Dr. Sadegh  Vaez-Zadeh
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Dr. Sadegh Vaez-Zadeh

Research Director
University of Tehran, Iran


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Queen`s University, Canada

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Biography

Dr. Sadegh Vaez-Zadeh received the B.Sc. degree from Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran in 1985 and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, in 1993 and 1997 respectively, all in Electrical Engineering. He has been with several research and educational institutions in different positions before joining the University of Tehran as an Assistant Professor in 1997 where he became an Associate Professor in 2001 and a full Professor in 2005. He has served the University as the Head of Power Division from 1998 to 2000 and currently is the Director of Advanced Motion Systems Research Laboratory which he founded in 1998 and the Director of Electrical Engineering Laboratory since 1998. His research interests include Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Wireless and Contact Less Power Transfer, Rotary and Linear Electric Machines and Drives and Electric Vehicles. He has authored or co-authored over 150 research papers including about 70 journal papers in these areas and holds a US patent. Dr. Vaez-Zadeh is an Editor of IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. He is also a member of editorial board of International Journal on Power System Optimization and a founding member of the editorial board of Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has been active in international sponsored conferences as General Chair, member of Technical and Steering Committees, Session Chair, etc. Prof. Vaez-Zadeh is the President of Power Electronics Society of Iran. He has received a number of awards domestically including a best paper award from Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in 2001 and a best research award from the University of Tehran in 2004. He has also been awarded an International Khwarizmi Award and the first prize of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) in 2011. He has recently received an international standing award from the University of Tehran for his outstanding international cooperation.

Area of Interest:

Engineering
100%
Electric Engineering
62%
Electrical Circuits
90%
Mechanical Engineering
75%
Engineering and Management
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Salimi, M., H. Ghasemi, M. Adelpour and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2015. Optimal planning of energy hubs in interconnected energy systems: A case study for natural gas and electricity. IET Gener. Transm. Distrib. 10.1049/iet-gtd.2014.0607.
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  2. Rezaei, H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2014. Modeling and analysis of permanent magnet electrodynamic systems. Prog. Electomagn. Res., 36: 77-84.
  3. Mohammadi, S., M. Mirsalim, S. Vaez-Zadeh and H. Talebi, 2014. Analytical modeling and analysis of axial-flux interior permanent-magnet couplers. IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., 61: 5940-5947.
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  4. Mohammadi, S., M. Mirsalim and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2014. Nonlinear modeling of eddy-current couplers. IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., 29: 224-231.
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  5. Mohammadi, J., S. Vaez-Zadeh, S. Afsharnia and E. Daryabeigi, 2014. A combined vector and direct power control for DFIG-based wind turbines. IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy, 5: 767-775.
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  6. Mohammadi, J., S. Afsharnia and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2014. Efficient fault-ride-through control strategy of DFIG-based wind turbines during the grid faults. Energy Convers. Manage., 78: 88-95.
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  7. Isfahani, A.H., S. Vaez‐Zadeh and S. Hasanzadeh, 2014. An educational toolbox for performance analysis of line‐start permanent magnet synchronous motors. Comput. Applic. Eng. Educ., 22: 452-462.
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  8. Abdollahi, S.E. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2014. Back EMF analysis of a novel linear flux switching motor with segmented secondary. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, Vol. 50. 10.1109/TMAG.2013.2286566.
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  9. Meyar-Naimi, H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2013. Sustainability assessment of a power generation system using DSR-HNS framework. IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., 28: 327-334.
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  10. Hasanzadeh, S. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2013. Efficiency analysis of contactless electrical power transmission systems. Energy Convers. Manage., 65: 487-496.
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  11. Hasanzadeh, S. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2013. Design of a wireless power transfer system for high power moving applications. Prog. Electromagn. Res. M, 28: 258-271.
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  12. Ettehadi, M., H. Ghasemi and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2013. Voltage stability-based DG placement in distribution networks. IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, 28: 171-178.
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  13. Abdollahi, S.E. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2013. Reducing cogging torque in flux switching motors with segmented rotor. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 49: 5304-5309.
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  14. Siahbalaee, J., S. Vaez-Zadeh and F. Tahami, 2012. A predictive loss minimisation direct torque control of permanent magnet synchronous motors. Aust. J. Electr. Electron. Eng., 9: 89-98.
  15. Meyar-Naimi, H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2012. Sustainable development based energy policy making frameworks, a critical review. Energy Policy, 43: 351-361.
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  16. Meyar-Naimi, H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2012. Developing a DSR-HNS policy making framework for electric energy systems. Energy Policy, 42: 616-627.
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  17. Hasanzadeh, S., S. Vaez-Zadeh and A.H. Isfahani, 2012. Optimization of a contactless power transfer system for electric vehicles. IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technol., 61: 3566-3573.
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  18. Hasanzadeh, S. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2012. Performance analysis of contactless electrical power transfer for maglev. J. Magnetics, 17: 115-123.
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  19. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and M.S. Hosseini, 2011. Design optimization of linear synchronous motors for overall improvement of thrust, efficiency, power factor and material consumption. J. Power Electron., 11: 105-111.
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  20. Satvati, M.R. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2011. End-effect compensation in linear induction motor drives. J. Power Electron., 11: 697-703.
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  21. Isfahani, H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2011. Effects of magnetizing inductance on start-up and synchronization of line-start permanent-magnet synchronous motors. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 47: 823-829.
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  22. Tamimi, B., C.A. Canizares and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2010. Effect of reactive power limit modeling on maximum system loading and active and reactive power markets. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 25: 1106-1116.
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  23. Sheikh-Ghalavand, B., S. Vaez-Zadeh and A. Isfahani, 2010. An improved magnetic equivalent circuit model for iron-core linear permanent-magnet synchronous motors. IEEE Trans. Magentics, 46: 112-120.
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  24. Hosseini, M.S. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2010. Modeling and analysis of linear synchronous motors in high-speed maglev vehicles. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 46: 2656-2664.
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  25. Zahedi, B. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2009. Efficiency optimization control of single-phase induction motor drives. IEEE Trans. Power Electron., 24: 1062-1070.
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  26. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and B. Zahedi, 2009. Modeling and analysis of variable speed single phase induction motors with iron loss. Energy Convers. Manage., 50: 2747-2753.
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  27. Siahbalaee, J., S. Vaez-Zadeh and F. Tahami, 2009. A loss minimization control approach for direct torque controlled interior permanent magnet synchronous motors. J. Power Electron., 9: 940-948.
  28. Isfahani, A.H., S. Vaez-Zadeh and M.A. Rahman, 2009. Performance improvement of permanent magnet machines by modular poles. IET Electric Power Applic., 3: 343-351.
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  29. Isfahani, A.H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2009. Line start permanent magnet synchronous motors: Challenges and opportunities. Energy, 34: 1755-1763.
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  30. Tamimi, B. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2008. An optimal pricing scheme in electricity markets considering voltage security cost. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 23: 451-459.
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  31. Najjar-Khodabakhsh, A., S. Vaez-Zadeh and A.H. Isfahani, 2008. Analysis of a cylindrical passive suspension system using finite element method. Int. Rev. Electr. Eng., 3: 123-128.
  32. Isfahani, A.H., S. Vaez-Zadeh and M.A. Rahman, 2008. Using modular poles for shape optimization of flux density distribution in permanent-magnet machines. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 44: 2009-2015.
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  33. Isfahani, A.H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2008. Transient finite-element analysis of short-circuit electromagnetic forces in isolated phase buses. Electromagnetics, 28: 590-600.
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  34. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and E. Jalali, 2007. Combined vector control and direct torque control method for high performance induction motor drives. Energy Convers. Manage., 48: 3095-3101.
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  35. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and A.H. Isfahani, 2007. Enhanced modeling of linear permanent-magnet synchronous motors. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 43: 33-39.
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  36. Isfahani, A.H. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2007. Design optimization of a linear permanent magnet synchronous motor for extra low force pulsations. Energy Convers. Manage., 48: 443-449.
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  37. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and A.H. Isfahani, 2006. Multiobjective design optimization of air-core linear permanent-magnet synchronous motors for improved thrust and low magnet consumption. IEEE Trans. Magnetics, 42: 446-452.
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  38. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and A. Payman, 2006. Design and analysis of sensorless torque optimization for single phase induction motors. Energy Convers. Manage., 47: 1464-1477.
  39. Payman, A. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2006. Control of capacitor in single phase induction motors without speed sensor for increased average torque and reduced torque pulsations. J. Faculty Eng., 40: 301-311.
  40. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and F. Hendi, 2005. A continuous efficiency optimization controller for induction motor drives. Energy Convers. Manage., 46: 701-713.
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  41. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and A.R. Ghasemi, 2005. Design optimization of permanent magnet synchronous motors for high torque capability and low magnet volume. Electric Power Syst. Res., 74: 307-313.
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  42. Ghasemi, H., S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2005. A very fast direct torque control for permanent magnet synchronous motors start up. J. Energy Convers. Manage., 46: 715-726.
  43. Afsharnia, S. and S. Vaez-Zadeh, 2005. Review of science and technology in Iran. Iran. J. Inform. Sci. Technol., 3: 3-17.
  44. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and S.F. Hendi, 2004. A new loss minimization method in variable speed induction motor drives. J. Faculty Eng., 85: 429-440.
  45. Vaez-Zadeh, S., 2003. Design of power system stabilizers based on robust control theory. Iran. J. Sci. Technol. Trans. B, 27: 713-726.
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  46. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and M. Zamanian, 2003. Permanent Magnet DC motor sliding mode control system. Int. J. Eng. Trans. A: Basics, 16: 367-376.
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  47. Vaez-Zadeh, S. and A.R. Payman, 2003. Speed Estimation and snsorless torque optimization of single phase induction motor. Iran. J. Electr. Comput. Eng., 1: 55-61.
  48. Vaez-Zadeh, S., G.H. Mazareie, 2002. On-line determination of hysteresis band amplitudes in direct torque control of induction motor drives. Int. J. Eng. Trans. A, 15: 329-338.
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  49. Vaez-Zadeh, S., 2002. A step toward the native pattern of technology change. Q. Technol. Dev., 2: 31-39.
  50. Vaez-Zadeh, S., 2001. Variable flux control of permanent magnet synchronous motor drives for constant torque operation. IEEE Trans. Power Elect., 16: 527-534.
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  51. Vaez-Zadeh, S., 2001. Robust power system stabilizers for enhancement of dynamic stability over a wide operating range. Electr. Power Components Syst., 29: 645-657.
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