Omar Makram Kamel Osman

Assistant Professor & Renewable Energy Systems Specialist
El-Minya, EG.

About

Highly accomplished Assistant Professor and PhD-qualified Electrical Engineering specialist in Automation of Electrical Power Systems, with deep expertise in Renewable Energy. Proven leader in academic administration, having spearheaded strategic planning and curriculum development to achieve NAQAAE accreditation and enhance educational outcomes for diverse student cohorts. Leverages advanced control techniques, grid integration, and power system optimization expertise, evidenced by extensive research and successful mentorship of over 7 undergraduate and numerous Master's projects.

Work

High Institute of Engineering & Technology (MHIET)
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Assistant Professor & Supervisor, Electrical and Computer Department

El-Minya, El-Minya, Egypt

Summary

Directs academic and administrative operations for the Electrical and Computer Department, strategically enhancing curriculum development and quality assurance for multiple engineering programs and diverse student cohorts.

Highlights

Led the Electrical and Computer Department, overseeing strategic planning, curriculum development, and quality assurance for academic programs, impacting diverse student cohorts.

Spearheaded the development and implementation of strategic plans and program specifications for higher education institutions, achieving full compliance with NAQAAE accreditation standards in 2019 and 2023.

Enhanced institutional effectiveness and academic quality by meticulously managing comprehensive student evaluation and exam systems, directly improving educational outcomes.

Mentored numerous Master's degree candidates and guided over 7 undergraduate student projects, fostering innovation in areas like smart electric cars and automated control systems.

Drove student engagement and innovation by facilitating participation in national competitions, including the Egypt IOT Challenge (2018) and INDAC Egypt (2010).

El-Minya University
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Teaching Assistant, Electrical Engineering

El-Minya, El-Minya, Egypt

Summary

Provided comprehensive instructional support and laboratory supervision across various electrical engineering courses, significantly enhancing student learning outcomes for undergraduate students.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive instructional support across 6+ core Electrical Engineering courses, including Power Electronic Lab and Electromagnets, for over 200 undergraduate students annually.

Facilitated practical learning experiences by supervising laboratory sessions and providing hands-on guidance, significantly enhancing student comprehension and skill development.

Assessed student progress through grading assignments, exams, and lab reports, providing constructive feedback that improved academic performance for hundreds of students.

Education

El-Minya University
El-Minya, El-Minya, Egypt

PhD

Electrical Engineering

El-Minya University
El-Minya, El-Minya, Egypt

M.Sc.

Electrical Engineering

El-Minya University
El-Minya, El-Minya, Egypt

B.Sc.

Electrical Power and Machine Engineering

Grade: Very Good - 81.63%

Publications

Enhancing Performance of an Islanded Microgrid with the Presence of Electrical Vehicle Systems

Published by

MPDI- ENERGIES

Summary

Journal article co-authored, focusing on improving islanded microgrid performance with integrated electrical vehicle systems.

Voltage Quality Enhancement of Low-Voltage Smart Distribution System Using Robust and Optimized DVR Controllers: Application of the Harris Hawks Algorithm

Published by

International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems

Summary

Journal article co-authored, detailing voltage quality enhancement in smart distribution systems using optimized DVR controllers.

Performance improvement of a hybrid energy system feeding an isolated load

Published by

23rd International Middle East Power Systems Conference

Summary

Conference paper co-authored, presenting performance improvements for hybrid energy systems supplying isolated loads.

Damping Oscillation Techniques for Wind Farm DFIG Integrated Into Inter-Connected Power System

Published by

Electric Power Components and Systems

Summary

Journal article co-authored, exploring damping oscillation techniques for DFIG wind farms integrated into power systems.

A Novel Hybrid Ant Colony-Particle Swarm Optimization Techniques Based Tuning STATCOM for Grid Code Compliance

Published by

IEEE Access

Summary

Journal article co-authored, introducing a novel hybrid optimization technique for tuning STATCOM to ensure grid code compliance.

Parameter estimation of PEMFC model based on Harris Hawks' optimization and atom search optimization algorithms

Published by

Neural Computing and Applications, Springer-Verlag London Ltd.

Summary

Journal article co-authored, presenting parameter estimation for PEMFC models using advanced optimization algorithms.

Coyote Optimization Algorithm for Parameters Estimation of Various Models of Solar Cells and PV Modules

Published by

IEEE Access

Summary

Journal article co-authored, describing the application of Coyote Optimization Algorithm for parameter estimation in solar cell and PV module models.

Explicit Predictive Voltage Control for an Induction Motor Drive

Published by

International Middle-East Power Systems Conference

Summary

Conference paper co-authored, proposing an explicit predictive voltage control strategy for induction motor drives.

Evaluating Dynamic Performance of DTC under Grid Disturbance for a Wind Driven DFIG

Published by

International Middle-East Power Systems Conference

Summary

Conference paper co-authored, evaluating the dynamic performance of Direct Torque Control (DTC) for DFIG under grid disturbances.

Analysis and Control for Doubly Fed Induction Generator Wind farms Using Optimized Control Techniques

Published by

El-Minya University

Summary

PhD thesis book authored with G.E.Ahmed and Y.S.Mohmed, detailing optimized control techniques for DFIG wind farms.

Mitigation Impacts of Non-Severe Unbalanced Grid Faults Based Wind Driven DFIG

Published by

International Middle-East Power Systems Conference

Summary

Conference paper co-authored, investigating mitigation strategies for non-severe unbalanced grid faults in DFIG-based wind power systems.

Optimal STATCOM Controller For Enhancing Wind Farm Power System Performance Under Fault Conditions

Published by

International Middle-East Power Systems Conference

Summary

Conference paper co-authored, detailing an optimal STATCOM controller for improving wind farm power system performance during fault conditions.

Direct Torque Control of a Doubly Fed Induction Generator Driven by Variable speed Wind Turbine

Published by

Journal of Engineering Science (JES), Assuit University

Summary

Journal article co-authored, focusing on direct torque control for variable speed wind turbines using DFIG.

Direct Torque Control of a Wind Driven Doubly fed Induction Generator

Published by

El-Minya University

Summary

Master thesis book authored with Ahmed Abd El-Tawab Hassan and Ahmed Mohamed El-Sawy, focusing on direct torque control for wind-driven DFIGs.

Direct Torque Control Using Direct Matrix Converter for Doubly fed Induction Generator Driven by Variable Speed Wind Turbine

Published by

Minia Journal of Engineering and Technology (MJET), Minia University

Summary

Journal article co-authored, detailing direct torque control using a direct matrix converter for DFIG-driven variable speed wind turbines.

Languages

Arabic
English

Skills

Programming & Simulation Software

MATLAB/SIMULINK, Homer, PSCAD, DigSilent, ETAP, PSPICE, MAPLE10, DLUX, AUTOCAD (2D).

Control Systems & Automation

PLC Software Programming (LG, Siemens), PIC Software Programming (Proteus, MPLAB), Hardware Implementation, Advanced Control Techniques, Optimization Techniques, Industrial Control Process.

Renewable Energy Systems

Wind Energy Systems, Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG), Solar Cells, PV Modules, Hybrid Energy Systems, Grid Integration.

Power Systems Engineering

Electrical Power Systems, Distributed Power Systems, Smart Grids, Energy Storage Techniques, Reactive Power Compensation, STATCOM, FACTS Devices, Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT).

Academic & Research Leadership

Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance (NAQAAE), Student Evaluation Systems, Exam Control Unit Management, Research Supervision, Mentoring, Laboratory Preparation.

Interests

Renewable Energy Integration

Power Grids, Economic Impacts, Policies.

Energy Storage

Techniques.

Electrical Power Systems

Distributed Power Systems, Smart Grids.

Optimization

Techniques.

References

Dr. Nasser Gamal Hemdan

Email: eng.ngamal@yahoo.com, Mobile: 004917684875487

Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Tawab Hassan

Email: aahsn@yahoo.com, Mobile: 02201002666950

Assistant Professor Ahmed Abd Elhamid Zaki Diab

Email: a.diab@eng.miniauniv.edu.eg --- engahmedz@yahoo.com, Mobile: (+20) 1021777925

Gaber Elsaady Ahmed Taha

Email: gaber.tana@eng.au.edu.eg - gaber1@yahoo.com, Mobile: 01145816883

Projects

Advanced Control and Integration of Wind Energy Systems

Summary

Conducted extensive research on the dynamic behavior and grid integration of wind power plants, focusing on enhancing stability, fault ride-through capability, and overall system reliability.