Professor Jianzhong Wu
(he/him)

BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD , FIEEE, FEI, FLSW

Head of School, Engineering.

Jianzhong Wu holds the position of Professor of Multi-Vector Energy Systems and is Head of School of Engineering at Cardiff University. Additionally, he serves as a co-Editor-in-Chief of Applied Energy, a prestigious journal with an Impact Factor of 11.2 and a CiteScore of 21.1. The journal also receives over 5 million downloads per year, as evidenced on its website at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/applied-energy.

He is:

Co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre;
Co-Director of the EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Impact Hub;
Member of the UK Government Taxonomy Energy Working Group;
Member of the Northern Powergrid Science and Technology Advisory Panel;
Member of the Scottish Power Energy Networks Independent Net Zero Advisory Council;
Member of the Scottish Power Energy Networks Strategic Stakeholder Panel for England and Wales; and
Member of the Wales Smart Energy System Group.

In June 2008, he joined Cardiff University as a Lecturer and was subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2013, Reader in 2014, and Professor in 2015. Prior to his appointment at Cardiff, he served as a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester from 2006 to 2008.

Prof. Wu specialises in the fields of Smart Grid and Multi-Vector Energy Systems, which encompass integrated energy infrastructures. He is recognised as one of the pioneering researchers who initiated and established the research areas of multi-energy systems and Peer-to-Peer energy trading, which have emerged as two crucial areas of energy research worldwide. He has contributed to more than 60 European Commission, the UK research and innovation councils, and industry funded projects as either a Principal Investigator or a Co-Investigator. His research has resulted in over 300 peer-reviewed publications, including 10 Clarivate ESI Highly Cited Papers. Additionally, he has co-authored several books, including “Smart Grid: Technology and Applications” (2012, Wiley), “Smart Electricity Distribution Networks” (2017, CRC) and "The Future of Gas Networks" (2019, Springer).

He is President of the UK Branch of China Electrotechnical Society, Associate Editor-in-Chief of CSEE Journal of Power & Energy Systems, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of IET Energy Systems Integration, Director of the International UNiLAB on Synergies between Energy Networks, and member-at-large of the IEEE Technical Committee on Carbon Neutrality, which further demonstrate his commitment to advancing research and promoting collaborations in sustainable energy and achieving Net Zero.

Prof Wu is a member of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Taxonomy Energy Working Group, which provides expert advice to the Government on the development of technical screening criteria (TSC) in the energy sector. He was also invited as a Witness to participate in the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into the role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero. Additionally, he has served as a member of the Northern Powergrid technical panel of ED2 business plan.

He is a Fellow of IEEE, the Energy Institute, and the Learned Society of Wales.

Date
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2025

Zhang, T. et al. 2025. A systematic review of modelling methods for studying the integration of hydrogen into energy systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 208, article number: 114964. (10.1016/j.rser.2024.114964)
Wu, C., Zhou, Y., Gan, W. and Wu, J. 2025. Robust scheduling of a pulp and paper mill considering flexibility provision from steam power generation. Applied Energy 377(C), pp. 124595. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124595)

2024

Wu, C., Zhou, Y., Gan, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Dynamic containment service from industrial demand response resources coordinated with energy storage systems. Journal of Energy Storage 103(Part B), article number: 114413. (10.1016/j.est.2024.114413)
Li, X. et al. 2024. A hierarchical test benchmark of integrated energy system in Northeast China. Applied Energy 374, article number: 124055. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124055)
Zhang, Z., Li, P., Ji, H., Zhao, J., Xi, W., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2024. Combined central-local voltage control of inverter-based DG in active distribution networks. Applied Energy 372, article number: 123813. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123813)
Ji, H., Zheng, Y., Yu, H., Zhao, J., Song, G., Wu, J. and Li, P. 2024. Asymmetric bargaining-based SOP planning considering peer-to-peer electricity trading. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (10.1109/tsg.2024.3471611)
Yao, S., Wu, J. and Qadrdan, M. 2024. A state-of-the-art analysis and perspectives on the 4th/5th generation district heating and cooling systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 202, article number: 114729. (10.1016/j.rser.2024.114729)
Gao, S., Li, P., Ji, H., Zhao, J., Yu, H., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2024. Data-driven multi-mode adaptive operation of soft open point with measuring bad data. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 39(5), pp. 6482-6495. (10.1109/TPWRS.2024.3351135)
O’Malley, E., Pugh, D., Wu, J. and Clements, D. 2024. A deep learning-based method for non-intrusive load monitoring and load disaggregation of 11kV/400V electrical Substations. Presented at: 18th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Anaheim, California, 15-17 July 2024ASME 2024 18th International Conference on Energy Sustainability. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, (10.1115/es2024-130477)
Chen, W., Wang, X., Wei, W., Xu, Y. and Wu, J. 2024. Exploiting the flexibility of district heating system for distribution system operation: set-based characterization and temporal decomposition. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy (10.1109/TSTE.2024.3452560)
Shafiekhani, M., Qadrdan, M., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2024. Designing a decentralized multi‐community peer‐to‐peer electricity trading framework. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution (10.1049/gtd2.13257)
Wu, C., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2024. Data-driven real-time predictive control for industrial heating loads. Electric Power Systems Research 232, article number: 110420. (10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110420)
Yang, J., Yu, H., Li, P., Ji, H., Xi, W., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2024. Real-time D-PMU data compression for edge computing devices in digital distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 39(4), pp. 5712-5725. (10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3335282)
Darby, S. J., Hammond, G. P. and Wu, J. 2024. Stocktaking global warming - the outcomes of the 2023 Dubai climate summit (COP28). Presented at: 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, Dubai, UAE, 30 November- 12 December 2023. ICE Publishing, (10.1680/jener.24.00005)
Yu, F., Guo, Q., Wu, J., Qiao, Z. and Sun, H. 2024. Early warning and proactive control strategies for power blackouts caused by gas network malfunctions. Nature Communications 15, article number: 4714. (10.1038/s41467-024-48964-0)
Wang, R. et al. 2024. Multi-resource dynamic coordinated planning of flexible distribution network. Nature Communications 15(1), article number: 4576. (10.1038/s41467-024-48862-5)
Gan, W., Zhou, Y., Wu, J. and Abeysinghe, S. 2024. Statistical impact quantification of peer-to-peer energy trading on power flows of power distribution networks. Presented at: IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2), Hangzhou, China, 15-18 December 20232023 IEEE 7th Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE pp. 4517-4522., (10.1109/EI259745.2023.10513181)
Sami, S., Zhou, Y., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 2024. Modelling and simulation of a hydrogen-based energy storage system. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 135-139., (10.18573/conf1.ae)
Shafiekhani, M., Qadrdan, M., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2024. Development of a multi-community peer-to-peer electricity trading mechanism. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 148-152., (10.18573/conf1.ah)
Li, C., Zhao, J., Ji, H., Gao, S., Yu, H., Wu, J. and Li, P. 2024. Data-model hybrid-driven adaptive voltage control for active distribution networks. Journal of Cleaner Production 450, article number: 141999. (10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141999)
Jian, J. et al. 2024. Supply restoration of data centers in flexible distribution networks with spatial-temporal regulation. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 15(1), pp. 340-354. (10.1109/TSG.2023.3286844)
Yao, S., Gu, W., Wu, J., Qadrdan, M., Lu, H., Lu, S. and Zhou, Y. 2024. Fast and generic energy flow analysis of the integrated electric power and heating networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 15(1), pp. 355-367. (10.1109/TSG.2023.3266304)
Shafiekhani, M., Qadrdan, M., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2024. Quantitative evaluation of multi-community peer to peer electricity trading mechanisms. Presented at: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 23-26 October 2023Proceedings 2023 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE). IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/ISGTEUROPE56780.2023.10407449)
Jha, V., Abeysekera, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2024. Battery digital twin: State of charge and state of health estimation of LTO battery storage. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), 3 - 7 December 2023Energy Proceedings, Vol. 45., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11086)
Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Digital twin-supported battery state estimation based on TCN-LSTM neural networks and transfer learning. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
Qiu, K., Gan, W., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Coordinated operation of mobile emergency generators and local flexible resources for distribution network resilience enhancement. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar, 3-7 December 2023, Vol. 45. pp. 1-7., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11082)
Shah, M., Zhou, Y., Wu, J. and Mowbray, M. 2024. A review of reinforcement learning based approaches for industrial demand response. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Qatar,Doha, 3-7 December 2023, Vol. 40., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-10959)

2023

Srinivas, V. L., Wu, J., Singh, B. and Mishra, S. 2023. Hybrid state-estimation in combined heat and electric network using SCADA and AMI measurements. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 156, article number: 109726. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109726)
Su, P., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2023. Multi-objective scheduling of a steelmaking plant integrated with renewable energy sources and energy storage systems: Balancing costs, emissions and make-span. Journal of Cleaner Production 428, article number: 139350. (10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139350)
He, R. et al. 2023. Three-dimensional yaw wake model development with validations from wind tunnel experiments. Energy 282, article number: 128402. (10.1016/j.energy.2023.128402)
Liu, Z., Li, P., Wang, C., Yu, H., Ji, H., Xi, W. and Wu, J. 2023. Robust state estimation of active distribution networks with multi-source measurements. Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy 11(5), pp. 1540-1552. (10.35833/MPCE.2022.000200)
Sami, S., Zhou, Y., Qadrdan, M., Prokofyev, E., Pampliega, D. and Wu, J. 2023. A virtual energy storage system to compensate for the uncertainty in distributed renewable generation. Presented at: 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023), Rome, 12-15 June 2023IET Digital Library. IET pp. 945–949., (10.1049/icp.2023.0602)
Ming, W., Chen, J., Wu, J., Yu, J., Kazerooni, A., Edgar, R. and Ferguson, A. 2023. D-Suite technologies for low-voltage distribution networks. Presented at: 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023), Rome, 12-15 June 2023IET Digital Library. IET pp. 4014 – 4018., (10.1049/icp.2023.0492)
Li, C., Wu, J., Liu, Y., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2023. Two-port measurement of packaging parasitic inductance in SiC half-bridge power modules considering mutual inductance*. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems, Shanghai, China, 26-28 July 2023Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems. IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253690)
Yao, S., Gu, W., Wu, J., Qadrdan, M. and Zhang, T. 2023. A unified solution framework for generic simulation of multi-vector energy systems. Presented at: IEEE General Meeting Power& Energy Society, 16-20 July 20232023 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM). IEEE, (10.1109/PESGM52003.2023.10252678)
Fan, J. et al. 2023. A net-zero emissions strategy for China’s power sector using carbon-capture utilization and storage. Nature Communications 14, article number: 5972. (10.1038/s41467-023-41548-4)
Wu, N. et al. 2023. A review on modelling methods, tools and service of integrated energy systems in China. Progress in Energy 5(3), article number: 32003. (10.1088/2516-1083/acef9e)
Zou, Y. et al. 2023. Causes, impacts and mitigation measures of European energy crisis. Automation of Electric Power Systems 47(17), pp. 1-13. (10.7500/AEPS20230129006)
Wang, Z. et al. 2023. Coordinated configuration strategy of multi-energy systems based on capacity-energy-information sharing. Energy 277, article number: 127699. (10.1016/j.energy.2023.127699)
Jiang, T., Deconinck, G., Wu, J., Bai, L., Bo, R., Mu, Y. and Terzija, V. 2023. Guest editorial: Special issue on integrated local energy systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 148, article number: 108929. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108929)
Li, B., Wang, S., Li, B., Li, H. and Wu, J. 2023. Optimal performance evaluation of thermal AGC units based on multi-dimensional feature analysis. Applied Energy 339, article number: 120994. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120994)
Kong, X., Lu, W., Wu, J., Wang, C., Zhao, X., Hu, W. and Shen, Y. 2023. Real-time pricing method for VPP demand response based on PER-DDPG algorithm. Energy 271, article number: 127036. (10.1016/j.energy.2023.127036)
Zhou, Y., Wu, J. and Gan, W. 2023. P2P energy trading via public power networks: Practical challenges, emerging solutions, and the way forward. Frontiers in Energy 17, pp. 189-197. (10.1007/s11708-023-0873-9)
Huo, Y., Li, P., Ji, H., Yu, H., Yan, J., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2023. Data-driven coordinated voltage control method of distribution networks with high DG penetration. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 38(2), pp. 1543-1557. (10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3172667)
Hua, W., Zhou, Y., Qadrdan, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2023. Blockchain enabled decentralized local electricity markets with flexibility from heating sources. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 14(2), pp. 1607-1620. (10.1109/TSG.2022.3158732)
Abdelrahman, M. A., Wang, S., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2023. Transformer-less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 17(6), pp. 1243-1255. (10.1049/gtd2.12730)
Wu, J. and Gan, W. 2023. Smart local energy systems towards net zero: practice and implications from the UK. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 9(2), pp. 411-419. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2022.08420)
Zhao, J. et al. 2023. Peer-to-peer electricity trading of interconnected flexible distribution networks based on non-cooperative games. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 145, article number: 108648. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108648)
Bo, R., Bai, L., Conejo, A. J., Wu, J., Jiang, T., Ding, F. and Enayati, B. 2023. Special section on local and distributed electricity markets. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 14(2), pp. 1347-1352. (10.1109/TSG.2022.3228852)
Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2023. Feasible operation region of an electricity distribution network. Applied Energy 331, article number: 120419. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120419)
Fu, H. et al. 2023. A compact real-time simulator with spatial-temporal parallel design for large-scale wind farms. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 9(1), pp. 50-65. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2021.00200)

2022

Dong, B., Li, P., Yu, H., Ji, H., Li, J., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2022. A non-intrusive probabilistic multi-energy flow calculation method and its application in operation risk analysis of integrated energy systems. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 54, article number: 102834. (10.1016/j.seta.2022.102834)
Vedantham, L. S., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure supporting smart local energy systems: A review. IET Energy Systems Integration 4(4), pp. 460-472. (10.1049/esi2.12063)
Zhou, Y., Manea, A., Hua, W., Wu, J., Zhou, W., Yu, J. and Rahman, S. 2022. Application of distributed ledger technology in distribution networks. Proceedings of the IEEE 110(12), pp. 1963-1975. (10.1109/JPROC.2022.3181528)
Jing, R., Hua, W., Lin, J., Lin, J., Zhao, Y., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Cost-efficient decarbonization of local energy systems by whole-system based design optimization. Applied Energy 326, article number: 119921. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119921)
Li, P. et al. 2022. Multi-stage expansion planning of energy storage integrated soft open points considering tie-line reconstruction. Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems 7, article number: 45. (10.1186/s41601-022-00268-5)
Li, P. et al. 2022. Deep reinforcement learning-based adaptive voltage control of active distribution networks with multi-terminal soft open point. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 141, article number: 108138. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108138)
Abdelrahman, M. A., Yang, P., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2022. Modified unified power flow controller for medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 16(19), pp. 3849-3859. (10.1049/gtd2.12567)
Jing, R., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Integrated energy system. In: Garcia, J. ed. Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering. Elsevier, (10.1016/B978-0-12-821204-2.00138-0)
Yao, S., Gu, W., Wu, J., Lu, H., Zhang, S., Zhou, Y. and Lu, S. 2022. Dynamic energy flow analysis of the heat-electricity integrated energy systems with a novel decomposition-iteration algorithm. Applied Energy 322, article number: 119492. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119492)
Jian, J. et al. 2022. Dlmp-based quantification and analysis method of operational flexibility in flexible distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 13(4), pp. 2353-2369. (10.1109/TSTE.2022.3197175)
Hua, W., Chen, Y., Qadrdan, M., Jiang, J., Sun, H. and Wu, J. 2022. Applications of blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies for enabling prosumers in smart grids: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 161, article number: 112308. (10.1016/j.rser.2022.112308)
Sun, F., Kong, X., Wu, J., Gao, B., Chen, K. and Lu, N. 2022. DSM pricing method based on A3C and LSTM under cloud-edge environment. Applied Energy 315, article number: 118853. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118853)
Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W., Yang, P. and Wu, J. 2022. An overview of soft open points in electricity distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 13(3), pp. 1899-1910. (10.1109/TSG.2022.3148599)
Canet, A., Qadrdan, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2022. Spatial and temporal data to study residential heat decarbonisation pathways in England and Wales. Scientific Data 9, article number: 246. (10.1038/s41597-022-01356-9)
Srinivas, V. L. and Wu, J. 2022. Topology and parameter identification of distribution network using smart meter and µPMU measurements. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 71, pp. 1-14., article number: 9004114. (10.1109/TIM.2022.3175043)
Fu, H., Li, P., Fu, X., Wang, Z., Yan, J., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2022. Asynchronous multi-rate method of real-time simulation for active distribution networks. IET Renewable Power Generation (10.1049/rpg2.12500)
Chen, C. et al. 2022. Extreme events, energy security and equality through micro- and macro-levels: Concepts, challenges and methods. Energy Research and Social Science 85, article number: 102401. (10.1016/j.erss.2021.102401)
Jian, J. et al. 2022. Multi-stage supply restoration of active distribution networks with SOP integration. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks 29, article number: 100562. (10.1016/j.segan.2021.100562)
Jing, R., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Electrification with flexibility towards local energy decarbonization. Advances in Applied Energy 5, article number: 100088. (10.1016/j.adapen.2022.100088)
Li, P., Li, S., Yu, H., Yan, J., Ji, H., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2022. Quantized event-driven simulation for integrated energy systems with hybrid continuous-discrete dynamics. Applied Energy 307, article number: 118268. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118268)
Taylor, P. C. et al. 2022. An interdisciplinary research perspective on the future of multi-vector energy networks. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 135, article number: 107492. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107492)
Hua, W., Jiang, J., Sun, H., Tonello, A. M., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 2022. Data-driven prosumer-centric energy scheduling using convolutional neural networks. Applied Energy 308, article number: 118361. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118361)
Ma, S., Lia, Y., Du, L., Wu, J., Zhou, Y., Zhang, Y. and Xu, T. 2022. Programmable intrusion detection for distributed energy resources in cyber-physical networked microgrids. Applied Energy 306(PartB), article number: 118056. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118056)
Chaudry, M. et al. 2022. The implications of ambitious decarbonisation of heat and road transport for Britain's net zero carbon energy systems. Applied Energy 305, article number: 117905. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117905)
Liu, Z. et al. 2022. Distributed state estimation in digital distribution networks based on proximal atomic coordination. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 71, article number: 9005311. (10.1109/TIM.2022.3193422)
Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Digital twin-driven estimation of state of charge for Li-ion battery. Presented at: IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON 2022), Riga, Latvia, 09-12 May 2022Proceedings of 2022 IEEE 7th International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON). IEEE, (10.1109/ENERGYCON53164.2022.9830324)

2021

Huo, Y., Li, P., Ji, H., Yan, J., Song, G., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2021. Data-driven adaptive operation of soft open points in active distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 17(12), pp. 8230-8242. (10.1109/TII.2021.3064370)
Abeysinghe Herath Mudiyanselage, S. M., Abdelrahman, M. A., Wickins, C., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2021. Use of distributed generation to control reactive power at the transmission distribution interface. Presented at: IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2021, Virtual, 18-21 October 20212021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe). IEEE, (10.1109/ISGTEurope52324.2021.9640219)
Yamujala, S., Kushwaha, P., Jain, A., Bhakar, R., Wu, J. and Mathur, J. 2021. A stochastic multi-interval scheduling framework to quantify operational flexibility in low carbon power systems. Applied Energy 304, article number: 117763. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117763)
Alnaser, S. W., Althaher, S. Z., Long, C., Zhou, Y., Wu, J. and Hamdan, R. 2021. Transition towards solar photovoltaic self-consumption policies with batteries: from the perspective of distribution networks. Applied Energy 304, article number: 117859. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117859)
Cetenovic, D., Rankovic, A., Zhao, J., Jin, Z., Wu, J. and Terzija, V. 2021. An adaptive method for tuning process noise covariance matrix in EKF-based three-phase distribution system state estimation. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 132, article number: 107192. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107192)
Yang, T., Zhao, L., Li, W., Wu, J. and Zomaya, A. Y. 2021. Towards healthy and cost-effective indoor environment management in smart homes: A deep reinforcement learning approach. Applied Energy 300, article number: 117335. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117335)
Wei, W. et al. 2021. Assessment of the solar energy accommodation capability of the district integrated energy systems considering the transmission delay of the heating network. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 130, article number: 106821. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.106821)
Zhou, Y., Su, P., Wu, J., Sun, W., Xu, X. and Abeysekera, M. 2021. Digital twins for flexibility service provision from industrial energy systems. Presented at: 2021 IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI), Beijing, China, 15 July - 15 August 2021Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI). IEEE, (10.1109/DTPI52967.2021.9540158)
Jing, R., Wang, X., Zhao, Y., Zhou, Y., Wu, J. and Lin, J. 2021. Planning urban energy systems adapting to extreme weather. Advances in Applied Energy 3, article number: 100053. (10.1016/j.adapen.2021.100053)
Li, P. et al. 2021. Intraday multi-objective hierarchical coordinated operation of a multi-energy system. Energy 228, article number: 120528. (10.1016/j.energy.2021.120528)
Chen, S., Li, P., Ji, H., Yu, H., Yan, J., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2021. Operational flexibility of active distribution networks with the potential from data centers. Applied Energy 293, article number: 116935. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116935)
Zhao, J., Ye, Y., Yu, H., Li, P., Li, P., Wu, J. and Wang, C. 2021. Improved SVD-based data compression method for synchronous phasor measurement in distribution networks. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 129, article number: 106877. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.106877)
Wang, S., Li, B., Li, G., Yao, B. and Wu, J. 2021. Short-term wind power prediction based on multidimensional data cleaning and feature reconfiguration. Applied Energy 292, article number: 116851. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116851)
Xu, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Unlocking the flexibility of combined heat and power for frequency response by coordinative control with batteries. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 17(5), pp. 3209-3219. (10.1109/TII.2020.3012495)
Zhao, Y., Xu, X., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 2021. Optimal operation of compressor units in gas networks to provide flexibility to power systems. Applied Energy 290, article number: 116740. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116740)
Abeysinghe, S., Abeysekera, M., Wu, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 2021. Electrical properties of medium voltage electricity distribution networks. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 7(3), pp. 497-509. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2020.01640)
Jiang, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Optimal operation of soft open points to minimize energy curtailment of distributed generation in electricity distribution networks. Presented at: Applied Energy Symposium 2020, 10-17 October 2020Applied Energy Symposium 2020: Low Carbon Cities and Urban Energy Systems Part III, Vol. 14., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-7459)
Jiang, X., Wu, J., Zhou, Y. and Ming, W. 2021. Feasible operation region of a distribution network considering thermal constraints. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2021), Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 02 December 2021Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Post-COVID Recovery towards a Better Future: Part IV, Vol. 21. Energy Proceedings

2016

Qi, Q., Wu, J., Zhang, L. and Cheng, M. 2016. Multi-objective optimization of electrical distribution network operation considering reconfiguration and soft open points. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 141-146. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.263)
Wang, C., Song, G., Li, P., Ji, H., Zhao, J. and Wu, J. 2016. Optimal configuration of soft open point for active distribution network based on mixed-integer second-order cone programming. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 70-75. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.251)
Jin, X., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J., Xu, X., Yu, X. and Qi, F. 2016. Hierarchical management for building microgrid considering virtual storage system and plug-in electric vehicles. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 219-224. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.276)
He, Y., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Smart Metering for Outage Management of Electric Power Distribution Networks. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 159-164. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.266)
Zhang, C., Wu, J., Cheng, M., Zhou, Y. and Long, C. 2016. A bidding system for peer-to-peer energy trading in a grid-connected microgrid. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 147-152. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.264)
Cheng, M., Wu, J., Galsworthy, S., Gargov, N. and Hung, W. 2016. Use of Heating Loads for Grid Frequency Control. Energy Procedia 103, pp. 135-140. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.11.262)
Li, P., Song, G., Ji, H., Zhao, J., Wang, C. and Wu, J. 2016. A supply restoration method of distribution system based on Soft Open Point. Presented at: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies 2016 Asian Conference (ISGT Asia 2016), Melbourne, Australia, 28 November - 1 December 20162016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT-Asia 2016). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) pp. 535-540., (10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2016.7796441)
Al-Wakeel, A., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2016. State estimation of medium voltage distribution networks using smart meter measurements. Applied Energy 184, pp. 207-218. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.010)
Long, C., Wu, J., Thomas, L. and Jenkins, N. 2016. Optimal operation of soft open points in medium voltage electrical distribution networks with distributed generation. Applied Energy 184, pp. 427-437. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.031)
Wang, C., Song, G., Li, P., Yu, H., Zhao, J. and Wu, J. 2016. Research and prospect for soft open point based flexible interconnection technology for smart distribution network. Dianli Xitong Zidonghua/Automation of Electric Power Systems 40(22), pp. 168-175. (10.7500/AEPS20160620009)
Dong, X., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J. and Yu, X. 2016. Planning of fast EV charging stations on a round freeway. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 7(4), pp. 1452-1461. (10.1109/TSTE.2016.2547891)
Zhao, J., Li, Y., Li, P., Ji, H., Wang, C. and Wu, J. 2016. Sequential voltage regulation of soft normally open point in active distribution network based on second-order cone programming. Gaodianya Jishu/High Voltage Engineering 42(7), pp. 2134-2141. (10.13336/j.1003-6520.hve.20160713014)
Jin, X., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J., Xu, X. and Yu, X. 2016. Optimal day-ahead scheduling of integrated urban energy systems. Applied Energy 180 (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.071)
Jin, H., Sun, H., Guo, Q. and Wu, J. 2016. Robust unit commitment considering reserve from grid-scale energy storage. Presented at: 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia), Hefei, China, 22-26 May 2016Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia), 2016 IEEE 8th International. IEEE pp. 246-251., (10.1109/IPEMC.2016.7512293)
Al-Wakeel, A. and Wu, J. 2016. K-means based cluster analysis of residential smart meter measurements. Energy Procedia 88, pp. 754-760. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.066)
Cheng, M., Sami, S. S. and Wu, J. 2016. Virtual energy storage system for smart grids. Energy Procedia 88, pp. 436-442. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.021)
Teng, F., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J., Zeng, P. and Strbac, G. 2016. Challenges of primary frequency control and benefits of primary frequency response support from electric vehicles. Energy Procedia 88, pp. 985-990. (10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.123)
Wang, C., Song, G., Li, P., Zhao, J. and Wu, J. 2016. A hybrid optimization method for distribution network operation with SNOP and tie switch. Zhongguo Dianji Gongcheng Xuebao/Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 36(9), pp. 2315-2321. (10.13334/j.0258-8013.pcsee.2016.09.001)
Cheng, M., Wu, J., Galsworthy, S. J., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Gargov, N., Hung, W. W. and Jenkins, N. 2016. Power system frequency response from the control of bitumen tanks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 31(3), pp. 1769-1778. (10.1109/TPWRS.2015.2440336)
Wu, J., Yan, J., Jia, H., Hatziargyriou, N., Djilali, N. and Sun, H. 2016. Integrated energy systems. Applied Energy 167, pp. 155-157. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.02.075)
Cao, W., Wu, J., Jenkins, N., Wang, C. and Green, T. 2016. Benefits analysis of Soft Open Points for electrical distribution network operation. Applied Energy 165, pp. 36-47. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.022)
Abeysekera, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Rees, M. 2016. Steady state analysis of gas networks with distributed injection of alternative gas. Applied Energy 164, pp. 991-1002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.099)
Cao, W., Wu, J., Jenkins, N., Wang, C. and Green, T. 2016. Operating principle of Soft Open Points for electrical distribution network operation. Applied Energy 164, pp. 245-257. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.005)
Wu, J. 2016. Drivers and State-of-the-art of integrated energy systems in Europe. Automation of Electric Power Systems 40(5), pp. 1-7. (10.7500/AEPS20150512001)
Liu, X., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Bagdanavicius, A. 2016. Combined analysis of electricity and heat networks. Applied Energy 162, pp. 1238-1250. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.102)
Meng, J., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J., Yu, X. and Qu, B. 2016. Dynamic frequency response from electric vehicles considering travelling behavior in the Great Britain power system. Applied Energy 162, pp. 966-979. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.10.159)
Zhao, J., Yu, Y., Li, P. and Wu, J. 2016. A Fast Calculation Method of Energy Storage System for Distribution Network Regulation Based on Conic Programming. Dianli Xitong Zidonghua/Automation of Electric Power Systems 40(2), pp. 30-35. (10.7500/AEPS20150417002)
Li, B., Duan, Z., Wang, X. and Wu, J. 2016. Loss-of-excitation analysis and protection for pumped storage machines during starting. IET Renewable Power Generation 10(1), pp. 71-78. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2015.0013)
Yu, X., Xu, X., Chen, S., Wu, J. and Jia, H. 2016. A brief review to integrated energy system and energy internet. Diangong Jishu Xuebao/Transactions of China Electrotechnical Society 31(1), pp. 1-13.
Aithal, A., Long, C., Cao, W., Wu, J. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2016. Impact of soft open point on feeder automation. Presented at: 2016 IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), Leuven, 4-8 April 20162016 IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON). IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/ENERGYCON.2016.7514101)
Sami, S. S., Cheng, M. and Wu, J. 2016. Modelling and control of multi-type grid-scale energy storage for power system frequency response. Presented at: 2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia), 22-26 May 20162016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia). pp. 269., (10.1109/IPEMC.2016.7512297)
Abeysekera, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Integrated energy systems: an overview of benefits, analysis, research gaps and opportunities. HubNet.

2015

Chaudry, M., Abeysekera, M., Hosseini, S. H. R., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2015. Uncertainties in decarbonising heat in the UK. Energy Policy 87, pp. 623-640. (10.1016/j.enpol.2015.07.019)
Jenkins, N., Long, C. and Wu, J. 2015. An overview of the smart grid in Great Britain. Engineering 1(4), pp. 413-421., article number: 2015112. (10.15302/J-ENG-2015112)
Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Method for simultaneous power flow analysis in coupled multi-vector energy networks. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 1165-1171. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.551)
Abeysinghe Herath Mudiyanselage, S. M., Nistor, S., Wu, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 2015. Impact of electrolysis on the connection of distributed generation. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 1159-1164. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.547)
Wang, M., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Zeng, P., Wu, J. and Sheng, W. 2015. An efficient power plant model of electric vehicles for unit commitment of large scale wind farms. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 1059-1064. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.471)
Nan, X., Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Modelling of energy demand in a modern domestic dwelling. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 1803-1808. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.148)
Wang, C., Zhou, Y., Wu, J., Wang, J., Zhang, Y. and Wang, D. 2015. Robust-index method for household load scheduling considering uncertainties of customer behavior. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 6(4), pp. 1806-1818. (10.1109/TSG.2015.2403411)
Adeuyi, O. D. and Wu, J. 2015. The North Sea Grid. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 168(3), pp. 160-165. (10.1680/ener.14.00027)
Meng, J., Mu, Y., Wu, J., Jia, H., Dai, Q. and Yu, X. 2015. Dynamic frequency response from electric vehicles in the Great Britain power system. Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy 3(2), pp. 203-211. (10.1007/s40565-015-0124-0)
Qadrdan, M., Abeysekera, M., Chaudry, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2015. Role of power-to-gas in an integrated gas and electricity system in Great Britain. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40(17), pp. 5763-5775. (10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.03.004)
Pirouti, M., Bagdanavicius, A., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2015. Minimisation of the capital costs and energy usage in a district heating network. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy 229(3), pp. 337-347. (10.1177/0957650914563816)
Wang, C., Fu, X., Li, P. and Wu, J. 2015. Accurate dense output formula for exponential integrators using the scaling and squaring method. Applied Mathematics Letters 43, pp. 101-107. (10.1016/j.aml.2014.12.008)
Wang, M., Mu, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J., Yao, X., Yu, X. and Ekanayake, J. 2015. A preventive control strategy for static voltage stability based on an efficient power plant model of electric vehicles. Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy 3(1), pp. 103-113. (10.1007/s40565-014-0092-9)
Wang, C. et al. 2015. EMTP-type program realization of Krylov subspace based model reduction methods for large-scale active distribution network. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 1(1), pp. 52-60. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2015.00007)
Wang, C., Ding, C., Li, P., Wu, J. and Yu, H. 2015. Model order reduction for transient simulation of active distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 9(5), pp. 457-467. (10.1049/iet-gtd.2014.0219)
Olanrewaju, O. T., Chaudry, M., Qadrdan, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2015. Vulnerability assessment of the European natural gas supply. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 168(1), pp. 5-15. (10.1680/ener.14.00020)
Nistor, S., Wu, J., Sooriyabandara, M. and Ekanayake, J. 2015. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Applied Energy 138, pp. 590-597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.011)
Li, B., Duan, Z. and Wu, J. 2015. Short-circuit analysis of pumped storage unit during back-to-back starting. IET Renewable Power Generation 9(2), pp. 99. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2013.0419)
Wang, C., Fu, X., Li, P. and Wu, J. 2015. SNOP-based operation optimization and analysis of distribution networks. Automation of Electric Power Systems 9, pp. 85-87.
Liu, X., Mancarella, P. and Wu, J. 2015. A tool for integrated analysis of multi-vector district energy networks. Presented at: 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 29 June - 2 July 20152015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech. , (10.1109/PTC.2015.7232647)

2014

Mu, Y., Wu, J., Jenkins, N., Jia, H. and Wang, C. 2014. A Spatial-Temporal model for grid impact analysis of plug-in electric vehicles. Applied Energy 114, pp. 456-465. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.10.006)
Drysdale, B., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2014. Flexible demand in the GB domestic electricity sector in 2030. Applied Energy (10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.11.013)
Chaudry, M., Jenkins, N., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 2014. Combined gas and electricity network expansion planning. Applied Energy 113, pp. 1171-1187. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.071)
Qadrdan, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2014. Operating strategies for a GB integrated gas and electricity network considering the uncertainty in wind power forecasts. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 5(1), pp. 128-138. (10.1109/TSTE.2013.2274818)
Rees, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Abeysekera, M. 2014. Carbon constrained design of energy infrastructure for new build schemes. Applied Energy 113, pp. 1220-1234. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.059)
Liu, X., Jenkins, N., Wu, J. and Bagdanavicius, A. 2014. Combined analysis of electricity and heat networks. Presented at: The 6th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2014, Taipei, Taiwan, 30 May-2 June 2014.
Adhikari, D., Wu, J. and O'Malley, G. 2014. Real time closed-loop test rig for decentralized control of smart distribution networks. Presented at: International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2014, Taipei, Taiwan, 30 May -2 June 2014.
Abeysekera, M., Rees, M. and Wu, Z. 2014. Simulation and analysis of gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Presented at: International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2014, Taipei, Taiwan, 30 May -2 June 2014.
Abeysekera, M., Rees, M. and Wu, J. 2014. Simulation and analysis of low pressure gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Energy Procedia 61, pp. 402-406. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.1135)

2013

Chaudry, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. A sequential Monte Carlo model of the combined GB gas and electricity network. Energy Policy 62, pp. 473-483. (10.1016/j.enpol.2013.08.011)
Pirouti, M., Bagdanavicius, A., Ekanayake, J., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Energy consumption and economic analyses of a district heating network. Energy 57, pp. 149-159. (10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.065)
Drysdale, B., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Flexible Demand in the GB Domestic Electricity Sector in 2030. Presented at: The 5th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2013), Pretoria, South Africa, 1-4 July 2013.
Mu, Y., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J., Jenkins, N. and Jia, H. 2013. Primary frequency response from electric vehicles in the Great Britain power system. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 4(2), pp. 1142-1150. (10.1109/TSG.2012.2220867)
Cheng, M., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Primary frequency response in the Great Britain power system from dynamically controlled refrigerators. Presented at: CIRED 2013, Stockholm, Sweden, 10-13 June 2013.
Wu, J., He, Y. and Jenkins, N. 2013. A robust state estimator for medium voltage distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 28(2), pp. 1008-1016. (10.1109/TPWRS.2012.2215927)
Qadrdan, M., Ghodsi, M. and Wu, J. 2013. Probabalistic wind power forecasting using a single forecast. International Journal of Energy and Statistics 1(2), pp. 99. (10.1142/S2335680413500075)
Nistor, S., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 2013. Capability of smart appliances to provide reserve services. Presented at: The 5th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2013, Pretoria, South Africa, 1-4 July 2013.
Nistor, S., Wu, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 2013. The impact and opportunities of smart appliances on distribution networks. Presented at: 2013 IEEE ISGT Europe, Lyngby, Denmark, 6-9 October 2013Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 2013 4th IEEE/PES. Picastaway, NJ: IEEE pp. 1-4., (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2013.6695479)
Adeuyi, O. D., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2013. Topologies of the North Sea super grid. Presented at: UPEC 2013, Dublin, 2-5 September 2013Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2013 48th International Universities'. Picastaway, NJ: IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/UPEC.2013.6714967)
Sweet, T., Sweet, C., Wu, J., Drysdale, B. and Jenkins, N. 2013. Case study vs simulation data for a grid-connected 2.45kWp PV system. Presented at: 9th Photovoltaic Science Application and Technology (PVSAT-9) Conference and Exhibition, Swansea, Wales, 10-12 April 2013 Presented at Hutchins, M. G., Cole, A. and Watson, T. M. eds.9th photovoltaic science, applications and technology conference PVSAT-9. Abingdon: Solar Enegry Society pp. 41-44.
Wu, Z. and Wu, J. 2013. Feasibility study of district heating with CHP, thermal store and heat pump. Presented at: IET Renewable Power Generation Conference 2013, Beijing, China, 9-11 September 2013Renewable Power Generation Conference (RPG 2013), 2nd IET. IET Conference Publications Vol. 623. Institution of Engineering and Technology pp. 1-4., (10.1049/cp.2013.1775)

2012

Pirouti, M., Bagdanavicius, A., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2012. Selection of optimal pipe diameters in a district heating network using minimisation of annual total energy and exergy consumption. Presented at: The 13th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling, Copenhagen, Denmark, 3-4 September 201213th international symposium on district heating and cooling. District Energy Development Center pp. 175-181.
Gu, C., Wu, J. and Li, F. 2012. Reliability-based distribution network pricing. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 27(3), pp. 1646-1655. (10.1109/TPWRS.2012.2187686)
Thomas, L., Burchill, A., Samarakoon, K., He, Y., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2012. Control of electricity networks using smart meter data. Presented at: International Council on Large Electric Systems - CIGRE 2012, Paris, France, 26-31 August 2012.
Hatziargyriou, N. et al. 2012. Impact of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on grid infrastructure - results from the MERGE project. Presented at: International Council on Large Electric Systems - CIGRE 2012, Paris, France, 26-31 August 2012.
Pirouti, M., Bagdanavicius, A., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. 2012. Optimal operation of a district heating system. Presented at: 7th Conference On Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, 1-7 July 2012.
Pirouti, M., Bagdanavicius, A., Wu, J. and Ekanayake, J. 2012. Optimisation of supply temperature and mass flow rate for a district heating network. Presented at: ECOS 2012 - International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, Perugia, Italy, 26-29 June 2012Proceedings of ECOS 2012 - The 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems. ECOS pp. 104(1) -104(12).
Thomas, L. J., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. B. and Jenkins, N. 2012. Enabling distributed frequency response using smart meters. Presented at: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Berlin, Germany, 14-17 October 20122012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe). Piscataway, N.J: IEEE pp. 1-5., (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2012.6465651)
Xiaodong, C., Wu, J. and Yalong, L. 2012. Temporal distribution model for analyzing charging characteristics of dispersed battery systems. Power System Protection and Control 2012(23), pp. 120-125.

2011

Rees, M. T., Wu, J., Awad, B., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, 22-26 August 2011.
Rees, M. T., Wu, J., Awad, B., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. A modular approach to integrated energy distribution system analysis. Presented at: 17th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'11), Stockholm, Sweden, 22-26 August 2011.
Awad, N., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Integrated operation of an energy MicroGrid with islanded electricity network. Presented at: CIRED 2011: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution, Frankfurt, Germany, 6-9 June 2011.
Pirouti, M., Wu, J., Bagdanavicius, A. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Optimal operation of biomass combined heat and power in spot market. Presented at: IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech 2011, Trondheim, Norway, 19 - 23 June 2011.
Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Samarakoon, K. 2011. Frequency response from electric vehicles. Presented at: The First International Conference on Smart Grids, Green Communications and IT Energy-aware Technologies, Venice/Mestre, Italy, 22-27 May 2011.
Rees, M. T., Wu, J., Awad, B., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. A total energy approach to integrated community infrastructure design. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, USA., 24-28 July 20112011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE, (10.1109/PES.2011.6038976)
Samarakoon, K., Wu, J., Ekanayake, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Use of delayed smart meter measurements for distribution state estimation. Presented at: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, USA., 24-28 July 20112011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-28 July 2011. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE, (10.1109/PES.2011.6039384)
Qadrdan, M., Chaudry, M., Ekanayake, J. B., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE, (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
Chaudry, M., Ekanayake, J. B., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2011. Smart metering and self-healing of distribution networks. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET) 2010, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE, (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684937)
Nistor, S., Wu, J., Sooriyabandara, M. and Ekanayake, J. 2011. Cost optimization of smart appliances. Presented at: 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), Manchester, UK, 5-7 December 2011Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on. IEEE pp. 1-3., (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162808)

2010

Qadrdan, M., Chaudry, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. Impact of a large penetration of wind generation on the GB gas network. Energy Policy 38(10), pp. 5684-5695. (10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.016)
He, Y., Jenkins, N., Wu, J. and Eltayeb, M. 2010. ICT infrastructure for smart distribution networks. Presented at: 14th IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28-30 March 2010Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 28-31 March 2010. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE pp. 319-324., (10.1109/ISPLC.2010.5479911)
Sun, Q., Wu, J., Zhang, Y., Jenkins, N. and Ekanayake, J. B. 2010. Comparison of the development of Smart Grids in China and the United Kingdom. Presented at: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Göteborg, Sweden, 11-13 October 2010IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, October 11-13, 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE, (10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638885)
Xiao, Z., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2010. An overview of microgrid control. Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing 16(2), pp. 199-212.
O'Malley, G., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Technical requirements of smart electric power distribution networks in the UK. Presented at: 2010 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) 2010, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 31 August - 3 September 2010Proccedings of 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) 2010. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE
Chaudry, M., Qadrdan, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Economic impacts of wind generation variability on gas network operation. Presented at: 8th BIEE Academic Conference, Oxford, Oxford, UK, 22-23 September 2010Proceedings of the 8th British Institute of Energy Economics Academic Conference, September 22-23, 2010 (Oxford, UK). British Institute of Energy Economics
Qadrdan, M., Chaudry, M., Ekanayake, J., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2010. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 IEEE International Conference. Piscataway: IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)

2009

Qadrdan, M., Chaudry, M. and Wu, J. 2009. Vulnerability Analysis of the Integrated Energy Infrastructure. Presented at: Proceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC2009), Glasgow, UK.
Rees, M. T., Wu, J. and Awad, B. 2009. Steady State Flow Analysis for Integrated Urban Heat and Power Distribution Networks. Presented at: Proceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC2009), Glasgow, UK.

2008

Awad, B., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2008. Control of distributed generation. E&I Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 125(12), pp. 409-414. (10.1007/s00502-008-0591-3)
Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2008. Self-adaptive and robust method for distribution network load and state estimation. Presented at: 16th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'08), Glasgow, USA. pp. 1-7.
Wu, J. 2008. Analogism-based self-adaptive supply restoration of medium-voltage disribution networks. Presented at: 7th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, 2008. WCICA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 25-27 June 2008Proceedings of the World Congress on Intelligent control and Automation (WCICA). pp. 2583-2588.

2007

Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2007. Self-adaptive load estimation method for distribution networks. Proceedings of the CSU-EPSA 19(1), pp. 25-30.
Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2007. State-of-the-art of the service restoration problem. Project Report.
Wu, J., Ekanyane, J. and Jenkins, N. 2007. Implications for the UK of CVPP and TVPP. Project Report.
Yu, Y. et al. 2007. Framework of security region based probabilistic security assessment for power transmission system. Journal of Tianjin University 40(6), pp. 699-703.
Kondoh, J., Shafiu, A., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2007. Load management on small-scale customers. Presented at: Technical Meeting on Metabolism Society and Environmental Systems.

2006

Feng, Z., Yu, Y., Zeng, Y., Jia, H., Wu, J. and Zhang, Y. 2006. Intercept method for determining practical dynamic security regions of electrical power systems. Power System Technology 30(6), pp. 18-22.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2006. Cognitive methodology and its applications in power systems. Proceedings of the CSU-EPSA 18(3), pp. 1-6.
Wei, W., Jia, H., Zhang, P., Wang, C., Wu, J. and Lee, S. T. 2006. Development of power system voltage stability region (PSVSR) for static voltage security assessment. Presented at: International Conference on Power System Technology, Chongqing, China. pp. 1-6.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2006. A novel method for online nodal load estimation of middle voltage distribution network. Presented at: Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation, Dalian, China, Vol. 2. pp. 7622-7626.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2006. CBR-based load estimation for distribution networks. Presented at: 2006 IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, Málaga, Spain. pp. 952-955.
Wu, J. and Yixin, Y. 2006. Robust state estimation for distribution networks with generation. Presented at: China International Conference on Electricity Distribution 2006, Beijing, China, 17- 20 September 2006China International Conference on Electricity Distribution 2006: September 17-20, 2006, Beijing, China. IET Conference Publications Vol. 527. Stevenage, UK: Institution of Engineering and Technology pp. 929-932.

2005

Wang, D., Yu, Y., Fu, C., Zhang, J., Wu, J. and Jia, H. 2005. Security region based probabilistic security assessment of power transmission system. Presented at: Proceedings of IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, Dalian, China. pp. 1-5.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2005. Connectionism-based CBR method for distribution short-term nodal load forecasting. Presented at: TENCON 2005, Melbourne, Australia, 21-24 November 2005Tencon 2005 - 2005 IEEE Region 10 Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 21-24 November 2005. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE pp. 1302-137., (10.1109/TENCON.2005.301217)

2004

Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2004. Cognitive architecture of distribution management system. Automation of Electric Power Systems 28(19), pp. 42-47.
Yu, Y. and Wu, J. 2004. CBRFNN-based short-term nodal load forecasting for middle voltage distribution networks. Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 25(12), pp. 18-23.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2004. A new method for snapshot and time-varying distribution network reconfiguration. Presented at: 5th World Congress on Intelligent Control and Automation (Wcica 2004), Hangzhou, China, Vol. Vol 6. pp. 5069-5073.

2003

Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2003. An efficient algorithm for distribution network service restoration. Power System Technology 27(10), pp. 83-86.
Wu, J. and Yu, Y. 2003. Global optimization algorithm to time-varying reconfiguration for operation cost minimization. Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 23(11), pp. 13-17.

2002

Yu, Y. and Wu, J. 2002. Loads combination method based core schema genetic shortest-path algorithm. Presented at: 2002 International Conference on Power System Technology, Kunming, China, Vol. 3. pp. 1729-1733.

2001

Wu, J., Ge, S. and Yu, Y. 2001. Component-based design and implementation of distribution network information management system. Automation of Electric Power Systems 25(11), pp. 49-51.

Contracts

Title	People	Sponsor	Value to ENGIN	Duration
Cardiff Principal Investigator of EPSRC Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition (Hi-ACT)	Wu J, Qadrdan M, Henwood K	EPSRC	£1,406,988 (£1.84m to CU)	2023-2028
Cardiff Principal Investigator of EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Impact Hub 2023	Wu J, Abeysekera M	EPSRC	£758.567	2023-2028
Cardiff Principal Investigator of EPSRC PBIAA STREAM 2: The SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings	Wu J	EPSRC	Full project vaule: £5,000,000	2024-2028
Principal Investigator of EPSRC Accelerating aDOption of PatenTed smart power Electronics Devices (Adopted)	Wu J	EPSRC	£20,000	2023
Cardiff Principal Investigator of EC Horizon Europe project “Flexibility services based on Connected and interoperable Hybrid Energy Storage System (FlexCHESS)”	Wu J, Qadrdan M, Zhou Y	European Commission - Horizon Europe	£258,750	2022-2025
Co-Investigator of Sêr Cymru Programme – Enhancing Competitiveness Equipment Award 2022/23 from the Welsh Government “Manufacturing and integration of compound semiconductor capacitors”	Ming W, Navaratne R, Hou B, Wu J	Welsh Government	£555,157	2022-2023
Co-Investigator of EPSRC Co-ordinator for Centre for System Integration of Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels (CSI-HALF)	Wu J	EPSRC	£107,181	Apr - Sep 2022
Co-Investigator of UKRI KTP project with Powerstar “Digital twins-based Battery Asset Management System”	Ming W, Wu J, Abeysekera M, Shang W	InnovateUK	£ 232,247	2021-2024
Co-Investigator of the WEFO project “Design and development of an advanced electric motor for automotive applications (iCORE)”	Navaratne R, Ming W, Ryan M, Wu J, Anayi F	Welsh European Funding Office	£479,575	2021-2022
Co-Investigator of EPSRC project “Flexibility from cooling and storage (Flex-Cool-Store)”	Ugalde-Loo C, Abeysekera M, Qadrdan M, Wu J, Jenkins N	EPSRC	£632,000	2021-2024
Co-Investigator of EPSRC project “Integrated heating and cooling networks with heat-sharing-enabled smart prosumers” (EP/T022795/1)	Qadrdan M, Wu J, Thomas H, Abeysekera M, Woodman B, Jenkins N	EPSRC	£644,550	01/04/2021-31/03/2025
Principal Investigator of EPSRC/NFSC project “Multi-energy Control of Cyber-Physical Urban Energy Systems (MC2)”	Wu J, Ugalde-Loo C, Ming W, Abeysekeya M, Jenkins N	EPSRC	£422,706	01/04/2020-31/03/2023
Cardiff Principal Investigator of EC 2020 project “Virtual Power Plant for Interoperable and Smart isLANDS (VPP4ISLANDS)”	Wu J, Qadrdan M	European Commission - Horizon 2020	€587,620	2020-2024
Cardiff Principal Investigator and Co-Director of UK Energy Research Centre Phase 4 (£18m total Value)	Wu J, Qadrdan M	EPSRC	£472,972	01/05/2019-30/04/2024
Co-Investigator of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc project “Assessing temporal and spatial impacts of decarbonising heat and transport on electricity networks”	Qadrdan M, Wu J, Jenkins N	National Grid	£132,443	2019-2021
Cardiff Principal Investigator and Co-Director of EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Hub (£5.1m total value)	Wu J	EPSRC	£536,656	01/10/2018-30/09/2022
Co-Investigator of the Active Building Centre (£36m ISCF project total value)	Wu J, Jenkins N	EPSRC	£122,266	03/09/2018-02/03/2022
Energy Revolution Research Consortium - Core - EnergyREV (£8m total value)	Wu J	UKRI	£74,634	01/12/2018-31/03/2022
Energy Revolution Research Consortium - Plus - EnergyREV - Next Wave of Local Energy Systems in a Whole Systems Context (£1m total value)	Wu J	UKRI	£145,888	01/12/2018-31/03/2022
Cardiff PI of NIA project “Distributed Leger Technology-enabled distribution network operation (DeDSO)” Stage 1	Wu J, Thomas L, Ming W	Scottish Power Energy Networks, SSE and UK Power Networks	£131,052	01/06/2018-31/12/2019
Cardiff PI of NIA project “Distributed Leger Technology-enabled distribution network operation (DeDSO)” Stage 2	Wu J, Zhou Y, Ming W	Scottish Power Energy Networks, SSE and UK Power Networks	£66,936	01/08/2019-31/07/2020
Principal Investigator of the Welsh Government funded project “Flintshire Local Virtual Private Network development”	Wu J, Zhou Y	Welsh Government	£40,000	01/09/18-31/12/20
UK-Jordan Educational and Research Partnership to Build Capacity of Power Grid to Integrate Solar PV Systems	Wu J, Ming W, Long C, Zhou Y	Royal Academy of Engineering	£40,555	01/04/2018-31/03/2020
Cardiff PI of InnovateUK funded project “Development of a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Micro-grid Management Platform”	Wu J, Abeysekera M	InnovateUK	£48,991	01/12/2018-31/05/2019
CESI Flex Fund of EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, “Decision Support Tool for the Operation of Public Sector Multi-energy Systems”	Abeysekera M, Wu J, and Jenkins N	EPSRC	£39,508	01/01/2019-31/12/2019
Off-grid Microgrids for the Electrification of Remote Communities Workshop	Wu J, Ming W	British Council	£23,100	2017-2018
Cardiff PI of H2020 project "Bringing flexibility provided by multi energy carrier integration to a new MAGNITUDE" (€4m total value)	Wu J, Qadrdan M, Ugalde-loo C, Jenkins N	European Commission - Horizon 2020	€248,575	01/10/2017-31/03/2021
Industry-Academia Collaborative Project to Address System Wide Impacts of Renewable Energy Sources in Engineering Program	Wu J, Ming W, Long C	Royal Academy of Engineering	£95,792	17/04/2017-16/04/2019
UK Consortium for the collaboration with Chinese Excellence League (E9) Group of Universities	Wu J	British Council	£500,000 (Total project value)	15/02/2017 - 14/02/2021
MISTRAL: Multi-scale Infrastructure Systems Analytics	Jenkins N, Wu J	EPSRC	£329,736	11/02/2016 - 10/08/2020
NIC project Angle DC led by Scottish Power Energy Networks	Liang J, Wu J, Ugalde-loo C	OFGEM	£220,000	01/2016 - 04/2020
Co-Principal Investigator of "Flexible Integrated Energy Systems"	Jenkins N, Wu J, Ugalde-loo C, Cipcigan L, Ming W	WEFO	£2,500,000	2016-2021
Cardiff PI of Joint UK-India Clean Energy Centre (JUICE)	Wu J, Jenkins N	EPSRC	£117,812	2016 - 2020
Blockchain based smart contracts for peer to peer energy trading using the GB smart metering system	Wu J, Thomas L	EPSRC through HubNet	£50,091	2016 - 2017
SUPERGEN HDPS - Core - with Strathclyde - HIDEF	Jenkins N, Ekanayake J, Wu J	EPSRC	£421,811	01/07/2009 - 30/06/2013
Autonomous regional active network management system	Jenkins N, Wu J	Imperial College London	£49,380	17/03/2008 - 30/06/2010
Transformation of the top and tail of energy networks	Jenkins N, Haddad M, Pidgeon N (Psych), Wu J	EPSRC via Imperial	£538,087	01/10/2011 - 30/09/2015
Long term dynamics of interdependent infrastructure systems - infrastructure transitions (ITRC)	Jenkins N, Wu J	EPSRC	£285,730	01/01/2011 - 31/12/2015
Role of Energy Storage in Enhancing Operation and Stability Performance of Sustainability Power Systems (RESTORES)	Jenkins N, Wu J	EPSRC via Manchester University	£101,610	01/07/2014 - 30/06/2017
HubNet: see award ref 1746	Jenkins N, Wu J	EPSRC Via Imperial College	0	01/06/2011 - 31/05/2016
Integrated operation and planning for smart electric power distribution networks (OPEN)	Jenkins N, Wu J	EPSRC	£1,002,351	21/04/2013 - 20/04/2016
Economics and grid planning for smart electromobility	Jenkins N, Wu J, Cipcigan L	EPSRC via Imperial College London	£325,170	31/12/2013 - 30/12/2016
Increasing the observability of electrical distrubtion systems using smart meters	Wu J,	EPSRC	£99,733	01/04/2012 - 30/09/2013
Peer to peer smart energy distribution networks	Wu J, Ekanyake J, Jenkins N	European Commission - Horizon 2020	£304,592	01/01/2015 - 31/12/2017
PI of NIC project "Development of dynamic demand models in DigSILENT powerfactory"	Wu J, Jenkins N	National Grid	£212,519	01/05/2014 - 30/04/2016
High energy and power density (HEAPD): Solutions to large energy deficits	Wu J, Jenkins N	EPSRC via University of Bath	£276,544	01/05/2014 - 30/04/2017
Districts of the Future (DoF)	Wu J, Jenkins N	European Commission	£50,645	11/01/2015 - 31/10/2016
Peer to Peer Smart Energy Distribution Networks	Wu J, Ugalde-loo C	Toshiba Research Europe Ltd	£58,056	01/04/2014 - 31/03/2017
System architecture challenges: Supergen+ for Hubnet	Ugalde-Loo C, Wu J	EPSRC via Imperial College London	£104,907	01/01/2015 - 31/05/2016
Supporting energy efficiency in smart generations grids through ICT - SEESGEN-ICT	Ekanayake J, Wu Y	Commission of European Communities	£11,520	01/06/2009 - 31/05/2011
Mobile Energy Resources in Grids of Electricity (MERGE)	Ekanayake J, Jenkins N, Cipcigan L, Wu J	European Commission (FP7)	£238,558	01/01/2010 - 31/12/2011
Demand management through smart meters	Ekanayake J, Wu J	TOSHIBA RESEARCH EUROPE LTD	£1,500	01/10/2013 - 31/12/2013
Demand management through smart meters	Ekanayake J, Wu J	Toshiba Research Europe Ltd	£20,188	01/01/2010 - 30/09/2011
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2015 - Mr Samarakoon	Ekanayake J, Wu J	Commonwealth Scholarship Commission	£1539	26/01/2015 - 24/04/2015

Since joining Cardiff, Jianzhong Wu has taught at all levels from Year 1 undergraduate to MSc students, from the school-level module (EN1042 with around 360 students) in large teaching theatres, down to 1 to 1 supervision. He is/was the module leader for EN1065 Power Engineering, EN3708 Renewable Energy Technologies, EN3701 Power System Analysis, ENT778 Power System Analysis, ENT774 Research Study, EN4705/ENT739 Alternative Energy Systems and ENT759 Dissertation. The modules he taught also include EN1064 Network Analysis, EN1042 Computing I, EN1040 Electrical Tech., EN1072 Laboratory, EN2073 Lab. and Design, ENT778 Power System Analysis and ENT777/EN4708 Power System Protection.

CAREER

Aug 2020-date		Head of School of Engineering, Cardiff University
Jan 2018-Aug 2020		Head of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2015-date		Professor of Multi-Vector Energy Systems, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2014-2015		Reader, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2013-2014		Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2008-2013		Lecturer, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2006-2008		Postdoc Research Fellow in Joule Centre, University of Manchester
2006-2008		Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Tianjin University, China
2004-2006		Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Tianjin University, China

EDUCATION

2004		PhD, Electrical Engineering, Tianjin University, China
2002		MSc, Electrical Engineering, Tianjin University, China
1999		BSc, Electrical Engineering, Tianjin University, China

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

2023-2028		Co-Director of the Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition (Hi-ACT) Hub
2023-2028		Co-Director of the EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Impact Hub
2019-2024		Co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre
2018-2023		Co-Director of the EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Hub
2018-2021		Co-Chair of INCOSE UK Energy Systems Interest Group, co-led by Energy Systems Catapult (including more than 100 members from the governments, industry and academia)
2016-date		Founding Director of the International UNiLAB on Synergies between Energy Networks (http://applied-energy.org/unilab/sen/home), which includes leading research institutions and companies globally (DTU, KTH, GVGW, Imperial College, Tianjin University, Tsinghua University, TNO, KUL, Malardalen University, University of Pisa, Toshiba and Cardiff University)
2017-date		President of the UK Branch of China Electrotechnical Society (Acting Chairman and Secretary-general from 2013-2017; CES has more than 50k members)
2008-date		Vice President of the UK Branch of Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering (CSEE has more than 143k members)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2022-date		Member of the Scottish Power Energy Networks Independent Net Zero Advisory Council
2022-date		Member of the Northern Powergrid Science and Technology Advisory Panel
2022-2023		Visiting Professor, Cracow University of Technology, Poland
2021-date		Member of the UK Government “The UK Taxonomy Energy Working Group (EWG)” chaired by the DESNZ Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Paul Monks, to support the development of an ambitious UK Green Taxonomy.
2021-date		Member-at-large of the IEEE Technical Committee on Carbon Neutrality (http://www.ieee-cn.org/)
Oct 2021- Dec 2025		External Examiner for The University of Manchester: MSc; PG Diploma; PG Certificate/ Renewable Energy and Clean Technology and Renewable Energy and Clean Technology with Extended Research and related units
2020-2022		Member of Northern Power Grid Technical Panel of £3.2 billion ED2 Business plan
2019-2020		Member of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) Energy Policy Commission on Thermal Energy (Heat)
2018-date		Member of the Wales Smart Energy System Group
2016-date		Member of the Scottish Power Energy Networks Strategic Stakeholder Panel, England and Wales
2016-date		Member of the Special Committee of Energy Internet, China Electrotechnical Society
2016-date		Member of the Council of China Electrotechnical Society

Honours and awards

2021	"CSEE JPES Promotion Award” from CSEE JPES Journal in recognition of the significant contributions in promotion for CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
2021	Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales
2020	Fellow of Energy Institute
2019	“Outstanding Dissemination Award of Editorial Board Member” from CSEE JPES Journal
2018	“Outstanding Contribution Award” from Elsevier Applied Energy Journal
2018	“Outstanding Contribution Award of Editorial Board Member” from CSEE JPES Journal

Professional memberships

Fellow of Energy Institute

Fellow of Learnt Society of Wales

Fellow of IEEE

Speaking engagements

Speaking Engegement in the Past 3 Years.

1. Keynote Speech entitled “New Technologies in Smart Distribution Networks”, International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and Protection, Xuchang, 9 Oct, 2023.

2. Keynote Speech entitled “New Technologies in Smart Electricity Distribution and Utilisation”, Zijin Forum of Power Systems, Tianjin, 29 July 2023.

3. Keynote Speech entitled “Peer to Peer Energy Trading to Facilitate the Net Zero Transition”, 15th International Green Energy Conference, Glasgow, 13 July 2023.

4. Invited Speech entitled “Working towards High Quality Publications”, Workshop on Meeting the Editors, 15th International Green Energy Conference, Glasgow, 11 July 2023.

5. Keynote Speech entitled “Hydrogen System Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions”, ABCP Annual Conference, Manchester, 7 July 2023.

6. Chair of the Workshop on “Accelerating decarbonisation of heat in the UK”, online workshop, 29 June 2023

7. Keynote Speech entitled “Integrated Energy Infrastructure Driving the Net Zero Transition”, International Conference on Power Systems and Units, Cracow, Poland, 24 May 2023.

8. Keynote Speech entitled “Hydrogen System Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions”, Applied Energy Symposium on Clean Energy Towards Carbon Neutrality, Ningbo, China, 23 April 2023.

9. Keynote Speech entitled “Powering the Net Zero Future”, the 3^rd Xiawu Technical Conference, Xaimen, 22 April 2023.

10. Invited speech entitled “Smart Electrical Distribution Networks”, China Agricultural University, 2 April 2023

11. Keynote Speech entitled “Role of Flexibility in Carbon Neutral Urban Energy Networks”, 2022 Net Zero Engineering Centre Forum, Birmingham and Nanjing, 16 December 2022.

12. Chair of Workshop on “UK Workshop on Emerging Net-Zero Technologies”, 2022 Net Zero Engineering Centre Forum, Birmingham and Nanjing, 16 December 2022.

13. Session Chair of Workshop on “Accelerating Energy System Transition”, 2022 Net Zero Engineering Centre Forum, Birmingham and Nanjing, 16 December 2022.

14. Chair, 2022 China-UK Electrical and Energy Equipment Technology Forum, Birmingham and Nanjing, 17 December 2022.

15. Invited speech entitled “Introduction to HI-ACT”, Final Assembly of the H2FC Supergen Hub, London, 9 Dec 2022.

16. Invited speech entitled “Integrated Multi-Vector Urban Energy Infrastructures”, Xi'an University of Technology, 3 Dec 2022

17. Invited speech entitled “Peer to Peer Energy Trading to Facilitate the Net Zero Transition”, Zhejiang University, 8 Oct 2022

18. Keynote Speech entitled “Role of Electrification to Achieve Carbon Neutrality”, 2022 World Electrical Engineering Technology and Development Forum, Wuhan, 23-25 Sep 2022.

19. Invited speech entitled “Role of Flexibility in Carbon Neutral Urban Distribution Networks”, Round Table – Planning and Operation of Carbon Neutral Urban Distribution Network, CIRED 2022 Shanghai Workshop, Shanghai, 21-22 Sep 2022.

20. Invited speech entitled “Integrated Multi-Vector Urban Energy Infrastructures”, Nanjing Normal University, 15 Sep 2022

21. Invited speech entitled “Peer to Peer Energy Trading to Facilitate the Net Zero Transition”, Dalian University of Technology, 25 Aug 2022

22. Invited speech entitled “Peer to Peer Energy Trading to Facilitate the Net Zero Transition”, Distinguished Lecturers Series, University of Macau, 24 Aug 2022

23. Invited speech entitled “Women in Applied Energy”, Pan on Women in Applied Energy, International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2022), 9 Aug 2022

24. Invited speech entitled “Integrated Multi-Vector Urban Energy Infrastructures”, Beijing University of Technology, 8 Aug 2022

25. Keynote Speech entitled “How does Machine Learning Fit into the Future of Smart Energy Networks”, ECC Workshop on Machine learning in smart energy systems, London, 12 July 2022.

26. Invited speech entitled “Peer to Peer Energy Trading”, Hohai University, 17 June 2022.

Committees and reviewing

Reviewer for Journals: More than 20 top journals including Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, IEEE Trans. on Power Systems; IEEE Trans. on Smart Grid, IEEE Trans. on Intelligent Transportation Systems; Energy, Applied Energy; Energy Policy; IETGeneration, Transmission & Distribution; etc
Research Project Proposal Reviewer for: UKRI; ANR (Agence nationale de la recherche); National NaturalScience Foundation of China; Maryland Industrial Partnerships; National Research Foundation of Singapore;the Knowledge Foundation Sweden, ANR France, Science Foundation Ireland, the Luxembourg NationalResearch Fund, etc. Reviewer for RAEng Policy Briefing, Fellowships, and Chairs in Emerging Technologies
Panel member of the UKRI Energy Demand Centre call (CREDS II), 2022
Panel member of the SFI Research Infrastructure Programme, Science Foundation Ireland, 2021 and 2023
Panel member of the proposals from the Hongkong Polytechnic University and China Southern Power Grid (CSG) “Joint Institute for Green and Secure Power Grid”, 2022-
Evaluator of the Performance of School of Electronic, Information and Electrical Engineering and its faculty members, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China, 2017.
Evaluator of the performance of School of Electrical Engineering and its faculty members, Zhejiang University, China, 2017.
Book Proposal Reviewer for: John Wiley&Sons, Inc; CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group, etc

Smart Grids, Peer-to-Peer Energy trading, multi-vector energy systems, energy system integration, hydrogen system integration

Current supervision

Vikalp Jha

Research student

Miriam Prazmowska-Toporowska

Research student

Christopher Jones

Research student

Chen Li

Research student

Kaiqing Qiu

Research student

Dushani Herath Mudiyanselage

Graduate Demonstrator

Elliott O'Malley

Research student

Margi Shah

Graduate Demonstrator

Shengshi Wang

Research student

Past projects

Student Name	Title of PhD thesis
ABDELRAHMAN Mohamed	Partially rated Soft Open Points for electricity distribution networks (2022)
CANET Alexandre	Assessment of heat supply options for decarbonising dwellings: case studies of Cardiff, Swansea and Newport (2021)
JAYASURYA Lahiru	Multi-scale modelling of integrated energy supply systems (2021)
NAN Xiaodan	Impact analysis of domestic building energy demand and electric vehicles charging on low voltage distribution networks (2021)
BURCHILL Alasdair	Smart metering and its use for distribution network control (2020)
JIN Xiaolong	Multi-scale modelling and energy management for buildings-integrated community energy systems (2019, jointed supervision)
PAN Zhaoguang	Security assessment and control of integrated electricity and heating systems (2019, jointed supervision)
QI Qi	Benefit analysis of using soft DC links in medium voltage distribution networks (2018)
ABEYSINGHE Sathsara	A statistical assessment tool for electricity distribution networks (2018)
AITHAL Avinash	Operation of a Soft Open Point in a distribution network under faulted network conditions (2018)
Zhang Chenghua	Peer-to-Peer energy trading in electrical distribution networks (2017)
SAMI Saif	Virtual energy storage for frequency and voltage control (2017)
OLANREWAJU Oluwabamise	Impact of the European gas network on the operation of Great Britain’s gas and electricity networks (2017)
ALWAKEEL Ali	Integrated load and state estimation using domestic smart meter measurements (2016)
ABEYSEKERA Muditha	Combined analysis of coupled energy networks (2016)
NISTOR Silviu	Residential demand response in the power system (2015)
CAO Wanyu	Soft Open Points for the operation of medium voltage distribution Networks (2015)
THOMAS Lee	Connection imbalance in low voltage distribution networks (2015)
CHENG Meng	Dynamic demand for frequency response services in the Great Britain power system (2014)
LIU Xuezhi	Combined analysis of electricity and heat networks (2013)
PIROUTI Marouf	Modelling and analysis of a district heating network (2013)
REES Marc	The integrated design of new build multi-vector energy supply schemes (2012)
QADRDAN Meysam	Modelling of an integrated gas and electricity network with significant wind capacity (2012)

Contact Details

WuJ5@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 70668
Queen's Buildings, Room Head of School Office, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

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Smart Grids
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Dushani Herath Mudiyanselage

Elliott O'Malley

Margi Shah

Shengshi Wang

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