
Biography
My main interest is in the application of computer, control, and system analysis techniques to power system operation and planning problems. Recent research focus has been on the smart power distribution systems and the integration of distributed energy resources to power systems.
Education
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Ph.D.
1988
Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley -
Master's
1981
Electrical Engineering
Middle East Technical University, Turkey -
Bachelor's
1979
Electrical Engineering
Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Research Focus
Recent Publications
- A Secure and Adaptive Hierarchical Multi-Timescale Framework for Resilient Load Restoration Using a Community Microgrid (2023)
- Assessment of Anti-Islanding Schemes on a Distribution System with High DER Penetration and Dynamic VAR Compensators (2022)
- Maximizing the Benefits of Dynamic VAR Compensators on Distribution Systems with High Penetration PV (2022)
- A Load Switching Group based Feeder-level Microgrid Energy Management Algorithm for Service Restoration in Power Distribution System (2021)
- Assessing the Impact of High Penetration PV on the Power Transformer Loss of Life on a Distribution System (2021)
- Hierarchical Multi-timescale Framework For Operation of Dynamic Community Microgrid (2021)
- Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of a Single-Phase Community Microgrid in Islanded Mode (2021)
- Improving Topology Error Detection with Distribution System State Estimation (2021)
- Performance Assessment of Current Based Distribution System State Estimator (2021)
- Power Electronics Assisted Voltage Regulator: An Effective Solution for Mitigating Voltage Variations Caused by High Penetration PV on a Distribution System (2021)
Highlighted Awards
Awards & Honors
- 2010 - IEEE Fellow for developments in analysis, monitoring and control methods for electric power distribution systems
- 2003 - IEEE PES recognition award for contribution to task force on Distribution Test Feeders
- 2001 - IEEE PES/IAS Eastern NC Chapter Outstanding Engineer Award
Recent News

NC State ECE Faculty Members Ranked as Top Electronics and Electrical Engineers in United States
Posted on March 3, 2022 | Filed Under: News
Fourteen ECE faculty members have been ranked as the Top Electronics and Electrical Engineering Scientists in the United States.

FREEDM researchers receive funding for work on grid resilience tools
Posted on May 23, 2019 | Filed Under: Power and Research
Researchers in the FREEDM Systems Center received a $3.1 million research award from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electricity grid.

Baran Elevated to IEEE Fellow
Posted on December 22, 2010 | Filed Under: News
[ubermenu config_id=”main” menu=”84″] NEWSROOM Baran Elevated to IEEE FellowDec 22, 2010 Recognizing the achievements of its members is an important part of the mission of the IEEE. Each year, following a rigorous evaluation procedure, the …