Zahra Esmaeili | Power Systems Engineering | Best Researcher Award Nominee
Zahra Esmaeili is an emerging expert in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems, smart grid optimization, and renewable energy integration. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering (Power) at Iran University of Science and Technology, Zahra is recognized for her work on advanced control strategies for interconnected power systems and her contributions to microgrid stability and planning.
A highly accomplished scholar, Zahra has held competitive academic positions through national talent initiatives and has delivered lectures as a visiting professor at IUST. Her research addresses urgent global energy challenges—ranging from the design of intelligent load frequency control systems to the application of fault current limiters in improving power system reliability. She has published in several prestigious journals and serves as a reviewer for major international publications in power electronics and renewable energy.
Publication Profile
Education
Zahra Esmaeili holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power) from Iran University of Science and Technology, where she is currently conducting advanced research in power system dynamics and control. She earned her M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems from Sharif University of Technology, focusing on optimal energy management in microgrids. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Urmia University, where she graduated as the top student in her cohort.
Professional and Academic Experience
Zahra has served as a teaching assistant in multiple core courses in power systems analysis, electrical machines, and energy conversion. She is currently involved in undergraduate instruction as a visiting professor, contributing to foundational education in electrical engineering.
Her research includes hybrid modeling for load frequency and voltage regulation, intelligent control techniques for microgrids, and analysis of energy storage planning in active distribution networks. Zahra has also presented her findings at national engineering conferences, emphasizing innovation in both modeling and simulation environments.
Research Interests
Zahra Esmaeili’s research interests lie at the intersection of advanced power system control and sustainable energy integration. Her work focuses on power system dynamics and stability, with particular emphasis on load frequency control (LFC) and automatic voltage regulation (AVR) in interconnected networks. She is deeply engaged in the modeling and optimization of microgrids and distributed generation systems, aiming to enhance the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy integration. Her expertise extends to power system planning and optimization, electricity market operations, and the application of virtual inertia and control strategies for improved grid performance. She is also interested in the deployment of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) to support dynamic stability in modern power systems.
Selected Publications
Esmaeili, Z. et al., “Energy Storage Systems Planning in Active Distribution Networks,” Journal of Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Esmaeili, Z. et al., “Optimal Energy Management of Microgrids using Quantum Teaching Learning Based Algorithm,” AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering
Esmaeili, Z. et al., “Two-Stage Lead-Lag PSS in Combined LFC-AVR Models for Multi-Area Systems,” Journal of Operation and Automation in Power Engineering
Esmaeili, Z. et al., “Review of Fault Current Limiters on Power Systems Reliability,” IET The Journal of Engineering
Esmaeili, Z. et al., “Virtual Inertia Control in Interconnected Microgrids,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (Accepted)
Conclusion
Zahra Esmaeili is a dedicated and innovative researcher whose work spans the frontiers of intelligent power system control and energy optimization. Her commitment to advancing energy resilience through smart technologies makes her a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her career exemplifies academic rigor, technical depth, and applied impact in the evolving field of sustainable power engineering.