Mojdeh Hedman

Journal publications:

[J19]    M. He, Z. Soltani, M. Ghaljehei, M. Esmaili, S. Ma, M. Chen, M. Khorsand, R. Ayyanar, and V. Vittal, “A SOCP-based ACOPF for Operational Scheduling of Three-phase Unbalanced Distribution Systems and Coordination of PV Smart Inverters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, accepted for publication.

[J18]    M. He, Z. Soltani, M. Khorsand, A. Dock, P. G. Malaty, and M. Esmaili, “Behavior-aware Aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources for Risk-Aware Operational Scheduling of Distribution Systems,” Energies, 2022, https://doi.org/10.3390/en15249420.

[J17]    R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “A Machine Learning-Based Method for Identifying Critical Distance Relays for Transient Stability Studies”, Energies, 2022; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238841.

[J16]    Z. Soltani, S. Ma, M. Khorsand, and V. Vittal, “Simultaneous Robust State Estimation, Topology Error Processing, and Outage Detection for Unbalanced Distribution Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2022.

[J15]    Z. Soltani and M. Khorsand, “Real-Time Topology Detection and State Estimation in Distribution Systems Using Micro-PMU And Smart Meter Data,” IEEE Systems Journal, 2021.

[J14]    K. Montano-Martinez, S. Thakar, S. Ma, Z. Soltani, V. Vittal, M. Khorsand, R. Ayyanar, and C. Rojas, “Detailed Primary and Secondary Distribution System Model Enhancement Using AMI Data”, IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, Nov. 2021.

[J13]    M. Ghaljehei and M. Khorsand, “Day-ahead Operational Scheduling with Enhanced Flexible Ramping Product: Design and Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Sept. 2021.

[J12]    R. Vakili, M. Khorsand, V. Vittal, B. Robertson, P. Augustin, “An Algorithmic Approach for Identifying Critical Distance Relays for Transient Stability Studies,” IEEE Open Access Jour. of Power and Energy, vol.8, 2021.

[J11]    M. Ghaljehei and M. Khorsand, “Representation of Uncertainty in Electric Energy Market Models: Pricing Implication and Formulation,” IEEE Systems Journal, Oct. 2020.

[J10]    S. Kamali, T. Amraee, and M. Khorsand, “Intentional Power System Islanding against Cascading Outages Using Transient Energy Function Method,” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol. 14, Oct. 2020.

[J9]      Y. Wang, V. Vittal, M. Khorsand, and C. Singh, “Composite System Reliability Evaluation with Essential Reliability Services Assessment of Wind Power Integrated Power Systems,” IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, vol. 7, Oct. 2020.

[J8]      Y. Wang, V. Vittal, M. Khorsand, and C. Singh, “Probabilistic Reliability Evaluation Including Adequacy and Dynamic Security Assessment,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 1, Jan. 2020. Technical Committee, Analytic Methods for Power Systems (AMPS), Best Paper Award.

[J7]      M. Abdi-Khorsand and V. Vittal, “Identification of Critical Protection Functions for Transient Stability Studies,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 2940 - 2948, May 2018.

[J6]      M. Abdi-Khorsand and V. Vittal, “Modeling Protection Systems in Time-Domain Simulations: A New Method to Detect Mis-operating Relays for Unstable Power Swings,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 2790-2798, Jul. 2017.

[J5]      X. Li, M. Sahraei-Ardakani, P. Balasubramanian, M. Abdi-Khorsand, K. W. Hedman, and R. Podmore, “Real-Time Contingency Analysis with Corrective Transmission Switching,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 2604 - 2617, Jul. 2017.

[J4]      M. Abdi-Khorsand, M. Sahraei-Ardakani, and Y. Al-Abdullah, “Corrective Transmission Switching with N-1-1 Contingency Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 1606-1615, Mar. 2017.

[J3]      M. Sahraei-Ardakani, X. Li, P. Balasubramanian, K. W. Hedman, and M. Abdi-Khorsand, “Real-Time Contingency Analysis With Transmission Switching on Real Power System Data,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 2501-2502, May 2016.

[J2]      Y. Al-Abdullah, M. Abdi-Khorsand, and K. W. Hedman, “The Role of Out-of-Market Corrections in Day-Ahead Scheduling,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 1937-1946, Jul. 2015.

[J1]      M. Abdi-Khorsand and H. Heydari, “Multiobjective Augmented Eps-constraint Optimization for Economic/Environmental Stochastic Unit Commitment in Power Systems with High Penetration of Wind Power,” International Review of Electrical Engineering, vol. 5, no. 4, Aug. 2010.

Conference publications (peer reviewed):

[C22]   Z. Soltani, S. Ma, M. Ghaljehei, and M. Khorsand, “Volt-VAr Optimization of PV Smart Inverters in Unbalanced Distribution Systems,” Grid Edge Technologies, April 2023.

[C21]   G. V. Iswaran, R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “Power System Resiliency Against Windstorms: A Systematic Framework Based on Dynamic and Steady-State Analysis,” 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2022.

[C20]   M. He and M. Khorsand, “Residential Appliance-level Consumption Modeling and Forecasting via Conditional Hidden Semi-Markov Model,” 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2022.

[C19]   G. V. Iswaran, R. Vakili, and M. Khorsand, “A Comprehensive Framework based on Dynamic and Steady State Analysis to Evaluate Power System Resiliency to Extreme Weather Conditions,” IREP 2022.

[C18]   Z. Soltani, S. Ma, M. Ghaljehei, and M. Khorsand, “Optimal Scheduling of Distributed Energy Resources Considering Volt-VAr Controller of PV Smart Inverters,” IREP 2022.

[C17]   R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “Enhancing Situational Awareness: Predicting Under Frequency and Under Voltage Load Shedding Relay Operations,” 2021 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2021.

[C16]   R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “Machine-Learning-based Advanced Dynamic Security Assessment: Prediction of Loss of Synchronism in Generators,” North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2020.

[C15]   R. Santoni, A. Chandwani, A. K. Shah, and M. Khorsand, “Improving Distribution System Resiliency using Distribution Energy Resources,” North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2020.

[C14]   B. Jeon and M. Khorsand, “Energy Management System in Naval Submarines,” IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo (ITEC), June 2020.

[C13]   M. He, Z. Soltani, and M. Khorsand, “Two-Stage Distributed Energy Resources Scheduling via Chance-Constrained AC Optimal Power Flow: A Second-Order Cone Programming Approach,” the IEEE PES General Meeting 2020.

[C12]   M. He and M. Khorsand, “A Data-driven based Strategy to Evaluate Participation of Diverse Social Classes in Smart Electric Grids,” North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2019.

[C11]   P. Chatterjee, M. Khorsand, and K. W. Hedman, “Enhanced Assessment of Power System Behavior during Multiple Contingencies,” North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 2018.

[C10]   T. Tesfay, M. Jamei, A. Scaglione, M. Khorsand, K. Hedman and R. Bazzi, “AVAIL: Assured Volt-Ampere Information Ledger,” IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm), 2018.

[C9]     X. Li, P. Balasubramanian, M. Abdi-Khorsand, A. Korad, and K. W. Hedman, “Effect of Topology Control on System Reliability: TVA Test Case,” CIGRE Grid of the Future Symposium 2014, pp. 1-8, Oct. 2014.

[C8]     M. Abdi-Khorsand and K. W. Hedman, “Day-Ahead Corrective Transmission Topology Control,” In Proc. of the IEEE PES General Meeting 2014, Washington, DC, Jul. 2014.

[C7]     Y. Al-Abdullah, M. Abdi-Khorsand, and K. W. Hedman, “Analyzing the Impacts of Out-of-Market Corrections,” In Proc. of the 2013 IREP Symposium-Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control–IX (IREP), Rethymnon, Greece, Aug. 2013.

[C6]     S. A. H. Bahreyni, M. Abdi-Khorsand, and S. Jadid, “A Stochastic Unit Commitment in Power Systems with High Penetration of Smart Grid Technologies,” In Proc. of the 2nd Iranian Conference on Smart Electrical Grids (ICSG), Iran, May 2012.

[C5]     M. Abdi-Khorsand and H. Heydari, “Joint Stochastic Wind-Thermal Generation Scheduling and Emission Reduction Using Multiobjective Augmented Eps-Constraint Algorithm,” In Proc. of the 6th International Conf. on Technical and Physical Problems of Power Engineering, Iran, Sep. 2011.

[C4]     M. Abdi-Khorsand, A. Zakariazadeh, and S. Jadid, “Stochastic Wind-Thermal Generation Scheduling Considering Emission Reduction: A Multiobjective Mathematical Programming Approach,” In Proc. of the Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, China, Mar. 2011.

[C3]     M. Abdi-Khorsand and H. Heydari, “Stochastic Reserve Scheduling for Power System with High Penetration of Wind Power and Interruptible Load Participation Analysis,” In Proc. of the 1st Iranian Conf. on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation, Iran, Mar. 2010.

[C2]     M. Abdi-Khorsand, H. Heydari, and A. Zakariazadeh, “Interruptible Load Participation as Operating Reserve in Joint Energy and Spinning Reserve Markets Using Stochastic Security Analysis,” In Proc. of the 2nd International Conf. on Computer and Automation Engineering, vol. 5, Singapore, Feb. 2010.

[C1]     M. Abdi-Khorsand and S. Jadid, “Augmented Zbus Transmission Network Cost Allocation,” In Proc. of the 18th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), Iran, May 2010.

Technical reports:

[T9]     Line Roald, Daniel Molzahn, and M. Khorsand Hedman, “T-64: Who are controlling the DERs? Increasing DER hosting capacity through targeted modeling, sensing, and control,” PSERC Final Project Report.

[T8]     M. Khorsand Hedman and V. Vittal, “Protection System Modeling and Impact Assessment in Transient Stability Analysis Software Tools,” Submitted to Salt River Project.

[T7]     Final Report, Grid at the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities, Joint NSF and PSERC Workshop.

[T6]     M. Khorsand, K. W. Hedman, L. Tong, A. Papavasiliou, M. Ghaljehei, J. Kwon, M. Saleh, N. G. Singhal, S. Zhang, and C. Chen, “Newly Implemented and Proposed Market Products and Reformulations: Pricing Implications, Analysis, and Enhancements,” PSERC Final Project Report.

[T5]     C. Singh, V. Vittal, M. Khorsand Hedman, Y. Wang, D. Urgun, S. K. Kanchari Bavajigari “Reliability Evaluation of Renewable Generation Integrated Power Grid including Adequacy and Dynamic Security Assessment,” PSERC Report, November 2019.

[T4]     M. He and M. Khorsand Hedman, “Enabling and Incentivizing Active Participation of Customers in Smart Grid,” Submitted to Salt River Project.

[T3]     R. Vakili, P. Chatterjee, M. Khorsand Hedman, and Vijay Vittal, “Analyzing the Importance of Modeling Distance Relays in Stability Studies and Development of an Iterative Contingency-based Algorithm to Identify Critical Lines for Modeling Distance Relays,” Submitted to Salt River Project.

[T2]     M. Chen, V. Vittal, and M. Khorsand Hedman, “An Examination of Transmission System Fexibility Metrics,” Submitted to Salt River Project.

[T1]     V. Vittal, S. Lotfifard, A. Bose, M. Khorsand, I. Kiaei, “Representation, Modeling, Data Development and Maintenance of Appropriate Protective Relaying Functions in Large Scale Transient Stability Simulations,”  PSERC Final Project Report.

Invited conference papers:

[IC2]   R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “A Machine-Learning-Based Method for Identifying Critical Distance Relays for Transient Stability Studies,” Georgia Institute of Technology Protective Relaying Conference, Clayton Griffin Student Paper Award, 2021. (Best Paper Award)

[IC1]   M. Abdi-Khorsand and V. Vittal, “Modeling Protection Systems in Time-Domain Simulations: A New Method to Detect Mis-operating Relays for Unstable Power Swings,” Georgia Institute of Technology Protective Relaying Conference, Clayton Griffin Student Paper Award, 2017. (Best Paper Award)

Working and under-review papers:

[W3]    M. Ghaljehei and M. Khorsand, “Day-ahead Resource Scheduling with Enhanced Deliverable Flexible Ramp Product,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, to be submitted.

[W2]    R. Vakili and M. Khorsand, “Comprehensive online dynamic security assessment: Prediction of loss of synchronism in generators and behavior of protection systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, to be submitted.

[UR1]  Z. Soltani, M. Khorsand, and S. Ma, “Current-Voltage AC Optimal Power Flow for Unbalanced Distribution Network,” submitted to IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy.