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Deakin Centre for Smart Power and Energy Research
Innovating smarter energy systems for a sustainable tomorrow
How our research drives innovation for smarter energy systems
The Deakin Centre for Smart Power and Energy Research is dedicated to addressing the challenges of modern energy systems by driving innovation in renewable energy, energy storage and smart grids. We focus on building smarter, more sustainable energy systems to power our future. This includes making energy grids smarter, finding better ways to store renewable energy and ensuring that these systems are safe and reliable.
Our research areas
Our work focuses on future power grids, renewable energy and storage and cyber-physical systems, solving challenges to create more efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Future power grid
We research next-generation power grids with distributed generators, microgrids and smart systems. Our work includes power system analysis, control and protection to enhance stability and security, ensuring these systems adapt to future energy demands.
Renewable energy and storage
We advance renewable energy technologies like solar, wind and EVs while solving grid integration challenges. Collaborating with industry and government, we enhance energy efficiency, reliability and stability to support large-scale renewable adoption.
Cyber-physical energy systems
Our research helps transform energy networks into smart grids by merging physical systems with digital intelligence. Our work integrates computing, control and engineering to develop secure, responsive systems that optimise energy delivery.
Help us build the future of sustainable energy
Study engineering and develop the skills needed to tackle real-world challenges in renewable energy, smart grids and cutting-edge technologies. Shape a brighter, more sustainable future with us.
Our researchers
Associate Professor Saman A. Gorji — Director, Centre for Smart Power and Energy Research; Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Focus areas: Power electronics, DC and AC microgrids, power converters, digital twins, and green hydrogen systems.
- Dr Mohammad Arif, Senior Lecturer, Engineering
- Dr Ameen Gargoom, Senior Lecturer, Engineering
- Dr Enamul Haque, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
- Dr Van Thanh Huynh, Senior Lecturer, Engineering
- Dr Shama Islam, Senior Lecturer, Electrical Engineering
- Dr Sui Yang Khoo, Associate Professor, Engineering
- Professor Hieu Trinh, Professor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Dr Samson Yu, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
Our team of experts are driving innovation in sustainable energy systems.
Our facilities
We tackle global energy challenges, innovate sustainable solutions and shape the future of power systems through groundbreaking research.
Renewable energy microgrid
The microgrid delivers a broad range of benefits to Deakin, the energy industry and wider community. It consists of a 7 megawatt solar energy farm and storage system, a 0.25 megawatt distributed rooftop solar generation and storage system and an associated research centre.
Renewable energy and AusNet electrical engineering labs
The Renewable energy and AusNet electrical engineering labs provide students and researchers with the facilities needed to conduct practical work and experiments.
Learn more about our electrical and renewable energy facilities
Our partnerships
We collaborate with government, industry and academic partners to create technologies that enable a sustainable future.
Contact us
Email Dr Saman A. Gorji
