DESL Alumni

NameThesisGraduation yearCurrent position
Lambrichts, WillemComputational Methods for Hybrid AC/DC Networks2025Post-Doc EPFL
Rametti, SimoneModeling, Optimal Design, and Control of Linear Induction Motors for Medium-to-High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems2025ABB
Karpilow, Alexandra CameronFunctional-Basis Analysis of Non-Stationary Signals in Modern Power Grids: Theory and Implementation in Embedded Systems2024Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Seydoux, MartinStudy of flexible operating conditions in variable-speed hydraulic turbines : advanced models and experimental validation2024HYDRO exploration
Gerini, FrancescoAdvanced control strategies to exploit the hydropower potential enhancing ancillary services provision to the power system2024Swissgrid
Grammatikos, PloutonFair real-time control of energy storage systems in active distribution networks in the presence of uncertainties2024HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Becker, Johanna Kristin MariaUnified Harmonic Power-Flow and Stability Analysis of Power Grids with Converter-Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources2024Swissgrid
Yi, Ji HyunDispatch-aware Optimal Planning of Active Distribution Networks including Energy Storage Systems2023
Tudor, DenisOptimal Design Operation Strategies of a Hyperloop Transportation System2023Swisspod
Gupta, Rahul KumarMethods for Grid-aware Operation and Planning of Active Distribution Networks2023Washington State University
Fahmy, Sherif Alaa SalaheldinEfficient methods for the operation of active distribution networks in unsymmetric and uncertain states2022EnerTrans Switzerland
Akbar, AroojA fibre optic and machine learning based health monitoring system for superconducting power applications in modern supergrids (co-supervised)2022Hitachi
Zuo, YihuiImpact of battery energy storage systems on the dynamic behavior of low-inertia power grids2021Hitachi Energy
Wang, ZhaoyangElectromagnetic Time Reversal: Theory, Application to Fault Location in Power Networks and Experimental Validation (co-supervised)2020Xi’an Jiaotong University
Kettner, Andreas Martin Real-Time State Estimation and Voltage Stability Assessment of Power Grids: From Theoretical Foundations to Practical Applications2019NEPLAN AG
Derviskadic, AsjaSynchronized Sensing for Wide-Area Situational Awareness of Electrical Grids in Non-Stationary Operating Conditions2019Swissgrid
Scolari, EnricaModelling and Forecasting of Photovoltaic Generation for Microgrid Applications: from Theory to Validation2019Axpo
Azadifar, MohammadCharacteristics of Upward Lightning Flashes (co-supervised)2018EM PATH
Zanni, LorenzoPower-System State Estimation based on PMUs : Static and Dynamic Approaches – from Theory to Real Implementation2017Zaphiro Technologies
Steinke, Gina KristinMedium Voltage DC-DC Converter for Power Collection Links : A Multistage Stacked Boost Architecture (co-supervised)2017
Menon, Ramanunni Parakkal Model Predictive Control Strategies for Polygeneration systems and microgrids (co-supervised)2017German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Pignati, MarcoResilient Synchrophasor Networks for the Real-Time Monitoring, Protection and Control of Power Grids : from Theory to Validation2017Zaphiro Technologies
Nick, MostafaExact Convex Modeling of the Optimal Power Flow for the Operation and Planning of Active Distribution Networks with Energy Storage Systems2016National Grid
Sarri, StylianiMethods and Performance Assessment of PMU-based Real-Time State Estimation of Active Distribution Networks2016Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator
Bahramipanah, MaryamAdvanced Control of Active Distribution Networks Integrating Dispersed Energy Storage Systems (co-supervised)2016Oncor Electric Delivery
Reyes Chamorro, Lorenzo EnriqueReal-Time Control Framework for Active Distribution Networks Theoretical Definition and Experimental Validation
2016
Universidad Austral de Chile
Razzaghi, RezaFast Simulation of Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems : Numerical Solvers and their Coupling with the Electromagnetic Time Reversal Process2016Monash University
Romano, PaoloDFT-based Synchrophasor Estimation Algorithms and their Integration in Advanced Phasor Measurement Units for the Real-time Monitoring of Active Distribution Networks2016Zaphiro Technologies
Christakou, KonstantinaReal-Time Optimal Controls for Active Distribution Networks : From Concepts to Applications2015ABB Electrification