The energy transformation with the development of renewable generation is profoundly changing the structure and operation mode of distribution networks. Distribution networks are not only the important platform to accommodate distributed renewable generation, but also embrace the wide integration of novel electric loads. The power electronics-based distribution equipment provides a promising way to solve the spatial-temporal imbalance of energy supply and demand. The flexible interconnection and power controllability have obvious improvement effects on operation flexibility, economy and reliability of distribution networks. Driven by the flexible interconnection equipment and technologies, numerous changes, novel network structures and operation scenarios may occur in AC/DC hybrid distribution networks.

Assoc. Prof. Haoran Ji, Tianjin University, China

Biography:  Dr. Haoran Ji is currently an associate professor at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, China. His major research interests include intelligent control and optimal operation of distribution networks. He is an editorial board member of Energy Engineering, a young editorial board member of Advances in Applied Energy and Engineering Reports, and an associate editor of Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems.

 

Assoc. Prof. Qian Xiao, Tianjin University, China

Biography:  Dr. Qian Xiao is currently an Associate Professor atthe School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, China.Dr. Xiao serves as the Associate Editors of SCI Journals and the director ofIEEE PES DC Power System Satellite Committee (China) Low Voltage DC TechnicalSubcommittee. He has been awarded the First Prize of China Electric PowerTechnology Innovation Awards, the Second Prize of Scientific and TechnologicalProgress Award of Tianjin (Ranked 2nd), the Second Prize of China ElectricPower Science and Technology Progress Awards (two items). His researchinterests include distributed generations and distribution networks,microgrids, and power electronics (mainly multilevel converters) and theirapplications in integrated energy systems and battery energy storage systems.