Dr. Ali S. Alghamdi is an accomplished Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Majmaah University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With expertise in control systems programming, design simulation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, Dr. Alghamdi has a diverse skill set that spans academia, research, and practical applications in the field.
Education:
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, MI (May 2017)
Dissertation: “Robust Non-Coherent Demodulation Scheme for Bluetooth Voice Transmission Using Kalman Filtering”
Adviser: Mohamed A. Zohdy, Ph.D.
M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (July 2012)
Graduate Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude), Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (July 2012)
B.S. in Computer Engineering (Cum Laude), Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (Dec 2010)
Undergraduate Certificate in Embedded Systems
Research Focus:
Dr. Alghamdi’s research focuses on renewable energy, with an emphasis on optimizing photovoltaic systems, energy hubs, and hybrid standalone renewable energy systems. His work involves the development of robust optimization algorithms, scenario-based models, and tools for optimal design in remote areas. Dr. Alghamdi has made significant contributions to the field of advanced renewable energy management and control systems.
Professional Journey:
Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Oakland University, Rochester, MI (Aug 2023 – Present)
Conducting research in renewable energy as part of a Fulbright Grant.
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Majmaah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mar. 2018 – Mar. 2022)
Community Services Committee Coordinator, College of Engineering, Majmaah University (Aug. 2020 – May. 2021)
Specialist in IT and Wireless Communication System, Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh (July. 2017- Feb. 2018)
Adjunct Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lawrence Technological University (May. 2015 –May 2017)
Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department, Majmaah University (Sep. 2018 – Aug. 2020)
Honors & Awards:
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship (Grant Number: PS00350061) for research in optimal parameters extraction of photovoltaic cell and module models.
Ministry of Education University Grant (Grant Numbers: IFP-2022-35, IFP-2020-06) for energy hub optimal operation strategies and optimal planning of hybrid standalone renewable energy systems.
Majmaah University Grant (Grant Number: RGP-2019-19) for advanced renewable energy management and control systems.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Guest Editor of Special Issue “Building Simulation Tool and Model” in Energies by MDPI (May. 2022 – Nov. 2022).
- Leading a research group to achieve publication targets in prestigious scientific journals for the project “Advanced Renewable Energy Management and Control Systems.”
“Optimizing Energy Costs and Reliability: A Multi-Objective Framework with Learning-Enhanced Manta Ray Foraging for Hybrid PV/Battery Systems“
“Optimal Power Flow of Hybrid Wind/Solar/Thermal Energy Integrated Power Systems Considering Costs and Emissions via a Novel and Efficient Search Optimization Algorithm“
“Utilization of Stockwell Transform, Support Vector Machine and D-STATCOM for the Identification, Classification and Mitigation of Power Quality Problems“
- Journal: Sustainability
- Publication Date: March 30, 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/su15076007
- Contributors: Epaphros Mengistu, Baseem Khan, Yazeed Qasaymeh, Ali S. Alghamdi, Muhammad Zubair, Ahmed Bilal Awan, Muhammad Gul Bahar Ashiq, Samia Gharib Ali, Cristina Mazas PĂ©rez-Oleaga
“Energy Hub Optimal Scheduling and Management in the Day-Ahead Market Considering Renewable Energy Sources, CHP, Electric Vehicles, and Storage Systems Using Improved Fick’s Law Algorithm“
- Journal: Applied Sciences
- Publication Date: March 9, 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/app13063526
- Contributors: Ali S. Alghamdi, Mohana Alanazi, Abdulaziz Alanazi, Yazeed Qasaymeh, Muhammad Zubair, Ahmed Bilal Awan, Muhammad Gul Bahar Ashiq
“Optimal Power Flow in Wind–Photovoltaic Energy Regulation Systems Using a Modified Turbulent Water Flow-Based Optimization“
- Journal: Sustainability
- Publication Date: December 8, 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/su142416444
- Contributors: Ali S. Alghamdi
These publications showcase Dr. Ali S. Alghamdi’s research contributions in the fields of renewable energy optimization, power system analysis, and power quality mitigation. The articles cover topics ranging from multi-objective frameworks for hybrid PV/battery systems to efficient search optimization algorithms for integrated power systems. Dr. Alghamdi collaborates with other researchers on projects involving diverse methodologies and technologies for enhancing energy systems.
Research Timeline:
Ongoing research (Aug 2023 – Jun 2024) as the Principal Investigator for the Fulbright Grant project on optimal parameters extraction of photovoltaic cell and module models.
Previous research projects include optimal operation strategies for energy hubs (Nov 2022 – Aug 2023), optimal planning of hybrid standalone renewable energy systems (Sep 2020 – Aug 2021), and advanced renewable energy management and control systems (Sep 2019 – May 2021).
