems (WAMS) in power system protection and control. She has an extensive publication record in leading journals such as those by IEEE, Elsevier, and Taylor & Francis, and has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Bansal is actively engaged in various service, contributing to the advancement of her field while supporting the broader academic and professional community.


Session IV

Modelling market equilibria in liberalised electricity systems in light of European system developments

Abstract: With the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of energy systems, reliable investigations with the help of precise electricity market models become even more important for assessing for example projected policy measures as well as challenges and risks of electricity systems. This tutorial intends to provide a hands-on introduction to a simplified fundamental market equilibrium model for the model-based investigation of long-term capacity adaptations in liberalised electricity markets in GAMS and is structured in two parts: An introductory theoretical part aims to give participants a fundamental understanding of electricity markets and market assumptions in liberalized electricity systems. A subsequent practical and interactive tutorial part introduces participants to a simplified capacity expansion model formulated in the GAMS modeling language. The session attendees will then have the opportunity to explore selected case studies jointly based on the model provided by the speakers. An ensuing Q&A session along with an outlook on current research in the field and selected large-scale model applications complete the tutorial.


Speaker I

Dr. Hannes Hobbie

Dr. Hannes Hobbie completed his studies in 2012, earning a degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Energy Technology and Corporate Management from Leibniz University Hannover in Germany. During his studies, he spent a semester abroad at Lund University in Sweden and worked as a student intern at EWE AG. Since 2012, he has been a researcher at the Chair of Energy Economics at TU Dresden, where he earned his PhD in 2023, focusing on the market integration of wind energy in Germany. He also participated in various research stays and capacity-building activities abroad, in countries such as Norway, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and India.
Dr. Hobbie research focuses on model-based analysis related to electricity market design, congestion management in power transmission, and flexibility provision. A key aspect of his work is the development and application of various Operations Research methods, particularly multi-level optimization, equilibrium modeling, and stochastic programming. He contributes his expertise to numerous national and international research projects funded by German ministries and the European Union and is also involved in industry contracts. In addition to his research, Dr. Hobbie teaches various energy economics courses at TU Dresden and other institutions.


Speaker II

Lisa Lorenz

Lisa Lorenz received her M.Sc. degree in Computational Modeling and Simulation from Dresden University of Technology, Germany, in 2022. Since then she has been a PhD candidate and research associate at the Chair of Energy Economics at the Dresden University of Technology focussing on the European electricity grid and its security of supply under a major expansion of generating capacities from variable renewable energy sources. Her main field of research is the analysis of different flexibility options such as storage, demand side management, and grid-wise flexibilities. At the Chair of Energy Economics, she works with different GAMS models to analyze the European electricity market and grid under various assumptions and modeling methodologies. She has worked on multiple projects for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Actions in Germany.