Dr Alexandros Paspatis MIEEE, FHEA
Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
My profile
Biography
Alexandros Paspatis received the MEng degree in electrical and computer engineering from the Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, in 2016, and the PhD degree in automatic control and systems engineering from The University of Sheffield, U.K., in 2020. Throughout 2018, he was a Research Assistant with the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, The University of Sheffield, U.K. From 2020 to 2023, he was with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece, as an Adjunct Lecturer. Since 2023, he is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K.
Interests and expertise
His research interests lie in control of power converters, converter-driven stability, microgrids and laboratory validation methods. He has attracted, led, and contributed to several research and innovation projects, in the field of power systems. His published work consists of more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals, papers in indexed conferences, and chapters in scholar books.
Dr. Paspatis is a Member of IEEE (active member of IEEE PES Task Forces and IEEE Working Groups), a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece. He acts as a regular reviewer for reputable IEEE, IET, and Elsevier journals, and has acted as a Guest Editor for the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics, as well as a Technical Programme Committee member for various IEEE conferences.
Prospective students & researchers
I am always looking for motivated PhD students/Postdoctoral researchers in the field of inverter-based power systems. If you are interested, please send me an e-mail for more details.
Impact
Leadership
Vice-chair of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Technical Committee on Smart Grids (2023-today)
Editorial and reviewing activity
Guest editor for the Special Issue “Advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop Methodologies for Breakthrough Validation and Testing of Next Generation Power Systems” of the journal IEEE Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics, (2023-2024)
Guest editor for the Special Issue “Smart Grids and Contemporary Electricity Markets” of the journal Applied System Innovation (2021-2023)
Regular reviewer for Electric Power Systems Research (Elsevier), IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Energies (MDPI), IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Access, IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, International Journal of Systems Science (Taylor & Francis), among others.
Invited talks, panel sessions, workshops
Alexandros Paspatis (Instructor), “Current-limiting droop control for power inverters and AC microgrids”, at the workshop: “Bounded control theory for power converter and microgrid control design,” 32nd Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED 2024), Chania, Greece, 2024.
Alexandros Paspatis (Invited speaker), “Grid-forming inverters: Challenges and solutions,” China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Invited speaker), “Advanced control of IBRs - enabling smart operation of power systems and microgrids,” at the IEEE PELS Hefei University of Technology Student Chapter event: “2023 The Second Symposium on Distributed Energy Resources,” Hefei, China, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Panel moderator), Panel session: “Open-source models for research and training in smart energy systems,” 2nd International workshop on Open Source Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems (OSMSES 2023), Aachen, Germany, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Instructor), “ERIGrid 2.0 educational tools for researchers and professionals”, at the tutorial: “Emerging skill needs and training tools for professionals and researchers in the field of smart energy systems,” 2nd International workshop on Open Source Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems (OSMSES 2023), Aachen, Germany, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Invited speaker), “Overview of the EU Horizon 2020 ERIGrid 2.0 Project - Working towards development of tools and methods for validation of complex power and energy systems,” at the IEEE PELS IIT BBS Student Chapter event: “Control, stability and testing of inverter-based power systems and microgrids,” Bhubaneswar, India, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Invited speaker), “Advanced control of IBRs to guarantee stable future power systems,” at the IEEE PELS IIT BBS Student Chapter event: “Control, stability and testing of inverter-based power systems and microgrids,” Bhubaneswar, India, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Instructor), “Exploiting real-time simulation for the validation of high power hardware components – The Power hardware-in-the-loop concept”, at the “ERIGrid 2.0 Training School – Introduction to Real-Time Digital Simulations with Applications to Sustainable Energy Systems,” Delft, Netherlands, 2023.
Alexandros Paspatis (Panelist), “Interface Algorithms for Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation: Addressing the Stability and Accuracy Constraints,” at the Panel session: “Pushing the Boundaries of Real-Time Simulations for Validation of Future Complex Power Systems,” IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2022.
Alexandros Paspatis (Invited speaker), “Laboratory testing of microgrid controllers and seamless transition: HIL experiences,” at the SIRFN Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods WG, 2022.
Teaching
Undergraduate teaching (MMJI)
Advanced Power and Control
Power Engineering
Group Design Project
PhD STUDENTS SUPERVISION
GK (2023-Today), Investigation and Development of a Method for the Effective Management of Challenges Arising from the Charging of Electric Vehicles in Electric Energy Systems, Hellenic Mediterranean University (Supervisory team, External)
Research outputs
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Chapters in books
Paspatis, A., Pompodakis, E., Katsigiannis, I., Karapidakis, E. (2023) 'Advanced Control Functionalities of Smart Grids from Communication and Computational Perspectives.' Power Systems. pp. 221-239.
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Journal articles
Paspatis, A., Kontou, A., Feng, Z., Syed, M., Lauss, G., Burt, G., Kotsampopoulos, P., Hatziargyriou, N. (2024) 'Virtual Shifting Impedance Method for Extended Range High-Fidelity PHIL Testing.' IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 71(3) pp. 2903-2913.
Paspatis, A., Kontou, A., Kotsampopoulos, P., Lagos, D., Vassilakis, A., Hatziargyriou, N. (2024) 'Advanced hardware-in-the-loop testing chain for investigating interactions between smart grid components during transients.' Electric Power Systems Research, 228
Saridaki, G., Paspatis, A.G., Kotsampopoulos, P., Hatziargyriou, N. (2023) 'An investigation of factors affecting Fast-Interaction Converter-driven stability in Microgrids.' Electric Power Systems Research, 223
Paspatis, A.G., Fiorentzis, K., Katsigiannis, I., Tsikalakis, A., Karapidakis, E.S., Thalassinakis, E.J., Gigantidou, A. (2023) 'Assessment of the required running capacity in weakly interconnected insular power systems.' Electric Power Systems Research, 221
Syed, M., Hoang, T.T., Kontou, A.C., Paspatis, A.G., Burt, G.M., Tran, Q.T., Guillo-Sansano, E., Vogel, S., Nguyen, H.T., Hatziargyriou, N.D. (2023) 'Applicability of Geographically Distributed Simulations.' IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 38(4) pp. 3107-3122.
Pompodakis, E.E., Strezoski, L., Simic, N., Paspatis, A.G., Alexiadis, M.C., Tsikalakis, A.G., Katsigiannis, Y.A., Karapidakis, E.S. (2023) 'Short-circuit calculation of droop-controlled islanded AC microgrids with virtual impedance current limiters.' Electric Power Systems Research, 218
De Paola, A., Thomas, D., Paspatis, A., Widl, E., Marinopoulos, A., Kotsakis, E., Kontou, A., Kotsampopoulos, P., Hatziargyriou, N. (2023) 'Testing-Oriented Development and Open-Source Documentation of Interoperable Benchmark Models for Energy Systems.' IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, 4pp. 42-51.
Paspatis, A., Fiorentzis, K., Katsigiannis, Y., Karapidakis, E. (2022) 'Smart Campus Microgrids towards a Sustainable Energy Transition—The Case Study of the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Crete.' Mathematics, 10(7)
Konstantinidis, G., Karapidakis, E., Paspatis, A. (2022) 'Mitigating the Impact of an Official PEV Charger Deployment Plan on an Urban Grid.' Energies, 15(4)
Lauss, G., Feng, Z., Syed, M.H., Kontou, A., Paola, A.D., Paspatis, A., Kotsampopoulos, P. (2022) 'A Framework for Sensitivity Analysis of Real-Time Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) Systems.' IEEE Access, 10pp. 101305-101318.
Dedeoglu, S., Konstantopoulos, G.C., Paspatis, A.G. (2021) 'Grid-Supporting Three-Phase Inverters with Inherent Root Mean Square Current Limitation under Balanced Grid Voltage Sags.' IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(11) pp. 11379-11389.
Karapidakis, E., Tsikalakis, A., Paspatis, A., Fotakis, E., Stavrakakis, G., Chatzipoulka, C., Zervas, P. (2021) 'Grid operation assessment under a specific EV chargers deployment plan in the city of Heraklion.' Electronics (Switzerland), 10(22)
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C., Dedeoglu, S. (2021) 'Control design and small-Signal stability analysis of inverter-Based microgrids with inherent current limitation under extreme load conditions.' Electric Power Systems Research, 193
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C., Guerrero, J.M. (2021) 'Enhanced Current-Limiting Droop Controller for Grid-Connected Inverters to Guarantee Stability and Maximize Power Injection under Grid Faults.' IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 29(2) pp. 841-849.
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2019) 'Voltage support under grid faults with inherent current limitation for three-phase droop-controlled inverters.' Energies, 12(6)
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Conference papers
Kontou, A., Heussen, K., Perez, L.R., Karafotis, P.A., Syed, M., Paspatis, A., Rikos, E. (2023) 'Educational programme management methodology for research projects.' 8/12/2023 - 10/12/2023. IEEE,
Kritikou, E., Paspatis, A., Hatziargyriou, N., Karapidakis, E. (2023) 'Considerations of the Limitations of RES hosting capacity at the Transmission System Level.'
Konstantinidis, G., Paspatis, A., Karapidakis, E. (2023) 'An Optimal Scheduling Tool for the Realization of Onshore Power Supply at Seaports with Limited Power Supply from the Distribution Grid.'
Luo, X., Paspatis, A.G., Singh, A.K., Hatziargyriou, N., Batzelis, E.I. (2023) 'Modeling of DC-Side Dynamics in PV/Battery Grid-forming Inverter Systems.' 2023-July.
Turk, A., Kahraman, A., Yang, G., Sideratos, G., Paspatis, A., Kotsampopoulos, P., Shahare, K., Mitra, A., Naware, D. (2023) 'DEPLOYMENT OF FORECASTING TOOLS IN DIVERSE DEMONSTRATION AREAS TO IMPROVE ENERGY SCHEDULING OF MICROGRIDS.' 2023. pp. 2170-2174.
Raussi, P., Kamsamrong, J., Paspatis, A., Heussen, K., Zerihun, T.A., Widl, E., Andren, F.P., Kazmi, J.H., Strasser, T.I., Castro, F., Pellegrino, L. (2023) 'Energy Systems Test Case Discovery Enabled by Test Case Profile and Repository.'
Nuhic, M., Paspatis, A., Shahare, K. (2023) 'Black-start of microgrids: Insights based on demonstration sites in Europe and India.'
De Paola, A., Thomas, D., Kotsakis, E., Marinopoulos, A., Masera, M., Paspatis, A., Kontou, A., Kotsampopoulos, P., Hatziargyriou, N. (2022) 'Benchmark Models for Low-Voltage Networks: a Novel Open-Source Approach.'
Paspatis, A., Milionis, G., Karapidakis, E., Dimeas, A., Hatziargyriou, N. (2022) 'Considerations of the Limitations of Renewable Energy Sources Hosting Capacity at the Transmission Substations Level – The case study of Crete.' 2022. pp. 295-300.
Paspatis, A., Konstantinidis, G., Karapidakis, E., Georgakis, F., Georgakis, D., Seimenis, M., Papadakis, M., Moraitakis, G., Nikolaidis, E. (2022) 'Hybrid power plants facilitating the realization of onshore power supply at seaport microgrids.' 2022. pp. 290-294.
Orfanoudakis, G.I., Paspatis, A.G. (2022) 'Power Electronics Laboratory Projects Enhance Interdisciplinary Engineering Education.'
Konstantinidis, G., Karapidakis, E., Paspatis, A. (2022) 'A Rule-Based Method for Efficient Electric Vehicle Charging Scheduling at Parking Lots.' 649 IFIP. pp. 149-157.
Fiorentzis, K., Paspatis, A., Tsikalakis, A., Karapidakis, E. (2021) 'Utilization of Demand Side Generation in Secondary and Tertiary Reserve Mechanisms of Island Power Systems.'
Masud, Z., Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2019) 'Current-Limiting Droop Controller for Single-Phase Inverters Operating in Island Mode.' 2019-October. pp. 1659-1664.
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2019) 'Three-phase current-limiting droop controlled inverters operating in parallel.'
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2018) 'SRF-based current-limiting droop controller for three-phase grid-tied inverters.' pp. 282-287.
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C., Papadopoulos, T.A., Nikolaidis, V.C. (2017) 'Dynamic grid voltage support from distributed energy resources during short-circuits.' 2017-January. pp. 1-6.
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2017) 'Current-limiting droop control with virtual inertia and self-synchronization properties.' 2017-January. pp. 196-201.
Nikolaidis, V.C., Papanikolaou, N., Safigianni, A.S., Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C. (2017) 'Influence of fault-ride-through requirements for distributed generators on the protection coordination of an actual distribution system with reclosers.'
Paspatis, A.G., Konstantopoulos, G.C., Mayfield, M., Nikolaidis, V.C. (2017) 'Current-limiting droop controller with fault-ride-through capability for grid-tied inverters.' 2018-January. pp. 1-6.