Solmaz Kahourzade

Research Interests

Battery storage Electoral systems Electrical energy storage Electrical energy transmission, networks and systems Electrical engineering Electrical machines and drives Hydrogen storage Renewable energy Transport Engineering

Teaching Strengths

Research-informed teaching
Experiential and Laboratory Learning
Finite-Element Modelling and Simulation
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
Electrical Machines and Drives

Dr Solmaz Kahourzade

Program Director

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I am Program Director of the Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical) and a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Adelaide University. My research focuses on next-generation electrical machines and drive systems for transport electrification, with particular expertise in axial and radial flux machines, rare-earth-free traction technologies, electrical-machine optimisation and efficiency mapping.
My research bridges electromagnetic design, power electronics, optimisation, multi-physics analysis and experimental validation. I develop analytical and finite-element models together with optimisation and experimental methods to understand how electrical-machine technologies perform under realistic operating conditions, including vehicle driving cycles, thermal and mechanical constraints, converter losses and high-speed operation.
My broader research also encompasses energy storage, renewable-energy systems, electric vehicles and distributed energy resources, particularly where electrical energy conversion, storage and optimisation interact.

Research Themes

  • Electrical Machines and Drives – design, modelling, optimisation and experimental validation of high-performance electrical machines.
  • Transport Electrification – traction machines, electrified powertrains, efficiency mapping and driving-cycle-based optimisation.
  • Axial-Flux and Magnet-Free Technologies – synchronous-reluctance, induction and switched-reluctance machines, including electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical design.
  • Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Systems – battery storage, electric vehicles, distributed energy resources and optimisation of hybrid energy systems.

Date Position Institution name
2017 - 2019  Research Associate University of Adelaide

Date Institution name Country Title
2014 - 2018 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy

Year Citation
2026 Shakeri, S., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmud, M. A. (2026). A cost-effective placement of power quality monitors for harmonic resonance conditions and voltage sags under system uncertainties. Electric Power Systems Research, 254, 13 pages.
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2026 Cao, Z., Mahoudi, A., Soong, W. L., & Kahourzade, S. (2026). Design-to-Prototype of Axial-Flux Induction Motor for Line-Start Application. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.
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2025 Soong, W. L., Roshandel, E., Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2025). Axial Force Negative Stiffness in Axial-Flux Electric Machines. IET Electric Power Applications, 19(1), e70095-1-e70095-14.
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2025 To, T. T., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2025). Comparative Study of Optimisation Algorithms for Cloud Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Battery Operations in Microgrids With High Penetration of Solar Photovoltaics. IET Renewable Power Generation, 19(1, article no. e70017), 1-15.
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2025 Azarbakhsh, G., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Yazdani, A., & Mahmud, A. (2025). Optimal sizing of photovoltaic and battery energy storage for residential houses in South Australia by considering vehicle-to-home operation. IET Renewable Power Generation, 19(1, article no. e70053), 1-16.
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2024 Mahmoudi, A., Roshandel, E., Kahourzade, S., Vakilipoor, F., & Drake, S. (2024). Bond graph model of line-start permanent-magnet synchronous motors. Electrical Engineering, 106(2), 1667-1681.
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2024 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., Kahourzade, S., & Kalisch, N. (2024). FEA-Based Design Procedure for IPMSM and IM for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 14(22), 22 pages.
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2024 Khanal, S., Khezri, R., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzadeh, S. (2024). Effects of energy sharing and electricity tariffs on optimal sizing of PV-battery systems for grid-connected houses. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 118(109457), 1-18.
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2024 Khanal, S., Khezri, R., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzadeh, S., & Aki, H. (2024). Effects of electric vehicles on energy sharing for optimal sizing of solar PV and battery energy storage. Renewable Energy, 237, Part C(121862), 1-16.
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2023 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2023). Efficiency Maps of Electrical Machines: A Tutorial Review. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59(2), 1263-1272.
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2023 Mahmoudi, A., Roshandel, E., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2023). Introduction of Double-Stator Synchronous Reluctance Motor and Modelling. IEEE Access, 11, 1.
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2023 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., & Kahourzade, S. (2023). Optimal Design of Induction Motors Over Driving Cycles for Electric Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 72(12), 15548-15562.
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2023 Khanal, S., Khezri, R., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzadeh, S. (2023). Optimal capacity of solar photovoltaic and battery storage for grid-tied houses based on energy sharing. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, 17(8), 1707-1722.
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2022 Cardenas, G. A. R., Khezri, R., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzadeh, S. (2022). Optimal planning of remote microgrids with multi-size split-diesel generators. Sustainability, 14(5), 1-25.
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2022 Mohammadi, S., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Yazdani, A., & Shafiullah, G. M. (2022). Decaying DC offset current mitigation in phasor estimation applications: a review. Energies, 15(14, article no. 5260), 1-33.
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2022 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Davazdah Emami, H. (2022). DC-DC high-step-up quasi-resonant converter to drive acoustic transmitters. Energies, 15(15, article no. 5745), 1-20.
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2022 Mohammad Alikhani, A., Mahmoudi, A., Khezri, R., & Kahourzade, S. (2022). Multiobjective optimization of system configuration and component capacity in an AC minigrid hybrid power system. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 58(3), 4158-4170.
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2022 Allahyari, A., Mahmoudi, A., Torkaman, H., & Kahourzade, S. (2022). A high-performance dual-stator permanent-magnet vernier machine for propulsion applications. Electrical Engineering, 104(5), 3253-3263.
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2021 Palangar, M. F., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2021). Simultaneous Efficiency and Starting Torque Optimization of a Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor Using Two Different Optimization Approaches. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 46(10), 12 pages.
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2021 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2021). Saturation consideration in modeling of the induction machine using subdomain technique to predict performance. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 58(1), 261-272.
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2021 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Roshandel, E., & Cao, Z. (2021). Optimal design of axial-flux induction motors based on an improved analytical model. Energy, 237(121552), 1-13.
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2021 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Yazdani, A., & Shafiullah, G. M. (2021). Losses in efficiency maps of electric vehicles: an overview. Energies, 14(22, article no. 7805), 1-27.
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2020 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., Ertugrul, N., & Pellegrino, G. (2020). Estimation of PM machine efficiency maps from limited data. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(3), 2612-2621.
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2020 Dianati, B., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2020). Optimization of axial-flux induction motors for the application of electric vehicles considering driving cycles. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 35(3), 1522-1533.
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2018 Kahourzade, S., Ertugrul, N., & Soong, W. (2018). Loss analysis and efficiency improvement of an axial-flux PM amorphous magnetic material machine. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(7), 5376-5383.
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2017 Kahourzade, S., Soong, W., & Lillington, P. (2017). Single-Phase Loading Behavior of the Isolated 3ph Spoke Interior Permanent-Magnet Generator. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(3), 1860-1869.
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2015 Ertugrul, N., Hasegawa, R., Soong, W., Gayler, J., Kloeden, S., & Kahourzade, S. (2015). A novel tapered rotating electrical machine topology utilizing cut amorphous magnetic material. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 51(7), 8106006-1-8106006-6.
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2015 Soong, W., Kahourzade, S., Liaw, C., & Lillington, P. (2015). Interior PM generator for portable AC generator sets. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2015(2), 1340-1349.
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2015 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Mokhlis, H. B. (2015). A comparative study of multi-objective optimal power flow based on particle swarm, evolutionary programming, and genetic algorithm. Electrical Engineering, 97(1), 1-12.
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2014 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Abd Rahim, N., Hew, W. P., & Uddin, M. N. (2014). Design, analysis, and prototyping of a novel-structured solid-rotor-ringed line-start axial-flux permanent-magnet motor. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 61(4), 1722-1734.
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2014 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Ping, H. W., & Uddin, M. N. (2014). A comprehensive review of axial-flux permanent-magnet machines. Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 37(1), 19-33.
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2013 Kahourzade, S., Gandomkar, A., Mahmoudi, A., Abd Rahim, N., Hew, W. P., & Uddin, M. N. (2013). Design optimization and analysis of AFPM synchronous machine incorporating power density, thermal analysis, and back-EMF THD. Progress In Electromagnetics Research (PIER), 136, 327-367.
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2013 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Ping, H. W. (2013). Design, analysis and prototyping of a low-cost monopole machine. IET Electric Power Applications, 7(4), 287-294.
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2013 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Rahim, N. A., & Hew, W. P. (2013). Design, analysis, and prototyping of an axial-flux permanent magnet motor based on genetic algorithm and finite-element analysis. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 49(4), 1479-1492.
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2013 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Rahim, N. A., Ping, H. W., & Uddin, M. N. (2013). Design and prototyping of an optimised axial-flux permanent-magnet synchronous machine. IET Electric Power Applications, 7(5), 338-349.
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2012 Saghafinia, A., Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Hew, W. P., & Nasir Uddin, M. (2012). Broken rotor bar fault detection of 3-phase induction motor using online adaptive continuous wavelet transform and fuzzy logic. International Review of Electrical Engineering, 7(3), 4383-4394.
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2012 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Rahim, N. A., Hew, W. P., & Ershad, N. F. (2012). Slot-less torus solid-rotor-ringed line-start axial-flux permanent-magnet motor. Progress In Electromagnetics Research-PIER, 131, 331-355.
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2012 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Rahim, N. A., & Ping, H. W. (2012). Improvement to performance of solid-rotor-ringed line-start axial-flux permanent-magnet motor. Progress In Electromagnetics Research-PIER, 124, 383-404.
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2012 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Rahim, N. S., & Hew, W. P. (2012). Optimum design of an inside-out axial-flux permanent-magnet motor using genetic algorithm and finite element analysis. International Review of Electrical Engineering, 7(2), 3814-3827.
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2012 Mahmoudi, A., Moosavian, S. M., Kahourzade, S., Nabi, S., & Ghiri, H. (2012). Capacitor bushing optimization via electrostatic finite element analysis. International Journal of Physical Sciences, 7(2), 306-316.
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2011 Gandomkar, A., Mahmoudi, A., Pirasteh, H., & Kahourzade, S. (2011). Improvement of direct torque control in high power induction motors. International Journal of the Physical Sciences, 6(12), 2789-2798.
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2011 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Lalwani, R. K. (2011). Computation of cable ampacity by finite element method under voluntary conditions. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(5), 135-146.
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2011 Nim Taj, B., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2011). Low-impedance restricted earth fault numerical algorithms operation in power-transformer protection. International Review on Modelling and Simulations, 4(2), 608-615.
2011 Nim Taj, B., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2011). Comparison of low-impedance restricted earth fault protection in power- transformer numerical relays. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(12), 2458-2474.
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Year Citation
2026 Hill, O., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2026). Hydrogen Energy Storage for Standalone Microgrids: A Study of Australian Remote Community. In Proceedings 2026 11th Asia Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering Acpee 2026 (pp. 495-500). IEEE.
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2026 Norouzmahani, A., Shakeri, S., Esmaeili, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2026). Reducing PV Curtailment and Battery Degradation Using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Volt-VAR Optimization. In Proceedings 2026 11th Asia Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering Acpee 2026 (pp. 814-818). IEEE.
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2026 Shakeri, S., Ansari, H., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2026). Adaptive Support Vector Machine Based for Optimal Sizing of Renewable Generation and Battery Storage for Standalone Households. In Proceedings 2026 11th Asia Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering Acpee 2026 (pp. 393-398). IEEE.
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2025 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., & Kahourzade, S. (2025). Design and Analysis of a Single-Sided 2.2kW Axial-Flux Induction Motor. In 2024 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2024 - Proceedings (pp. 4936-4943). US: IEEE.
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2025 Javid, A. Y., Sohrabzadeh, A., Torkaman, H., Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Soong, W. L. (2025). Switched Reluctance Motor with Permanent-Magnet Embedded Rotor Ring for Torque Enhancement in High Speed Applications. In 2024 6th International Conference on Smart Power and Internet Energy Systems Spies 2024 (pp. 53-57). Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: IEEE.
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2025 Shakeri, S., Mahmoudi, A., Mahmud, M. A., & Kahourzade, S. (2025). A Quantum-Inspired Method for Optimal Placement of Power Quality Monitors Considering System Uncertainties. In Conference Record IAS Annual Meeting IEEE Industry Applications Society (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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2025 Javed, M., Khan, L., Muhammad, Y., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Zafar, A. (2025). Optimizing Over-Current Relay Coordination: The Role of Entropy Evolution in Gravitational Search Strategy. In Pedg 2025 2025 IEEE 16th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (pp. 1266-1271). PEOPLES R CHINA, Nanjing: IEEE.
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2025 Norouzmahani, A., Shakeri, S., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Mahmud, M. A., & Esmaeili, S. (2025). A Cost-Effective Method for Capacitor Placement Considering Volt-Var Optimization and Voltage Sags. In Pedg 2025 2025 IEEE 16th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (pp. 1181-1186). PEOPLES R CHINA, Nanjing: IEEE.
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2025 Moradi, H., Geravandi, M., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2025). Five-Phase Switched Reluctance Motor with Low Torque Ripple for Variable Speed Applications. In 2025 Energy Conversion Congress and Expo Europe Ecce Europe 2025 Proceedings (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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2025 Sohrabzadeh, A., Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Soong, W. L. (2025). Radial-Yoke Axial-Flux Switched Reluctance Motors for Light-Weight and Short-Length In-Wheel Traction Applications. In Proceedings of the 17th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Conference Congress and Exposition (pp. 2002-1-2002-6). United States: IEEE.
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2025 Arianboma, M., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2025). Modeling in DQ Framework and Operational Analysis of Counter-Rotating Electric Machines. In Proceedings of the 17th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Conference Congress and Exposition (pp. 2332-1-2332-7). United States: IEEE.
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2025 Azarbakhsh, G., Mahmoudi, A., Mahmud, A., Kahourzade, S., & Yazdani, A. (2025). Impact of Vehicle-To-Home Integration on Optimal Capacity of Solar-Battery System for Houses. In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference Aupec (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
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2025 Xu, X., Cao, Z., Soong, W. L., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2025). Design and Analysis of PCB and 3D-Printed Stators for Ironless Double-Sided Axial Flux PM Machines. In Conference Proceedings 2025 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids Etfg 2025 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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2025 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Arianborna, M., Soong, W., & Alsawalhi, J. (2025). Design and Performance Improvement of an SRM Based on a Benchmark Commercial im. In Conference Proceedings 2025 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids Etfg 2025 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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2024 Mahmoudi, A., Cao, Z., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. (2024). PM-Free Axial-Flux Motors for Transport Electrification. In 2024 IEEE International Magnetic Conference - Short Papers, INTERMAG Short Papers 2024 - Proceedings (pp. 1-2). US: IEEE.
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2024 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Soong, W. L., & Mahmud, A. (2024). Design and Analysis of Different Topologies of 4kW Double-Sided Axial-Flux Induction Motor. In 2024 IEEE 34th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2024 (pp. 1-5). US: IEEE.
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2024 Javid, A. Y., Sohrabzadeh, A., Torkaman, H., Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Soong, W. L. (2024). A Novel Switched Reluctance Motor with Semi-Hard Material in Rotor for High-Speed Applications. In EEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2024 - Proceedings (pp. 5735-5741). US: IEEE.
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2024 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Larkin, B., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2024). Small Axial-Flux Induction Motor for Electric Vehicles. In 2024 6th International Conference on Smart Power and Internet Energy Systems Spies 2024 (pp. 257-261). U ARAB EMIRATES, Abu Dhabi: IEEE.
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2023 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., Kahourzade, S., Lei, G., Guo, Y., & Kalisch, N. (2023). Design of a 100 kW Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Machine for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. In 2022 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2022 (pp. 6 pages). Online: IEEE.
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2023 Simangaida, N. P., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2023). Overload Performance Study of Induction Motors for Traction Applications. In 2022 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2022 (pp. 6 pages). Online: IEEE.
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2023 Li, B., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Soong, W. L., & Cao, Z. (2023). Thermal Prediction of Induction Machines Based on Finite Element and Analytical Methods. In 2022 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2022 (pp. 6 pages). Online: IEEE.
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2023 Soong, W. L., Cao, Z., Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2023). Unbalanced Axial Forces in Axial-Flux Machines. In Proceedings of the 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2022) (pp. 1-6). United States: IEEE.
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2023 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2023). A Study on Dual and Single Stator Axial-Flux Induction Machines. In 2022 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2022 (pp. 6 pages). Online: IEEE.
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2023 Roshandel, E., Ertugrul, N., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2023). Design Optimisation of a High Power Density Electric Machine using Soft Magnetic Composites. In Proceedings of the 32nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2022) (pp. 1-6). United States: IEEE.
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2023 Soong, W. L., Roshandel, E., Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2023). Axial Force Negative Stiffness in Axial-Flux Electric Machines. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Magnetic Conference - Short Papers (INTERMAG Short Papers, 2023 ) (pp. 10228209-1-10228209-2). US: IEEE.
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2023 Mahmoudi, A., Roshandel, E., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2023). Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor: Axial-Flux vs Radial-Flux Configuration. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023 (pp. 1-6). Online: IEEE.
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2023 Khanal, S., Khezri, R., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Aki, H. (2023). Stationary BES coupled with solar PV for an energy shared home with an EV. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 To, T. T., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2022). Generator preventive maintenance scheduling in large power systems with high penetration of renewable energy resources. In 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2022 (pp. 1-7). US: IEEE.
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2021 Cao, Z., Cardenas, G. A. R., Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2021). Comparative Study on Induction Machines: Three-Phase vs. Five-Phase Winding Configurations. In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021 (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2021 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2021). An Overview of Axial-Flux Induction Machine. In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021 (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2021 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2021). An Overview of Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles. In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021 (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2021 Aghazadeh, A., Khodabakhshi Javinani, N., Kahourzadeh, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2021). Evaluation and analysis of impedance matching transformer for HBC-power conditioner controller. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2021 Mohammad Alikhani, A., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Multi-objective optimization of system configuration and component capacity in AC mini-grid hybrid power system. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2021 Allahyari, A., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Dual-stator consequent-pole linear-vernier permanent-magnet machine. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-5). US: IEEE.
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2021 Esmaeili, S., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Mostaan, A. (2021). Dual winding magnetically coupled impedance-source inverters with dc-rail voltage clamping circuits. In Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021 (pp. 2286-2291). US: IEEE.
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2021 Kerslake, B. A., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Line-start permanent-magnet synchronous motor versus induction motor: technical, environmental and economical considerations. In Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021 (pp. 857-864). US: IEEE.
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2021 Esmaeili, S., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Sinusoidal input current single-phase AC-AC converter based on coupled transformer with reduced turns ratio. In Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021 (pp. 426-431). US: IEEE.
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2021 To, T. T., Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Cao, Z., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Optimization of im Rotor Bars Inclination Angle using Analytical Model in Free FEA Software. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Ecce 2021 Proceedings (pp. 4119-4126). ELECTR NETWORK: IEEE.
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2021 Emami, S. P., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Robust optimization of a wind generator based on an analytical model and wind data of a site. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2021 Emami, S. P., Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Boroujeni, S. T., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). Permanent magnet generators for wind application: an analytical investigation. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2021 - Proceedings (pp. 396-402). US: IEEE.
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2021 Allahyari, A., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). High power factor dual-rotor halbach array permanent-magnet vernier machine. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2021 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., & Kahourzade, S. (2021). 2D Subdomain Model of the Ladder Linear Induction Machine with considering Saturation Effect. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Ecce 2021 Proceedings (pp. 4127-4134). ELECTR NETWORK: IEEE.
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2021 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Tahir, A., & Fernando, N. (2021). Propulsion System of Electric Vehicles: Review. In S. Rajakaruna, A. AbuSiada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference Aupec 2021 (pp. 6 pages). AUSTRALIA, Curtin Univ, Perth: IEEE.
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2021 Emami, S. P., Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., & Khaourzade, S. (2021). IPM Motor Optimization for Electric Vehicles Considering Driving Cycles. In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference Aupec 2021 (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
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2020 Palangar, M. F., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2020). Electromagnetic and Thermal Analysis of a Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor. In ECCE 2020 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (pp. 502-508). online: IEEE.
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2020 Palangar, M. F., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2020). Optimum Design of Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor Using Mathematical Method. In Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (pp. 2064-2071). online: IEEE.
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2020 Carbonieri, M., Soong, W. L., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Bianchi, N. (2020). Overload Performance Prediction of PM and Synchronous Reluctance Machines for Traction Applications. In ECCE 2020 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (pp. 728-735). online: IEEE.
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2020 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. (2020). Analytical model and performance prediction of induction motors using subdomain technique. In Proceedings of the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2020) (pp. 3815-3822). online: IEEE.
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2020 Palangar, M. F., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., & Kahourzade, S. (2020). Design Optimisation of an 8-pole Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor. In ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2020 Roshandel, E., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. L. (2020). Design and analysis of small aspect-ratio switched reluctance motor. In 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2020 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Roshandel, E., & Soong, W. L. (2020). Axial-flux synchronous reluctance motors: Introduction of a new machine. In Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES 2020) (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2020 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Soong, W. (2020). Surface Permanent Magnet Machines: A Comparative Study (4-pole vs. 40-pole motor). In 2020 IEEE 9th International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2020 Cao, Z., Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Soong, W. L., & Summers, J. R. (2020). A comparative study of axial-flux versus radial-flux induction machines. In Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES 2020) (pp. 1-6). United States: IEEE.
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2020 Afrasiabi, S., Afrasiabi, M., Parang, B., Mohammadi, M., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2020). Two-stage deep learning-based wind turbine condition monitoring using SCADA data. In International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2019 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., Ferrari, S., & Pellegrino, G. (2019). Correction of finite-element calculated efficiency map using experimental measurements. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019 (pp. 5629-5636). online: IEEE.
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2019 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Ravji, R., & Soong, W. L. (2019). Line-start axial-flux PM motors: Introduction of a new machine topology. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019 (pp. 7027-7034). online: IEEE.
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2019 Roshandel, E., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2019). High step-up DC-DC converter for traction drives supplied by fuel cells. In 2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2019 Dianati, B., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2019). Analytical design of axial-flux induction motors. In 2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2019 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., & Pellegrino, G. (2019). A practical method for estimating efficiency maps for PM machines using a reduced number of tests. In 2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2019 - Proceedings (pp. 1-6). online: IEEE.
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2019 Dianati, B., Kahourzade, S., & Mahmoudi, A. (2019). Axial-flux induction motors for electric vehicles. In 2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2018 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Soong, W. L., Ertugrul, N., & Pellegrino, G. (2018). Estimation of PM machine efficiency maps from limited experimental data. In Proceedings: 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 (pp. 4315-4322). online: IEEE.
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2018 Lim, Y., Soong, W., Ertugrul, N., & Kahourzade, S. (2018). Embedded stator end-windings in soft magnetic composite and laminated surface PM machines. In Proceedings: 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 (pp. 5387-5394). US: IEEE.
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2016 Kahourzade, S., Ertugrul, N., & Soong, W. (2016). Investigation of emerging magnetic materials for application in axial-flux PM machines. In ECCE 2016 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (pp. 8 pages). US: IEEE.
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2015 Kahourzade, S., Soong, W., & Lillington, P. (2015). Performance of cage-less interior PM motor with open-loop inverter drive. In 2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 (pp. 1849-1855). US: IEEE.
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2015 Kahourzade, S., Soong, W., & Lillington, P. (2015). Unbalanced loading behavior of the isolated interior permanent-magnet generator. In 2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 (pp. 1826-1833). US: IEEE.
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2014 Soong, W., Kahourzade, S., Liaw, C. -Z., & Lillington, P. (2014). Interior PM Generator for Portable AC Generator Sets. In IEEE (pp. 2425-2433). US: IEEE.
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2013 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Ping, H. W., & Gandomkar, A. (2013). Design optimization and analysis of AFPM synchronous motor considering electrical and thermal parameters. In 2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC) (pp. 562-567). US: IEEE.
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2013 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Hew, W. P., & Uddin, M. N. (2013). Design and performance improvement of a line-start PMSM. In 2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2013 (pp. 5042-5047). US: IEEE.
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2013 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., Uddin, M. N., Rahim, N. A., & Hew, W. P. (2013). Line-start axial-flux permanent-magnet synchronous motor. In 2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2013 (pp. 3210-3216). US: IEEE.
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2012 Saghafinia, A., Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Hew, W. P., & Uddin, M. N. (2012). On line trained fuzzy logic and adaptive continuous wavelet transform based high precision fault detection of IM with broken rotor bars. In 2012 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (pp. 1-8). US: IEEE.
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2012 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Rahim, N. A., & Ping, H. W. (2012). Sizing equation and finite element analysis optimum design of axial-flux permanent-magnet motor for electric vehicle direct drive. In 2012 IEEE International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference, PEOCO 2012 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2011 Nimtaj, B., Mahmoudi, A., Palizban, O., & Kahourzade, S. (2011). A comparison of two numerical relay low impedance restricted earth fault algorithms in power transformer. In ECTI-CON 2011 - 8th Electrical Engineering/ Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI) Association of Thailand - Conference 2011 (pp. 792-795). US: IEEE.
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2011 Mahmoudi, A., Kahourzade, S., & Lee, D. (2011). Cable ampacity calculation in heterogenous soil using finite element analysis. In 2011 5th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference, PEOCO 2011 - Program and Abstracts (pp. 416-421). US: IEEE.
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2011 Kahourzade, S., Mahmoudi, A., Taj, B. N., & Palizban, O. (2011). Ampacity calculation of the underground power cables in voluntary conditions by finite element method. In ECTI-CON 2011 - 8th Electrical Engineering/ Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI) Association of Thailand - Conference 2011 (pp. 657-660). US: IEEE.
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I have attracted and contributed to government, defence, industry, international and university-funded research projects with a combined project value of more than A$890,000. My funded research spans electrical machines and transport electrification, autonomous systems, renewable and remote-area energy systems, energy storage, and emerging energy technologies, with strong engagement with government and industry partners.

Year Project Funding body / scheme Funding
2026–present A Quantum Computing-Based Demonstrator for Remote Community Energy Systems Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources and project partners A$550,000 project value*
2025–2026 Developing an Underwater Recharging Station to Maximise the Endurance and Mission Effectiveness of Autonomous/Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles Defence Innovation Partnership – Collaborative Research Fund A$150,000
2024 Design, Development and Prototyping of an Axial-Flux Switched Reluctance Motor Researcher Momentum During Parental Leave A$12,000
2022–2023 Electric Machine Development for Hybrid Heavy Vehicles Sovereign Power Systems Pty Ltd – Industry Research Grant A$100,000
2022–2023 Investigation of an Energy Storage System for an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Sovereign Power Systems Pty Ltd – Industry Research Grant A$10,000
2022 Optimal Sizing Approach of Cloud Energy Storage Systems for Urban Areas Suitable for South Australian and Japanese Cities Mawson Lakes Fellowship Program – Research Starter Grant A$20,000
2021–2022 Risk Reduction on Hybrid Heavy Vehicles Sovereign Power Systems Pty Ltd – Industry Research Grant A$50,000

I am an experienced educator in electrical machines and drives, renewable energy and power systems. My teaching is strongly research-informed and integrates fundamental engineering theory with analytical modelling, finite-element simulation, laboratory experimentation and engineering design.

Courses I teach

  1. Electrical Machines (ENGEX300) — 2026
  2. Advanced Electrical Machines (ENGEX414) — 2026

A particular focus of my teaching is creating a clear connection between theory, simulation and experimental behaviour. 

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 External Supervisor Thermal analysis of axial flux machines Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Pourya Seyyedmatin
2025 Co-Supervisor Thermal analysis of axial flux machines Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Pourya Seyyedmatin
2024 Principal Supervisor Analysis and emulation of multi-rotor generators for wind turbines Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Henk Bais

Date Role Board name Institution name Country
2025 - ongoing Treasurer IEEE Power Energy Society (PES) IEEE Power Energy Society South Australia Chapter Australia

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2025 - ongoing Associate Editor IET Electric Power Applications University of South Australia Australia

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