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Curriculum Vitae
Chris S Edrington
March 16, 2017
General Information
University address:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
2525 Pottsdamer Street B-371
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
Phone: (850)410-6140; Fax: (850)410-6479
E-mail address:
[email protected]
Web site:
http://eng.fsu.edu/ece/directory/chris_edrington/
Professional Preparation
2004
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO. Major: Electrical
Engineering. Supervisor: Dr. Babak Fahimi.
Chris S. Edrington. (2004). Bipolar Excitation of Switched Reluctance
Machines. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla,
MO). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,
http://search.proquest.com, 3143774.
2001
MS, University of Missouri-Rolla. Major: Electrical Engineering. Control
Systems.
1999
BS Engineering, Arkansas State University. Major: Engineering. Electrical
Engineering. Magna Cum Laude.
Professional Credential(s)
2014–present
Member American Society of Naval Engineers.
2009–present
Senior Member: Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
2007–present
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Arkansas, #12952.
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Professional Experience
2016–present
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida State University.
2012–2016
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida State
University.
2011–2016
FSU Campus Director FREEDM Systems Center, Florida State University.
Direct Young Scholars program and other outreach programs throughout the
year, manage the FREEDM System Center award, and serve on the FREEDM
Systems Center leadership and campus director teams.
2013–2015
Associate Director, Center for Advanced Power Systems, Florida State
University.
2014
Interim Director for the Center for Advanced Power Systems, Florida State
University.
2007–2012
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida State
University.
2007
Researcher, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida State University.
2004–2007
Assistant Professor, College of Engineering, Arkansas State University. Teach
a variety of general engineering and electrical engineering courses, conduct
research, and perform appropriate committee service for the college and the
university.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
Sabbatical, Florida State University (2015).
Guardian of the Flame, Burning Spear Inc (2015).
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Research Award (2014). ($2,500).
Innovator Award, FSU Office of Research (2013).
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Teaching Award (2011). ($1,500).
1st Prize Paper Award, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (2011). ($1,000).
IEEE Industrial Application Society – Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Conference
Service Award, IEEE (2010).
Best Paper Award, International Multi-conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics
(2010).
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society – Electrical Machines Technical Committee Award, IEEE
(2010).
Electric Ship Technology Symposium Best Paper Award, IEEE (2009).
Industrial Electronics Society – Electrical Machines Technical Committee Award, IEEE (2009).
First Year Assistant Professor, Florida State University (2008). ($16,000).
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2nd Place Prize Transactions Paper, IEEE - Industrial Applications Society (2006).
Outstanding Power Engineering Award, Grainger Foundation (2005).
Who's Who's in Engineering Academia, Academic Keys (2005).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
American Society of Naval Engineers
Eta Kappa Nu Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society
Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers -- Senior Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Teaching
Courses Taught
Design of Rotating Electrical Machinery (EEL 5930)
Power Systems I (EEL 4213)
Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives (EEL 5930)
Advanced Circuits with Computers (EEL 3112)
Electromechanical Dynamics (EEL 4220)
Electromechanical Dynamics (EEL 5930)
Advanced Circuits with Computers (EEL3112)
Advanced Electrical Machinery and Drive Systems (EEL5930)
Electromechanical Dynamics (EEL4220)
Design of Rotating Electrical Machinery (5930)
Fundamentals of Power Systems (EEL3216)
PV Integration Studies (EEL 6905)
RT-MEC (EEL 5905)
A Comparison of the Performance of P2P Protocols in a Simulated Attack Environment using
OMNeT++ (EEL 4905)
Survey of Power System Stability in a Multi-machine Environment (EEL 4905)
Harmonic Mitigation w/PVs (EEL 5910)
AC magnetic shielding properties of YBa2Cu3O7-coated high-temperature superconducting
material subjected to axial and radial fields (EEL 4905)
MicroGrid Systems (EEL 5905)
Mod/Sim DSR Drives (EEL 4905)
Simulation and Modeling of Electromagnetic Devices (EEL4930)
Communications Theory (ECIE 4333)
Electric Circuits I Lab (ECIE 2321)
Electronics II (ECIE 4373)
Intermediate Electrical Engineering Lab (ECIE 4371)
Digital Electronics (ECIE 3333)
Electronics I (ECIE 3403)
Microprocessor and PLC Applications (ECIE 4344)
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Electric Circuits I (ECIE 2323)
Electric Circuits II (ECIE 3313)
Control Systems (ECIE 4313)
Statics (ENGR 2403)
Dynamics (ENGR 3425)
Power Electronics and Control (ECIE 4723)
Doctoral Committee Chair
Paran, S., graduate. (2016). Distributed Model Predictive Control for Intelligent Management of
AC Microgrids.
Ferdowsi, F., graduate. (2016). Real-time Dynamic Behavorial Observation in Power Systems
Using Nonlinear Time Series Analaysis.
Vu, T., graduate. (2016). Distributed Robust Adaptive Droop Control for DC Microgrids.
Fleming, F., graduate. (2014). Realtime Switched Reluctance Machine Emulation via Magnetic
Equivalent Circuits.
Leonard, J., graduate. (2014). Nonlinear Modeling of DC Constant Power Loads with Frequency
Domain Volterra Kernels.
Salmani, A., graduate. (2014). Real-time Impedance-based Stability Assessment of the Power
Electronic-based Components in Contemporary Distribution Systems.
Ravindra, H., doctoral candidate. Energy Storage for Ship Power Systems.
Stright, J., doctoral candidate. An Investigation of Topological Influences on Power Grid
Steady-state Stability.
Gonsoulin, D., doctoral candidate. Hierarchal Distributed MPC for Energy Management.
Papari, B., doctoral candidate. Real-time Intelligent Energy Management for AC-DC Hybrid and
Interconnected Microgrids.
Perkins, D., doctoral candidate. Adaptive Droop Control for Power Management in DC
Microgrids.
Yang, H., doctoral candidate. Sensor Fault Detection with Fault Tolerant Control for System
Resiliency and Optimization Improvement.
Diaz, F., doctoral candidate.
Langston, J., doctoral candidate.
Ozkan, G., doctoral student. Utilization of Distributed Predictive Control for Wind Power
Generation.
Doctoral Committee Cochair
Nyanteh, Y., graduate. (2013). Application of Artificial Intelligence to Rotating Machine
Condition Monitoring.
Leng, S., graduate. (2012). Coordination of Multiple Active Front-End Converters for Power
Quality Improvement.
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Doctoral Committee Member
Nikhil, G., graduate. (2014).
Guifeng, L., graduate. (2013). Using Entropy To Improve The Resolution In Non-parametric
Spectral Estimation.
Fan, H., graduate. (2011).
Deng, Y., graduate. (2010).
Henry, S. D., graduate. (2010).
Danku, M. A., graduate. (2009).
Thai, H. T., doctoral candidate. Tracking Real Time Signals in Time Frequency Plane Using
Adaptive Notch Filters.
Doctoral Committee University Representative
Yu, W., graduate. (2010).
Master's Committee Chair
Sundararajan, S., graduate. (2016). Performance Analysis of Distributed Control Methods in
Electrical Energy Systems on a Hardware in the Loop Simulation Test Bed.
Bresland, P., graduate. (2015). High Frequency Simulation Models of Rotating Machines in
Ungrounded Shipboard Power Systems based on Inverse Scattering Theory.
Mohebali, B., graduate. (2015). Validation of a Scattering Parameter Based Model of a Power
Cable for Shipboard Grounding Studies.
Griffin, L., graduate. (2014). Application of Advanced Optimization and Control for Enhanced
Operation of Switched Reluctance Machines.
Pothavajhala, V., graduate. (2014). Modeling and Analysis of Superconducting Cables.
Widener, C., graduate. (2014). Solid State Fault Isolation Device Integration with Power
Electronic Based Distribution Systems.
Paran, S., graduate. (2013). Utilization of Impedance Matching to Improve Damping Impedance
Method-Based PHIL Interface.
Soto, D., graduate. (2013). Gas Turbine-Generator System Duality Study for Real-Time PHIL
EMULATION USING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTERS.
Akar, F., graduate. (2012). Computationally Intelligent Algorithms in Maximum Torque per
Ampere Strategies in Switched Reluctance Machines at Low Speeds.
Bevis, T., graduate. (2012). Information-Theoretic Characterization of Dynamic Energy Systems.
Stroupe, N., graduate. (2012). Real-Time High Speed Generator System Emulation with
Hardware-in-the-Loop Application.
Liu, Y., graduate. (2011). Application of Intelligent Tuning Algorithms for Three-Level NPC
Rectifier for Shipboard Power Distribution.
Patil, P., graduate. (2011). Magnetization AC Losses in Second Generation High Temperature
Superconductors.
Sattler, M., graduate. (2011). Utilization of Nonlinear Dynamics in the Converter Design
Process.
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Cao, J., graduate. (2011). Analysis and Implementation of Grid-connected Solar PV with
Harmonic Compensation.
Hacker, B. A., graduate. (2010). Development of a Virtual Grid Interface for PHEV Integration
Analysis.
Fleming, F. E., graduate. (2010). Development and Implementation of a 25 kVA Phasor Based
Virtual Machine.
Master's Committee Cochair
Sun, K., graduate. (2016).
Rentachinthala, K., graduate. (2012). Co-simulator Interface Design.
Thevarajan, T., graduate. (2011). Decentralized Multiobjective Optimization for a
Heterogeneous System.
Infante, D., graduate. (2011). Guiding the Selection of Physical Experiments for the Validation of
a Model Designed to Study Grounding in DC Distribution Systems.
Lee, D. D., graduate. (2010).
Quiroga, J., graduate. (2008). Stator Winding Fault Detection for a PMSM Using Fuzzy Logic
Classifier and Neural Network Model Identification.
Master's Committee Member
Alquthami, T. S., graduate. (2011).
Research and Original Creative Work
#Research and original creative work that occurred before employment at FSU. *Research and original
creative work that occurred between initial employment at FSU and time at which I went up for tenure and
promotion to Associate Professor. Refereed Proceedings do not typically have impact factors in electrical
engineering. Data for citations is derived from Google Scholar. Impact factors are derived from journal
websites where available.
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Ferdowsi, F., Vahedi, H., Edrington, C., & El-Mezyani, T. (submitted). Real-time Stability
Evaluation in Power Systems Utilizing Nonlinear Time-series Analysis. IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid. Manuscript submitted for publication, 8 pages.
Ferdowsi, F., Vahedi, H., Edrington, C., & El-Mezyani, T. (submitted). Dynamic Behavioral
Observation in Power Systems Utilizing Real-Time Complexity Computation. IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid. Manuscript submitted for publication, 8 pages.
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Papari, B., Edrington, C., Battacharya, I., & Radman, G. (submitted). Effective Energy
Management of Hybrid AC-DC Microgrids with Storage. IEEE Transactions on Smart
Grid. Manuscript submitted for publication, 8 pages.
Paran, S., Vu, T., Diaz, F., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (submitted). MPC-based Distributed
Control for Intelligent Energy Management of AC Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on
Smart Grid. Manuscript submitted for publication, 8 pages.
Vu, T., Gonsoulin, D., Diaz, F., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (submitted). Predictive Control
for Energy Management in Ship Power Systems under High-power Ramp Rate Loads.
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. Manuscript submitted for publication, 8
pages.
Paran, S., Vu, T., Diaz, F., & Edrington, C. (in press). Evaluation of the Interface Accuracy for
Power Hardware in the Loop Experiments. Electric Power Components and Systems, 11
pages.
Vu, T., Diaz, F., Paran, S., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2017). An Alternative Distributed
Control Architecture for Improvement in the Transient Response of DC Microgrids.
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(1), 574 - 584.
Vu, T., Perkins, D., Gonsoulin, D., Edrington, C., & El-Mezyani, T. (2017). Robust Adaptive
Droop Control for DC Microgrids. Elsevier - Electric Power Systems Research, 146,
95-106.
Fleming, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2016). Real time Emulation of Switched Reluctance Machines
via Magnetic Equivalent Circuits. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, pp(99),
1-1. doi:10.1109/TIE.2016.2521343
Salmani, M., Rahbari-Asr, N., Edrington, C. S., & Chow, M. (2016). Online and Offline Stability
Analysis Methods for the Power Electronic-Based Components in Design and
Operational Stages. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 31 (4), 3151 - 3164.
doi:10.1109/TPEL.2015.2451533
Capelli, M., Ponci, F., Sulligoi, G., Vicenzutti, A., Edrington, C. S., El Mezyani, T., & Monti, A.
(2015). Power Flow Control and Network Stability in an All-Electric Ship. Proceedings
of the IEEE, 103 (12), 2355 - 2380. doi:10.1109/JPROC.2015.2496789
Edrington, C. S., Steurer, M., Langston, J., Schoeder, K., & El Mezyani, T. (2015). Role of
Power Hardware in the Loop in Modeling and Simulation for Experimentation in Power
and Energy Systems. IEEE Proceedings, 103 (12), 2401 - 2409.
doi:10.1109/JPROC.2015.2460676
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Nackel, O., Langston, J., Steurer, M., Fleming, F., Paran, S., Edrington, C. S., & Noe, M. (2015).
Power Hardware in the Loop Test of an Air Coil Superconducting Fault Current Limiter.
IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, pp(99), 1.
Nyanteh, Y., Graber, L., Rodrigo, H., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. A. (2015). A
Novel Approach Towards the Determination of the Time to Breakdown of Electrical
Machine Insulating Materials. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics, 22(1), 232-240.
Salmani, A., Asr, N., Chow, Mo-Yuen, & Edrington, C. S. (2015). Online and Offline Stability
Analysis Methods for the Power Electronic-based Components in Design and Operational
Stages. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, PP(99), 14.
Salmani, M., & Edrington, C. S. (2015). Small signal stability assessment of a single phase solid
state transformer through PHIL experiment. International Journal of Power Electronics,
7 (3), 243 - 260.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., Stroupe, N., & Bevis, T. (2014). Real-Time Emulation of a
High Speed Micro-Turbine Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator using
Multi-Platform Hardware-in-the-Loop Realization. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 61(6), 3109 - 3118. doi:10.1109/TIE.2013.2279128
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. S. (2014). Real-time Small Signal Stability Analysis of the Power
Electronic-based Components in Contemporary Distribution Systems. Electric Power
Systems Research, 47 - 58. doi:10.1016/j.epsr.2014.07.028
Nasirian, V., Davoudi, A., Kaboli, S., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Excitation Shifting, a General
Low-Cost Solution for Eliminating Ultra-Low Frequency Pulsation in Switched
Reluctance Machines. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 49(9), 5135 - 5149.
doi:10.1109/TMAG.2013.2251651
Nyanteh, Y., Edrington, C. S., Srivastava, S., & Cartes, D. A. (2013). Application of Artificial
Intelligence to Real-time Fault Detection In Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors.
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Applications, 49(3), 1205 - 1214.
Nyanteh, Y., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. A. (2013). Application of Artificial
Intelligence to Stator Winding Fault Diagnosis in Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Machines. Electric Power Systems Research, 103, 201-213.
doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2013.05
Soto, D., Edrington, C. S., & Balathandayuthapani, S. (2013). Grid Connected PV-APF System
with Anti-islanding Protection. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems,
23(7), 1049–1070. doi:DOI: 10.1002/etep
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Balathandayuthapani, S., Edrington, C. S., Henry, S., & Cao, J. (2012). Analysis and Control of a
Photovoltaic System: Application to a High-penetration Case Study. IEEE Systems
Journal, 6(2), 213 - 219.
El-Mezyani, T., Wilson, R., Sattler, M., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. (2012).
Quantification of Complexity of Power Electronics based Systems. IET Electrical
Systems, 1 -12. doi:10.1049/iet-est.2011.0019
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., Maghsoudlou, B., Fleming, F., & Mokhtari, H. (2012).
Multi-loop Linear Resonant VSI Controller Design for Distorted Loads using the LQR
Method'. IET Power Electronics, 5 (6), 841 - 851. doi:10.1049/iet-pel.2011.0400
Soto, D., Edrington, C. S., Balathandayuthapani, S., & Ryster, S. (2012). Voltage Balancing of
Islanded Microgrids using a Time Domain Technique. Elsevier - Electric Power Systems
Research, 84, 214 - 223.
Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., & Fleming, F. (2012). An Induction Machine
Emulator for High-Power Applications Utilizing Advanced Simulation Tools With
Graphical User Interfaces. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 27 (1), 160 - 172.
doi:10.1109/TEC.2011.2179302
Edrington, C. S., Vodyakho, O., Azongha, S., Fleming, F., & Krishnamurthy, M. (2011).
Evaluation of Voltage Source IGBT Converters for Three-Phase Induction Motor Drives.
International Journal of Power Electronics, 3(6), 561 - 577.
Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Neumayr, D., Edrington, C. S., Karady, G., & Battacharya, S.
(2011). Solid-State Fault Isolation Devices: Application to Future Power
Electronics-based Distribution Systems. IET Electric Power Applications, 5(6), 521 528.
Edrington, C. S., Vodyakho, O., & Hacker, B. A. (2011). Development of a Unified Research
Platform for Plug-in Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Integration Analysis Utilizing the Power
Hardware-in-the-Loop Concept. Journal of Power Electronics, 11(4), 1 - 8.
Wilson, R., Sattler, M., El-Mezyani, T., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. (2011). A
Measure for Complex Dynamics in Power Systems. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics,
and Information, 9(3), 73 - 78.
Leng, S., Chung, I., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. (2011). Coordination of Multiple Adjustable
Speed Drives for Power Quality Improvement. Elsevier - Electric Power Systems
Research, 81, 1227-1237.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Mokhtari, H. (2011). Optimal Tuning of Linear Controllers
for Power Electronics/Power Systems Applications. Elsevier - Electric Power Systems
Research, 81, 2188-2197.
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Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Neumayr, D., Edrington, C. S., Karady, G., & Bhattacharya, S.
(2011). Solid-state Fault Isolation Devices: Application to Future Power
Electronics-based Distribution Systems. IET Electric Power Applications, 5 (6), 521 528.
Ramachandran, B., Srivastava, S., Cartes, D., & Edrington, C. S. (2010). An Intelligent Auction
Scheme for Smart Grid Market Using a Hybrid Immune Algorithm. IEEE Transactions
on Industrial Electronics, PP (99), 1 - 10.
Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., Ren, W., Langston, J., & Sloderbeck, M. (2010). A Megawatt
Scale Power Hardware in the Loop Setup for Motor Drives. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Electronics, 57(4), 1254 - 1260.
Vodyakho, O., Edrington, C. S., Steurer, M., & Kim, Tae-Hyung. (2010). Synchronization and
Application of Three-phase Converters Utilizing the Power Hardware in the Loop
Concept. International Journal of Power Electronics, 2 (3), 286 - 303.
Quiroga, J., Cartes, D., & Edrington, C. S. (2009). Neural Network based System Identification
of a PMSM under Load Fluctuation. Dyna, 76 (160), 273-282.
Vodyakho, O., Kim, Tae-Hyung, Kwak, S., & Edrington, C. S. (2009). Comparison of the Space
Vector Current Controls for Shunt Active Power Filters. IET Power Electronics, 2(6),
653 - 664.
El-Kharashi, E., & Edrington, C. S. (2008). Modification of Stator Tooth Arrangement in
Switched Reluctance Machines for Increased Efficiency. International Review of
Electrical Engineering, 3(6), 955 - 961.
Edrington, C. S., Fahimi, B., & Krishnamurthy, M. (2007). An Auto-Calibrating Inductance
Model for Switched Reluctance Motor Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 54(4), 2165 - 2173.
Krishnamurthy, M., Edrington, C. S., Emadi, A., Asadi, P., Ehsani, M., & Fahimi, B. (2006).
Making the Case for Applications of Switched Reluctance Motor Technology in
Automotive Products. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 21(3), 659 - 675.
Krishnamurthy, M., Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2006). Prediction of Rotor Position at
Standstill and Flying Shaft Conditions in Switched Reluctance Machines. IEEE
Transactions on Power Electronics, 21(1), 225 - 233.
Edrington, C. S., Kaluvagunta, D. C., Joddar, J., & Fahimi, B. (2005). Investigation of
Electromagnetic Force Components in SRM Under Single and Multi-phase Excitation.
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 41(4), 978 - 988.
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Edrington, C. S., Krishnamurthy, M., & Fahimi, B. (2005). Bipolar Switched Reluctance
Machines: A Novel Solution for Automotive Applications. IEEE Transactions on
Vehicular Technology, 54(3), 795 - 808.
Invited Book Chapters
Fahimi, B., & Edrington, C. S. (2005). Switched Reluctance Motor Drives. In Emadi, A. (Ed.),
Handbook of Automotive Power Electronics and Motor Drives (pp. 415 to 436). Boca
Raton, FL : CRC Press.
Refereed Proceedings
Papari, B., Edrington, C., & Vu, T. (in press). A Heuristic Method for Optimal Energy
Management of DC Microgrid. In IEEE 2nd International Conference on DC
Microgrids, Nuremburg, Germany. New York, NY: IEEE.
Papari, B., Edrington, C., & Vu, T. (in press). Stochastic Operation of Interconnected
Microgrids. In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting. New York, NY: IEEE.
Vu, T., Edrington, C., & Hopsavian, R. (in press). Distributed Demand Response Considering
Line Loss for Distributed Renewable Energy Systems. In IEEE Power and Energy
Society General Meeting, Chicago, USA. New York, NY: IEEE.
Vu, T., Perkins, D., Papari, B., & Edrington, C. (in press). Distributed Adaptive Control Design
for Cluster of Converters in DC Distribution Systems. In IEEE 2nd International
Conference on DC Microgrids, Nuremburg, Germany. New York, NY: IEEE.
Ferdowsi, F., Vahedi, H., & Edrington, C. (2017). High Impedance Fault Detection Utilizing
Real-time Complexity Measurement. In IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference,
College Station, Texas. New York, NY: IEEE.
Ferdowsi, F., Edrington, C. S., & El Mezyani, T. (2016). Real-time stability assessment utilizing
non-linear time series analysis. In North American Power Symposium (pp. 1-6). New
York, NY: IEEE. Retrieved from 10.1109/NAPS.2015.7335189
Diaz, F., Vu, T., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2016). Low Voltage Ride-through for PV
Systems Using Model Predictive Control. In IEEE North American Power Symposium,
Denver, Colorado. New York, NY: IEEE.
Yang, H., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2016). Real-time Sensor Fault Detection and
Isolation in Power System with Hardware Implementation. In IEEE North American
Power Symposium, Denver, Colorado. New York, NY: IEEE.
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Vu, T., Paran, S., Diaz, F., El-Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2015). Model Predictive Control for
Power Control in Islanded DC Microgrids. In IECON 2015 41st Annual Conference of
the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. New York, NY: IEEE.
Paran, S., Vu, T., El Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. S. (2015). MPC-based Power Management in
the Shipboard Power System. In IEEE Electric Ship Technology Symposium. New York,
NY: IEEE.
Vu, T., Paran, S., El Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2015). Real-time Distributed Power
Optimization in the DC Microgrids of Shipboard Power Systems. In IEEE Electric Ship
Technology Symposium. New York, NY: IEEE.
Vu, T., Paran, S., Diaz, F., El Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (2015). Model Predictive Control for
Power Control in Islanded DC Microgrids. In IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference,
Yokagama, Japan. New York, NY: IEEE.
Griffin, L. A., Fletcher, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2014). A Particle Swarm Optimization Based
Maximum Torque per Ampere Control for a Switched Reluctance Motor. In Industrial
Electronics Conference, IEEE, Dallas, TX. New York, NY: IEEE.
Paran, S., Fleming, F., Li, D., & Edrington, C. S. (2014). Utilization of Adaptive PHIL Interfaces
for Harmonic Load Cases. In Industrial Electronics Conference, IEEE, Dallas, TX. New
York: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Leonard, J. P. (2013). Parallel VSIs Wireless Control by
Emulation of Output Current State Using Optimal Linear Controller. In IEEE Applied
Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA (pp. 1139 - 1144). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Khatami, Z., Abedi, M., Gharehpetian, G., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Frequency Control Design
for Two-Areas Network Connected with HVDC. In North American Power Symposium
(pp. 1-6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Leonard, J. P., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Modeling and Simulation of Shipboard Nonlinear
Dynamic Loads using Volterra Kernels. In IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium
(pp. 249 - 255). New York, NY: IEEE.
Nyanteh, Y., Graber, L., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., Cartes, D. A., & Rodrigo, H. (2013).
Determination of Remaining Life of Rotating Machines in Shipboard Power Systems by
Modeling of Dielectric Breakdown Mechanisms. In IEEE Electric Ship Technologies
Symposium (pp. 49 - 54). New York, NY: IEEE.
Paran, S., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Improved Power Hardware in the Loop Interface Methods
via Impedance Matching. In IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (pp. 342 346). New York, NY: IEEE.
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Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Small-signal stability assessment of the power
electronic-based AC systems using impedance measurnment-based technique. In North
American Power Symposium (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Watterson, J., White, L., Battacharaya, S., Widener, C., Bosworth, M., Vodyakho, O.,
Neumayer, D., Steurer, M., & Edrington, C. S. (2013). Operation and Design
Considerations of FID at Distribution Voltages. In IEEE Applied Power Electronics
Conference and Exposition (pp. 2206 - 2211). New York, NY: IEEE.
Akar, F., Fleming, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). A Computationally Intelligent Maximum
Torque per Ampere Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Machines. In IEEE
International Electric Vehicle Conference (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Bevis, T., Leonard, J. P., & Hasanzadeh, A. (2012). Application of Power
Hardware-in-the-Loop for Electric Vehicle Propulsion Evaluation: A Case Study
Utilizing Switched Reluctance Machines. In IECON 2012 38th Annual Conference on
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 8). New York, NY: IEEE.
El-Mezyani, T., Wilson, R., Leonard, J. P., Edrington, C. S., Srivastava, S., Khazraei, M., Qin,
H., Kimball, J., & Ferdowsi, M. (2012). Evaluation of Nonlinearity and Complexity in
SST Systems. In IEEE International Systems Conference (pp. 1 - 7). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Fleming, F., Akar, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). An Optimal Maximum Torque per Ampere
Strategy for Switched Reluctance Machines. In International Transportation
Electrification Conference (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Fleming, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). A Comparison of Machine Modeling Methods for
Real-time Applications. In IECON 2010 - 36th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial
Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Fleming, F., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). A Power Hardware in the Loop Applications Study for
Benchmarking Electromagnetic Device Modeling Methods. In ASNE Electric Machines
Technology Symposium (pp. 1 - 9). Alexandria, VA: American Society of Naval
Engineers.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Bevis, T. (2012). Comprehensive Study of Power Quality
Criteria Generated by PV Converters and their Impacts on Distribution Transformers. In
IECON 2012 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 6).
New York, NY: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Leonard, J. P. (2012). Optimal Linear Controller Design of
Standalone VSI Including Emulated Output Current State. In IECON 2010 - 36th Annual
Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
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Paran, S., Edrington, C. S., & Vural, B. (2012). Investigation of HIL Interfaces in Nonlinear
Load Studies. In North American Power Symposium (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Soto, D., Hasanzadeh, A., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). Gas Turbine - Synchronous Generator
System Emulation using Power Electronics Converters. In North American Power
Symposium (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Stroupe, N., Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Bevis, T. (2012). Multi-Platform Real-Time
Realization of Isolated Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator. In IECON 2012 38th
Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Stroupe, N., Hasanzadeh, A., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). Real-Time High Speed Generator
Emulation for Hardware-In-The-Loop Application. In ASNE Electric Machines and
Technology Symposium (pp. 1 - 8). Alexandria, VA: American Society of Naval
Engineers.
Vural, B., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). A Novel Inductive-Capacitive Pulse Forming Circuit for
Pulse Power Load Applications. In IECON 2012 38th Annual Conference on IEEE
Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Vural, B., & Edrington, C. S. (2012). Ultra-Capacitor Based Pulsed Power Management in
Electrical Ships. In IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Exposition (pp.
1 - 5). New York, NY: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Mokhtari, H. (2011). A Novel LQR Based Optimal Tuning
Method for IMP-Based Linear Controllers of Power Electronics/Power Systems. In IEEE
50th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference,
Orlando, FL (pp. I - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., & Mokhtari, H. (2011). Optimal LQR-based Multi-loop Linear
Control Strategy for UPS Inverter Applications using Resonant Controller. In IEEE 50th
IEEE Conference on Decision and Control and European Control Conference, Orlando,
FL (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Afshari, H., Saghaleini, M., Hadley, B., Mirafzal, B., & Edrington, C. S. (2011). A
Time-Coordination Approach for Compensating Pulse-Load using Flywheel. In IEEE
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, Phoenix, AZ (pp. 1 - 7). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., & Edrington, C. S. (2011). Three-Switch Integrated Single-Phase
Rectifier-Inverter Converter in Light PHEV Powertrain. In IEEE Vehicle Power and
Propulsion Conference, Chicago, IL (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., Leonard, J. P., & Liu, Y. (2011). VSI Optimal Controller
Tuning with LQR-Based Gain Space Determination and PSO Finalization in LEV Drive.
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In IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Chicago, IL (pp. 1 - 6). New York,
NY: IEEE.
Hasanzadeh, A., Edrington, C. S., Liu, Y., & Leonard, J. P. (2011). An LQR Based Optimal
Tuning Method for IMP-Based VSI Controller for Electric Vehicle Traction Drives. In
IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Chicago, IL (pp. 1 - 7). New York,
NY: IEEE.
Soto, D., Balathandayuthapani, S., & Edrington, C. S. (2011). Mitigation of PHEV Charging
Impact on Transformers via a PV-APF Harmonic Compensation Technique: Application
to V2G Integration. In IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Chicago, IL (pp.
1 - 5). New York, NY: IEEE.
Leng, S., Chung, I., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. (2011). A New Harmonic Distortion
Measurement Algorithm for Power Quality Evaluation and Compensation. In IEEE
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI (pp. 1 - 8). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Leng, S., Chung, I., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. A. (2011). Autonomous Operation of Multiple
Active Front-Ends for Power Quality Improvement. In The Society for Modeling and
Simulation International – Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation, The Hague,
Netherlands (pp. 1 - 6). Vista, CA: The Society for Modeling and Simulation
International.
Nyanteh, Y., Graber, L., Edrington, C. S., Srivastava, S., & Cartes, D. (2011). Overview of
Computer Simulation Models for Partial Discharge and Electrical Treeing to Determine
Feasibility for Estimation of Remaining Life of Insulation Systems of Rotating Machines.
In IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference, Annapolis, MD (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Nyanteh, Y., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C. S., & Cartes, D. (2011). Real Time Implementation of
PSO for Artificial Neural Network Fault Detection. In The Society for Modeling and
Simulation International – Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation, The Hague,
Netherlands (pp. 1 - 8). Vista, CA: The Society for Modeling and Simulation
International.
Balathandayuthapani, S., Fleming, F., Edrington, C. S., & El-Kharashi, E. (2011). Impact of
Modifying the Stator Tooth Tip on Electomagnetic Torque Production for an 8/6
Switched Reluctance Machine. In IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives
Conference, Niagra, Canada (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Balathandayuthapani, S., Edrington, C. S., & Henry, S. (2011). Study on Converter Topologies
for Capacitive Pulse Forming Network and Energy Storage Units in Electric Ships. In
IEEE Electric Ship Technology Symposium, Arlington, VA (pp. 459 - 462). New York,
NY: IEEE.
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Edrington, C. S., Liu, Y., Leonard, J. P., Henry, S., & Balathandayuthapani, S. (2011). Rapid
Prototyping CHIL Methodology for Advanced Converter Studies. In IEEE Electric Ship
Technology Symposium, Arlington, VA (pp. 370 - 373). New York, NY: IEEE.
Sattler, M., & Edrington, C. S. (2011). Analysis of Bifurcation Behavior in Power Converters
and the Impact on the Design Process. In IEEE Electric Ship Technology Symposium,
Arlington, VA (pp. 203 - 206). New York, NY: IEEE.
Vodyakho, O., Fleming, F., Steurer, M., & Edrington, C. S. (2011). Implementation of a Virtual
Induction Machine Test bed Utilizing the Power Hardware-in-the-loop Concept. In IEEE
Electric Ship Technology Symposium, Arlington, VA (pp. 52 - 55). New York, NY: IEEE.
Vodyakho, O., Chiocchio, T., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., & Sloderbeck, M. (2011). Modeling
of Medium Voltage Power Electronics Converters Utilizing Advanced Simulation Tools.
In IEEE Applied Power Electronic Conference, Fort Worth, TX (pp. 763 - 770). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Vodyakho, O., Widener, C., Steurer, M., Neumayr, D., Edrington, C. S., Bhattacharya, S., &
Mirzaee, H. (2011). Development of Solid-State Fault Isolation Devices for Future Power
Electronics-Based Distribution Systems. In IEEE 26th Applied Power Electronic
Conference and Exposition (pp. 113 – 118). New York, NY: IEEE.
Azongha, S., Balathandayuthapani, S., Edrington, C. S., & Leonard, J. P. (2010). Grid
Integration Studies of a Switched Reluctance Generator for Future Hardware in the Loop
Experiments. In 36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society,
Phoenix, AZ (pp. 3079 – 3084). New York, NY: IEEE.
Bevis, T., Edrington, C. S., & Leonard, J. P. (2010). Application of Power Hardware in the Loop
for Electric Vehicles: A Case Study Utilizing Switched Reluctance Machines. In 36th
Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Phoenix, AZ (pp. 2499 –
2503). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Balathandayuthapani, S., & Cao, J. (2010). Analysis of Integrated Storage and
Grid Interfaced Photovoltaic System via Nine-switch Three-level inverter. In 36th Annual
Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Phoenix, AZ (pp. 3258 – 3262).
New York, NY: IEEE.
Saghaleini, M., Mirafzal, B., & Edrington, C. S. (2010). Regenerative Energy Management for
Pulse-Loads in Dual DC-AC Micro-grids. In 36th Annual Conference of the IEEE
Industrial Electronics Society, Phoenix, AZ (pp. 674 - 679). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Vodyakho, O., Hacker, B., Azongha, S., Khaligh, A., & Onar, O. (2010).
Virtual Battery Charging Station Utilizing Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop: Application to
V2G Impact Analysis. In IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Lille, France
(pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
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Sattler, M., Liu, Y., & Edrington, C. S. (2010). Comparison of Linear and Nonlinear Buck
Converter Models with Varying Compensator Gain Values for Design Optimization. In
Proceedings of the North American Power Symposium, Arlington, TX (pp. 1 - 7). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Balathandayuthapani, S., & Cao, J. (2010). Analysis and Control of a
Multi-string Photovoltaic (PV) System Interfaced with a Utility Grid. In IEEE Power and
Energy Society General Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Ramachandran, B., Srivastava, S., Cartes, D., & Edrington, C. S. (2010). Distributed Energy
Resource Management in a Smart Grid by Risk Based Auction Strategy for Profit
Maximization. In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Minneapolis, MN
(pp. 1 - 7). New York, NY: IEEE.
Sattler, M., Wilson, R., Edrington, C. S., El-Mezyani, T., Srivastava, S., & Cartes, D. (2010).
Approximate Entropy Measure of Nonlinearities in a DC/DC Converter. In The Society
for Modeling and Simulation International – Grand Challenges in Modeling and
Simulation, Ottawa, Canada (pp. 219 - 224). Vista, CA: The Society for Modeling and
Simulation International.
Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., Karady, G., & Bhattacharya, S. (2010).
Instantiation of Solid State Fault Isolation Devices for Future Power Electronic based
Distribution Systems. In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Minneapolis,
MN (pp. 1 - 8). New York, NY: IEEE.
Nyanteh, Y., Edrington, C. S., Srivastava, S., & Cartes, D. (2010). Fault Detection and Diagnosis
for Condition Based Maintenance of Electrical Machines using Particle Swarm
Optimization. In ASNE Electrical Machines and Technology Symposium, Philadelphia,
PA (pp. 1 - 9). Alexandria, VA: American Society of Naval Engineers.
Schoder, K., Langston, J., Steurer, M., Azongha, S., Sloderbeck, M., Chiocchio, T., Edrington,
C., Farrell, A., Vaidya, J., & Yost, K. (2010). Hardware in the Loop Testing of a
High-Speed Generator Excitation Controller. In ASNE Electrical Machines and
Technology Symposium, Philadelphia, PA (pp. 1 - 6). Alexandria, VA: American Society
of Naval Engineers.
Steurer, M., Vodyakho, O., Neumayr, D., Widener, C., Siddique, M., Edrington, C., Karady, G.,
& Bhattacharya, S. (2010). Development of Solid State Fault Isolation Devices for Future
Power Electronic based Distribution. In FREEDM Systems Center Annual Conference,
Tallahassee, FL (pp. 16 - 21). Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery Center, North
Carolina State University, Campus Box 7571, Raleigh, NC 27695-7571.
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Xiros, N. I., Edrington, C. S., & Balathandayuthapani, S. (2010). Nonlinear Modeling of Linear
Induction Machines for Analysis and Control of Novel Electric Warship Subsystems. In
ASNE Electrical Machines and Technology Symposium, Philadelphia, PA (pp. 1 - 10).
Alexandria, VA: American Society of Naval Engineers.
Wilson, R., Sattler, M., El-Mezyani, T., Srivastava, S., Edrington, C., & Cartes, D. (2010). A
Measure for Complex Dynamics in Power Systems. In International Multi-Conference
Complexity, Informatics, and Cybernetics, Orlando, FL (pp. 1 - 6). Winter Garden, FL:
International Institute of Informatics and Systemics.
Vodyakho, O., Edrington, C. S., Steurer, M., Azongha, S., & Fleming, F. (2010).
Synchronization of Three-phase Converters and Virtual Microgrid Implementation
Utilizing the Power Hardware in the Loop Concept. In IEEE Applied Power Electronics
Conference and Exposition, Palm Springs, CA (pp. 216 - 222). New York, NY: IEEE.
Ramachandran, B., Srivastava, S. K., Cartes, D. A., Edrington, C. S., & Subramanian, S. (2010).
Intelligent Agent-based Auction by Economic Generation Scheduling for Microgrid
Operation. In IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Washington, DC (pp. 1 - 6).
New York, NY: IEEE.
Bevis, T., Hacker, B., Edrington, C. S., & Azongha, S. (2009). A Review of PHEV Grid Impacts.
In North American Power Symposium, Starkville, MS (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Hacker, B., Azongha, S., & Edrington, C. S. (2009). PHEV Impacts on Microgrid Systems. In
IEEE Electrical and Power Energy Conference, Montreal, Canada (pp. 1 - 7). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Ramachandran, B., Edrington, C. S., Cartes, D. A., & Subramanian, S. (2009). Online Economic
Environmental Optimization of a Microgrid Using an Improved Fast Evolutionary
Programming Technique. In North American Power Symposium, Starkville, MS (pp. 1 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., Karady, G., Chowdhury, B., & Bhattacharya, S.
(2009). Design of a Solid-state Fault Isolation Device for Implementation in Power
Electronic Based Distribution Systems. In North American Power Symposium, Starkville,
MS (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Fleming, F., & Krishnamurthy, M. (2009). Power
Semiconductor Loss Evaluation in Voltage Source IGBT Converters for Three-Phase
Motor Drives. In IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference, Detroit, MI (pp.
1434 - 1439). New York, NY: IEEE.
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Vodyakho, O., Edrington, C. S., Steurer, M., Fleming, F., & Krishnamurthy, M. (2009).
Influence of DC-Link Voltage Fluctuations on Three-Phase Induction Motor Drives. In
IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference, Detroit, MI (pp. 748 - 753). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Fleming, F., Edrington, C. S., Steurer, M., & Vodyakho, O. (2009). Development and
Implementation of a 25 kW Test Bed Utilizing the Power Hardward in the Loop Concept.
In The Society for Modeling and Simulation International – Grand Challenges in
Modeling and Simulation, Istanbul, Turkey (pp. 136 - 141). Vista, CA: The Society for
Modeling and Simulation International.
Langston, J., Edrington, C. S., Poroseva, S., Steurer, M., & Vanli, O. (2009). Uncertainty
Quantification in Response Surface Models in Parametric Analysis. In The Society for
Modeling and Simulation International – Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation,
Istanbul, Turkey (pp. 128 - 135). Vista, CA: The Society for Modeling and Simulation
International.
Leng, S., Liu, W., Chung, I., Cartes, D., & Edrington, C. S. (2009). Design, Modeling, and
Control of a Single Phase Reluctance Machine. In International Joint Conference on
Neural Networks, Atlanta, GA (pp. 1758 - 1763). New York, NY: IEEE.
Fleming, F., Edrington, C. S., & Steurer, M. (2009). Development and Implementation of a
Virtual Machine for Variable Speed Drives Testing. In IEEE International Electrical
Machines and Drives Conference, Miami, FL (pp. 1161 - 1166). New York, NY: IEEE.
Sloderbeck, M., Edrington, C. S., & Steurer, M. (2009). Hardware-in-the-Loop Experiments with
a Simulated Electric Ship Power System Utilizing a 5 MW Variable Voltage Source
Converter Amplifier. In IEEE International Electrical Machines and Drives Conference,
Miami, FL (pp. 1167 – 1172). New York, NY: IEEE.
Vodyakho, O., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., Karady, G., & Chowdhury, B. (2009). Fault
Isolation Device for Power Electronics based Distribution Systems. In FREEDM Systems
Center Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC (pp. 1 - 4). Raleigh, NC: NCSU Future
Renewable Electric Energy Delivery Center.
Andrus, M., Steurer, M., Edrington, C. S., Bogdan, F., Ginn, H., Dougal, R., Santi, E., & Monti,
A. (2009). Real-time simulation-based Design of a Power-hardware-in-the-loop Setup to
Support Studies of Shipboard MVDC Issues. In IEEE Electric Ship Technologies
Symposium, Baltimore, MD (pp. 142 – 151). New York, NY: IEEE.
Andrus, M., Steurer, M., & Edrington, C. S. (2008). Applying Multi-terminal DC System
Control Concepts to a Multi-zonal, Shipboard MVDC Power System. In ASNE Advanced
Naval Propulsion Conference, Washington, DC (pp. 1 - 8). Alexandria, VA: American
Society of Naval Engineers.
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El-Kharashi, E., Edrington, C. S., Fleming, F., & Bennett, R. (2008). Turn-on and Conduction
Angle Selection for Disk-type Rotor SRM. In 34th Annual Conference of the IEEE
Industrial Electronics Society, Orlando, FL (pp. 1433 - 1438). New York, NY: IEEE.
Bennett, R., Edrington, C. S., & Fleming, F. (2008). Application of a Maximum Torque per
Ampere Strategy for a DSRM Drive. In IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion
Conference, Harbin, China (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Fleming, F., Edrington, C. S., & Bennett, R. (2008). Analysis of Failure Modes in Reduced Parts
Converters for SRM Drives. In IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference,
Harbin, China (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Quiroga, J., Cartes, D., Edrington, C. S., & Liu, L. (2008). Neural Network Fault Diagnosis of
PMSM Stator Winding Short under Load Fluctuation. In Power Electronics and Motion
Control Conference, Poznan, Poland (pp. 793 - 798). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., & Minor, S. (2007). Analysis and Design of a 5-phase DSRM Drive. In IEEE
Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Arlington, TX (pp. 364 - 369). New York,
NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Yancey, B., Tounsand, A., & Powell, J. (2006). Analysis of a Reduced Parts
Converter for an 8/6 Switched Reluctance Drive. In 32th Annual Conference of the IEEE
Industrial Electronics Society, Paris, France (pp. 914 - 919). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Yancey, B., Tounsand, A., & Powell, J. (2006). Analysis and Operational
Characteristics of a Reduced Parts Converter for Bipolar Excitation of SR Drives. In
IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Windsor, England (pp. 1 - 6). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Krishnamurthy, M., Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2006). On the Measurement of Mutual
Inductance for a Switched Reluctance Machine. In IEEE 37th Annual Power Electronics
Specialists Conference, Jehu, Korea (pp. 1 - 7). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Krishnamurthy, M., & Fahimi, B. (2005). Enhancement of Torque Pulsation
and Acoustic Response in SRM Drives via Bipolar Excitation. In SAE-Future
Transportation Technology Conference, Chicago, IL (pp. 1 - 5). Warrendale, PA: Society
of Automotive Engineers World Headquarters.
Krishnamurthy, M., Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2005). Comparison of Various Converter
Topologies for Bipolar Switched Reluctance Motor Drives. In IEEE-36th Annual Power
Electronics Specialist Conference, Recife, Brazil (pp. 1858 -1864). New York, NY:
IEEE.
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Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2004). Bipolar Excitation of Switched Reluctance Machines. In
IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Denver, CO (pp. 1351 -1358). New
York, NY: IEEE.
Krishnamurthy, M., Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2004). Prediction of Rotor Position at
Standstill and Flying Shaft Conditions in Switched Reluctance Machines. In
IEEE-Applied Power Electronics Conference, Anaheim, CA (pp. 537 - 544). New York,
NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2003). Coolant Pump Drive: An Application for Switched
Reluctance Machines. In IEEE 58th Vehicular Technology Conference, Orlando, FL (pp.
3226 - 3230). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2003). On Prediction of Dynamic Performance in Adjustable
Speed Switched Reluctance Motor Drives. In North American Power Symposium, Rolla,
MO (pp. 1 - 6). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Fahimi, B., Kaluvagunta, D., & Jodar, J. (2003). Investigation of
Electromagnetic Force Components in Switched Reluctance Machines: Application to
Design And Control. In IEEE 38th Annual Industrial Applications Conference, Salt Lake
City, UT (pp. 219 - 226). New York, NY: IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., & Fahimi, B. (2003). An Auto-Calibrating Model for an 8/6 Switched
Reluctance Motor Drive: Application to Design and Control. In IEEE-34th Annual Power
Electronics Specialists Conference, Acapulco, Mexico (pp. 409 - 415). New York, NY:
IEEE.
Edrington, C. S., Fahimi, B., & Sepe, R. B. (2002). Sensorless Super-High-Speed Switched
Reluctance Generators. In IEEE 28th Annual Conference of the Industrial Electronics
Society, Seville, Spain (pp. 1026 – 1031). New York, NY: IEEE.
Presentations
Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work
Edrington, C. S. (2011, October). Applications of Hardware in the Loop for Energy Integration
Research. Delivered at Korean Institute for Energy Research, Daejon, South Korea.
(International)
Edrington, C. S. (2011, October). Applications of Hardware in the Loop for Energy Integration
Research. Delivered at Chunbok National University, Cheongju, South Korea.
(International)
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Patented Inventions
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. (2016). Method for Small-signal Stability Assessment of Power
Systems Using Shunt Current Injection Source Side and Series Voltage Injection Load
Side Perturbations. 9,519,032.
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. (2016). Method for Small-signal Stability Assessment of Power
Systems within Instability Borders Using Source Side and Load Side Perturbations.
9,513,342.
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. (2016). Method for small-signal stability assessment of power
systems using source side and load side series voltage injection perturbation. 9,500,717.
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. (2016). Method for Small-signal Stability Assessment of Power
Systems Using Source Side Shunt Current Injection and Load Side Perturbations.
9,470,762.
Salmani, A., & Edrington, C. (2016). Real-time small-signal stability assessment of power
electronic-based components in contemporary power systems. 9,316,701.
Contracts and Grants
Contracts and Grants Funded
Edrington, C. (Mar 2017–Mar 2020).
Distributed Autonomy, Resiliency, and Optimality in Naval Microgrids . Funded by
Office of Naval Research. Total award $150,000.
Edrington, C. (Jan 2017–Jan 2021). Electric Ship Research and Design Consortium. Funded by
Office of Naval Research. Total award $1,034,000.
Edrington, C. (Jan 2017–Jan 2019). Collaborative REsearch of Decentralization, ElectrificatioN,
Communications and Economics (CREDENCE). Funded by National Science Foundation
through the FREEDM Systems Center. Total award $200,000.
Steurer, M., Edrington, C., Schoder, K., Yu, M., Ginn, H., & Nwankpa, C. (Jan 2017–Dec 2018).
Project Title: Partitioning Power & Energy Management Control and Information
Functions for Naval Shipboard Distribution Systems and Evaluating Control
Performance using Hardware-in-the-Loop Methods. Funded by Office of Naval
Research. Total award $118,000.
Edrington, C. (Dec 2016–Dec 2017). Prototype Refinement, Simulation and Testing of a
non-rare‑earth Linear Machine for ICE Valve Control. Funded by Sentimetal Journeys
Inc. Total award $150,000.
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Edrington, C. (Aug 2016–Sep 2017). Integration of Intelligent Energy Management in a
FREEDM System. Funded by National Science Foundation: Through the FREEDM
Systems Center. Total award $50,000.
Edrington, C. (Nov 2015–Oct 2016). Design and Analysis of a non-rare-earth Linear Machine
for ICE Valve Control. Funded by Sentimetal Journey, Inc. Total award $79,983.
Edrington, C. (Aug 2015–Sep 2016). Distributed Model Predictive Control based for Intelligent
Energy Management of the FREEDM System. Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM. Total
award $60,000.
Edrington, C. (Aug 2015–Sep 2016). Real time stability analysis utilizing nonlinear time series
analysis and embedding phase space techniques. Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM. Total
award $60,000.
El Mezyani, T., & Edrington, C. (Aug 2015–Sep 2016). Design of Distributed Resilient Sensing
Systems. Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM. Total award $70,000.
Edrington, C. (Apr 2015–Apr 2016). Organic Distributed Decision Making in Hetrogenous
Energy Systems: Phase II. Funded by Office Naval Research. Total award $35,000.
Edrington, C. (Mar 2015–Oct 2017). RTDS Instantiation of an Electrolyzer/Fuel Cell Based
Power Electronics-based Distribution System. Funded by Idaho National Laboratory.
Total award $220,000.
Edrington, C. (Sep 2014–Aug 2015). Developing Small-signal Stability Analysis
Techniques/Metrics to Monitor and Control FREEDM System. Funded by NSF ERC
FREEDM. Total award $60,000.
Edrington, C. (Sep 2014–Aug 2015). MPC-based Distributed Control for Intelligent Energy
Management. Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM. Total award $60,000.
Edrington, C. (Jun 2014–May 2015). Organic Distributed Decision Making in Hetrogenous
Energy Systems: Phase I. Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total award $24,500.
Edrington, C. (Jan 2014–Jan 2017). Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium:
Control of Distributed Energy Storage and Impedance-based Control. Funded by Office
of Naval Research. Total award $517,221.
Edrington, C. (Sep 2013–Sep 2014). Verification of FREEDM Systems Control Robustness.
Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM. Total award $120,000.
Edrington, C. (Jan 2013–Jan 2014). Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium:
Advanced Converter Control. Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total award
$195,263.
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Edrington, C. (Oct 2012–Oct 2013). Power Electronic Systems for Magnetostrictive Wave
Energy Harvesters. Funded by National Science Foundation. Total award $80,000.
Edrington, C. (Sep 2012–Jan 2013). Intermediate Transient Support of High Rate Pulsed Loads.
Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total award $25,000.
Edrington, C., & Srivastava, S. (Sep 2012–Sep 2013). Large Scale Systems Studies: Addressing
Nonlinearity and Complexity in FREEDM Systems. Funded by NSF ERC FREEDM.
Total award $115,000.
Edrington, C. (Mar 2012–Apr 2012). Assessment of Modeling and Simulation in Testing and
Validation of Health Monitoring Algorithms for Aircraft Generators. Funded by Office of
Naval Research. Total award $12,185.
Edrington, C. S., & Srivastava, S. (Sep 2011–Sep 2012). Large Scale Systems Studies:
Addressing Nonlinearity and Complexity in FREEDM Systems. Funded by National
Science Foundation. Total award $115,000.
Edrington, C. S. (PI). (Jun 2011–Dec 2011). Flexible Cryo-Cooled Power Conductors for
Electromagnetic Railguns: SBIR Phase 1. Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total
award $7,500.
Edrington, C. S. (PI). (Jan 2011–Jul 2011). Modeling, Integration and Characterization of
PHEVs and PVs. Funded by State of Florida - Florida Energy Systems Consortium. Total
award $75,000.
Steurer, M. (PI), & Edrington, C. S. (Sep 2010–Aug 2011). Fault Isolation Device Technology
Development. Funded by National Science Foundation - Engineering Research Center.
Total award $82,686.
Steurer, M. (PI), & Edrington, C. S. (Sep 2010–Aug 2011). FREEDM System Model
Verification, Validation and Accreditation. Funded by National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. Total award $103,953.
Edrington, C. S. (PI), & Srivastava, S. (Aug 2010–Aug 2011). Addressing Nonlinearities and
Complexity in FREEDM Systems. Funded by National Science Foundation - Engineering
Research Center. Total award $40,000.
Edrington, Chris S (PI), Steurer, M., & Dale, S. J. (Aug 2010–Sep 2012). Integration of
NonLinear Loads into the Next Generation. Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total
award $3,780,650.
Steurer, Michael (PI), Pamidi, S. V., & Edrington, C. S. (Jul 2010–Jul 2011). Shielded Iron Core
Inductive Superconducting Fcl. Funded by Bruker BioSpin Corporation. Total award
$108,854.
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Edrington, Chris S (PI). (Jul 2010–Jul 2011). A Nationwide Consortium to Revitalize Electric
Power. Funded by University of Minnesota. Total award $25,000.
Meeker JR, Richard H (PI), Steurer, M., Li, H., Dale, S. J., & Edrington, C. S. (Dec 2009–Jun
2011). RECOVERY ACT: The Sunshine State Solar Grid Initiative. Funded by U. S.
Department of Energy. Total award $599,999.
Steurer, Michael (PI), & Edrington, C. S. (Sep 2009–Apr 2010). High Speed Generator
Controller Testing. Funded by Electrodynamics Associates Inc. Total award $169,731.
Edrington, Chris S (PI), Sloderbeck, M. J., Bogdan, F., Steurer, M., & Dale, S. J. (Aug 2009–Jul
2011). Integration of Non Linear Dynamic Loads into the Next. Funded by Office of
Naval Research. Total award $4,314,200.
Steurer, Michael (PI), & Edrington, C. S. (Jul 2009–Dec 2009). Impact Of Wind Power
Integration On Fault Current. Funded by Electric Power Research Instit. Total award
$29,963.
Edrington, Chris S (PI), & Dale, S. J. (Mar 2009–Aug 2011). Integration of Nonlinear Dynamic
Loads Into the Next Gen. Funded by Office of Naval Research. Total award $1,901,350.
Edrington, C. S. (PI), Zheng, J., Li, H., Steurer, M., Cartes, D., & Alvi, F. (Jan 2009–Dec 2010).
Microgrids for a Sustainable Energy Future. Funded by State of Florida - Florida Energy
Systems Consortium. Total award $719,333.
Steurer, M. (PI), & Edrington, C. S. (Oct 2008–Sep 2009). Fault Isolation Device Technology
Development. Funded by National Science Foundation - Engineering Research Center.
Total award $113,576.
Edrington, C. S. (May 2008–May 2009). First Year Assistant Professor. Funded by Florida State
University. Total award $16,000.
Postdoctoral Supervision
Vahedi, H. (Aug 2016–present).
Vu, T. (Aug 2016–present).
El-Mezyani, T. (2014–16).
Salmani, M. (May–Aug 2015).
Li, D. (Jan–Aug 2014).
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Hasanzadeh, A. (2011–13).
Vural, B. (2011–12).
Vodyakho, O. (2008–12).
Henry, S. (2010–11).
Balathandayuthapani, S. (2009–11).
Azongha, S. (2009–10).
Service
Florida State University
FSU University Service
FSU Faculty Senator, College of Engineering representative on the senate (2013–2015).
FSU Faculty Senator, College of Engineering representative on the senate (2010–2012).
Member, University IT Strategic Planning Facilities and Infrastructure Subcommittee - Arkansas
State University (2006).
FSU College Service
Member, Search Committee: Associate Dean of Engineering for Research (2013–2014).
FSU Department Service
Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2016–present).
Chair, ECE Area Chair - Power Engineering (2009–present).
Member, ECE Energy and Materials Faculty Search Committee (2013–2015).
Member, ECE Graduate Committee (2009–2015).
Chair, ECE - CAPS Faculty Search Committee (2014–2015).
Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2014–2015).
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Chair, ECE Bylaws Committee (2011–2013).
Member, ECE ABET Committee (2010–2013).
Member, ECE Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2009–2013).
Chair, ECE/CAPS Faculty Search Committee (2012–2013).
Chair, ECE Area Lessons Learned Group 1a (2009).
Member, ECE ABET Program Outcome Review Group 3 (2008).
Member, Senior Design Project Evaluator (2008).
Chair, ABET Program Outcome Review Group 2 (2008).
Member, Senior Design Project Evaluator (2008).
Member, ECE ABET Area Lessons Learned (2007).
Member, ECE ABET Program Outcome Review Group 2 (2007).
Member, College of Engineering Computer Committee - Arkansas State University
(2006–2007).
Member, College of Engineering Grievance Committee - Arkansas State University
(2006–2007).
Chair, College of Engineering Mathematics Curriculum Committee - Arkansas State University
(2006–2007).
Chair, College of Engineering Website Committee - Arkansas State University (2006–2007).
Chair, Outcome 10 for ABET Assessment - College of Engineering - Arkansas State University
(2006–2007).
Member, Outcome 2 Committee - College of Engineering - Arkansas State University
(2006–2007).
FSU Institute or Center Service
Member, Executive Committee Center for Advanced Power Systems (2015–present).
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The Profession
Guest Editing for Refereed Journals
Davoudi, A., Guerrero, J., Lewis, F., Balog, R., Johnson, B., Weaver, W., Wang, L., Edrington,
C. S., Blasco-Gimenez, R., & Dominguez-Garcia, A. (Eds.). (2014, September). Special
Issue on Advanced Distributed Control of Energy Conversion Devices and Systems
[Special Issue]. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion.
Davoudi, A., Edrington, C. S., Jatskevich, J., & Miller, J. (Eds.). (2014). Advanced Modeling,
Simulation, Control, and Optimization Paradigms for Vehicular Power Systems [Special
Issue]. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.
Edrington, C. S. (Ed.). (2011, July). Special Issue on Electric Vehicle [Special Issue]. Journal of
Power Electronics.
Editorial Board Membership(s)
Electric Power Components and Systems (2011–present).
International Journal of Power Electronics (2008–present).
Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals
Electric Power Components and Systems (2009–present).
International Journal of Power Electronics (2008–present).
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (2004–present).
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (2004–present).
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (2004–present).
IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2004–present).
Proceedings of the IEEE (2013).
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (2004–11).
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Service to Professional Associations
Publications Chair, IEEE International Conference on DC Microgrids (2015–present).
Technical Track Chair, IEEE Electric Ship Technology Symposium (2014–2015).
Technical Co-Chair, Coordinate Track Chairs and paper reviews for 1/3 of the Technical Tracks,
IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference and Exposition (2013–2014).
Treasurer, Tallahassee Area Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
(2012–2013).
Technical Track Chair, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (2012–2013).
Session Chair, IECON 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2012).
Technical Track Chair, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (2011–2012).
Membership Development - Tallahassee Area Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (2011–2012).
Technical Committee Member, IEEE Electric Ship and Technology Symposium (2010–2011).
Technical Committee Member, IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference (2010–2011).
Regional Coordinator - Industrial Electronics Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (2010–2011).
Technical Committee Member, Joint IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics
(ICIT) & Southeastern Symposium on System Theory (2010–2011).
Chair - Tallahassee Area Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2009–2011).
Session Chair, American Society of Naval Engineers - Electric Machines and Technology
Symposium (2010).
Session Chair, IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (2010).
Session Chair, North American Power Symposium (2010).
Co-Chair, IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power System Conference (2009–2010).
Associate Technical Editor - Power Electronics Society Newsletter, Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (2009–2010).
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Program Committee Topic Chair, IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
(2009).
Session Chair, IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (2009).
Session Chair, North American Power Symposium (2009).
Secretary - Tallahassee Area Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2008).
Session Chair, IEEE Vehicular Power And Propulsion Conference (2007).
Chair of Invited Speakers and Tutorials, IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference
(2006–2007).
Industrial Advisory Board Member, IEEE Vehicular Power and Propulsion Conference
(2005–2006).
Service to Other Universities
Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Member for Mr. Mahdi Saghaleini, Florida
International University (2010–present).
Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Member for Ali Kashefi Kaviani, Florida
International University (2010–present).
Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere
Edrington, C. S. (2008–2016). HKN Advisor. Eta Kappa Nu.
Edrington, C. S. (2007). SME Co-Advisor. Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Edrington, C. S. (2006–2007). Student Mentor. Ronald E. McNair.
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