Milad Samady Shadlu | Signal Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Milad Samady Shadlu | Signal Processing | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Milad Samady Shadlu is a distinguished lecturer at the University of Applied Science and Technology of Iran, specializing in Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Systems, and Control Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems and Converters. Dr. Shadlu’s expertise spans the design, modeling, and control of high-power converters and inverters, multilevel converter systems, renewable energy integration, and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods for photovoltaic applications. With a strong academic foundation in control strategies and optimization methods, he has led and collaborated on numerous research projects focused on enhancing power system stability, harmonic mitigation, and fault diagnosis in renewable and grid-connected systems. Dr. Shadlu’s research portfolio comprises over twenty-four publications in reputed journals and international conferences, including notable works on MPPT algorithms, model predictive control, and fault analysis in modular multilevel converters and HVDC systems. He has authored and translated several books in the fields of energy storage, converter technology, and solar power generation, reflecting his commitment to academic knowledge dissemination. As an educator, he has taught a wide range of courses in electrical and control engineering and was honored as the Best Lecturer by the University of Applied Science and Technology of North Khorasan. His recognitions include the Best Researcher Award from the Young Researchers and Elite Club of North Khorasan Province. Dr. Shadlu’s current research focuses on fault detection in modular multilevel converters, hybrid control strategies combining extremum seeking and model predictive control methods for PV systems, and advanced control mechanisms for microgrids and active filters. With a robust record of scholarly output, including highly cited works on power converter control and renewable energy applications, Dr. Milad Samady Shadlu stands as an influential figure in modern power electronics research. 133 Citations, 24 Documents, 6 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Fatemi, S. M., Shadlu, M. S.*, & Talebkhah, A. (2019). Comparison of three-point P&O and hill climbing methods for maximum power point tracking in PV systems. Proceedings of the 10th International Power Electronics, Drive Systems and Technologies Conference (PEDSTC), IEEE. Citations: 33.

2. Shadlu, M. S.* (2019). Comparison of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms to control DC-DC converters in photovoltaic systems. Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 12(4), 355–368. Citations: 19.

3. Shadlu, M. S.* (2018). A comparative study between two MPPT algorithms for photovoltaic energy conversion system based on modular multilevel converter. Proceedings of the Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), IEEE. Citations: 16.

4. Talebkhah, A., Shadlu, M. S.*, & Fatemi, S. M. (2019). Control strategy of a single-phase active power filter with adjustable DC link capacitor voltage for THD reduction in non-linear loads. Proceedings of the 10th International Power Electronics, Drive Systems and Technologies Conference (PEDSTC), IEEE. Citations: 14.

5. Shadlu, M. S.* (2017). Fault detection and diagnosis in voltage source inverters using principal component analysis. Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Knowledge-Based Engineering and Innovation (KBEI). Citations: 14.

Jan Iwaszkiewicz | Control of converters | Innovative Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jan Iwaszkiewicz | Control of converters | Innovative Research Award

Professor | Gdynia Maritime University | Poland

Professor Jan Iwaszkiewicz is a distinguished scholar in power electronics and automation, currently serving as Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland. He holds an M.Sc. in Electronics from the Technical University of Gdansk and both Ph.D. and Doctor of Science degrees in Power Electronics from the Electrotechnical Institute (IEL) in Warsaw. Throughout his prolific career, he has held key academic and leadership positions, including Assistant Master and later Director at the IEL Gdansk Branch, Senior Researcher, and Head of the Ship Automation Department at Gdynia Maritime University. His research expertise lies in power electronics, multilevel and voltage source inverters, converter modeling, and advanced control algorithms. Deeply interested in the mathematical foundations of converter theory, Professor Iwaszkiewicz has developed analytical and recursive models that bridge theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications. He has made pioneering contributions to orthogonal vector theory in inverter control, recursive control using orthogonal vectors, and the application of Haar wavelets in cascade inverter control. His extensive body of work comprises more than 130 publications and five patents, with highly cited papers addressing multilevel inverter topology, predictive control algorithms, and harmonic distortion optimization. He has led numerous national and international research projects and has been instrumental in mentoring researchers in the field of mathematical modeling of power converters. Professor Iwaszkiewicz is a member of the Polish Electricians Association (SEP) and the Power Electronics Committee of the Polish Committee of Standardization (PKN), and a former member of the IEEE. His scholarly contributions reflect a lifelong pursuit of integrating rigorous mathematical analysis with cutting-edge engineering practice, establishing him as a leading figure in the field of power electronics. 125 Citations, 42 Documents, 6 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Iwaszkiewicz J.*, Hashad M., “A novel orthogonal-vectors-based topology of multilevel inverters.” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2002, 49(4), Citations: 41.

2. Iwaszkiewicz J.*, Perz J., “Mathematical approach to THD optimization in multilevel convertors.” International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Quality (ICREPQ), 2006, Paper 6. Citations: 9.

3. Iwaszkiewicz J.*, Perz J., “Fourier series and wavelet transform applied to stepped waveform synthesis in multilevel convertors.” Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical Engineering, 2006, 59–74. Citations: 9.

4. Iwaszkiewicz J.*, Perz J., “Multilevel convertors for distributed power generation systems with DC voltage sources.” International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Quality (ICREPQ), 2005, Paper 5. Citations: 17.

5. Iwaszkiewicz J.*, “A predictive algorithm for current controlled voltage source inverter.” IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), 1993, Budapest. Citations: 12.