Dr Zhongfu Zhou

Research Highlights

1. Mexis, I., Todeschini, G., & Zhou, Z. (2022). Coordinated Control of Three Single–Phase BESS Inverters Using Local Measurements to Mitigate Voltage Unbalance. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 37(4), 1-24.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2022.3202137, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61052
2. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2022). Design and Cascade PI Controller-Based Robust Model Reference Adaptive Control of DC-DC Boost Converter. IEEE Access, 10, 44909-44922.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3169591, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59922

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3169591
3. Wang, Y., Yanarates, C., & Zhou, Z. (2022). External Current Source–Based Unilluminated PV Partial Shading Emulation System Verified Through the Hybrid Global Search Adaptive Perturb and Observe MPPT Algorithm. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, 1-14.

   https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.868951, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59751
4. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2022). Fast‐converging robust PR‐P controller designed by using symmetrical pole placement method for current control of interleaved buck converter‐based PV emulator. Energy Science & Engineering, 10(1), 155-176.

   https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1018, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58723
5. Yanarates, C., Wang, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2021). Unity Proportional Gain Resonant and Gain Scheduled Proportional (PR-P) Controller-Based Variable Perturbation Size Real-Time Adaptive Perturb and Observe (P&O) MPPT Algorithm for PV Systems. IEEE Access, 9, 138468-138482.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3119042, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58377
6. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2021). Symmetrical Pole Placement Method-Based Unity Proportional Gain Resonant and Gain Scheduled Proportional (PR-P) Controller With Harmonic Compensator for Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters. IEEE Access, 9, 93165-93181.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3092827, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57302
7. Zhou, Z. (2018). Design and Implementation of Digital Phase Locked Loop for Single-Phase Grid-Tied PV Inverters. Electric Power Components and Systems, 46(14-15), 1662-10.

   https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2018.1511640, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45963
8. Macaulay, J., Lin, C., & Zhou, Z. (2018). An emulated PV source based on an Indoor Solar Panel with external excitement current and voltage compensation. In SPEEDAM 2018, June 20-22 Italy (pp. 859-864). International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40420

   https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8445307
9. Macaulay, J. & Zhou, Z. (2018). A Fuzzy Logical-Based Variable Step Size P&O MPPT Algorithm for Photovoltaic System. Energies, 11(6), 1340

   https://doi.org/10.3390/en11061340, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40416

   http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/6/1340
10. Zhou, Z. & Macaulay, J. (2017). An Emulated PV Source Based on an Unilluminated Solar Panel and DC Power Supply. Energies, 10(12), 2075

    https://doi.org/10.3390/en10122075, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39346

    https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/12/2075
11. Zhou, Z., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). MPPT algorithm test on a photovoltaic emulating system constructed by a DC power supply and an indoor solar panel. Energy Conversion and Management, 85, 460-469.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2014.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20573
12. Zhou, Z., Liu, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2012). Time delay compensation-based fast current controller for active power filters. IET Power Electronics, 5(7), 1164-1174.

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2011.0253, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12569
13. Zhou, Z., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Holland, P., Igic, P., Igic, P., & Zhou, Z. (2012). Load current observer based feed-forward DC bus voltage control for active rectifiers. Electric Power Systems Research, 84(1), 165-173.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2011.11.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12570
14. Zhou, Z. & Liu, Y. (2012). Pre-sampled data based prediction control for active power filters. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 37(1), 13-22.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2011.10.029, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35021
15. Igic, P., Zhou, Z., Knapp, W., MacEnri, J., Sørensen, H., Friis-Madsen, E., Igic, P., & Zhou, Z. (2011). Multi-megawatt offshore wave energy converters – electrical system configuration and generator control strategy. IET Renewable Power Generation, 5(1), 10-17.

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2009.0090, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5654
16. Zhou, Z. (2011). ROBUST DESIGN OF POWER SYSTEM STABILIZERS USING AN OPTIMAL ALGORITHM. In International Journal of Power and Energy Systems

    https://doi.org/10.2316/Journal.203.2011.1.203-4552, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5790
17. Zhou, Z. (2011). High-speed electro-thermal simulation model of inverter power modules for hybrid vehicles. IET Electric Power Applications

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2011.0048, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6250
18. Zhou, Z. & Igic, P. (2010). High-speed electro-thermal modelling of a three-phase insulated gate bipolar transistor inverter power module. International Journal of Electronics, 97(2), 195-205.

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207210903478077, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5785
19. Igic, P., Holland, P., & Zhou, Z. (2009). Design and analysis of a feedforward control scheme for a three-phase voltage source pulse width modulation rectifier using sensorless load current signal. IET Power Electronics

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2008.0058, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5649
20. Jankovic, N., Zhou, Z., Batcup, S., & Igic, P. (2009). An advanced physics-based sub-circuit model of a punch-trough insulated gate bipolar transistor. International Journal of Electronics, 96(7), 767-779.

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207210902847413, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5784
21. Zhou, Z. (2008). Compact thermal model of a three-phase IGBT inverter power module.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559249, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5786
22. Zhou, Z. (2008). A study of latch-up robustness for a new p-buffer CMOS based Power IC Technology architecture.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559252, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5787
23. Zhou, Z. (2008). Permanent magnet generator control and electrical system configuration for Wave Dragon MW wave energy take-off system.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2008.4677255, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5788
24. Zhou, Z. (2008). Sensorless speed measurement of induction machines using Short Time Fourier Transformation.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEEDHAM.2008.4581114, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5789
25. Zhou, Z., Khanniche, M., Igic, P., Kong, S., Towers, M., Mawby, P., & Zhou, Z. (2005). A fast power loss calculation method for long real time thermal simulation of IGBT modules for a three-phase inverter system. International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields, 19(1), 33-46.

    https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.597, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35022
26. Tan, J. & Zhou, Z. (2023). An Optimized Switching Strategy Based on Gate Drivers with Variable Voltage to Improve the Switching Performance of SiC MOSFET Modules. Energies, 16(16), 5984

    https://doi.org/10.3390/en16165984, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64363

    http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16165984

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