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Kenneth Mordi
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Assistant Professor
5 h-index
8 pubs
76 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Kenneth Mordi's research focuses on the cybersecurity and resilience of power systems, particularly photovoltaic (PV) systems and smart grids. He has investigated methods for detecting false data injection attacks in systems with distributed energy resources and has contributed to the understanding of cyber-physical security for PV systems. His work also includes the development and analysis of power electronic converters, such as modular multilevel converters and adaptive multi-level active gate drivers for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices. Additionally, he has explored fault detection and isolation methods in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverters.
Mordi has received federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research. This includes a $20,000 IUCRC Planning Grant for the Center for Infrastructure Security in the Era of AI (ISEAI), where he serves as a Co-PI. He also received $320,000 for the Collaborative Research: SaTC: CORE: Small: Enabling Programmable In-Network Security for an Attack-Resilient Smart Grid project, also as a Co-PI.
His academic collaborations at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville include extensive work with Anna Corbitt (8 shared publications), Wesley G. Schwartz (7 shared publications), H. Alan Mantooth (4 shared publications), and Justin E. Jackson (4 shared publications). Mordi's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 5, with 8 total publications and 76 total citations.
Metrics
- h-index: 5
- Publications: 8
- Citations: 76
Positions
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Assistant Professor 2023–presentUniversity of Arkansas Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ORCID
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Managing Director / Test Engineer 2013–2023University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering ORCID
Selected Publications
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Field Validation of an FPGA-Based Embedded Digital Twin for Firmware Security in a Grid-Connected ANPC Solar Inverter (2026)
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Real-Time Anomaly Detection in OT Networks Using GRU-Based Autoencoders (2025)
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Developing P4-Based Applications on Academic Cloud Platforms for Smart Grid Security, Resilience, and Workforce Development (2025)
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A Digital Forensics Investigation on Various Industrial Control System Cyber Attacks (2025)
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Simulation-Based Modeling of Industrial Systems for Applied Cybersecurity Education (2025)
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Towards decentralization of distributed energy resource telemetry through a Solid to Modbus bridge (2025)
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A Scalable Edge-ML Solution for Power Electronic Predictive Diagnostics (2025)
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A Dynamic Waveform Analysis Methodology in a FPGA Embedded Digital Twin for Secure ANPC Inverter Firmware Validation (2025)
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Development, Integration, and Flight Testing of a Silicon Carbide Propulsion Drive for a Hybrid Electric Aerospace Application (2025)
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Envelope-Based Fault Detection and Identification in Three-Phase Motor Drive Systems (2025)
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Design of a Motor Control Board for the NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition (2025)
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Integration and Field Testing of a Multilevel Cybersecurity Solution for Photovoltaic Systems (2024)
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Real-Time Simulation and Workforce Development with TROY: Testbed for Resilient Operational Systems (2024)
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Addressing Cybersecurity Data and Workforce Scarcity with TROY: Testbed for Resilient Operational sYstems (2024)
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Online Dynamic Cyber-Attack Diagnosis in Power Electronics Systems Based on Few-Shot Learning (2024)
Federal Grants 2 $340,000 total
NSF
Co-PI
Sep 2024 - Aug 2025
NSF
Co-PI
Jun 2023 - May 2027
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
H. Alan Mantooth
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
42 shared publications
In database
- Adaptive Multi-Level Active Gate Drivers for SiC Power Devices
- A Review of Cyber–Physical Security for Photovoltaic Systems
- An Overview of Cyber-Resilient Smart Inverters Based on Practical Attack Models
- Modular multilevel converter with high-frequency transformers for interfacing hybrid DC and AC microgrid systems
- A Variable Inductor Based LCL Filter for Large-Scale Microgrid Application
Showing 5 of 42 shared publications
Juan Carlos Balda
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
16 shared publications
In database
- Modular multilevel converter with high-frequency transformers for interfacing hybrid DC and AC microgrid systems
- A Variable Inductor Based LCL Filter for Large-Scale Microgrid Application
- A Method for Open-Circuit Faults Detecting, Identifying, and Isolating in Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
- Design of a 2 MW DC supply using a 4-stage interleaved DC-DC converter
- A 13.8-kV 4.75-MVA microgrid laboratory test bed
Showing 5 of 16 shared publications
Yusi Liu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
10 shared publications
- Modular multilevel converter with high-frequency transformers for interfacing hybrid DC and AC microgrid systems
- A Variable Inductor Based LCL Filter for Large-Scale Microgrid Application
- Optimized control of isolated residential power router for photovoltaic applications
- Realization of high-current variable AC filter inductors using silicon iron powder magnetic core
- A scaled-down microgrid laboratory testbed
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Janviere Umuhoza
Murata (United States) (US)
10 shared publications
- Evaluation of 1.2 kV SiC MOSFETs in multilevel cascaded H-bridge three-phase inverter for medium-voltage grid applications
- Distributed power quality enhancement using residential power routers
- Optimized control of isolated residential power router for photovoltaic applications
- A SiC-based power electronics interface for integrating a battery energy storage into the medium (13.8 kV) distribution system
- Interleaved Flyback based micro-inverter for residential photovoltaic application in remote areas
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Alan Mantooth
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
10 shared publications
In database
- A Test Bed for Detecting False Data Injection Attacks in Systems With Distributed Energy Resources
- A Method for Open-Circuit Faults Detecting, Identifying, and Isolating in Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
- Distributed power quality enhancement using residential power routers
- An Intelligent Model-Based Multi-Level Active Gate Driver for Power Semiconductor Devices
- Evaluation of a Medium-Voltage Grid-Tied Cascaded H-Bridge for Energy Storage Systems Using SiC Switching Devices
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Haider Mhiesan
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- A Method for Open-Circuit Faults Detecting, Identifying, and Isolating in Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
- Evaluation of 1.2 kV SiC MOSFETs in multilevel cascaded H-bridge three-phase inverter for medium-voltage grid applications
- A SiC-based power electronics interface for integrating a battery energy storage into the medium (13.8 kV) distribution system
- Comparative Analysis of Silicon Carbide and Silicon Switching Devices for Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter Application with Battery Energy storage
- An Intelligent Model-Based Multi-Level Active Gate Driver for Power Semiconductor Devices
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Anna Corbitt
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission Test Facility
- Integration and Field Testing of a Multilevel Cybersecurity Solution for Photovoltaic Systems
- Rapid Prototyping of a SiC-Based PMSM Motor Drive for Aerospace Applications
- Envelope-Based Fault Detection and Identification in Three-Phase Motor Drive Systems
- Development, Integration, and Flight Testing of a Silicon Carbide Propulsion Drive for a Hybrid Electric Aerospace Application
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Wesley G. Schwartz
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
8 shared publications
In database
- The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission Test Facility
- Integration and Field Testing of a Multilevel Cybersecurity Solution for Photovoltaic Systems
- Development, Integration, and Flight Testing of a Silicon Carbide Propulsion Drive for a Hybrid Electric Aerospace Application
- A Dynamic Waveform Analysis Methodology in a FPGA Embedded Digital Twin for Secure ANPC Inverter Firmware Validation
- A Scalable Edge-ML Solution for Power Electronic Predictive Diagnostics
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Yuzhi Zhang
AbbVie (United States) (US)
7 shared publications
- Modular multilevel converter with high-frequency transformers for interfacing hybrid DC and AC microgrid systems
- Optimized control of isolated residential power router for photovoltaic applications
- Interleaved Flyback based micro-inverter for residential photovoltaic application in remote areas
- Cascaded bridgeless totem-pole multilevel converter with model predictive control for 400 V dc-powered data centers
- A Daily Optimization Method for a PV-Battery Microgrid Considering the Battery Lifetime and Time-of-Use Pricing
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Shuang Zhao
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- Adaptive Multi-Level Active Gate Drivers for SiC Power Devices
- Distributed power quality enhancement using residential power routers
- A Daily Optimization Method for a PV-Battery Microgrid Considering the Battery Lifetime and Time-of-Use Pricing
- An Intelligent Model-Based Multi-Level Active Gate Driver for Power Semiconductor Devices
- Analysis and optimization of a high-efficiency residential energy harvesting system with dual half-bridge converter
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Yusi Liu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
5 shared publications
- Interleaved Flyback based micro-inverter for residential photovoltaic application in remote areas
- Design of a 2 MW DC supply using a 4-stage interleaved DC-DC converter
- A 13.8-kV 4.75-MVA microgrid laboratory test bed
- A silicon carbide fault current limiter for distribution systems
- Topology, cost and efficiency comparisons of a 2 MW DC supply using interleaved DC-DC converter
Jia Di
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- A Test Bed for Detecting False Data Injection Attacks in Systems With Distributed Energy Resources
- Enhanced Uptime and Firmware Cybersecurity for Grid-Connected Power Electronics
- Securing DC and hybrid microgrids
- Digital Twin of an ANPC inverter with integrated Design-For-Trust
- Multilevel Cybersecurity for Photovoltaic Systems
Roy McCann
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- A Test Bed for Detecting False Data Injection Attacks in Systems With Distributed Energy Resources
- A Method for Open-Circuit Faults Detecting, Identifying, and Isolating in Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
- Evaluation of a Medium-Voltage Grid-Tied Cascaded H-Bridge for Energy Storage Systems Using SiC Switching Devices
- Resonance propagation modeling and analysis of AC filters in a large-scale microgrid
- Novel Circuit and Method for Fault Reconfiguration in Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters
Justin E. Jackson
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- Cyber Protection of Grid-Connected Devices Through Embedded Online Security
- Digital Twin of an ANPC inverter with integrated Design-For-Trust
- Real-Time Simulation of a Cyber-Attack Scenario on a Power Distribution Substation
- Rapid Prototyping of a SiC-Based PMSM Motor Drive for Aerospace Applications
- Envelope-Based Fault Detection and Identification in Three-Phase Motor Drive Systems
Yue Zhao
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Distributed power quality enhancement using residential power routers
- Cascaded bridgeless totem-pole multilevel converter with model predictive control for 400 V dc-powered data centers
- A Variable Switching Frequency Virtual Space Vector Pulse-Width Modulation Based on the Current Ripple Prediction
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