# Curriculum Vitae
## Dr. Hatem F. Sindi, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE

## Contact Information
- **Position:** Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, King Abdulaziz University
- **Administrative Role:** Vice Dean for Support Services, Deanship of Student Affairs, KAU
- **Location:** Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- **ORCID:** [0000-0002-6624-6148](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6624-6148)
- **Google Scholar:** [Profile](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RmLBNKUAAAAJ)
- **LinkedIn:** [hfsindi](https://linkedin.com/in/hfsindi)
- **X/Twitter:** [@hfsindi](https://x.com/hfsindi)

## Education
- **Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering** — University of Waterloo, Canada (2018)
- **M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering** — University of Waterloo, Canada
- **B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering** — King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

## Research Metrics
- **Total Citations:** 1,869
- **h-index:** 25
- **i10-index:** 44
- **Publications (ORCID):** 64
- **US Patents:** 2 (EV Charging System, Solar Panel Cleaning Robot)
- *Metrics as of: 2026-04-12*

## Professional Credentials
- **P.Eng.** — Professional Engineer (Ontario, Canada)
- **SMIEEE** — Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- **Consultant Engineer** — Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

## Research Areas
- Smart Grids and Power Systems
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Electric Vehicles and V2G Systems
- Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources
- AI/ML Applications in Power Systems
- Blockchain-based Energy Trading
- Predictive Maintenance for Power Infrastructure

## Selected Publications

### 2025
- Adaptive Control for Shunt Active Power Filter Under Stochastic Solar Photovoltaics Behavior. *IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2025.3525489) (Cited: 35)
- Online stability assessment for isolated microgrid via LASSO based neural network algorithm. *Energy Conversion and Management: X* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100849) (Cited: 6)

### 2024
- Optimal linear quadratic regulator-based reduced order model for hybrid AC/DC microgrid. *Electric Power Systems Research* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110915) (Cited: 2)
- Blockchain-based energy trading in droop-based hybrid microgrids. *Ain Shams Engineering Journal* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ASEJ.2024.102848) (Cited: 7)
- Comparison of Multilevel and Differential Inverters: A Case-Study Concerning Complexity, Power Quality, and Efficiency. *Proceedings of the International Youth Conference on Energy (IYCE)* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/IYCE60333.2024.10634908)
- Efficient energy management framework for enhancing the techno-economic-environmental performance of grid-connected microgrids under uncertain conditions. *Ain Shams Engineering Journal* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ASEJ.2023.102336) (Cited: 23)
- Modified Tilt-integral active disturbance rejection controller with inertia emulated direct current link for frequency control of marine microgrid. *ISA Transactions* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ISATRA.2024.05.004) (Cited: 10)

### 2023
- An Energy Trading Framework for Interconnected AC–DC Hybrid Smart Microgrids. *IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2022.3197728)
- Dual Current Control of Inverter-Based Resources for Enhanced Resilience and Complying Grid Codes. *Ieee Pes Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Isgt Middle East* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTMIDDLEEAST56437.2023.10078537) (Cited: 2)
- Fault Ride-Through Strategies for Synchronverter-Interfaced Energy Resources Under Asymmetrical Grid Faults. *IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2023.3273555) (Cited: 13)
- Impact of Secondary Control Design on the Microgrid Domain of Stability Considering Reactive Power Sharing. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3272112) (Cited: 7)
- Robust control of adaptive power quality compensator in Multi-Microgrids for power quality enhancement using puzzle optimization algorithm. *Ain Shams Engineering Journal* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ASEJ.2022.102047) (Cited: 56)
- Stability Domain Analysis for Islanded Microgrid Considering N-1 Contingency. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3325626)
- Stochastic multi-benefit planning of mobile energy storage in reconfigurable active distribution systems. *Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SEGAN.2023.101190) (Cited: 8)
- Tuning PID Controller Parameters of Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Using Particle Swarm Optimization : A Comparative Study. *Ieee Pes Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Isgt Middle East* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTMIDDLEEAST56437.2023.10078497)

### 2022
- Reduction in Voltage Harmonics of Parallel Inverters Based on Robust Droop Controller in Islanded Microgrid. *Mathematics* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/math11010172)
- Optimal PID Controllers for AVR Systems Using Hybrid Simulated Annealing and Gorilla Troops Optimization. *Fractal and Fractional* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract6110682)
- Cybersecurity in Hospitals: An Evaluation Model. *Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/jcp2040043)
- Optimal Operational Planning of RES and HESS in Smart Grids Considering Demand Response and DSTATCOM Functionality of the Interfacing Inverters. *Sustainability* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013209)
- Fault Ride Through of Inverter-Interfaced Renewable Energy Sources for Enhanced Resiliency and Grid Code Compliance. *IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TSTE.2022.3191631)
- A Subspace Identification Technique for Real-Time Stability Assessment of Droop Based Microgrids. *IEEE Transactions on Power Systems* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2021.3126809)
- Estimation of Solar Radiation on a PV Panel Surface with an Optimal Tilt Angle Using Electric Charged Particles Optimization. *Electronics* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11132056)
- Single Diode Solar Cells—Improved Model and Exact Current–Voltage Analytical Solution Based on Lambert’s W Function. *Sensors* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/s22114173)
- A Holomorphic Embedding Power Flow Algorithm for Islanded Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids. *IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2022.3149924)
- Distributed power charging system for charging electric vehicles
- Estimation of Parameters of Different Equivalent Circuit Models of Solar Cells and Various Photovoltaic Modules Using Hybrid Variants of Honey Badger Algorithm and Artificial Gorilla Troops Optimizer. *Mathematics* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/math10071057)
- Reliability Assessment under High Penetration of EVs including V2G Strategy. *Energies* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041585)
- Goal Programming and Mathematical Modelling for Developing a Capacity Planning Decision Support System-Based Framework in Higher Education Institutions. *Applied Sciences* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/app12031702)
- A Novel Tilt and Acceleration Measurement System Based on Hall-Effect Sensors Using Neural Networks. *Mathematical Problems in Engineering* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7000486)
- Ultrasound cleaning system for solar panels
- Current-voltage curves of planar heterojunction perovskite solar cells – Novel expressions based on Lambert W function and Special Trans Function Theory. *Journal of Advanced Research* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2022.03.017)
- Optimal Sizing and Scheduling of Mobile Energy Storage Toward High Penetration Levels of Renewable Energy and Fast Charging Stations. *IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2021.3116234)

### 2021
- A detailed hydrothermal investigation of a helical micro double-tube heat exchanger for a wide range of helix pitch length. *Case Studies in Thermal Engineering* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2021.101413)
- An adaptive deep learning framework to classify unknown composite power quality event using known single power quality events. *Expert Systems with Applications* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115023)
- Dual current controller of inverter interfaced renewable energy sources for accurate phase selection method and grid codes compliance
- A novel hybrid deep learning approach including combination of 1D power signals and 2D signal images for power quality disturbance classification. *Expert Systems with Applications* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.114785)
- A Recent Analytical Approach for Analysis of Sub-Synchronous Resonance in Doubly-Fed Induction Generator-Based Wind Farm. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3075965)
- Annual performance analysis of small scale industrial waste heat assisted solar tower power plant and application of nanofluid. *Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JTICE.2021.04.019)
- Implementation of Smart Grid Technologies in Pakistan under CPEC Project: Technical and Policy Implications. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3074338)
- Numerical investigation of molten salt/SiO<sub>2</sub> nano-fluid in the solar power plant cycle and examining different arrangements of shell and tube heat exchangers and plate heat exchangers in these cycles. *Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JTICE.2021.05.018)
- Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Gulf Region and its Influence on Energy and Economy. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3087126)
- Random fully connected layered 1D CNN for solving the Z-bus loss allocation problem. *Measurement* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MEASUREMENT.2020.108794)
- Simulation of melting and solidification of graphene nanoparticles-PCM inside a dual tube heat exchanger with extended surface. *Journal of Energy Storage* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EST.2021.103265)
- The effects of incident solar radiation on the collector efficiency using coolant hybrid nanofluid via simulation of solar tower system with the parallel heat exchangers. *Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JTICE.2021.04.063)

### 2020
- The Effect of Training and Testing Process on Machine Learning in Biomedical Datasets. *Mathematical Problems in Engineering* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2836236)
- Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generation Considering Protection. *Energies* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/en13092402)
- Organosoluble Starch-Cellulose Binary Polymer Blend as a Quasi-Solid Electrolyte in a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell. *Polymers* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12030516)
- A healthcare evaluation system based on automated weighted indicators with cross-indicators based learning approach in terms of energy management and cybersecurity. *International Journal of Medical Informatics* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104300)
- Effect of zinc doping on the optoelectronic properties of cadmium sulphide (CdS) thin films deposited by chemical bath deposition by utilising an alternative sulphur precursor. *Optik* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2020.165197)
- Electric Transportation in Pakistan Under CPEC Project: Technical Framework and Policy Implications. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3021308)
- Energy Scenario in South Asia: Analytical Assessment and Policy Implications. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3019648)
- Enhancement of the Triboelectrification Using Artificial Surface Charges. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3043871)
- Fuzzy Logic-Based Direct Load Control Scheme for Air Conditioning Load to Reduce Energy Consumption. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3005054)
- Modeling and Fault Categorization in Thin-Film and Crystalline PV Arrays Through Multilayer Neural Network Algorithm. *IEEE Access* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2996969)

### 2019
- Hardware Approach to Mitigate the Effects of Module Mismatch in a Grid-connected Photovoltaic System: A Review. *Energies* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3390/en12224321)

### 2017
- Smart distribution systems stakeholders analysis and the effects on long-term planning. *Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT.2017.7915430)

### 2016
- Power sharing control and wind power curtailing for offshore multi-terminal VSC-HVDC transmission. *2016 IEEE Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE)* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/sege.2016.7589515)
- Realization of market clearance alternatives in AC/DC hybrid microgrids. *2016 IEEE Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE)* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/sege.2016.7589514)
- Unified Reliability Index Development for Utility Performance Assessment. *Intelligent Industrial Systems* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1007/s40903-016-0047-8)
- Distributed generation long-term planning for voltage profile enhancements using optimal hourly operation conditions. *2016 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE)* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/ccece.2016.7726625)
- Distributed generation long-term planning in smart distribution systems considering daily optimal operation. *International Journal of Process Systems Engineering* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpse.2016.081206)
- Strategic analysis of potential conflicts in the smart grid paradigm and their effects on the planning procedures of smart distribution systems. *2015 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference: Smarter Resilient Power Systems, EPEC 2015* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2015.7379992)

### 2015
- Distributed generation long-term planning in smart distribution systems considering daily optimal operation. *International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering, SEGE 2015* [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1109/SEGE.2015.7324604)

### 2013
- Unified Reliability Index Development for Utility Quality Assessment

## Administrative Experience
- **Vice Dean for Support Services**, Deanship of Student Affairs, KAU (Current)
  - Oversees 407+ tasks across office operations, student services, nutrition, transportation
  - Managing 33-bus, 9-route student transport system (ongoing optimization project)

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