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Renewable Energy, Microgrids, Power Electronics, Energy management and control

Personal profile

Personal Statement

Sayed Abulanwar (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, in 2005 and 2010, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Energy Technology Department, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2016. Currently, I am a teaching associate, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department, University of Strathclyde, Bahrain. I’m Also Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering with the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt. 

Research Interests

  • Renewable energy conversion systems
  • Hybrid AC/DC microgrids
  • Energy Management and control
  • AI applications in MGs and power electronics
  • Grid-connected converters
  • Fault diagnosis in AC and DC systems
  • Education

Expertise & Capabilities

I have secured and led several international collaborative research projects, notably three Egypt–China STDF-funded grants with a total value exceeding USD 183,000 focusing on renewable-energy planning, optimisation, and stability control. These projects advanced the research frontier while building institutional capacity through laboratory development, cross-institutional training, and active engagement of MSc and PhD students in funded research.
My editorial and guest-editing roles — including Guest Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation (Q2 WOS, IF: 2.9), Associate editor for Alexandria Engineering Journal (Q1 WOS, IF: 6.8)— demonstrate sustained international recognition and leadership in the field. Besides, served Guest Editor for three editorials for IET Renewable Power Generation and Frontiers in Energy Research. Through these roles, I mentor early-career researchers, uphold scholarly integrity, and contribute to shaping the research agenda within renewable energy and power systems.
In parallel, I actively supervise MSc and PhD students, guiding them toward impactful publications and professional recognition. I also serve as an external examiner for MSc and PhD dissertations at international universities such as the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa). These activities demonstrate my commitment to cultivating research excellence and academic standards globally.

Teaching Interests

  • Electronic and Electrical Principles 2 
  • Electronic and Electrical Techniques and Design 2
  • Power Electronics
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electromagnetics
  • Machine Drives
  • Measurements and sensors

Academic / Professional qualifications

I have established a sustained and internationally recognised record of scholarly activity that directly informs and enriches my teaching practice. My research focuses on renewable energy systems, hybrid AC/DC microgrids, and AI applications in power electronics, areas that align with global sustainability and decarbonisation priorities.

I have authored and co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed international publications, including 22 IEEE Transactions, reflecting consistent contributions to high-impact research and innovation.
I am a co-author of the IET book AI Applications for Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems (2024) and the lead author of the ELSEVIER forthcoming book Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimisation, Energy Management, and Protection (2025). These books translate advanced research into accessible learning resources and are now being adopted by academic and professional audiences internationally, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and teaching.
I have secured and led several international collaborative research projects, notably three Egypt–China STDF-funded grants with a total value exceeding USD 183,000 focusing on renewable-energy planning, optimisation, and stability control. These projects advanced the research frontier while building institutional capacity through laboratory development, cross-institutional training, and active engagement of MSc and PhD students in funded research.
My editorial and guest-editing roles — including Guest Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation (Q2 WOS, IF: 2.9), Associate Editor for Alexandria Engineering Journal (Q1 WOS, IF: 6.8)— demonstrate sustained international recognition and leadership in the field. Besides, served Guest Editor for three editorials for IET Renewable Power Generation and Frontiers in Energy Research. Through these roles, I mentor early-career researchers, uphold scholarly integrity, and contribute to shaping the research agenda within renewable energy and power systems.

In parallel, I actively supervise MSc and PhD students, guiding them toward impactful publications and professional recognition. I also serve as an external examiner for MSc and PhD dissertations at international universities such as the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa). These activities demonstrate my commitment to cultivating research excellence and academic standards globally.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Engineering, Wind Power Integration Into Weak Power Systems, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstræde 101, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark

5 Mar 201217 Jun 2016

Award Date: 17 Jul 2016

Master of Engineering, Dynamic Modeling of High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Systems

1 Jul 200730 May 2010

Award Date: 30 May 2010

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Power and Machines

1 Sept 200030 Jun 2005

Award Date: 30 Jun 2005

External positions

Associate Professor, Horus University-Egypt

1 Oct 202211 Aug 2025

Associate Professor, Mansoura University

28 Feb 20211 Oct 2022

Assistant Professor, Mansoura University

28 Feb 201728 Feb 2022

PhD Fellow, Chinese Academy of Sciences

1 Jun 20141 Dec 2014

PhD Fellow, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstræde 101, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark

5 Mar 201217 Jun 2016

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