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SUBSCRIBE KT SITEMAP CAREERS RSS FEEDS E-PAPER QUICK LINKS All Sections type keyword... Like Sort by newest first M Subscribe by email S RSS Home > General 7 Research for developing Abu Dhabi’s future power systems (WAM) / 13 August 2012 Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, today announced at least four new courses will be added to expand the scope of the Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) Master’s program in the coming academic year. The EPE program is function-oriented and innovative on relevant industrial development. The applications focus on new research topics for renewable energy, electric vehicles, modern power systems, smart grid with emphasis on power electronic applications for grid interface, distribution and transmission level integration, and interconnections. The program dedicates its research towards developing Abu Dhabi’s future power systems. Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh, President, Masdar Institute, said: Our academic programs contribute to enhancing specific skills sets of students in clean energy and sustainable technologies. We aim to create the leaders of tomorrow with capabilities to manage smart power grids and intelligent transport systems, as directed by the country’s leadership. Expansion of existing programs will further strengthen our interdisciplinary course offerings, while providing wider options for students to select their area of academic pursuit.Over the last year, the EPE faculty and students have presented a record 18 papers at major international conferences and reviewed more than 100 journal submissions, while the expertise of the Masdar EPE has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) societies, including industrial electronics, power electronics and power & energy systems. Dr. Hatem Zeineldin, Head of Electrical Power Engineering, said: ‘The accomplishments of the EPE program can be measured by the publications and international conference appearance. Since September 2011, among four EPE faculty members, 15 peer-reviewed journal papers have been published and accepted by the renowned international journals, including 13 IEEE transactions. These were in addition to a US patent that aims to bridge the R&D technology development on smart grid and renewable energy systems that remain relevant to Abu Dhabi’s future energy plan.’ Comments Showing 0 comments comments powered by DISQUS 0 Print this story Recommend 0 Send Login Add New Comment Type your comment here. HEALTH Addiction to heroin can be blocked FOCUS Without a car, Ramadan shopping a struggle in Hebron PERSONALITY Kirk Douglas recalls ‘Spartacus,’ film censorship TECHNOLOGY US military tests hypersonic Waverider aircraft over Pacific SPORTS TALK European teams warm up for World Cup qualifying Most Popular Stories Aiming for conjugal bliss Neighbours in the dark Pakistani expats celebrate Independence Day Residency law offenders urged to amend visa status Shisha joints ban teens and pregnant women Shukoor Kabirul Fahad Hement Mazhar Srinivas Qaisar Jai Haslina Sinnatha Khaleej Times 46,132 people like Khaleej Times. Like 2 Home Nation Business Gold/Forex News Sport Entertainment KT World Magazines Sites Classifieds Jobs Page 1 of 2 Research for developing Abu Dhabis future power systems - Khaleej Times 15/08/2012 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationgeneral/2012/...

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Research for developing Abu Dhabi’s future power systems (WAM) / 13 August 2012 Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, today announced at least four new courses will be added to expand the scope of the Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) Master’s program in the coming academic year.

The EPE program is function-oriented and innovative on relevant industrial development. The applications focus on new research topics for renewable energy, electric vehicles, modern power systems, smart grid with emphasis on power electronic applications for grid interface, distribution and transmission level integration, and interconnections. The program dedicates its research towards developing Abu Dhabi’s future power systems.

Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh, President, Masdar Institute, said: ‘Our academic programs contribute to enhancing specific skills sets of students in clean energy and sustainable technologies. We aim to create the leaders of tomorrow with capabilities to manage smart power grids and intelligent transport systems, as directed by the country’s leadership. Expansion of existing programs will further strengthen our interdisciplinary course offerings, while providing wider options for students to select their area of academic pursuit.’

Over the last year, the EPE faculty and students have presented a record 18 papers at major international conferences and reviewed more than 100 journal submissions, while the expertise of the Masdar EPE has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) societies, including industrial electronics, power electronics and power & energy systems.

Dr. Hatem Zeineldin, Head of Electrical Power Engineering, said: ‘The accomplishments of the EPE program can be measured by the publications and international conference appearance. Since September 2011, among four EPE faculty members, 15 peer-reviewed journal papers have been published and accepted by the renowned international journals, including 13 IEEE transactions. These were in addition to a US patent that aims to bridge the R&D technology development on smart grid and renewable energy systems that remain relevant to Abu Dhabi’s future energy plan.’

 

 

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