1: 2015-2019  CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (PERTH, AUSTRALIA)

PhD. ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING

PhD. Research “Performance Optimization of Standalone and Grid Connected Microgrid Clusters”

Distinction: Chancellor Commendation letter received for PhD research

2: 2009-2012 (UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (TAXILA, PAKISTAN)

MS ELECTRIC POWER ENGINEERING

MS Thesis “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of three phase squirrel cage induction motor fed by PWM Inverter”

Grade: A-1    Division: 1st    CGPA: 3.75/4.00

3: 2002-2007 (BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY (MULTAN, PAKISTAN)

BSc Electrical Engineering (Major Power Engineering)

BSc. Dissertation “Upgradation of infrastructure of Pakistan Telecommunication (PTCL)”

Grade: A-1 (with honors)     Division: 1st       Aggregate: 80.01 %

Experience as RESEARCHER

1. From February 2021 – Till date (Higher Education Commission, HEC Pakistan)

Designation: HEC Approved Postgraduate Research Supervisor

Research Group: Energy and Electrical Power System Research Group, UET Taxila.

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

1. From April 15, 2015 – May 2019 (Curtin University of Technology, Perth Australia)

Designation: PhD Research Scholar

Research Group: Centre for Smart Grid and Sustainable Power Systems

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing

3. From March, 2011 – April 10, 2015 (UET Taxila, Pakistan)

Designation: Research Engineer/ MSc Scholar

Research Group: Power System and Energy Lab

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

• Design and Modelling of Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
• Power Quality Issues in Renewable energy Sector
• Microgrids optimization and operation;
• Optimization of Clustered Microgrids

Book Chapter

1. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Operations of a clustered microgrid”, in Variability, Scalability, and Stability of Microgrid, IET Press, July 2019. 10.1049/PBPO139E

Journal papers

1. Zhen Li, Saleem Riaz, Muhammad Waqas and Munira Batool, “An enhanced gated recurrent unit based adaptive fault diagnosis of rotating machinery”, Hindawi Shock and Vibration, 2022.
2. Noor Zanib, Munira Batool, Saleem Riaz, Farkhanda Afzal, Sufian Munawar, Ibtisam Daqqa, Najma Saleem, “Analysis and Power Quality Improvement in Hybrid Distributed Generation System with Utilization of Unified Power Quality Conditioner”, Computer Modelling in Engineering Sciences  DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.021676.
3. Tongfei Lei, Saleem Riaz , Noor Zanib, Munira Batool,FengPan and Shaoguo Zhang “Performance Analysis of Grid-Connected Distributed Generation System Integrating a Hybrid Wind-PV Farm Using UPQC”, Hindawi Complexity, Volume 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4572145.
4. Tongfei Lei, Saleem Riaz, Hira Raziq, Munira Batool , Feng Pan and Jianfeng Wang, “A Comparison of Metaheuristic Techniques for Solving Optimal Sitting and Sizing Problems of Capacitor Banks to Reduce the Power Loss in Radial Distribution System”, Hindawi Complexity, Volume 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4547212.
5. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Market Model for Clustered Microgrids Optimisation including Distribution Network Operations”, IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 13, Issue 22, pp 5139-5150, 2019.
6. Munira Batool, Farhad Shahnia and Syed M. Islam, “Impact of scaled fitness functions in a floating-point genetic algorithm to optimize the operation of standalone microgrids”, IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 13, Issue 8, pp 1280-1290, 2019.
7. Munira Batool, Farhad Shahnia and Syed M. Islam, “A multi-level supervisory emergency control for the operation of remote area microgrid clusters”, Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, Volume 7, Issue 5, pp 1210–1228, 2019.
8. Syed  Imran  Ahmed  Shah,  Munira  Batool,  Abdul  Kahliq  and  Fawad  Nawaz,  “DC  Fault Protection Strategy for Medium Voltage Integrated Power System: Development and Assessment”,  Arabian  Journal  of Science  and  Engineering,  Springer,  Vol.  48, issue 6, pp 2859-2872, 2018.
9. Munira Batool, Aftab Ahmed, “Mathematical  Modeling and Speed Torque Analysis of Three Phase   Squirrel   Cage   Induction   Motor   using   Matlab   Simulink   for  Electrical   Machines Laboratory” ,International Electrical Engineering Journal (IEEJ), Vol. 4 (2013) No. 1, pp. 880-889,2013.

Conference papers

1. Pius Sule, Munira Batool and Yuanyuan Fan, “Modeling and Performance Assessment of an Efficient Photovoltaic based Grid-Connected Inverter System with Integration of LCL Filter”, 31st Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Perth, 2021.
2. Munira Batool, I. Farooq, A. Nawab, A. Basit and U. Ayub, “Cost Effective Automated Technique for Oil Condition Monitoring of Transformers”, International Conference on Smart Grids and Energy Systems (SGES), Australia, 2020.
3. A. Nawab, I. Farooq and Munira Batool, “A Comparative Analysis for Selection of Suitable Insulator Material Used in High-Voltage Applications”, IEEE International Multi Topic Conference (IEEE INMIC), Pakistan, 2020.
4. S. Aslam, Y. Bukhari, S. Hannan, F. Nawaz, F. Paracha and Munira Batool, “Performance Analysis of MPC for MIMO system in Presence of hard constraints”, International conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering ICECCE, 2019.
5. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Power transaction management amongst coupled microgrids in remote areas”, IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Auckland, 2017.
6. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Master control unit based power exchange strategy for interconnected microgrids”, 27th Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Melbourne, 2017.
7. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Selection of sustainable standalone microgrid for optimal operation of remote area town”, One Curtin Postgraduate Conference (OCPC), Malaysia, 2017.
8. Fawad Nawaz, Munira Batool, “Implementation of Block Processing Algorithm for FIR Filter Using Manufacturer Provided Components” One Curtin Postgraduate Conference (OCPC), Malaysia, 2017.
9. Munira Batool, Syed M. Islam and Farhad Shahnia, “Stochastic modelling of the output power of photovoltaic generators in various weather conditions”, 26th Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Brisbane, 2016.
10. Munira  Batool,  Fawad  Nawaz  and  Syed  Imran,  “Voltage  Control  Technique  for  Stable Operation  of SCIM  using  Direct-Quadrature  Transformation”,  International  Multi-topic Conference (INMIC), Pakistan, 2016.

• Senior Design Projects Committee (Sep 2019 – till date)
• Curtin University Guild Society (2015-2019)
• Teaching Staff Association (TSA) UET Taxila (2008-2015)
• Time Table Committee for EED UET Taxila (2011-2015)
• Notice Board Committee EED UET Taxila (2009)

1. Upgrading of Electrical Machines Laboratory , Electrical Engineering Department, UET Taxila.

2. Upgrading of Power Systems Laboratory , Electrical Engineering Department, UET Taxila.

1. From Feb 2021 – Till date (University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan)

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

2. From  October 2013 – Februray 2021 (University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan)

Designation: Lecturer

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

3. From July, 2015 – April 2019 (Curtin University of technology, Perth Australia)

Designation: Sessional Academic

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing

4. From Dec 02, 2008 – Oct 22, 2013 (University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan)

Designation: Lead Electrical Engineer/ Laboratory Engineer

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

5. From May 02, 2008 – Dec 01, 2008 (Wah Engineering College, Wah Cantt, Pakistan)

Designation: Demonstrator

Department: Department of Electronics Engineering

5. From Dec, 2008 – March,2009 (Wah Engineering College, Wah Cantt, Pakistan)

Designation: Visiting Demonstrator

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering

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• Engineer Australia Registered Professional Engineer (EA ID: 8074768)
• HEC Approved Postgraduate Supervisor: Ref (HEC/HRD/ASA/2021/87454)
• IEEE Senior Member: Membership No. 93978898
• IEEE Power and Energy Society
• Registered Engineer at Pakistan Engineering Council, Registration No: ELECT / 22871

• Renewable Energy Resources
• Smart Grids
• Environmental Issues and Sustainability
• Power Generation
• Power System Protection
• Power System Operation and Planning
• Power Distribution and Utilization
• Power Transmission
• Electrical Machines
• Introduction to Power Engineering

1. Assistant Professor  (2021-Present) University of Engineering and Technology ,Taxila, Pakistan. (Full Time)
2. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan approved Postgraduate Supervisor (2021-Present) (Full Time)
3. University Lecturer (2013-2021) University of Engineering and Technology ,Taxila, Pakistan. (Full Time)
4. Sessional Academic (2015 -2018) Curtin University, Australia. (Part Time)
5. Lab Engineer (2008 - 2013) University of Engineering and Technology ,Taxila, Pakistan. (Full Time)
6. Demonstrator (May 2008 - December 2008) Wah Engineering College (Full Time)

1. 31st Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Perth, 2021.
2.  International Conference on Smart Grids and Energy Systems (SGES), Australia, 2020.
3.  IEEE International Multi Topic Conference (IEEE INMIC), Pakistan, 2020.
4. International conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering ICECCE, 2019.
5.  IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Auckland, 2017.
6.  27th Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Melbourne, 2017.
7. One Curtin Postgraduate Conference (OCPC), Malaysia, 2017.
8.  26th Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Brisbane, 2016.
9. International  Multi-topic Conference (INMIC), Pakistan, 2016.

1. Modeling and performance analysis of PV-Wind Based Distribution System with Integration of Unified Power Quality Conditioner (completed)
2. Zero-sequence voltage control implementation for power quality improvement using hybrid MMLC at Low voltage distribution side using Large Scale Solar Farm (in progress)

1. Hira Raziq (2019- Till date)

2. Noor Zanib (2019 - 2022)

From February 2021 – Till date (Higher Education Commission, HEC Pakistan)

Designation: Postgraduate Research Supervisor

Research Group: Energy and Electrical Power System Research Group, UET Taxila.

Department: Electrical Engineering Department

Responsibilities: I am HEC approved postgraduate research supervisor and supervising research projects in “Energy and Electrical Power System Research Group” at EED, UET Taxila. This title is only awarded to those individuals who are highly ranked researchers in their respective area of research. I have supervised several postgraduate research projects which are completed successfully. The results and findings of my research projects are also published in top rank journals for Electrical Engineering field. Currently, I am supervising research projects both in Australia and Pakistan related to application and integration of renewable energy in Electrical power systems.