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Dr Zhongbei Tian PhD, MIET, MIEEE

Lecturer in Electrical Energy Systems Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Research

Research Overview

I am accepting PhD students and visiting scholars who are interested in transport and energy systems.

Railway Traction Power Systems

• AC and DC railway power system simulation
• Railway power flow analysis
• Hybrid train simulation and evaluation
• Fault simulation and monitoring

Energy-efficient Train Control

• Train driving speed optimisation
• Timetable scheduling and optimisation
• Regenerative braking energy utilisation
• Driver advisory system (DAS) design

Smart Grid and Transport Energy Integration

• Renewable energy and transport integration
• Railway and vehicle to grid analysis
• Smart energy management
• Transport and grid operation control