Dr. Mazaher Karimiِ

Currently, I am working as an Assistant Professor at Gonbad Kavous University, Iran and also working as an Academic Visitor at the University of Manchester on Enhanced Frequency Control Capability (EFCC) Project which has been awarded through Ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition.

I have worked as a senior lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus (a branch of Australian university) in Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science in Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for almost one year.

I have received the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position in University of Malaya, Malaysia under High Impact Research grant entitled; “study on the impact of solar energy penetration on national power grid and its solutions”.

I also co-supervised MSc & PhD students in power system group during this tenure and one of my PhD students is successfully defended. Moreover, I have received an invitation letter to visit and discuss potential research collaboration from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan to participate in 2014 SATU President’s Forum Joint Research Scheme.

Power system stability

Renewable Energy Sources

Distributed automation

Microgrid

21. S. Sukumar, H. Mokhlis, S. Mekhilef, M. Karimi, S. Raza, ”Ramp-rate control approach based on dynamic smoothing parameter to mitigate solar PV output fluctuation”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2017.10.015

20. Nurul Aisyah Yusof, Hazwani Mohd Rosli, Hazlie Mokhlis, Mazaher Karimi, Jeyraj Selvaraj, Norazliani Md Sapari, ”A New Under Voltage Load Shedding Scheme for Islanded Distribution System Based On Voltage Stability Indices”, accepted for publication in IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2017.

19. Shivashankar Sukumar, Hazlie Mokhlis, Saad Mekhilef, Kanendra Naidu, Mazaher Karimi, “Mix-mode energy management strategy and battery sizing for economic operation of grid-tied microgrid”, Energy, 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.11.018.

18. M. Karimi, P. Wall, H. Mokhlis, V. Terzija, “A New Centralized Adaptive Under-Frequency Load Shedding Controller for Microgrids based on a Distribution State Estimator”, IEEE Tran. on Power Delivery, Vol. 32, Issue 1, pp. 370-380, Feb 2017.

17. S. Shivashankara, Saad Mekhilef, Hazlie Mokhlis, M. Karimi, "Mitigating methods of power fluctuation of photovoltaic (PV) sources A review", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.59, pp. 1170-1184, June 2016.

16. M. Karimi, H. Mokhlis, K. Naidu, S. Uddin, A.H.A. Bakar, "Photovoltaic penetration issues and impacts in distribution network A review", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.53, pp. 594-605, January 2016.

15. J.A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, H. Mohamad, “An Islanding Detection Strategy for Distribution Network Connected with Hybrid DG Resources”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 45, May 2015, Pages 662-676.

14. J. A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, H. Mohammad, “A New Under-Frequency Load Shedding Technique Based on Combination of Fixed and Random Priority of Loads for Smart Grid Applications”, IEEE Tran. on Power Systems, 2015, (DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2014.2360520) (ISI-Cited Publication).

13. J. A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, “Computational Intelligence based techniques for islanding detection of distributed generation in distribution network: A review”, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 88, pp. 139-152, 2014. (ISI-Cited Publication).

12. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, H.A. Illias, “Quadratic Discriminant Index for Optimal Multiplier Load Flow Method in Ill Conditioned System”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 60, pp. 378-388, 2014. (ISI-Cited Publication).

11. M. M. Aman, G. B. Jasmon, A. H. A. Bakar, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, “Optimum shunt capacitor placement in distribution system-A review and comparative study”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 30, Feb. 2014, pp. 429-439, 2014. (ISI-Cited Publication)

10. J. A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, “A new islanding detection technique for multiple mini hydro based on rate of change of reactive power and load connecting strategy”, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 76, Dec. 2013, pp. 215-224, 2013. (ISI-Cited Publication).

9. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhis, A.H.A. Bakar, H.A. Illias, M. Karimi, “Improved Step Size Newton Raphson Method Using Quadratic Equations Properties in Ill-Conditioned Power System”, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, DOI: 10.1002/etep.1786, 2013 (ISI-Cited Publication).

8. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, H.A. Illias, O. Palizban, "Numerical Estimation of Inter Line Power Flow Controller Based on Injection Model of Synchronous Voltage Sources", PRZEGLAD ELEKTROTECHNICZNY,Vol. 89, No. 3a, pp. 121-125, 2013. (ISI-Cited Publication)

7. J. A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, H. Mohammad, “Comparison of Fuzzy and PID Based Governor’s Response in Utilization of DG Spinning Reserve“,PRZEGLAD ELEKTROTECHNICZNY,Vol. 89, No. 2a, pp. 187-190, 2013.(ISI-Cited Publication)

6. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, H.A. Illias, "Application of State Space Search Method to find a Low Voltage Solution for Ill-Conditioned System", PRZEGLAD ELEKTROTECHNICZNY, Vol. 88, No. 12a, pp. 247-250, 2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)

5. J. A. Leghari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, “A Fuzzy Based Under-Frequency Load Shedding Scheme for Islanded Distribution Connected with DG”, International Review of Electrical Engineering (I.R.E.E.), Vol. 7, Issue 4, pp. 4992-5000,2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)

4. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, M.M. Aman "The Non-divergence Newton-Based Load Flow Method in Ill Conditioned system", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 3, Issue 6, 2012. (Non-ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

3. Mazaher Karimi, Hazlie Mokhis, Ab Halim Abu Bakar, Amidaddin Shahriari, Mohammad Kazeminejad, "Distribution State Estimation Incorporating Load Modelling", PRZEGLAD ELEKTROTECHNICZNY, Vol. 88, No. 11a, pp. 166-169, 2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)

2. M. Karimi, H. Mohamad, H. Mokhlis, A. H. A. Bakar, "A New Approach of Under-Frequency Load Shedding Technique in an Islanded Distribution Network" International Review of Electrical Engineering (I.R.E.E.), Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 4155-4162, 2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)

1. M. Karimi, H. Mohamad, H. Mokhlis, A. H. A. Bakar, "Under-Frequency Load Shedding Scheme for Islanded Distribution Network Connected with Mini Hydro" International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 42, Issue 1, pp. 127-138, 2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)

17. M. Karimi, P. Wall, H. Mokhlis, V. Terzija, “A Centralized Underfrequency Load Shedding Controller based on State Estimator for Microgrids Applications”, Relay Protection and Automation for Electric Power Systems 2017, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

16. M. Karimi, R. Azizipanah-Abarghooee, H. Uppal, Q. Hong, C. Booth, V. Terzija, “Smart Integrated Adaptive Centralized Controller for Islanded Microgrids under Minimized Load Shedding”, 19-21 April, ICSG 2017, Istanbul Turkey

15. M. Zellagui, M. Karimi, H. Mokhlis, R. Benabid, and A. Chaghi, ʺImpact of Renewable Dispersed Generation on Performance of Directional Overcurrent Relay on MV Distribution Power Systemʺ, 8th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (CEE), 16-17 November 2014, University of Batna, Algeria.

14. J. A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A. H. A. Bakar, A. Shahriari, “Artificial Neural Network based Islanding Detection Technique for Mini hydro type distributed generation”, The 3rd IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT 2014), 24-26 November 2014, Sarawak, Malaysia.

13. N. A. Yusof, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, J. A. Laghari, H. A. Illias, N. M. Sapari, “Under-Voltage Load Shedding Based on Voltage Stability Index”, The 3rd IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT 2014), 24-26 November 2014, Sarawak, Malaysia.

12. H. Mohamad, Nofri NY Dahlan, H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi, A.H.A. Bakar, “Feasibility Study of An Intentional Islanding Operation With A New Adaptive Load Shedding”, The3rd International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS 2013), Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, TURKEY, 2013.

11. M. Karimi, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, A. Shahriari, “Distribution State Estimation for Smart Distribution System”, POWERTECH Grenoble (france), IEEE, 2013.

10. Hazlie Mokhlis, Mazaher Karimi, Amidaddin Shahriari, Ab Halim Abu Bakar, Javed Ahmed Laghari, “A New Under-Frequency Load Shedding Scheme for Islanded Distribution Network”, The fourth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Washington DC (USA), IEEE PES, pp.1-6, 24-27 February, 2013.

9. H. Mokhlis, M. Karimi and A.H.A. Halim, "Under- Frequency Load Shedding for Islanded Distribution Network", The 5th AUN/SEED-Net Reginonal Conference in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, pp. 255-258, 4-5 Feb 2013.

8. M. M. Aman, G. Jasmon, H. Mokhlis, Q. A. Khan, A. H. A. Bakar, M. Karimi, “Modeling and Simulation of Digital Frequency Relay for Generator Protection”, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon), 2-5 Dec., Malaysia, 2012.

7. A. Shahriari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, J.A. Laghari, M. Kazeminejad, “The calculation of low voltage solution based on state space search method in ill-conditioned system”, 6th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2012), pp. 62-66, 6-7 June 2012.

6. J.A. Laghari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M. Karimi, A. Shahriari, “An Intelligent Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme for Islanded Distribution Network”, 6th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2012), pp.40-45, 6-7 June 2012.

5. M. Karimi, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, A. Shahriari, M.A. Faradonbeh, H.M. Rosli, “Impact of Load Modeling in Distribution State Estimation”, 6th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2012), pp. 67-71, 6-7 June 2012.

4. M. Karimi, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, J.A. Laghari, A. Shahriari, M.M. Aman, “Combination of Adaptive and Intelligent Load Shedding Techniques for Distribution Network”, 6th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2012), pp. 57-61, 6-7 June 2012.

3. A. Shahariari, H. Mokhlies, A.H.A Bakar, M. Karimi, “The Numerical Estimation Method of Series FACTS Compensator Based on Injection Model of Voltage Source Inverter”, IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronic & Applications (ISIEA 2011), 25-28 September 2011, pp. 490-494.

2. A. Shahariari, H. Mokhlis, A.H.A Bakar, M. Karimi, “The New Numerical Estimation Method For Inter Line Power Flow Controller (IPFC) and Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC)”, Iranian Students Scientific Conference in Malaysia, 2011.

1. Misagh Alaie Faradonbeh, Hazlie Bin Mokhlis, Mazaher Karimi, Amidaddin Shahariari, “Balance and single line to ground fault location in electrical distribution system”,5th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO 2011), pp.1-5, 6-7 June 2011,10.1109/PEOCO.2011.5970382

Research project - Principal Investigator

1. Smart frequency control of an islanded microgrid using renewable energy sources

Reserach Project - Researcher

1. Modelling and Analysis of Islanding Operation for Distribution Network Connected with Distributed Generations, Research Assistant, E-ScienceFund Grant, Malaysia

2. Modelling of Intelligent Load Shedding Scheme Incorporating State Estimation for Islanded Distribution Network Operation, Research Assistant, E-ScienceFund Grant, Malaysia

3. Study on Real Time Energy Efficiency in Distribution Network Using State Estimation, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP), University of Malaya, Malaysia

4. Study on the Impact of Solar Energy Penetration on National Power Grid and Its Solutions, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, HIR Grant, Malaysia

5. Enhanced Frequency Control Capability (EFCC), Ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition (NIC) project, UK

Mazaher Karimi, Hazlie Mokhlis, “Under-Frequency Load Shedding for Islanded Distribution Network”, ISBN: 978-3-659-56668-4, Lap LAMBERT Academic Publishing

• 2002      BSc degree has been awarded in recognition of a first rank graduated in faculty of engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Golestan Province, Iran
• 2013      PhD degree has been awarded for outstanding achievement in the category of PhD completion period in less than 3 years, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
• 2014    Gold medal in Competition on Invention, Innovation and Design (IID-FKE 2014), “A New Under-Frequency Load Shedding Technique Based on Combination of Fixed and Random Priority of Loads for Smart Grid Applications”, Universiti Institut Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia

Postgraduate Level:

1. Advanced Power System Analysis

2. Electrical Distribution Network

Undergraduate Level:

1. Power system Analysis

2. Physics (electricity and magnetism)

3. Digital

4. Machine 1

5. Electronic 1

6. Electromagnetics