Dr Zhongfu Zhou

Research Highlights

1. Zhou, Z. & Macaulay, J. (2024). Buck Converter based PV Array Emulator for Testing PV Inverters and MPPT Algorithms. E3S Web of Conferences, 545, 02002

   https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202454502002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68298
2. Zhou, Z., Wang, Y., Yanarates, C., & Macaulay, J. (2023). Current Sources and Actual PV Modules based Photovoltaic (PV) Emulator for Testing MPPT Algorithms and PV Inverters. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems (IESES) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/ieses53571.2023.10253693, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68294
3. Tan, J., Zhou, Z., & Zou, G. (2024). A Programmable Gate Driver Module-Based Multistage Voltage Regulation SiC MOSFET Switching Strategy. Electronics, 13(22), 4379

   https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13224379, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68293
4. Patel, M. & Zhou, Z. (2023). An Interleaved Battery Charger Circuit for a Switched Capacitor Inverter-Based Standalone Single-Phase Photovoltaic Energy Management System. Energies, 16(20), 7155-19.

   https://doi.org/10.3390/en16207155, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68292
5. Tan, J. & Zhou, Z. (2023). An Optimized Switching Strategy Based on Gate Drivers with Variable Voltage to Improve the Switching Performance of SiC MOSFET Modules. Energies, 16(16), 5984

   https://doi.org/10.3390/en16165984, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64363

   http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16165984
6. Mexis, I., Todeschini, G., & Zhou, Z. (2022). Coordinated Control of Three Single–Phase BESS Inverters Using Local Measurements to Mitigate Voltage Unbalance. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 37(4), 2941-2951.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2022.3202137, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61052
7. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2022). Design and Cascade PI Controller-Based Robust Model Reference Adaptive Control of DC-DC Boost Converter. IEEE Access, 10, 44909-44922.

   https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3169591, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59922

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3169591
8. Wang, Y., Yanarates, C., & Zhou, Z. (2022). External Current Source–Based Unilluminated PV Partial Shading Emulation System Verified Through the Hybrid Global Search Adaptive Perturb and Observe MPPT Algorithm. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, 1-14.

   https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.868951, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59751
9. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2022). Fast‐converging robust PR‐P controller designed by using symmetrical pole placement method for current control of interleaved buck converter‐based PV emulator. Energy Science & Engineering, 10(1), 155-176.

   https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1018, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58723
10. Yanarates, C., Wang, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2021). Unity Proportional Gain Resonant and Gain Scheduled Proportional (PR-P) Controller-Based Variable Perturbation Size Real-Time Adaptive Perturb and Observe (P&O) MPPT Algorithm for PV Systems. IEEE Access, 9, 138468-138482.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3119042, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58377
11. Yanarates, C. & Zhou, Z. (2021). Symmetrical Pole Placement Method-Based Unity Proportional Gain Resonant and Gain Scheduled Proportional (PR-P) Controller With Harmonic Compensator for Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters. IEEE Access, 9, 93165-93181.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3092827, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57302
12. Zhou, Z. (2018). Design and Implementation of Digital Phase Locked Loop for Single-Phase Grid-Tied PV Inverters. Electric Power Components and Systems, 46(14-15), 1662-10.

    https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2018.1511640, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45963
13. Macaulay, J., Lin, C., & Zhou, Z. (2018). An emulated PV source based on an Indoor Solar Panel with external excitement current and voltage compensation. In SPEEDAM 2018, June 20-22 Italy (pp. 859-864). International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion.

    SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40420

    https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8445307
14. Macaulay, J. & Zhou, Z. (2018). A Fuzzy Logical-Based Variable Step Size P&O MPPT Algorithm for Photovoltaic System. Energies, 11(6), 1340

    https://doi.org/10.3390/en11061340, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40416

    http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/6/1340
15. Zhou, Z. & Macaulay, J. (2017). An Emulated PV Source Based on an Unilluminated Solar Panel and DC Power Supply. Energies, 10(12), 2075

    https://doi.org/10.3390/en10122075, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39346

    https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/12/2075
16. Zhou, Z., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). MPPT algorithm test on a photovoltaic emulating system constructed by a DC power supply and an indoor solar panel. Energy Conversion and Management, 85, 460-469.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2014.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20573
17. Zhou, Z., Liu, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2012). Time delay compensation-based fast current controller for active power filters. IET Power Electronics, 5(7), 1164-1174.

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2011.0253, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12569
18. Zhou, Z., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Holland, P., Igic, P., Igic, P., & Zhou, Z. (2012). Load current observer based feed-forward DC bus voltage control for active rectifiers. Electric Power Systems Research, 84(1), 165-173.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2011.11.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12570
19. Zhou, Z. & Liu, Y. (2012). Pre-sampled data based prediction control for active power filters. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 37(1), 13-22.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2011.10.029, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35021
20. Igic, P., Zhou, Z., Knapp, W., MacEnri, J., Sørensen, H., Friis-Madsen, E., Igic, P., & Zhou, Z. (2011). Multi-megawatt offshore wave energy converters – electrical system configuration and generator control strategy. IET Renewable Power Generation, 5(1), 10-17.

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2009.0090, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5654
21. Zhou, Z. (2011). ROBUST DESIGN OF POWER SYSTEM STABILIZERS USING AN OPTIMAL ALGORITHM. In International Journal of Power and Energy Systems

    https://doi.org/10.2316/Journal.203.2011.1.203-4552, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5790
22. Zhou, Z. (2011). High-speed electro-thermal simulation model of inverter power modules for hybrid vehicles. IET Electric Power Applications

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2011.0048, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6250
23. Zhou, Z. & Igic, P. (2010). High-speed electro-thermal modelling of a three-phase insulated gate bipolar transistor inverter power module. International Journal of Electronics, 97(2), 195-205.

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207210903478077, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5785
24. Igic, P., Holland, P., & Zhou, Z. (2009). Design and analysis of a feedforward control scheme for a three-phase voltage source pulse width modulation rectifier using sensorless load current signal. IET Power Electronics

    https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2008.0058, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5649
25. Jankovic, N., Zhou, Z., Batcup, S., & Igic, P. (2009). An advanced physics-based sub-circuit model of a punch-trough insulated gate bipolar transistor. International Journal of Electronics, 96(7), 767-779.

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207210902847413, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5784
26. Zhou, Z. (2008). Compact thermal model of a three-phase IGBT inverter power module.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559249, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5786
27. Zhou, Z. (2008). A study of latch-up robustness for a new p-buffer CMOS based Power IC Technology architecture.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559252, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5787
28. Zhou, Z. (2008). Permanent magnet generator control and electrical system configuration for Wave Dragon MW wave energy take-off system.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2008.4677255, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5788
29. Zhou, Z. (2008). Sensorless speed measurement of induction machines using Short Time Fourier Transformation.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEEDHAM.2008.4581114, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5789
30. Zhou, Z., Khanniche, M., Igic, P., Kong, S., Towers, M., Mawby, P., & Zhou, Z. (2005). A fast power loss calculation method for long real time thermal simulation of IGBT modules for a three-phase inverter system. International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields, 19(1), 33-46.

    https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.597, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35022
31. Patel, M. & Zhou, Z. (2023). An Interleaved Switched Capacitor Single-Phase Inverter with a Modified Control Strategy for a Standalone PV System with Battery Storage. In 2023 IEEE IAS Global Conference on Emerging Technologies (GlobConET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/globconet56651.2023.10149904, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68300
32. Yanarateş, C., Zhou, Z., & Altan, A. (2024). Investigating the impact of discretization techniques on real-time digital control of DC-DC boost converters: A comprehensive analysis. Heliyon, 10(20), e39591

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39591, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68586

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