Published in internationally renowned journals and conferencesSCI/EICollected papers190More articles, authorized invention patent40The remaining items. existIEEEInternational conferences and industry academic seminars on new energy conversion systems、Relevant topics on predictive control and predictive operation and maintenance of high-power electric drives and microgrid systemsTutorialEight times,Keynoteand more than ten invited lectures on topics;Won provincial and ministerial science and technology awards three times、IEEENine best paper awards at international conferences; guiding students to winIEEEBest speech and paper awards six times. Some recent journal papers are as follows:
1. L. Liu, Z. Zhang*, Y. Yin, S. Vazquez, Y. Zhao, R. Kennel, "An Efficient Robust Power-Voltage Control for Three-Level NPC Converters in Microgrids", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2023, in press. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648) 2. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, M. L. Heldwein, J. Rodriguez, "Robust Predictive Control of Grid-Connected Converters: Sensor Noise Suppression with Parallel-Cascade Extended State Observer", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2023, in press. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 3. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, "Model-Free Predictive Control of DC-DC Boost Converters: Sensor Noise Suppression with Hybrid Extended State Observers", IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2023, in press. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 4. Z. Zhang*, H. Li, S. Zhou, Z. Li, "An Effective Adaptive-Observer Based Wide Range Encoderless Control for PMSM Drives", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2023, in press. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 5. S. Zhou, Z. Zhang*, H. Li, Z. Li, Q. Xing, X. Liu, F. Wang, J. Rodriguez, "A Robust Encoderless Control for PMSM Drives: A Revised Hybrid Active Flux-Based Technique", IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 6. X. Liu, Z. Zhang*, M. Han, Z. Li, Y. Yin, Z. Dong, J. Wang, "A Simple and Fast Start-up Strategy for Dual Active Bridge Converters with DC Bias Suppression", IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 7. X. Yu, D. Ke, Z. Zhang, F. Wang, J. Rodriguez, "Robust Exploration Based Finite Control Set Predictive Current Control for SPMSM Drives Under Influence of Measurement Error", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 4.877). 8. L. Liu, Z. Zhang*, Y. Yin, Y. Li, H. Xie, M. Zhang, Y. Zhao, R. Kennel, "A Robust High-Quality Current Control with Fast Convergence for Three-Level NPC Converters in Micro-Energy Systems", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648). 9. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, "Model-Free Predictive Control of Power Converters with Multifrequency Extended State Observers", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 10. C. Hu, Z. Yin, T. Rui, Z. Zhang, W. Shen, W. Cao, D. Holmes, "A Novel Double-Voltage-Vector Model-Free Predictive Current Control Method for Two-Level Voltage Source Inverters", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 11. H. Kawai, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, S. Doki, "Direct Speed Control Based on Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control With Voltage Smoother", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 12. H. Chen, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, P. Karamanakos, J. Rodriguez, “Digital Twin Techniques for Power Electronics-Based Energy Conversion Systems: A Survey of Concepts, Application Scenarios, Future Challenges, and Trends”, IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.36). 13. Q. Xing, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, X. Liu, Y. Li, Y. Zhang, T. Dragicevic, J. Rodriguez “Bias-Free Predictive Control of Power Converters with LCL-Filter in Micro-Energy Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 14. Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, M. Kazmierkowski, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Robust Predictive Control of Three-Level NPC Back-to-Back Power Converter PMSG Wind Turbine Systems with Revised Predictions”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2018. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 15. J. Rodriguez, C. Garcia, A. Mora, F. Flores-Bahamonde, P. Acuna, M. Novak, Y. Zhang, L. Tarisciotti, S. A. Davari, Z. Zhang, F. Wang, M. Norambuena, T. Dragicevic, F. Blaabjerg, T. Geyer, R. Kennel, D. Arab Khaburi, M. Abdelrahem, Z. Zhang, N. Mijatovic, R. P. Aguilera, “Latest Advances of Model Predictive Control in Electrical Drives—Part I: Basic Concepts and Advanced Strategies”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967, highly cited paper: citation number till Jun. 2023: 98 according to Google Scholar). 16. J. Rodriguez, C. Garcia, A. Mora, A. Davari, J. Rodas, D. Fernando Valencia Garcia, M. Fouad Elmorshedy, F. Wang, K. Zuo, L. Tarisciotti, F. Flores-Bahamonde, W. Xu, Z. Zhang, Y. Zhang, M. Norambuena, A. Emadi, T. Geyer, R. Kennel, T. Dragicevic, D. Arab Khaburi, Z. Zhang, M. Abdelrahem, N. Mijatovic, “Latest Advances of Model Predictive Control in Electrical Drives—Part II: Applications and Benchmarking with Classical Control Methods”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967, highly cited paper: citation number till Jun. 2023: 78 according to Google Scholar). 17. Z. Zhang*, O. Babayomi, T. Dragicevic, R. Heydari, C. Garcia, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Advances and Opportunities in the Model Predictive Control of Microgrids: Part I – Primary Layer”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.659). 18. Z. Zhang*, H. Fang, F. Gao, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Multiple Vector Model Predictive Power Control for Grid-Tied Wind Turbine System with Enhanced Steady State Control Performances”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 19. M. Zhang, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, H. Chen, D. Zhou “A Unified Open-Circuit-Fault Diagnosis Method for Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Power Converters”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 20. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, “Model-Free Predictive Control of Power Converters with Multi-Frequency Extended State Observers”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 21. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, T. Dragicevic, J. Hu, J. Rodriguez “Smart Grid Evolution: Predictive Control of Distributed Energy Resources—A review”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.659). 22. O. Babayomi, Y. Li, Z. Zhang* “Distributed Consensus-Based Reactive Power Sharing in Microgrids: A Predictive Virtual Capacitance Control Technique”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.659). 23. O. Babayomi, D.Dah, Z. Zhang, “Affordable Clean Energy Transition in Developing Countries: Pathways and Technologies”, iScience, 2022. (SCI Q2, IF: 5.458). 24. O. Babayomi, J. Rodriguez, Z. Zhang, “Shandong University Delivers Sixth IEEE PRECEDE as Cutting-Edge Hybrid Conference [Society News]”, IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, 2022. 25. Y. Li, H. He, Z. Li, Z. Zhang*, “Predictive Zero-Sequence Current Control of Multiple Paralleled Power Converters”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 26. J. Wang, L. Chen, Z. Liu, Z. Zhang*, X. Zhang, “Optimized Parameter Design of the Dual-Loop Control for Grid-Forming VSCs With LC Filters”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2022. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.654). 27. M. Zhang, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, J. Wang, Y. Zhang, S. Liu “A Simple and Effective Open-Circuit-Fault Diagnosis Method for Grid-Tied Power Converters–A New Technique Based on Tellegen’s Theorem”, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.462). 28. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang* “Model-Free Predictive Control of Power Converters with Cascade-Parallel Extended State Observers”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 29. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, T. Dragicevic, R. Heydari, C. Garcia, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Advances and Opportunities in the Model Predictive Control of Microgrids: Part II – Secondary and Tertiary Layers” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.659). 30. C. Garcia, M. Mohammadinodoushan, V. Yaramasu, M. Norambuena, S. A. Davari, Z. Zhang, D. A. Khaburi, J. Rodriguez, “FCS-MPC Based Pre-Filtering Stage for Computational Efficiency in a Flying Capacitor Converter”, IEEE Access, 2021. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.367). 31. O. Babayomi, Z. Zhang*, Y. Li, R. Kennel, “Adaptive Predictive Control with Neuro-Fuzzy Parameter Estimation for Microgrid Grid-Forming Converters”, Sustainability, 2021. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.251). 32. F. Grimm, P. Kolahian, Z. Zhang, M. Baghdadi, “A Sphere Decoding Algorithm for Multistep Sequential Model Predictive Control”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2021. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.654). 33. Y. Li, Z. Zhang*, T. Dragicevic, J. Rodriguez, “A Unified Distributed Cooperative Control of DC Microgrids Using Consensus Protocol”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 10.275). 34. O. Babayomi, Z. Li, Z. Zhang*, “Distributed Secondary Frequency and Voltage Control of Parallel-Connected VSCs in Microgrids: A Predictive VSG-Based Solution”, CPSS Transactions on Power Electronics and Applications, 2021. (EI). 35. C. Ma, H. Li, X. Yao, Z. Zhang, F. De Belie, “An Improved Model-Free Predictive Current Control with Advanced Current Gradient Updating Mechanism”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 36. Z. Dong, Z. Li, X. L. Li, C. K. Tse, Z. Zhang, “Single-Inductor Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Converter with Common Ground, High Scalability and No Cross Regulation”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 37. Y. Li, Z. Zhang*, C. Hu, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “A Full State-Variable Direct Predictive Control for Islanded Microgrids with Parallel Converters”, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.462). 38. Y. Li, H. Guo, C. Ping, X. Wang, Z. Zhang*, “A Full-State Variable Predictive Torque Control of Current Source Converter Fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives”, Transactions of China Electrotechnical Society, 2021. (EI). 39. Y. Sun, Z. Zhang*, Y. Zhang, Y. Li, Z. Li, “A Time-Domain Virtual-Flux Based Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converters for Offshore Wind Energy Integration”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 4.877). 40. Y. Sun, Z. Zhang*, Z. Li, J. Rodriguez, “Robust Predictive Control of Grid-Tied Modular Multilevel Converters with Virtual-Flux Based Online Inductance Estimation”, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2021. (SCI Q1, IF: 4.825). 41. H. Kawai, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, “Finite Control Set Model-Predictive Speed Control with a Load Torque Compensation”, IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2020. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 42. C. Zheng, T. Dragicevic, Z. Zhang, J. Rodriguez, F. Blaabjerg, “Model Predictive Control of LC-Filtered Voltage Source Inverters with Optimal Switching Sequence”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2020. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 43. J. Wang, Y. Tang, Y. Qi, P. Lin, Z. Zhang, “A Unified Startup Strategy for Modular Multilevel Converters with Deadbeat Predictive Current Control”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2020. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 44. Z. Dong, X. Li, C. Tse, Z. Zhang, “Derivation of Single-Input Dual-Output Converters With Simple Control and No Cross Regulation”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2020. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 45. Y. Li, Z. Zhang, K. Li, P. Zhang, F. Gao, “Predictive Current Control for Voltage Source Inverters Considering Dead Time Effect”, CES TEMS, 2020. (EI). 46. C. Liu, D. Kong, Z. Zhang, Z. Pei, R. Kennel, “Single-stage Control System of I-MMC-based Island MVDC Link Receiver with Multiple Modulation Freedoms”, IEEE Access, 2020. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.367). 47. L. Yan, F. Wang, M. Dou, Z. Zhang, “Active Disturbance Rejection-Based Speed Control in Model Predictive Control for Induction Machines”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2020. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 48. X. Gao, M. Abdelrahem, C. Hackl, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, “Direct Predictive Speed Control with a Sliding Manifold Term for PMSM Drives”, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2019. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.462). 49. C. Liu, C. Liu, G. Cai, H. Ying, Z. Zhang, “An Isolated Modular Multilevel Converter (I-M2C) Topology based on High-Frequency Link (HFL) Concept”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2019. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 50. Y. Sun, Z. Zhang, “Hybrid Predictive Control with Simple Linear Control Based Circulating Current Suppression for Modular Multilevel Converters”, CES TEMS, 2019. (EI). 51. F. Wang, Z. Zhang*, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Advanced Control Strategies of Electrical Drives: Field Oriented Control, Direct Torque Control and Model Predictive Control”, Energies, 2018. (SCI, IF: 3.004). 52. M. Norambuena, J. Rodriguez, Z. Zhang, F. Wang, C. Garcia, R. Kennel, “A Very Simple Strategy for High Quality Performance of AC Machines Using Model Predictive Control”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2018. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 53. B. Kahia, A. Bouafia, A. Chaoui, Z. Zhang, M. Abdelrahem, R. Kennel, “A direct power control strategy for three level neutral-point-clamped rectifier under unbalanced grid voltage”, Electric Power System Research, 2018. (SCI, IF: 3.414). 54. Z. Zhang, F. Wang, J. Wang, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Nonlinear Direct Control for Three-Level NPC Back-to-Back Converter PMSG Wind Turbine Systems: Experimental Assessment with FPGA”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648). 55. Z. Zhang*, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “Advanced Control Strategies for Direct-Drive PMSG Wind Turbine Systems: Direct Predictive Torque Control Approaches”, CPSS Transactions on Power Electronics and Applications, 2017. (SCI, Invited paper). 56. X. Cai, Z. Zhang*, R. Kennel, “Optimal control solutions for PMSM drives: a comparison study with experimental assessment”, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.462). 57. F. Wang, Z. Zhang*, J. Wang, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Sensorless model-based PCC for induction machine”, IET Electric Power Applications, 2017. (SCI Q3, IF: 2.568). 58. X. Cai, H. Sun, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, “An Optimal Fixed Gain Filter for Angular Motion”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 59. A. Mohamed, C. Hackl, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Robust Predictive Control for Direct-Drive Surface-Mounted Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Generators Without Mechanical Sensors”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 4.877). 60. Z. Zhang*, C. Hackl, R. Kennel, “Computationally Efficient DMPC for Three-level NPC Back-to-Back Converters in Wind Turbine Systems with PMSG”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 61. Z. Zhang*, F. Wang, T. Sun, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “FPGA Based Experimental Investigation of a Quasi-Centralized Model Predictive Control for Back-to-Back Converters”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.967). 62. Z. Zhang, T. Sun, F. Wang, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “A Computationally-Efficient Quasi-Centralized DMPC for Back-to-Back Converter PMSG Wind Turbine Systems Without DC-link Tracking Errors”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2017. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 63. X. Cai, Z. Zhang*, R. Kennel, “Improved Predictive Control of Three-level Neutral-Point-Clamped Power Converters with Decoupled Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing Control”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2016. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648). 64. F. Hui, Z. Zhang*, X. Feng, R. Kennel, “Ripple-reduced model predictive direct power control for active front-end power converters with extended switching vectors and time-optimized control”, IET Power Electronics, 2016. (SCI Q3, IF: 2.641). 65. J. Wang, F. Wang, Z. Zhang, S. Li, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Design and Implementation of Disturbance Compensation-Based Enhanced Robust Finite Control Set Predictive Torque Control for Induction Motor Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2016. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648). 66. Z. Zhang, H. Xu, M. Xu, Z. Chen, T. Sun, R. Kennel, C. Hackl, “Predictive Control with Novel Virtual Flux Estimation for Back-to-Back Converters”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2015. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 67. F. Wang, Z. Chen, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Finite Control Set Model Predictive Torque Control of Induction Machine with a Robust Adaptive Observer”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2015. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 68. Z. Chen, F. Wang, G. Luo, Z. Zhang*, R. Kennel, “Secondary Saliency Tracking-Based Sensorless Control for Concentrated Winding SPMSM”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2015. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.648). 69. F. Wang, Z. Zhang*, A. Davari, R. Fotouhi, J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, “An Encoderless Predictive Torque Control for an Induction Machine with a Revised Prediction Model and EFOSMO”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2014. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162). 70. F. Wang, Z. Zhang, A. Davari, R. Kennel, “An experimental assessment of finite-state Predictive Torque Control for electrical drives by considering different online-optimization methods”, Control Engineering Practice, 2014. (SCI Q2, IF: 3.475). 71. F. Wang, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, J. Rodriguez, “Model Predictive Torque Control with an Extended Prediction Horizon for Electrical Drive Systems”, International Journal of Control, 2014. (SCI Q3, IF: 2.888). 72. Z. Chen, J. Gao, F. Wang, Z. Ma, Z. Zhang, R. Kennel, “Sensorless Control for SPMSM With Concentrated Windings Using Multi-Signal Injection Method”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2014. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162), etc.
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