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Dr Asma Aziz

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 6568
Email: asma.aziz@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO5.250  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3538-0536

Dr Asma Aziz is a Senior Lecturer in Power Engineering at School of Engineering at Edith Cowan University. She received her PhD degree in Engineering from Deakin University, Australia in 2017. Her research vision is dedicated to the aspects of the modern, smart and sustainable power system, which comprises suitable modelling of the system, new players to support the sustainability and reliability of the electrical network.

Awards and Recognition

  • IEEE-IAS Annual Meeting Travel Grant Program (AMTGP), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA,
  • Monash Engineering Future Women's Leadership Award
  • Travel Award, IEEE-AUPEC, University of Queensland
  • Best Paper Award, IEEE INDICON
  • International Postgraduate Research Award, Deakin University, Australia

Current Teaching

  • ENS5253 Control systems
  • ENS5562 Renewable Energy conversions 1

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University, 2017.
  • Master of Technology in Energy and Environmental Management, India, 2005.
  • Bachelor of Technology, India, 2000.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Ghahramani, M., Habibi, D., Ghamari, S., Aziz, A. (2024). Addressing Uncertainty in Renewable Energy Integration for Western Australia’s Mining Sector: A Robust Optimization Approach. Energies, 17(22), Article number 5679. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/en17225679.
  • Ghamari, S., Hajihosseini, M., Habibi, D., Aziz, A. (2024). Design of an Adaptive Robust PI Controller for DC/DC Boost Converter Using Reinforcement-Learning Technique and Snake Optimization Algorithm. IEEE Access, 12(2024), 141814-141829. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3440580.
  • Soleimani, H., Habibi, D., Ghahramani, M., Aziz, A. (2024). Strengthening Power Systems for Net Zero: A Review of the Role of Synchronous Condensers and Emerging Challenges. Energies, 17(13), Article number 3291. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/en17133291.
  • Hopley, I., Ghahramani, M., Aziz, A. (2024). Techno-Economic Factors Impacting the Intrinsic Value of Behind-the-Meter Distributed Storage. Sustainability, 16(23), Article number 10432. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310432.
  • Manamperi, I., Ahmad, I., Habibi, D., Aziz, A. (2024). Optimising grid-forming inverters to prevent under-frequency load shedding with minimal energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 98(Part B), Article number 112842. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.112842.
  • Ghanbarzadeh, T., Habibi, D., Aziz, A. (2024). Generation Expansion Planning in Isolated Power Systems: A Robust Approach with Dunkelflaute Assessment. IEEE Access, 12(November 2024), 165831-165844. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3494014.

Conference Publications

  • Kuriakose, E., Aziz, A., Akash, M., Hossain, L., Hasan, R., Sohan, MR. (2024). Resiliency Measurement Framework for Distributed Energy Resource Integrated Distribution Networks. 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Electrical, and Smart Systems (iCACCESS) (6 pages). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/iCACCESS61735.2024.10499458.

Book Chapters

  • Ghahramani, M., Habibi, D., Ghahramani, M., Nazari-Heris, M., Aziz, A. (2023). Sustainable Buildings: A Comprehensive Review and Classification of Challenges and Issues, Benefits, and Future Directions. Natural Energy, Lighting, and Ventilation in Sustainable Buildings (1-28). Springer cham. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41148-9_1.

Journal Articles

  • Rehman, H., Sajid, I., Sarwar, A., Tariq, M., Bakhsh, FI., Ahmad, S., Mahmoud, HA., Aziz, A. (2023). Driving training-based optimization (DTBO) for global maximum power point tracking for a photovoltaic system under partial shading condition. IET Renewable Power Generation, 17(10), 2542-2562. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12768.
  • Akash, M., Ahmad, I., Habibi, D., Aziz, A., Mahmoud, T. (2023). System strength shortfall challenges for renewable energy-based power systems: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 183(September 2023), Article number 113447. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113447.
  • Boulaoutaq, , EM., Aziz, A., El Magri, A., Abbou, A., Ajaamoum, M., Rachdy, A. (2023). Low-voltage ride-through capability improvement of Type-3 wind turbine through active disturbance rejection feedback control-based dynamic voltage restorer. Clean Energy, 7(5), 1091-1109. https://doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkad050.

Conference Publications

  • Manamperi, I., Ahmad, I., Habibi, D., Aziz, A. (2023). Assessing the Effects of Low Load on Under-Frequency Load Shedding Schemes and Exploring Potential Solutions: A Review. 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering (i-COSTE) (6 pages). IEEE. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1109/i-COSTE60462.2023.10500774.
  • Al-Hanahi, B., Wen, J., Habibi, D., Aziz, A. (2023). Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel-Cell/PV/Wind turbine/Battery/Diesel Energy System for Rural Coastal Community in Western Australia. 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering (i-COSTE) (6 pages). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/i-COSTE60462.2023.10500789.
  • Aziz, A., Qays, O., Atik, J., Fatin, IF., Liton, H., Kobeissi, A. (2023). Optimal Placement and Sizing of Synchronous Condenser to Enhance System Strength of a Renewable Energy Integrated Weak Grids. Optimal Placement and Sizing of Synchronous Condenser to Enhance System Strength of a Renewable Energy Integrated Weak Grids (Article number 197392). IEEE. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1109/EICT61409.2023.10427908.

Journal Articles

  • Iqbal, H., Tariq, M., Sarfraz, M., Sarwat, AI., Alhosaini, W., Aldosari, O., Aziz, A. (2022). Selective harmonic mitigation based two-scale frequency control of cascaded modified packed U-Cell inverters. Energy Reports, 8(15), 1009-1020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.10.180.
  • Nusair, K., Alasali, F., Holderbaum, W., Vinayagam, A., Aziz, A. (2022). High Hybrid Power Converter Performance Using Modern-Optimization-Methods-Based PWM Strategy. Electronics, 11(13), Article Number 2019. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11132019.
  • Alasali, F., Nusair, K., Foudeh, H., Holderbaum, W., Vinayagam, A., Aziz, A. (2022). Modern Optimal Controllers for Hybrid Active Power Filter to Minimize Harmonic Distortion. Electronics, 11(9 December 2020), article number 1453. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11091453.
  • Vinayagam, A., Veerasamy, V., Tariq, M., Aziz, A. (2022). Heterogeneous learning method of ensemble classifiers for identification and classification of power quality events and fault transients in wind power integrated microgrid. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 31(September 2022), Article number 100752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2022.100752.
  • Aziz, A., Islam, S. (2022). Impact of Mixed Pedagogy on Engineering Education. IEEE Transactions on Education, 65(1), 56-63. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2021.3088808.

Journal Articles

  • Hosseinzadeh, N., Aziz, A., Mahmud, A., Gargoom, A., Rabbani, M. (2021). Voltage Stability of Power Systems with Renewable-Energy Inverter-Based Generators: A Review. Electronics, 10(2), Article number 115. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020115.
  • Pradhan, P., Ahmad, I., Habibi, D., Aziz, A., Al-Hanahi, B., Masoum, M. (2021). Optimal Sizing of Energy Storage System to Reduce Impacts of Transportation Electrification on Power Distribution Transformers Integrated with Photovoltaic. IEEE Access, 9(25 October 2021), 144687-144698. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3122455.

Book Chapters

  • Aziz, A., Than Oo, A. (2020). Frequency-Power Control of VSWTG for Improved Frequency Regulation. Advances in Modelling and Control of Wind and Hydrogenerators (1-31). Intech Open. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89975.

Journal Articles

  • Vinayagam, A., Aziz, A., Pm, B., Chandran, J., Veerasamy, V., Gargoom, A. (2019). Harmonics assessment and mitigation in a photovoltaic integrated network. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 20(December 2019), Article number 100264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2019.100264.

Journal Articles

  • Aziz, A., Than Oo, A., Stojcevski, A. (2018). Frequency regulation capabilities in wind power plant. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 26(2018), 47-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2017.10.002.
  • Aziz, A., Oo, AT., Stojcevski, A. (2018). Analysis of frequency sensitive wind plant penetration effect on load frequency control of hybrid power system. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 99(July 2018), 603-617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2018.01.045.
  • Aziz, A., Oo, AT., Stojcevski, A. (2018). Issues and mitigations of wind energy penetrated network: Australian network case study. Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 6(6), 1141-1157. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40565-018-0430-4.
  • Aziz, A., Oo, AT., Stojcevski, A. (2018). Intelligent frequency regulation in the wind integrated control area. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 72(November 2018), 324-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2018.10.001.

Journal Articles

  • Aziz, A., Shafiullah, G., Amanullah, M., Stojcevski, A. (2016). Automatic generation control in wind integrated power system: New perspectives and challenges. International Journal of Thermal and Environmental Engineering, 12(1), 27-38. https://doi.org/10.5383/ijtee.12.01.004.
  • Aziz, A., Mto, A., Stojcevski, A. (2016). Full converter based wind turbine generator system generic modelling: Variations and applicability. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 14(April 01, 2016), 46-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2015.12.001.

Conference Publications

  • Aziz, A., Mto, A., Stojcevski, A. (2016). Fuzzy gain scheduled load frequency controller in presence of grid code frequency responsive wind power penetration. 2016 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2016) Proceedings of a meeting held 25-28 September 2016, Brisbane, Australia (Article number 7749366). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749366.

Research Projects

  • Under Frequency Load Shedding Prevention using Energy Storage Systems, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Tender, 2024 ‑ 2027, $105,000.
  • Reliability-Oriented Planning for Variable Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems integrated grid, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Tender, 2024 ‑ 2026, $28,000.
  • Addressing Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Challenges, iMOVE Australia Limited, iMOVE CRC, 2023 ‑ 2026, $1,255,000.
  • Hybrid Synchronous Condensers (HSCs) for Integration of Renewable Energy towards Net Zero, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Tender, 2024 ‑ 2026, $28,000.
  • Solar Energy for Hydrogen Production Opportunities, iMOVE Australia Limited, Industry-based Undergraduate Project, 2023 ‑ 2024, $3,000.
  • EV Batteries Next Life, iMOVE Australia Limited, iMOVE CRC, 2023 ‑ 2024, $110,000.
  • Solar/ battery application opportunities for EV charging, iMOVE Australia Limited, Industry-based Undergraduate Project, 2023 ‑ 2024, $3,000.
  • Understanding EV s carbon footprint as a barrier to EV ownership , iMOVE Australia Limited, Industry-based Undergraduate Project, 2023 ‑ 2024, $3,000.
  • The intrinsic value of integrating smaller energy storage systems with distributed energy resources , Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2022 (Stream 2), 2023 ‑ 2024, $32,164.
  • Hydrogen Opportunities for EV Charging , iMOVE Australia Limited, Industry-based Undergraduate Project, 2023 ‑ 2024, $3,000.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Engineering Science, Investigation of Under-Frequency Load Shedding Prevention of Isolated Medium-Sized Power Systems Using Energy Storage
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Strengthening the Sustainability of E-Transportation Through Robust Adaptive DC Technology for Improved Charging and Dynamic Performance of Electric Vehicles
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Hybrid Synchronous Condensers for Enhancing Renewable Energy Integration in Power System towards Net Zero
  • Master of Engineering Science, Investigating Demand Response and Energy Sharing in Residential Multi-Buildings
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advanced Control Methods for Grid-Connected Inverters in Unbalanced Distribution Networks

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Multi-agent reinforcement learning schemes for provision of futuristic ancillary serviced in hybrid power plants
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Reliability-Oriented Planning for a Medium Islanded Electric System with Variable Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Development of a Cost-Performance Evaluation Framework Towards the Optimal Scheduling of Hybrid Energy Systems
  • Doctor of Philosophy, NOISE HANDLING IN NEXT GERERATION UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC ARRAY SYSTEMS

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Quantifying and Managing the Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power Distribution Assets
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