UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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SPEAR: SPEAR - Solar Powered powered electroporator for freshwater purification in Jordan based refugee camps- GCU & GJU
Farrag, M. E. (PI) & Abdelal, Q. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research Grant
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FITNESS: For Active distribution networks in smart grids
Nazir, F. U. (PI), Pal, B. (PI), Das, K. (CoI), Contreras, J. (PI), Pourakbari, M. (PI), Ghiani, E. (PI), Asensio, M. (CoI), Khujawska, H. (CoI), Calderoni, M. (CoI) & Ishchenko, A. (CoI)
UK Research and Innovation , European Commission
1/10/24 → 30/09/28
Project: Studentship
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DIGITAL TWINS: A Digital Twin for Future Distribution Networks with Smart Meter Data Driven Monitoring and Control
Aboushady, A. (PI) & Farrag, M. E. (CoI)
Energy Technology Partnership, SP Energy Networks, Scottish Power Ltd
1/02/22 → 31/05/27
Project: Studentship
Research output
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A review of 6G conceptual components, ultra-dense networks, and research challenges towards cyber-physical-social systems
Attar, H., Issa, H., Ababneh, J., Rezaee, K., Alrosan, A., Deif, M. A. & Solyman, A. A. A., 2 Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Crowd Science. 10, 1, p. 41-55 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decoupled control of active and reactive power at the PCC using local measurements for an inverter interfaced virtual power plant
Nazir, F. U., 2 Jan 2026, IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Middle East (ISGT Middle East). IEEE, 5 p. (IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Middle East (ISGT Middle East)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Enhancing power system flexibility using AI‐based forecasting techniques: a comparative study
Hayat, S., Nawaz, A., Almani, A. A., Mustafa, E., Javid, Z. & Holderbaum, W., Jan 2026, In: Battery Energy. 5, 1, 19 p., e70079.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)2 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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KTP Academic of the Year Award
Nazir, F. U. (Recipient), 28 Oct 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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UK Global Talent Researcher in Power Electronics
Dabour, S. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Elgenedy, M. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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2019 2nd International Conference on Energy Resources and Sustainable Development
Farrag, M. E. (Member of programme committee)
2019 → 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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29th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics
Chen, D. (Speaker)
19 Jun 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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41st Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON)
Aboushady, A. (Chair)
2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Student theses
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Flashover Characteristics of Silicone Rubber Materials Under Various Contaminated Conditions for Application in Outdoor Polymeric Insulators
Arshad (Author), McMeekin, S. (Supervisor), 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Stabilization of Voltage Source Converter Dominated Power Transmission
Zhang, Z. (Author), Chen, D. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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An Investigation into the Influence of HVDC Voltages on Insulation Degradation in Power Cables
Fard, M. A. (Author), Farrag, M. E. (Supervisor), Reid, A. (Supervisor) & McMeekin, S. (Supervisor), 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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