Associate Professor Jerry Hu
Associate Professor, Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Technologies
Associate Professor Jiefeng (Jerry) Hu has an exceptional track record in the field of power converters control and energy conversion systems, with specific research interests in power electronics, renewable energy, and smart microgrids.
Dr Hu is currently Associate Professor in Power Converters and Smart Microgrids and Program Coordinator (Electrical Engineering) at Federation University Australia. Jerry is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers where he has served in a number of editorial roles. Jerry has published more than 100 research papers and has led or participated in research projects funded by Australian Research Council, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, and Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission.
Jerry received his PhD from University of Technology Sydney. He led an international team to develop advanced renewable energy technologies for smart cities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was involved in the research of minigrids at the CSIRO.
A Dual-coupled Double-LCC System with the Capability of Misalignment Tolerance Improvement for Wireless Charging Substation Inspection Robots
Advanced Magnetic Coupler Design With Multi-Directional Anti-Misalignment Capabilities for Wireless Charging Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
An Improved Model Predictive Voltage Control With Reduced Computational Burden for T-Type Three-Phase Three-Level Inverters
A Step-Up 5-Level Transformer-Less Switched Capacitor Inverter Without Leakage Current for PV System Application
A Wide Output Voltage Range and High Efficiency Dual-Channel WPT System Employing Multimode Control Strategy
Distributed Secondary Frequency Control for AC Microgrids Using Load Power Forecasting Based on Artificial Neural Network
Economic Model Predictive Control for Microgrid Optimization: A Review
Low-Complexity Virtual-Vector Based FCS-MPC with Unaffected Neutral-Point Voltage for Three-Phase T-Type Inverters
Analysis and Design of a Cost-Effective Single-Input and Regulatable Multioutput WPT System
A Novel Common Grounded Type 1-\varphi Five-Level Boost PV Inverter with Reduced Device Count
A Novel Continuous Control Set Model Predictive Control for LC-Filtered Three-Phase Four-Wire Three-Level Voltage-Source Inverter
A Reconfigurable Rectifier-Based Power Improving Method of Free-Standing Two-Coil Magnetic Field Energy Harvesters Over a Wide Load Range
A Simplified Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Without Weighting Coefficients for T-Type Single-Phase Three-Level Inverters
A Simultaneous Power and Data transfer Method for Dynamic Wireless Charging Electric Vehicles
A Simultaneous Power and Data Transmission Technology Based on Coil Multiplexing in Domino-Resonator WPT Systems
Enhanced On-Off Keying Modulation for Wireless Power Transfer Systems to Improve Efficiency over a Wide Load Range
Fractional-Order Sequential Model Predictive Control of Three-Phase Fractional-Order T-Type Converters
Grid Impedance Detection Based On Complex Coefficient Filter and Full-order Capacitor Current Observer for Three-phase Grid-connected Inverters
Impedance-Matching Based Maximum Power Tracking for Magnetic Field Energy Harvesters Using Active Rectifiers
Model Predictive Control of Master-Slave Inverters Operating with Fixed Switching Frequency
Multi-Mode Control of WPT Systems for Efficiency Improvement in Wide Output Voltage Range Applications
Smart grid evolution: Predictive control of distributed energy resources—A review
Theoretical and experimental investigation of magnet and coil arrays optimization for power density improvement in electromagnetic vibration energy harvesters
Adaptation of A Real-Time Deep Learning Approach with An Analog Fault Detection Technique for Reliability Forecasting of Capacitor Banks Used in Mobile Vehicles
A Fault-Tolerant Cascaded Switched-Capacitor Multilevel Inverter for Domestic Applications in Smart Grids
A Holistic Power Management Strategy of Microgrids Based on Model Predictive Control and Particle Swarm Optimization
A Hybrid Modulation Control for Wireless Power Transfer Systems to Improve Efficiency Under Light-Load Conditions
Traditional wireless power transfer (WPT) systems usually adopt the triple-phase-shift control...
An Adaptive Fault Ride-Through Scheme for Grid-Forming Inverters under Asymmetrical Grid Faults
A New Hybrid Cascaded Switched-Capacitor Reduced Switch Multilevel Inverter for Renewable Sources and Domestic Loads
A New Magnetic Coupler With High Rotational Misalignment Tolerance for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Wireless Charging
Coordinated Hierarchical Control Strategy for Islanded ac/dc Hybrid Microgrids
Enhanced EV Charging Experience with an Ultra-rapid Charger and 800-V Battery
Enhancement of Voltage Regulation Capability for DC-Microgrid Composed by Battery Test System: A Fractional-Order Virtual Inertia Method
High-Efficiency WPT System for CC/CV Charging Based on Double-Half-Bridge Inverter Topology with Variable Inductors
Overview of Power Converter Control in Microgrids - Challenges, Advances, and Future Trends
Adaptive Droop Control Using Adaptive Virtual Impedance for Microgrids with Variable PV Outputs and Load Demands
A New Current Limiting and Overload Protection Scheme for Distributed Inverters in Microgrids under Grid Faults
A Special Magnetic Coupler Structure for Three-Coil Wireless Power Transfer: Analysis, Design, and Experimental Verification
In this article, a special magnetic coupler for three-coil wireless power transfer (WPT) is...
A Unified Model Predictive Voltage and Current Control for Microgrids With Distributed Fuzzy Cooperative Secondary Control
Economic Dispatch of Model Predictive Controlled Distributed Power Generation
Model Predictive Control for Microgrids: From power electronic converters to energy management
Microgrids have emerged as a promising solution for accommodating the integration of renewable...
Model predictive control of microgrids – An overview
The development of microgrids is an advantageous option for integrating rapidly growing renewable...
A compact design for a switchable wireless charger
With the continuous miniaturization of electronic products, the compact structure of wireless...
A Model Predictive Power Control Method for PV and Energy Storage Systems with Voltage Support Capability
The cascaded control method with an outer voltage loop and an inner current loop has been...
Analysis, design, and experimental verification of a mixed high-order compensations-based WPT system with constant current outputs for driving multistring LEDs
Current imbalance in multistring light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is a critical issue. It may cause...
A New Coupling Structure and Position Detection Method for Segmented Control Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Systems
In this letter, a new coupling structure for dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) systems is...
A New Current Limiting and Overload Protection Strategy for Droop-Controlled Voltage-Source Converters in Islanded AC Microgrids under Grid Faulted Conditions
Grid-forming voltage source converter (VSC) plays a vital role in the future renewable...
An investigation of compensation networks for three-coil wireless power transfer
Wireless power transfer (WPT) can power loads over large air gaps with relatively high...
Distributed, Neurodynamic-Based Approach for Economic Dispatch in an Integrated Energy System
In an integrated energy system, the growing number of distributed heat and electric power...
Dual Cost Function Model Predictive Direct Speed Control with Duty Ratio Optimization for PMSM Drives
Traditional speed control of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) includes a cascaded...
Dynamic Improvement of Inductive Power Transfer Systems with Maximum Energy Efficiency Tracking Using Model Predictive Control: Analysis and Experimental Verification
For inductive power transfer (IPT) systems, loads and system input voltages are subject to...
Efficiency analysis and optimization control for input-parallel output-series wireless power transfer systems
Wireless power transfer (WPT) technology has shown its significant role in various applications,...
Electric Vehicle Participated Electricity Market Model Considering Flexible Ramping Product Provisions
This article studies electric vehicle (EV) potential to participate in the energy market and...
Extension of ZVS Region of Series-Series WPT Systems by an Auxiliary Variable Inductor for Improving Efficiency
To maintain a stable output voltage under various operating conditions without introducing extra...
Guest editorial: Applications of predictive control in Microgrids
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Model Predictive Voltage and Power Control of Islanded PV-Battery Microgrids with Washout-Filter-Based Power Sharing Strategy
This paper proposes a new control strategy of microgrids for the improved voltage quality. In the...
A coordinated control of hybrid ac/dc microgrids with PV-wind-battery under variable generation and load conditions
Traditional power generation and consumption are undergoing major transformation. One of the...
A decoupled power and data-parallel transmission method with four-quadrant misalignment tolerance for wireless power transfer systems
In this letter, a new power and data-parallel transmission method for wireless power transfer...
A Flexible Load-Independent Multi-Output Wireless Power Transfer System Based on Cascaded Double T-Resonant Circuits: Analysis, Design and Experimental Verification
There are practical applications requiring the wireless power transfer (WPT) system to supply...
A New Coil Structure and Its Optimization Design With Constant Output Voltage and Constant Output Current for Electric Vehicle Dynamic Wireless Charging
Dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) is a promising solution to address electric vehicle range...
An Improved Model Predictive Direct Torque Control Strategy for Reducing Harmonic Currents and Torque Ripples of Five-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Cost-Effective and Compact Multistring LED Driver Based on a Three-Coil Wireless Power Transfer System
In this letter, a multistring light-emitting diode (LED) driver based on a three-coil wireless...
Design and Realization of a Coreless and Magnetless Electric Motor Using Magnetic Resonant Coupling Technology
Electric motors have a wide range of applications in a diverse range of industries. This paper...
Distributed Coordinated Management for Multiple Distributed Energy Resources Optimal Operation with Security Constrains
Grid connection of large-scale distributed energy resources (DERs) brings not only many benefits...
Game-theoretic planning for integrated energy system with independent participants considering ancillary services of power-to-gas stations
The emergence of power-to-gas stations (P2GSes) has provided opportunities to make an efficient...
Model Predictive Control of Bidirectional DC-DC Converters and AC/DC Interlinking Converters-A New Control Method for PV-Wind-Battery Microgrids
In renewable energy systems, fluctuating outputs from energy sources and variable power demand...
Model Predictive Direct Speed Control With Torque Oscillation Reduction for PMSM Drives
Servo drives require high dynamics and reliability on speed control. Conventional cascade linear...
Multi-objective model predictive control of doubly-fed induction generators for wind energy conversion
As large-scale integration of wind systems into the power grid is on the rise, advanced control...
Reconfigurable Intermediate Resonant Circuit Based WPT System with Load-Independent Constant Output Current and Voltage for Charging Battery
In this letter, a compact battery charger based on wireless power transfer (WPT) technology...
Voltage Stabilization: A Critical Step Toward High Photovoltaic Penetration
The increasing photovoltaic (PV) power sources connected to low-voltage (LV) distribution...
Yen's Algorithm-Based Charging Facility Planning Considering Congestion in Coupled Transportation and Power Systems
To promote the penetration of electric vehicles (EVs), a charging facility (CF) planning model...
A Flexible Load-Independent Multi-Output Wireless Power Transfer System Based on Double-T Resonant Circuit Technique
Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) technology has been increasingly applied in power supply for...
A Model Predictive Control for Renewable Energy Based AC Microgrids Without Any PID Regulators
This letter presents a novel model predictive control strategy without involving any...
A model predictive control strategy of PV-Battery microgrid under variable power generations and load conditions
Renewable energy sources have been increasingly deployed as distributed generators in remote...
Analysis and design of load-independent output current or output voltage of a three-coil wireless power transfer system
The design of operating frequencies and compensation topologies for load-independent output...
A new decoupled rotlin motor with fuzzy sliding mode control
In this paper, a new rotary-linear switched-reluctance motor with a magnetic decoupled structure...
A New-Variable-Coil-Structure-Based IPT System with Load-Independent Constant Output Current or Voltage for Charging Electric Bicycles
This letter presents an inductive power transfer system based on a new variable coil structure to...
A Single Source Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Based on Switched-capacitor with Series and Parallel Connectivity
A cascaded switched-capacitor (SC) multilevel inverter (MLI) achieving voltage step-up and...
A Universal Model Predictive Control for Practical AC Microgrids with PVs and Battery Energy Storage Systems
In the existing research of microgrids, the inputs of the distributed inverters are usually...
Dual-phase-shift control scheme with current-stress and efficiency optimization for wireless power transfer systems
Traditional wireless power transfer (WPT) systems usually adopt the single-phase-shift (SPS)...
Fast islanding detection and grid-injected current compensation for distributed generation with synchronous machine
Fast islanding detection methods for inverter-based distributed generation such as photovoltaic...
Near Field Wireless Power Transfer for Multiple Receivers by Using a Novel Magnetic Core Structure
A Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) method is proposed by using a novel magnetic core structure....
Power sharing and V/F restoration of standalone AC microgrids using model predictive control
This paper presents a two-level control framework for parallel distributed generators (DGs) based...
Real-Time Distributed Control of Battery Energy Storage Systems for Security Constrained DC-OPF
The introduction of fast-response battery energy storage system (BESS) provides a number of...
A seven level switched capacitor multilevel inverter with asymmetric input sources for microgrids
This paper presents a seven level inverter utilizing switched-capacitor technique. Proposed...
Coordinated control and fault protection investigation of a renewable energy integration facility with solar PVs and a micro-turbine
In this paper, a renewable energy integration facility (REIF) with photovoltaic (PV) distributed...
HELOS: Heterogeneous load scheduling for electric vehicle-integrated microgrids
With increasing concerns about worldwide environmental conditions and rapid development of...
Improved model predictive control of permanent magnet synchronous motor with duty ratio optimization and cost function correction
This paper presents an improved model predictive control (MPC) for permanent magnet synchronous...
Modeling of basic DC-DC converters
Three basic dc converters-buck, boost, and buck-boost converter are analyzed in this article....
Predictive control of power electronics converters in renewable energy systems
Predictive control has attracted much attention and has been widely used in power electronics and...
Predictive direct flux control - A new control method of voltage source inverters in distributed generation applications
Voltage source inverters (VSIs) have been widely utilized in electric drives and distributed...
A new control method of parallel-connected inverters using receding-horizon prediction with continuous control set
Existing control techniques of parallel-connected inverters are often complicated with multiple...
A new switched-capacitor based hybrid converter with large step-up DC gain and low voltage on its semiconductors
A step-up DC-DC converter is proposed by inserting a new switched-capacitor cell in a modified...
A new ZVS-PWM current-fed full-bridge converter with full soft-switching load range
This paper presents a new soft-switched, current-driven full-bridge converter. A simple snubber...
A ZCS-PWM Voltage-Driven Three-Level Converter With a Secondary-Side Simple Soft-Switching Snubber
A very simple, low component count snubber is used in order to get ZCS for all the switches of a...
Energy management strategy for parallel connected ESSs in DC microgrids with renewable energy generation
Parallel connected distributed generation with energy storage systems (ESSs) are popular in...
Generation of a Family of Very High DC Gain Power Electronics Circuits Based on Switched-Capacitor-Inductor Cells Starting from a Simple Graph
A simple graph with four nodes and eleven branches is defined. Its branches are filled in...
Hybrid switched-capacitor quadratic boost converters with very high DC gain and low voltage stress on their semiconductor devices
By inserting a simple cell formed by a capacitor and diode into quadratic boost structures, new...
Mixed switched-capacitor based high conversion ratio converter and generalization for renewable energy applications
A mixed switched-capacitor cell is proposed by integrating a voltage divider with a voltage...
Model predictive control of parallel distributed generation inverters in smart microgrids
In this paper, the parallel-connected three-phase voltage source inverter system is modeled and a...
A predictive current control of voltage source inverters for common-mode current attenuation
The development of distributed generation (DG) systems has led to the increasing use of voltage...
Distributed energy resource with PEV battery energy storage in the smart grid
This chapter presents various aspects of grid-connected distributed generation systems with...
Model predictive control of grid-connected inverters for PV systems with flexible power regulation and switching frequency reduction
This paper presents a model predictive direct power control strategy for a grid-connected...
Predictive Direct Power Control of Doubly Fed Induction Generators Under Unbalanced Grid Voltage Conditions for Power Quality Improvement
In renewable energy systems, fluctuating outputs from energy sources and variable power demand...
A new control method of cascaded brushless doubly fed induction generators using direct power control
Cascaded brushless doubly fed induction machines have attracted much attention because of the...
In-depth study of direct power control strategies for power converters
Direct power control (DPC) has received a significant amount of research attention because of its...
Model predictive control of inverters for both islanded and grid-connected operations in renewable power generations
As the penetration of renewable power generation units connected to the grid increases, high...
Model predictive control of smart microgrids
The exploitation of renewable energy and the development of intelligent electricity network have...
Model-predictive direct power control of doubly-fed induction generators under unbalanced grid voltage conditions in wind energy applications
Unbalanced grid voltage conditions in wind farms degrade the performance of the wind turbines and...
Multilevel design optimization of a fspmm drive system by using sequential subspace optimization method
In our previous research, flux-switching permanent magnet machine (FSPMM) was investigated for...
Three-vectors-based predictive direct power control of the doubly fed induction generator for wind energy applications
This paper proposes a simple but very effective method to achieve the predictive direct power...
Torque ripple minimization of switched reluctance motors by controlling the phase currents during commutation
A novel operation of controlling the phase currents to minimize the torque ripple of switched...
Virtual flux droop method - A new control strategy of inverters in microgrids
The parallel operation of inverters in microgrids is mainly based on the droop method. The...
A new virtual-flux-vector based droop control strategy for parallel connected inverters in microgrids
Voltage and frequency droop method is commonly used in microgrids to achieve proper autonomous...
Customer rating prediction using hypergraph kernel based classification
A model based predictive torque and flux control (PTFC) is proposed in this paper for doubly fed...
Model-predictive control of grid-connected inverters for PV systems with flexible power regulation and switching frequency reduction
This paper presents a model-predictive direct power control (MPDPC) strategy for a grid-connected...
Multi-objective model-predictive control for high-power converters
This paper presents a multi-objective model-predictive control (MOMPC) strategy for controlling...
Overview of supercapacitor cell voltage balancing methods for an electric vehicle
Supercapacitors (SCs), also known as electric double-layer capacitors or ultracapacitors, are...
Predictive direct virtual torque and power control of doubly fed induction generators for fast and smooth grid synchronization and flexible power regulation
Predictive direct torque control of the electric motors has been well developed. It is simple and...
Robust design optimization of PM-SMC motors for six sigma quality manufacturing
Model-predictive direct power control of AC/DC converters with one step delay compensation
This paper presents a model-predictive direct power control (MPDPC) strategy for a three-phase...
Research on lightning over-voltage in 1000kV gas insulated switchgear substation
This paper investigates the lightning over-voltage process of a 1000 kV ultra-high voltage(UHV)...
Theoretical research on short circuit fault of rotor inner winding in large turbo generator
This paper analyzes the rotor magnetic potential distribution of one large turbo generator both...
A cascaded brushless doubly fed induction generator for wind energy applications based on direct power control
This paper proposes a direct power control (DPC) strategy for cascaded brushless doubly fed...
A comparative study of direct power control of AC/DC converters for renewable energy generation
Direct power control (DPC) has been proposed and well developed for its distinguished advantages...
A droop control strategy of parallel-inverter-based microgrid
In this paper, the control strategy for a parallel-inverters-based microgrid is presented. The...
Cogging torque reduction for radially laminated flux-switching permanent magnet machine with 12/14 poles
Flux-switching permanent-magnet machine (FSPMM) offers high torque density, impressive flux...
Grid synchronization of DFIG using model predictive direct power control
This paper presents a model based predictive direct power control (MPDPC) strategy to achieve...
Model predictive direct torque control for grid synchronization of doubly fed induction generator
A novel model predictive direct torque control (MPDTC) is proposed in this paper to achieve soft...
Predictive direct control of doubly fed induction generator for grid synchronization in wind power generation
Predictive direct control has been proposed and well developed because of its combination of...
Predictive direct power control of doubly fed induction generator with power ripples reduction and one step delay compensation for wind power generation
Nowadays flexible power regulation is very important for doubly fed induction generator...
Predictive direct torque and flux control of doubly fed induction generator with switching frequency reduction for wind energy applications
A model based predictive torque and flux control (PTFC) is proposed in this paper for doubly fed...
Predictive direct virtual torque control of doubly fed induction generator for grid synchronization
Predictive direct torque control (PDTC) has been proposed and well developed because of its...
Simple and robust predictive direct control of DFIG with low constant switching frequency and reduced torque and flux ripples
For conventional direct torque control (CDTC) methods, there are usually undesired torque and...
Smart grid - The next generation electricity grid with power flow optimization and high power quality
As the demand for electricity power increases rapidly while the fossil fuels decrease year by...
A novel control strategy for Doubly Fed Induction Generator and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator during voltage dips
This paper proposes a novel control strategy for Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) based wind...
Control strategies of variable-speed wind system under new grid code requirement- A survey
A model based predictive torque and flux control (PTFC) is proposed in this paper for doubly fed...
Design and implementation of a wireless sensor network for smart homes
A model based predictive torque and flux control (PTFC) is proposed in this paper for doubly fed...
Flux-switching permanent magnet machine drive system for plug-in hybrid electrical vehicle
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) depends mostly on the electric drive system where the...
Modelling of surface mounted PM machines incorporating saturation saliency and frequency variation
In this paper a comprehensive magnetic model is developed for a surface mounted permanent magnet...
Rotational magnetic properties of SMC materials in 3-D flux electrical machines
Soft magnetic composite (SMC) materials are widely applied in three-dimensional (3-D) magnetic...
Speed sensorless stator flux oriented control of three-level inverter-fed induction motor drive based on fuzzy logic and Sliding mode control
A novel simplified stator flux oriented control (SFOC) for three-level inverter-fed induction...