BIO
My name is Kashif Azeem, and I am a PhD scholar in Electrical Engineering at the University of Tasmania (UTAS), affiliated with the Centre of Renewable Energy and Power Systems (CREPS). My research focuses on the design, operation, and control of DC nanogrids for off-grid communities. I also serve as a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the School of Engineering and as the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) representative for the School. Additionally, I am the Chair of the IEEE Student Branch at UTAS.
With over eight years of teaching and research experience, my expertise spans advanced control systems, nonlinear system design, nanogrids/microgrids, power electronics, and power system design. Beyond academia, I am actively involved in organizing professional and cultural events to foster community engagement. I enjoy socializing, learning new languages, and am an accomplished table tennis player. My approachable nature and strong communication skills contribute positively to my academic and community roles.
PROJECT TITLE
DC Nanogrids for Off-grid Communities
SUPERVISORY TEAM
PROJECT SUMMARY
The DC nanogrid is a cost-effective and efficient way to promote green energy and provide a constant supply of electricity to rural and remote areas. This mainly includes those areas that are not directly linked to the main grid. This research project intends to design and build an independently controlled off-grid renewable generation (PV) and hybrid energy storage (battery, supercapacitor) based DC nanogrid system. This system is capable enough to supply power to homes without any interruption. The main objective of this research is design and control of multilayered DC nanogrid by optimizing the structural existence without interfering with the shared network resources. Additionally, the project will analyze the stability of the low-voltage DC distribution system to ensure robustness under various dynamic operating conditions.