Mojtaba Ahanch

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Federal Grant PI

Researcher

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: Arkansas Power Electronics International (2021); Iran University of Science and Technology (2017)

Faculty Researcher

6 h-index 17 pubs 106 cited

Research Areas

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Mojtaba Ahanch's research focuses on the integration of renewable energy sources, specifically photovoltaic (PV) systems, into power grids. His work investigates methods for managing and controlling these intermittent sources within both distribution and transmission networks. Ahanch has published research on optimizing volt/var control and conservation voltage reduction (CVR) in unbalanced distribution networks, incorporating smart PV inverter control strategies and utilizing optimization algorithms like the Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm. He has also explored hybrid AC and multi-terminal direct current (MTDC) transmission systems, examining how PV energy can be effectively integrated into such configurations.

Further research by Ahanch addresses the assessment of grid strength and maximum loadability in wind-dominated power systems using modal analysis. His work extends to transmission expansion planning, considering the incorporation of unified power flow controllers (UPFCs) and hybrid AC/HVDC systems to accommodate PV generation. He has also studied the integration of PV generation alongside battery energy storage systems (BESS) into hybrid AC and MTDC networks, employing optimization algorithms to coordinate these components for improved grid performance.

Ahanch is a Principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $254,925, which supports collaborative research aimed at predicting the mechanical properties of biomimetic apatite crystals through substitutions of cobalt and chromium ions. His scholarly output includes 17 publications with an h-index of 6 and 106 citations. He has collaborated extensively with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Roy McCann, Mehran Sanjabiasasi, Daniel R. Jagessar, and H. Alan Mantooth.

Metrics

h-index: 6
Publications: 17
Citations: 106

Selected Publications

Hybrid AC/DC Transmission Network Expansion Planning with Voltage Security Constraints Using NSGA-II Optimization Algorithm (2026)

DOI OpenAlex
Considering Bulk Data Centers in Hybrid AC/DC Transmission Network Expansion Planning (2025)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex
A Methodology to Monitor Dynamic Line Rating Compliance in Transmission Lines Using PMU Data (2025)

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Investigating Effects of Timescale Delays on the Ride-Through Capabilities of the Grid-Forming Inverter (2024)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Multi-Period Transmission Expansion Planning Considering Hybrid AC and HVDC Systems and the Integration of PV Generation (2024)

4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Design of a Small-Scale SiC-based Modular Multilevel Converter for Experimental Verification of Back-to-back Network Studies (2023)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex
A New Approach for Transmission Expansion Planning Considering UPFCs (2023)

7 citations DOI OpenAlex
Performance Evaluation of Bifacial PV Systems in Distribution Networks Operation: A CVR Study Considering Smart PV Inverter Control (2022)

2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS) 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Hybrid AC Transmission System with Back-to-Back Converter Configuration and MTDC Operation Considering PV Energy Integration (2021)

8 citations DOI OpenAlex
Implementation of CVR in Distribution Networks by Optimal Coordination of BESS and PV Inverters Using Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (2021)

2021 North American Power Symposium (NAPS) 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Grid Strength Assessment and Maximum Loadability of a Wind-Dominated Power System Through QV Modal Analysis (2021)

2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica 8 citations DOI OpenAlex
Integrated Volt/Var Control and Conservation Voltage Reduction in Unbalanced Distribution Networks Considering Smart PV Inverter Control Using Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm (2021)

11 citations DOI OpenAlex
Transmission Lines Fault Detection, Classification and Location Considering Wavelet Support Vector Machine with Harris Hawks Optimization Algorithm to Improve the SVR Training (2021)

2 citations DOI OpenAlex