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  1. A Sustainable Rural Electrification of Morocco Using Stevia Biomass Power Generation: Lessons for Paraguay

    Article • IEEE Latin America Transactions, November 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  2. Bioenergy and Electric Power Generation from Agricultural Residues in Morocco: Lessons for Brazil

    Article • IEEE Latin America Transactions, November 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  3. Simultaneous feeder reconfiguration and distributed generation planning in the presence of voltage-dependent and variable loads

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, October 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  4. A flexible loss reduction formulation for simultaneous capacitor placement and network reconfiguration in distribution grids

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, October 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  5. Crops production and the contribution of agricultural biomass power generation to Africa's clean energy transition: Analysis of trends from 1990 to 2021

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, July 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  6. Hierarchical Operation of Community Microgrids with Clustered Load Participation for Economic Benefits

    Article • May 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  7. Power Distribution Systems Optimal Outage Restoration with Miscoordination Detection

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  8. An Effective Formulation for Minimizing Distribution Network Costs Through Distributed Generation Allocation in Systems With Variable Loads

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  9. A Mixed-Integer Programming Model for Reconfiguration of Active Distribution Systems Considering Voltage Dependency and Type of Loads and Renewable Sources

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  10. Efficiently Including Time and Voltage Variability of Loads in Optimization of Distribution Systems Topology

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  11. An Innovative Power Loss and Cost Minimization Framework for Distribution Networks With Uncertain Variable Loads by Coordinating Reconfiguration, Capacitor Installation and Renewable Generators Placement

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  12. Economical Installation of Capacitor Banks in Optimal Places of Distribution Feeders Considering Load Fluctuations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  13. An Effective Robust Strategy for Reconfiguring Distribution Systems Considering Load and DG Uncertainties and Demand Variability

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  14. A Flexible Distribution Network Topology Determination in Presence of Scattered Energy Sources Using Coherence Between Load Type and Components

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  15. Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generation Considering Voltage Dependency of Loads

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  16. A Flexible Allocation of Distributed Energy Sources Coordinated with Network Switching and Capacitor Placement Under System Voltage-Dependent Loading

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  17. A Capacitor Placement Programming Model for Distribution Systems with Voltage-Varying Loads

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  18. Effect of Environmental Temperature Rise on Optimal Places and Number of Distributed Generators

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  19. A Flexible Placement of Shunt Capacitors in Distribution Feeders According to Relationship Between Load Type and Its Components

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  20. Simultaneous Feeder Reconfiguration and Placement of Shunt Capacitors Taking Into Account Voltage-Dependent Loads

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  21. A Flexible Model Based on Correlation of Load Type and Components for Distributed Generation Allocation

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  22. A Loss Reduction Formulation for Capacitor Placement in Reconfigurable Distribution Grids with Variable Electricity Consumption

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  23. Mathematical Representation of Electrical Load Components in Terms of Industrial, Domestic, and Commercial Consumptions

    Article • December 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  24. Distribution Feeders Reconfiguration Considering Dependency of Time-Varying Loads on Grid Voltage

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  25. Determining Relationship Between Load Type and Its Components in Distribution System Reconfiguration

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  26. Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Considering Load Type: An Efficient Model

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  27. Network Reconfiguration in the Presence of Distributed Generators and Voltage-Dependent Loads

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  28. Flexible Feeder Reconfiguration Based on Correlation of Load Components and Consumption Type

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  29. Impact of Ambient Temperature Increase on Distribution Network Load and Configuration

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  30. Comparing PV and Wind Turbine Electricity Generation With Electric Energy Obtained from Chicken Manure-Based Biogas Units

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  31. Optimal Placement of DG and Minimization of Power Loss using Naked Mole Rat Algorithm

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  32. Delicate Remarks in Simultaneous Placement of Distributed Energy Generators and Reactive Power Compensators in Variable Loading Power Systems

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  33. A New Mathematical Formulation for Simultaneous DG Allocation and Capacitor Placement in Distribution Systems Under Variable Demand

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  34. Hybrid biomass, solar and wind electricity generation in rural areas of Fez-Meknes region in Morocco considering water consumption of animals and anaerobic digester

    Article • Applied Energy, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  35. Wind, solar and biogas power generation in water-stressed areas of Morocco considering water and biomass availability constraints and carbon emission limits

    Article • Energy, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi, Professor Francisco Jurado

  36. Investigating Protection Challenges on Distribution Systems Self-Healing

    Article • July 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  37. Potential of Morocco in Energy Generation from Agricultural Residues

    Article • June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  38. A New Loss Minimization Model for Coordinated Network Reconfiguration, Capacitor Placement and DG Allocation Under Variable Loading Conditions

    Article • June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  39. Effect of Demand Side Pattern on Feeder Switching and Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution Networks

    Article • June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  40. Importance of renewable energy sources and agricultural biomass in providing primary energy demand for Morocco

    Article • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, June 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  41. Potential of Moroccan Agriculture Sector for Energy Generation from Barley Straws

    Article • May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  42. Comparing Biomass Electricity Generation From Cow Manure With Photovoltaic and Wind Electric Energy Generation

    Article • May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  43. Potential of Energy Generation from Cereal-Based Agricultural Residues in Morocco

    Article • May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  44. An Efficient Formulation for Optimal Placement of Capacitor Banks in Distribution Feeders Connected to Time-Varying Loads

    Article • April 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  45. Load Profile Effect on Shunt Capacitor Placement in Radial Distribution Feeders

    Article • April 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  46. Coordinated Feeder Reconfiguration, Capacitor Placement and Allocation of Distributed Energy Resources for Loss Reduction Under Variable Loading Conditions

    Article • April 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  47. Consumption Manner Effect on Renewable DG Allocation in Reconfigurable Distribution Systems

    Article • March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  48. Future Heat and Electricity Generation from Bertoni Plant in Morocco

    Article • March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  49. Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy Sources in Reconfigurable Distribution Systems Including Variable Electricity Consumption

    Article • March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  50. Wheat Agricultural Residences for Bioenergy Generation in Morocco

    Article • March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  51. An Efficient Model for Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy Sources in Distribution Networks with Variable Loads

    Article • February 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  52. Reconfiguration of Power Distribution Systems in the Presence of Voltage-Dependent Loads

    Article • February 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  53. Robust System Reconfiguration in the Presence of Uncertain Loads and Renewable Generation

    Article • February 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  54. Role of Consumption Pattern in Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generators in Electric Power and Energy Systems

    Article • February 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  55. Integrated generation-transmission expansion planning considering power system reliability and optimal maintenance activities

    Article • International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, February 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  56. Robust Distribution Network Reconfiguration in the Presence of Distributed Generation Under Uncertainty in Demand and Load Variations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi, Professor Francisco Jurado

  57. Evaluation of Voltage Fluctuations Effect on Reconfiguration of Distribution Systems

    Article • IEEE Systems Journal, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  58. Importance of Radiality Constraints Formulation in Reconfiguration Problems

    Article • IEEE Systems Journal, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  59. Electricity Generation From Cow Manure Compared to Wind and Photovoltaic Electric Power Considering Load Uncertainty and Renewable Generation Variability

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  60. Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Considering Dependency of Loads on Grid Voltage and Temperature

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  61. Effective Strategies for Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Considering Loads Voltage Dependence

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  62. An Efficient Framework for Optimal Allocation of Renewable Energy Sources in Reconfigurable Distribution Systems with Variable Loads

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  63. Robustness and Stability Analysis of Automatic Voltage Regulator Using Disk-Based Stability Analysis

    Article • IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  64. Role of hydrocarbons and renewable energies in Iran's energy matrix focusing on bioenergy: review

    Article • IET Renewable Power Generation, July 2022, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  65. A Robust Mixed-Integer Programing Model for Reconfiguration of Distribution Feeders Under Uncertain and Variable Loads Considering Capacitor Banks, Voltage Regulators, and Protective Relays

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  66. An Efficient Stochastic Reconfiguration Model for Distribution Systems with Uncertain Loads

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  67. An Efficient Model for Accurate Evaluation of Consumption Pattern in Distribution System Reconfiguration

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  68. Distribution System Reconfiguration: Case Studies

    Article • December 2021, Wiley

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  69. Genetic Algorithm Application in Distribution System Reconfiguration

    Article • December 2021, Wiley

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  70. Reconfiguration of Radial Distribution Systems

    Article • December 2021, Wiley

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  71. An Accurate Evaluation of Consumption Pattern in Reconfiguration of Electrical Energy Distribution Systems

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  72. Optimal Modeling of Load Variations in Distribution System Reconfiguration

    Article • September 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  73. Reconfiguration of Radial Distribution Systems: An Efficient Mathematical Model

    Article • IEEE Latin America Transactions, July 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  74. Application of A Mathematical Programming Language (AMPL) in Distribution Network Reconfiguration Problem

    Article • June 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  75. Optimization Techniques for Reconfiguration of Energy Distribution Systems

    Article • June 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  76. A Comprehensive Review of Metaheuristic Methods for the Reconfiguration of Electric Power Distribution Systems and Comparison with a Novel Approach Based on Efficient Genetic Algorithm

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  77. Reconfiguration of Electric Power Distribution Systems: Comprehensive Review and Classification

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi, Prof. Nikos D Hatziargyriou, Professor Francisco Jurado

  78. An Efficient Mathematical Model for Distribution System Reconfiguration Using AMPL

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi, Prof. Nikos D Hatziargyriou

  79. Test Distribution Systems: Network Parameters and Diagrams of Electrical Structural

    Article • IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  80. Transmission Expansion Planning Considering Power Losses, Expansion of Substations and Uncertainty in Fuel Price Using Discrete Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  81. A Genetic Algorithm for Transmission Network Expansion Planning Considering Line Maintenance

    Article • July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  82. Transmission Expansion Planning: Literature Review and Classification

    Article • IEEE Systems Journal, September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  83. Line Maintenance Within Transmission Expansion Planning: A Multistage Framework

    Article • IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, April 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi, Amir Bagheri

  84. A Contribution to the Optimization of the Reconfiguration Problem in Radial Distribution Systems

    Article • Journal of Control Automation and Electrical Systems, September 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  85. Transmission and Generation Expansion Planning Considering System Reliability and Line Maintenance

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  86. A Real Test System For Power System Planning, Operation, and Reliability

    Article • Journal of Control Automation and Electrical Systems, February 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  87. Evaluation of GA Performance in TNEP Considering Voltage Level, Network Losses and Number of Bundle Lines

    Article • International Journal of Discrete Mathematics, January 2018, Science Publishing Group

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  88. Reliability Effects of Maintenance on TNEP Considering Preventive and Corrective Repairs

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, September 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  89. Reliability and Economic Effects of Maintenance on TNEP Considering Line Loading and Repair

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  90. Application of PSO and GA for Transmission Network Expansion Planning

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  91. Optimal Placement of PMUS for Reliable Observability of Network Under Probabilistic Events Using BABC Algorithm

    Article • January 2013, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  92. Lines Loading Optimization in Transmission Expansion Planning Based on Binary PSO Algorithm

    Article • i-manager s Journal on Information Technology, February 2012, i-manager Publications

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  93. An improved DPSO with mutation based on similarity algorithm for optimization of transmission lines loading

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, December 2010, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  94. Studying effect of bundle lines on TNEP considering network losses using decimal codification genetic algorithm

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, December 2010, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  95. Discrete PSO algorithm based optimization of transmission lines loading in TNEP problem

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, January 2010, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  96. Inrush current identification in power transformers using weight functions

    Article • November 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  97. Advanced particle swarm optimization for parameter identification of three-phase DFIM

    Article • November 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  98. DCGA based evaluating role of bundle lines in TNEP considering expansion of substations from voltage level point of view

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, August 2009, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  99. A GA Based Transmission Network Expansion Planning Considering Voltage Level, Network Losses and Number of Bundle Lines

    Article • American Journal of Applied Sciences, May 2009, Science Publications

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  100. Advanced particle swarm optimization-based PID controller parameters tuning

    Article • December 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr Abolfazl Jalilvand, Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  101. Enhancing deregulated distribution network reliability for minimizing penalty cost based on reconfiguration using BPSO

    Article • December 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  102. Studying influence of two effective parameters on network losses in transmission expansion planning using DCGA

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, November 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  103. Genetic algorithm-based investigation of load growth factor effect on the network loss in TNEP

    Article • June 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  104. Technical and economic evaluation of voltage level in transmission network expansion planning using GA

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, May 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi

  105. TNEP considering voltage level, network losses and number of bundle lines using GA

    Article • April 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. Meisam Mahdavi