Graduate Research Assistants

Current Ph.D. Students

Farzad Bahihashemi, PhD Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
banihas2@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Microgrids, Machine Learning, Inverter-based Resources
Recent Publications:
A Novel Protection Design Process to Increase Microgrid Resilience
Novel XGBoost Classifier Based Relaying Approach with 2 Classes of Protection Zone
A zonal optimization solution to reliability security constraint unit commitment with wind uncertainty
Coordination of protection and ride-through settings for islanded facility microgrids
Novel hybrid circuit breaker topology using a twin contact mechanical switch


Ryan Olson, PhD Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
olson299@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Dual Active Bridges, Electromagnetic Interference
Recent Publications:
Modeling and Validation of Common-mode Emissions of Silicon Carbide Enabled Motor Drive in Extended EMC Frequency Range Between 2 kHz and 30 MHz
Modeling and Validation of Common-mode Emissions of SiC MOSFET-based Voltage Source Inverter Motor Drive
Derivation and Validation of a Common-Mode Model for a Neutral Point Clamped Dual Active Bridge
Common-Mode Modeling of Neutral Point Clamped Converter Based Dual Active Bridge


Soheil Malekshah, PhD Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
maleksh2@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Microgrids, Controls, Optimization
Recent Publications:
A zonal optimization solution to reliability security constraint unit commitment with wind uncertainty
Reliability-driven distribution power network dynamic reconfiguration in presence of distributed generation by the deep reinforcement learning method
A novel two-stage optimization method for the reliability based security constraints unit commitment in presence of wind units
An optimal probabilistic spinning reserve quantification scheme considering frequency dynamic response in smart power environment


Hassan Abdallah, PhD Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
abdall35@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Power Electronics, EMI Modeling and Filtering, Magnetics (Inductor Design), Virtual Prototyping, Machine Learning
Recent Publications:
Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation Toolset for Power Electronic Systems


Current Masters Students

Kevin Monahan, Masters Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
monahank@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Machine Learning, Nanogrid Protection, Battery Energy Storage Systems


Ahmad Atout, Masters Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
akatout@uwm.edu

Research Focus: Embedded Systems for Power Electronics, Microcontroller-based Control Systems, Interface Hardware


Eric Schmitt, Masters Candidate with Dr. Cuzner
schm2739@uwm.edu