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Dr. Ashraf Bani Ahmad is a dedicated researcher and educator with expertise in power electronics and energy systems. Holding a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics and Devices from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), his research focuses on battery energy storage systems, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. His doctoral work introduced innovative strategies for optimal cell utilization and state-of-charge balancing in grid-scale battery energy storage systems using advanced modular converter topologies.
With almost two years of academic experience as a Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Dr. Ashraf has taught courses in power electronics and mentored students on cutting-edge projects related to energy storage and battery management systems. His industrial background spans more than three years, involving the design and implementation of electrical systems, project management, and system integration.
An accomplished author, Dr. Ashraf has published extensively in Q1-ranked journals, contributing significant advancements to energy conversion, battery balancing, and power systems optimization. His technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, PSpice, and embedded systems, along with expertise in modern teaching methods and high-impact research dissemination.
Dr. Ashraf?s commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and sustainable energy solutions underscores his contributions to the fields of power electronics and renewable energy.
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I am interested in Power Electronics, Power Systems, Power Electronics Converter
and System Control, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Storage Systems, Energy
Conversion, Energy Efficiency, Battery Management Systems, Battery State- of-
Charge Estimation, Demand Side Management, and Electric Vehicle.
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| 1 | PHD | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Electrical Engineering | 2022 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Electrical Engineering | 2017 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | Al-Balqa Applied University | Electrical Power Engineering | 2012 |
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1- A Dual-Source Converter for Optimal Cell Utilisation in Electric Vehicle Applications ,Energies, 2025,Vol. 18,no. 22.
2- Renewable integration and energy storage management and conversion in grid systems: A comprehensive review ,Energy Reports, 2025,Vol. 13,no. -.
3- Optimal cell utilisation with state-of-charge balancing control in a grid-scale three-phase battery energy storage system: An experimental validation , Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2024,Vol. 61,no. 11.
4- A novel active cell balancing topology for serially connected Li-ion cells in the battery pack for electric vehicle applications ,Scientific Reports, 2024,Vol. 14,no. 1.
5- Performance Analysis of Deterministic Particle Swarm Optimization MPPT for a Standalone Photovoltaic System ,Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology (ARASET), 2024,Vol. 49,no. 1.
6- Maximizing Solar Power Output: A Comparative Analysis of PSO and SSA in MPPT ,2023 International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing (IWAIIP), 2024,Vol. -,no. -.
7- On-line wsn soc estimation using gaussian process regression: An adaptive machine learning approach , Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2022,Vol. 61,no. 12.
8- Optimal Cell Utilization for Improved Power Rating and Reliability in a Grid-Scale Three-Phase Battery Energy Storage System Using Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter Topology Without Redundant Cells , IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2021,Vol. 9,no. 9.
9- State-of-Charge Balancing Control for Optimal Cell Utilisation of a Grid-Scale Three-Phase Battery Energy Storage System Using Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter Topology Without Redundant Cells ,IEEE Access, 2021,Vol. 9,no. 9.
10- Development of fast and accurate algorithm to extract the five parameters of photovoltaic modules ,Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 2020,Vol. 9,no. 1.
11- Cell balancing topologies in battery energy storage systems: A review ,ieee access, 2019,Vol. 10,no. 10.
12- State-of-Charge Balancing Control for ON/OFF-Line Internal Cells Using Hybrid Modular Multi-Level Converter and Parallel Modular Dual L-Bridge in a Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage System ,ieee access, 2018,Vol. 7,no. 7.
13- Design and experimental evaluation of a single-stage AC/DC converter with PFC and hybrid full-bridge rectifier ,Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 2018,Vol. 21,no. 2.
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