Skills

C/C++, Python, SQL, MATLAB

Simulink, GAMS, GridLAB-D, MATPOWER, PowerWorld

DSP, Vector CANape, P-CAN, OPAL-RT, PLECS

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
January 2018 – Present
San Jose, California

Power System Software Engineer

GEIRI North America

Dr. Yuan started to work as power system engineer at GEIRI North America since January of 2018. In his position, he is responsible for power system energy management system (EMS) development, online security analysis and machine learning based advanced power system applications. Responsibilities include:

  • System Graph Modelling
  • Algorithm Design
  • Model Training
  • R&D - Power Transmission System
 
 
 
 
 
January 2017 – December 2017
San Jose, California

Postdoctoral Researcher

GEIRI North America

Dr. Yuan started to work as power system engineer at GEIRI North America since January of 2018. In his position, he is responsible for the development of graph based power system state estimation, power flow analysis and “N-1” contingency analysis. Responsibilities include:

  • System Graph Modelling
  • Algorithm Implementation
  • Graph Computing
  • R&D
 
 
 
 
 
May 2016 – August 2016
Peoria, Illinois

Associate Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Dr. Yuan was mainly responsible for developing, testing and debugging the embedded control system. He developed a system-level supervisory control scheme and verified its functionality and compatibility with ECM. Besides, he set up the electronic control module (ECM) wiring and CAN communication systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Embedded Control System
  • Control Scheme Design
  • Field Testing and CAN Communication System
 
 
 
 
 
June 2015 – August 2015
Peoria, Illinois

Associate Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Dr. Yuan was responsible for modelling a multi-phase motor generator unit (MGU), developing its control strategy and conducting lab testing to verify the performance. Responsibilities include:

  • Motor Design
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Real-Time Simulation
  • Control System Design and Testing
 
 
 
 
 
May 2014 – August 2014
Delaware, Ohio

Power System Engineering Intern

Emerson Network Power (Vertive Co.)

Dr. Yuan conducted software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) control scheme development on rectifier side, and developed the SIL model into a processor-in-the-loop (PIL) system for real-time simulation, with DSP, PLECS and serial communication interface (SCI). Besides, he was responsible for developing a fuse detection algorithm in SIL and verifying it on the UPS test-bed.

Responsibilities include:

  • Control System Design and Verification
  • Software-in-the-loop and Processor-in-the-loop Simulation
  • Fuse Detection Algorithm Design
 
 
 
 
 
August 2012 – December 2016
Columbus, Ohio

Graduate Research Associate

The Ohio State University

During his Ph.D. study, Dr. Yuan’s research work was focusing on power distribution systems/microgrids modeling and control systems development, resilience oriented power distribution systems planning, and power distribution systems/microgrids protection improvement.

Responsibilities include:

  • Planning and Optimization
  • Frequency Response
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Protection and Restoration
  • Control System Design

Recent Publications

(2018). CIM/E Oriented Graph Database Model Architecture and Parallel Network Topology Processing. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2018). Evolving Graph Based Power System EMS Real Time Analysis Framework. 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems.

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(2018). Exploration of Bi-Level PageRank Algorithm for Power Flow Analysis Using Graph Database. 2018 IEEE International Congress on Big Data.

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(2018). Exploration of Graph Computing in Power System State Estimation. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2018). Graph Computation based Power Flow for Large-Scale AC/DC System. 2018 International Conference on Power System Technology.

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(2018). Graph based Platform for Electricity Market Study, Education and Training. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2018). Graph based Power Flow Calculation for Energy Management System. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2018). Graph-based Preconditioning Conjugate Gradient Algorithm for N-1 Contingency Analysis. 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2018). Power Flow Analysis Using Graph based Combination of Iterative Methods and Vertex Contraction Approach. 2018 International Conference on Power System Technology.

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(2017). Co-Optimization Scheme for Distributed Energy Resource Planning in Community Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.

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(2017). Nine-Phase Induction Machine with Electric Pole Change for Emerging Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Micro/Mild Hybrid Vehicle Applications. 2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.

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(2017). Economic Power Capacity Design of Distributed Energy Resources for Reliable Community Microgrids. Energy Procedia.

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(2017). Economic Sizing of Distributed Energy Resources for Reliable Community Microgrids. 2017 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting.

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(2017). Modified Viterbi algorithm based distribution system restoration strategy for grid resiliency. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.

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(2017). Multilayered protection strategy for developing community microgrids in village distribution systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.

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Contact

  • 250 W Tasman Drive, San Jose, California, 95134, USA