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Hongcai ZHANG張洪財 Assistant Professor Please visit my FST personal webpage for updated information: https://www.fst.um.edu.mo/personal/hczhang/ |
Academic Qualification
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, Aug. 2013 – Jan. 2018
- Visiting Student Researcher in Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan. 2016 – Jan. 2017
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, Aug. 2009 – Jul. 2013
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, University of Macau, Macau, China, Apr. 2019 – present
- Research Affiliate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA, May 2018 -Mar. 2019
- Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA, Mar. 2018 – Mar. 2019
Teaching
- ECEN8001 Advanced Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Convex Optimization and its Application in Energy Systems)
- ECEN4003 Special Topic in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Energy Data Analytics (Machine Learning in Energy Systems)
Award and Honor
- “Top 1% reviewers in Engineering” and “Top 1% reviewers in Cross-Field“, Clarivate Analytics Publons, 2019
- Excellence in reviewing, Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2018
- Zijing Scholar, Tsinghua University, 2018
- China National Scholarship, Chinese Government, 2016
- Government Funded Overseas Study Scholarship, China Scholarship Council, 2015
- Outstanding Graduates, Tsinghua University, 2013
- China National Encouragement Scholarship, Chinese Government, 2013
Patent
- Z. Hu, H. Zhang, and Y. Song, “An electric vehicle charger,” Chinese Patent, No. 2015104091818.
- C. Fu, F. Yang, Y. Zhang, W. Zhao, M. Luo, Z. Xu, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, “A coordinated controlling strategy for large scale electric vehicles,” Chinese Patent, No. 201410480003X.
Research
Research Interests
- Internet of Things for Smart Energy
- Learning, optimization, incentive mechanism design for smart energy systems
- Interface of smart power grid and intelligent transportation systems
- Operation and optimization of electrified and autonomous transportation systems
Research Projects
- Principal Investigator, “Strategic operation and optimization of integrated energy systems in smart city,” the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), Macao, China, MOP1,165,000, 2020-2022.
- Principal Investigator, Operation and optimization of autonomous electric taxi fleet, Guangdong Science and Technology Department, RMB100,000, 2019-2021
- Research Assistant, Systems and Modeling for Accelerated Research in Transportation, United States Department of Energy, 2017-2019
- Research Assistant, EV Integration in Coupled Transportation & Power Systems, Electric Vehicle Service Corporation of China, 2017-2018
- Research Assistant, EV-grid Integration (National High-tech R&D Program, 2012AA050211), China Ministry of Science and Technology, 2013-2015
- Research Assistant, Vehicle-to-Grid Technology (National High-tech R&D Program, 2011AA05A110), China Ministry of Science and Technology, 2012-2015
Publications
Monograph
- Z. Hu, Y. Song, and H. Zhang, “Electric vehicle and vehicle-to-grid technology,” Energy Internet, edited by H. Sun, China Science Publishing, Beijing, 2020. (in Chinese)
- Z. Hu, J. He, and H. Zhang, “Energy Internet and Plug-in Electric Vehicles,” Development of Energy Internet, Edited by R. Zeng et. al., Tsinghua University Press, 2017.
Journal papers
- Y. Zhao, Y. Guo, Q. Guo, H. Zhang and H. Sun, “Deployment of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Considering Existing Competitors,” to appear in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2020.2991232
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, and Y. Song, “Power and Transport Nexus: Routing PEVs to Promote Renewable Generation Integration,” to appear in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2020.2967082
- H. Zhang, C. J. R. Sheppard, T. E. Lipman, and S. J. Moura, “Joint Fleet Sizing and Charging System Planning for Autonomous Electric Vehicles,” to appear in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2019.2946152
- J. Li, J. Lin, H. Zhang, Y. Song, G. Chen, and L. Ding, “Optimal Investment of Electrolyzers and Seasonal Storages in Hydrogen Supply Chains Incorporated with Renewable Electric Networks,” to appear in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TSTE.2019.2940604
- T. Ahmad, C. Huanxin, D. Zhang, and H. Zhang, “Smart energy forecasting strategy with four machine learning models for climate-sensitive and non-climate sensitive conditions,” Energy, vol. 198, p. 117283, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117283
- T. Zeng, H. Zhang, and S. J. Moura, “Solving Overstay and Stochasticity in PEV Charging Station Planning with Real Data,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 3504-3514, May 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2019.2955997
- T. Ahmad, H. Zhang, B. Yan, “A review on renewable energy and electricity requirement forecasting models for smart grid and buildings,” Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 55, no. April 2019, p. 102052, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102052
- H. Zhang, C. J. R. Sheppard, T. E. Lipman, T. Zeng, and S. J. Moura, “Charging Infrastructure Demands of Shared-Use Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Urban Areas,” Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, vol. 78, p. 102210, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2019.102210
- Z. Lin, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, and Y. Song, “Optimal ESS allocation in distribution network using accelerated generalized Benders decomposition,” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol. 13, no. 13, pp. 2738-2746, 2019. DOI: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2018.5863
- H. Luo, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, and H. Chen, “Coordinated Active Power Control Strategy for Deloaded Wind Turbines to Improve Regulation Performance in AGC,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 98-108, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2018.2867232
- B. Zhao, Z. Hu, Q. Zhou, H. Zhang, and Y. Song, “Optimal transmission switching to eliminate voltage violations during light-load periods using decomposition approach,” Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, vol. 7, no. 2, pp.297-308, 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s40565-018-0422-4
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, E. Munsing, S. J. Moura, and Y. Song, “Data-driven Chance-constrained Regulation Capacity Offering for Distributed Energy Resources,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 2713-2725, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2018.2809046
- H. Chen, Z. Hu, H. Luo, J. Qin, R. Rajagopal, and H. Zhang, “Design and Planning of a Multiple-charger Multiple-port Charging System for PEV Charging Station,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 173-183, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2017.2735636
- X. Chen, H. Zhang, Z. Xu, C. P. Nielsen, M. B. McElroy, and J. Lv, “Impacts of Fleet Types and Charging Modes for Electric Vehicles on Emissions under Different Penetrations of Wind Power,” Nature Energy, vol. 3, pp. 413-421, 2018. DOI: 10.1038/s41560-018-0133-0 (equal contribution)
- H. Zhang, S. J. Moura, Z. Hu, W. Qi, and Y. Song, “Joint PEV Charging Network and Distributed PV Generation Planning Based on Accelerated Generalized Benders Decomposition,” IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 789-803, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/TTE.2018.2847244
- H. Chen, Z. Hu, H. Zhang and H. Luo, “Coordinated Charging and Discharging Strategies for Plug-in Electric Bus Fast Charging Station with Energy Storage System.” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol. 12, no. 9, pp. 2019-2028, 2018. DOI: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.0636
- H. Zhang, S. J. Moura, Z. Hu, W. Qi, and Y. Song, “A Second Order Cone Programming Model for Planning PEV Fast-Charging Stations,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 2763-2777, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2017.2754940
- H. Zhang, S. J. Moura, Z. Hu, and Y. Song, “PEV Fast-Charging Station Siting and Sizing on Coupled Transportation and Power Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 2595-2605, 2018. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2016.2614939
- W. Qi, B. Shen, H. Zhang, and Z. M. Shen, “Sharing Demand-Side Energy Resources – A Conceptual Design,” Energy, vol. 135, pp. 455-465, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.06.144
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, Z. Xu, and Y. Song, “Optimal Planning of PEV Charging Station with Single Output Multiple Cables Charging Spots,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 8, no. 5, pp. 2119-2128, 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2016.2517026
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, Z. Xu, and Y. Song, “Evaluation of Achievable Vehicle-to-Grid Capacity Using Aggregate PEV Model,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 784-794, 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2016.2561296
- Z. Hu, K. Zhan, H. Zhang, and Y. Song, “Pricing Mechanisms Design for Guiding Electric Vehicle Charging to Fill Load Valley,” Applied Energy, vol. 178, pp. 155-163, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.025
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, Z. Xu, and Y. Song, “An Integrated Planning Framework for Different Types of PEV Charging Facilities in Urban Area,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 2273-2284, 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2015.2436069
- Z. Xu, W. Su, Z. Hu, Y. Song, H. Zhang, “A Hierarchical Framework for Coordinated Charging of Plug-in Electric Vehicles in China,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 428-438, 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2014.2387436
- K. Zhan, Z. Hu, Y. Song, Z. Xu, L. Jia, H. Zhang, “A Coordinated Charging Strategy for Electric Vehicle Three-phase Load Balance,” Automation of Electric Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 17, pp. 201-207, 2015. DOI: 10.7500/AEPS20150402012 (in Chinese)
- Y. Guo, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, W. Su, K. Zhan, Z. Xu, “A Statistical Method to Evaluate the Capability of Residential Distribution Network for Accommodating Electric Vehicle Charging Load,” Power System Technology, vol. 39, no. 9, pp. 2458-246, 2015. DOI: 10.13335/j.1000-3673.pst.2015.09.013 (in Chinese)
- Z. Hu, K. Zhan, Z. Xu, D. Xiang, H. Zhang, “Analysis and Outlook on the Key Problems of Electric Vehicle and Power Grid Interaction,” Electric Power Construction, vol. 36, no. 7, pp. 6-13, 2015. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-7229.2015.07.001 (in Chinese)
- H. Luo, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, “Effect Analysis of Ambient Temperature on Electric Vehicle Charging Load,” Electric Power Construction, vol. 36, no. 7, pp.69-74, 2015. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-7229.2015.07.009 (in Chinese)
- Y. Zhang, W. Zhao, Y. Xiao, G. Lin, X. Chen, Z. Hu, H. Zhang, Z. Xu, “A Hierarchical Architecture Based Simulation Platform for Coordinated Charging of Large-Scale Electric Vehicles,” Power System Technology, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 55-62, 2015. DOI: 10.13335/j.1000-3673.pst.2015.01.009 (in Chinese)
- Z. Xu, Z. Hu, Y. Song, H. Zhang, X. Chen, “Coordinated Charging Strategy for PEV Charging Stations Based on Dynamic Time-of-use Tariffs,” Proceedings of the CSEE, vol. 33, no. 22, pp. 3638-3646, 2014. DOI: 10.13334/j.0258-8013.pcsee.2014.22.008 (in Chinese)
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, Y. Song, Z. Xu, L. Jia, “A Prediction Method for Electric Vehicle Charging Load Considering Spatial and Temporal Distribution,” Automation and Electric Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 13-20, 2014. DOI: 10.7500/AEPS20130613009 (in Chinese)
Conference papers
- Z. Zhou, S. Moura, H. Zhang, X. Zhang, Q. Guo, H. Sun, “A Game-Theoretic Approach to Analyzing Equilibria in Coupled Power and Transportation Networks,” IEEE PES General Meeting 2019, Atlanta, GA, 2019, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/PESGM40551.2019.8974036
- H. Zhang, S. J. Moura, Z. Hu, W. Qi, and Y. Song, “Joint PEV Charging Station and Distributed PV Generation Planning,” IEEE PES General Meeting 2017, Chicago, IL, 2017, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274111
- H. Zhang, W. Qi, Z. Hu, and Y. Song, “Planning Hydrogen Refueling Stations with Coordinated On-Site Electrolytic Production,” IEEE PES General Meeting 2017, Chicago, IL, 2017, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274203
- S. Bae, H. Zhang, D. Wang, C. Sheppard, and S. Saxena, “Optimal Bidding Strategy for V2G Regulation Services under Uncertainty,” IEEE PES General Meeting 2017, Chicago, IL, 2017, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2017.8274706
- H. Zhang, Z. Hu, S. J. Moura, Y. Song, “Coordination of V2G and Distributed Wind Power Using the Storage-like Aggregate PEV Model,” 2016 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), Minneapolis, MN, 2016, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/ISGT.2016.7781246
- H. Zhang, W. Tang, Z. Hu, Y. Song, Z. Xu, L. Wang, “A Method for Forecasting the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of PEV Charging Load,” 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting – Conference & Exposition, National Harbor, MD, 2014, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939167
Services
Journal Editor
- Associate Editor of IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, 2019 to present.
- Guest editor, IET Smart Grid, Special issue on “Achieving an Integrated Smart Power Grid and Intelligent Transportation System,” 2019.
Conference Organization
- Track Chair (Renewable & Sustainable Energy), the 11th IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference 2019 (APPEEC), Macao, China, Dec. 2019.
- Local Management Chair, IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference 2019 (APPEEC), Macao, China, Dec. 2019.
- Conference Paper Session Chair, Economics and Investments Models for the Smart Grid I, IEEE PES ISGT2016, Minneapolis, USA, Sep. 2016.
Journal Reviewer (20+ journals)
- IEEE (10): IEEE Transactions on Power Systems; IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid; IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy; IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology; IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion; IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics; IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics; IEEE Access; IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification; IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.
- IET (3): IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution; IET Renewable Power Generation; IET Smart Grid.
- Elsevier (7): European Journal of Operational Research; Energy; Resources, Conservation and Recycling; Transport Policy; Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review; Applied Mathematical Modelling; Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.
- Springer (2): Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems; Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy.
- CSEE (1): CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems.
- Wiley (1): International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems.
- Taylor & Francis Online (1): International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
Professional Affiliations
- Member of IEEE
- Member of IET
- Senior member of China Electrotechnical Society 中國電工技術學會高級會員
- Member of China Electrotechnical Society Young Scholar Committee 中國電工技術學會青年工作委員會委員
- Member of Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering 中國電機工程協會會員
- Member of Guangdong Association of Young Scientists 廣東省青年科學家協會會員
Contact Details
Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau, E11
Avenida da Universidade, Taipa,
Macau, China
Room: N21-5021-1
Telephone: (853) 8822-9958
Fax: (853) 8822-2426
Email: hczhang
Personal webpage: https://www.fst.um.edu.mo/personal/hczhang/