Mojtaba Ahanch Data-verified

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University of Arkansas

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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6 h-index 17 pubs 98 cited

Research Areas

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Mojtaba Ahanch's research focuses on power systems engineering, with a particular emphasis on the integration of renewable energy sources and advanced control strategies. His work investigates methods for optimizing the performance and stability of electrical grids that incorporate photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ahanch has published research on integrated volt/var control and conservation voltage reduction (CVR) in unbalanced distribution networks, utilizing smart PV inverter control and optimization algorithms such as the Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm and Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm.

His publications also explore hybrid AC and multi-terminal direct current (MTDC) transmission systems, examining the impact of PV energy integration and the application of devices like unified power flow controllers (UPFCs) for transmission expansion planning. Ahanch has received federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for collaborative research on predicting the mechanical properties of biomimetic apatite crystals. His scholarly work includes 17 publications with 96 citations and an h-index of 6, and he actively collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Roy McCann, Daniel R. Jagessar, Alan Mantooth, and Mehran Sanjabiasasi.

Metrics

h-index: 6
Publications: 17
Citations: 98

Selected Publications

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

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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)

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

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

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A New Approach for Transmission Expansion Planning Considering UPFCs (2023)

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

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Hybrid AC Transmission System with Back-to-Back Converter Configuration and MTDC Operation Considering PV Energy Integration (2021)

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

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Grid Strength Assessment and Maximum Loadability of a Wind-Dominated Power System Through QV Modal Analysis (2021)

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Integrated Volt/Var Control and Conservation Voltage Reduction in Unbalanced Distribution Networks Considering Smart PV Inverter Control Using Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm (2021)

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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