Teaching

(1) Undergraduates Courses

Ÿ Modern Distribution System Analysis, Autumn Semester from 2014-2024

Ÿ Automatic Control Systems, Autumn Semester from 2023

Ÿ Power System Analysis and Control, Spring Semester from 2024

(2) Postgraduates Courses

Ÿ Modern Power System Planning, Autumn Semester from 2011

Ÿ Modern Power System Analysis, course for postgraduate cooperated with professor Zheng Yan, Spring 2008

Student and Scholar Advising

(1) Graduated Students

Ÿ Supervised Ph.D students: Yilin Wen, Zhiyuan Bao, Yan Cui, Likai Liu, Haocheng Luo.

Ÿ Co-supervised Ph.D. students: Rui Diao, Boshi Zhao, Hongcai Zhang, Long Jia, Huajie Ding, Kaiqiao Zhan, Zhiwei Xu, Fang Zhang, Baowei Li, Zhuowei Luo, Shu Zhang

Ÿ Supervised M.S. students: Fulin Cai, Danyang Zhang, Ruixue Li, Huimiao Chen, Rui Xia, Ge Gao, Zijiao Han

Ÿ Co-supervised M.S. students: Zhe Lin, Weiping Wu, Ding Xiang, Chiwei Yi, Yuexi Yang, Aihu Du

(2) Current Graduate Students

Ÿ Ph.D. candidates: Jianzhou Feng, Asad Mujeeb, Jinhua He, Zhuoxu Chen, Yining Yang, Ninghui Yang, Jiajun Zheng

Ÿ Co-supervised Ph.D. candidates: Yuxin Ma

(3) Current and Former Postdoctoral Scholars

Ÿ Hang Li (From Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai)

Ÿ Xiawei Yi (From Chongqing University, Chongqing)

Ÿ Xiaoyu Duan (From Tsinghua University, Beijing)

Ÿ Tao Zhang (From Tongji University, Shanghai)

Ÿ Pengwei Cong (From China Agriculture University, Beijing)

Ÿ Nikhil Pathak (From Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India)

Ÿ Minjian Cao (From Southeast University, Nanjing)

(4) Co-supervised International Students

Ÿ Anne-Perrine M. L. Avrin, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Ÿ Sondre Flinstad Harbo, M.S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology

(1) Selected Funds from Government

Ÿ 2024-2027, Optimal bidding and operation strategies for the union of renewable power plant and energy storage system, Beijing Natural Science Foundation (PI)

Ÿ 2022-2024, Key technologies for safe charging and discharging of large-scale electric vehicles and intelligent vehicle-grid interaction, the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Co-PI)

Ÿ 2021-2024, Research and application of key technologies for coordinated operation and control of energy storage power stations adapted to consumption of renewable energy generation with high penetration, the Key Research and Development Program of Inner Mongolia, China (Co-PI)

Ÿ 2019-2021, Multi-Domain Modeling and Optimization of Integrated Renewable Energy and Urban Electric Vehicle Systems, NSFC and DFG-Germany (Co-I)

Ÿ 2018-2021，Research on Key Technologies for Synergetic Planning and Operation of Future Energy, Information and Transportation Systems, NSFC. (PI)

Ÿ 2016-2020，Distribution Network Planning Methods Considering Flexible Loads With High Renewable Penetration，Project Supported by National Key Research and Development Program. (Co-I)

Ÿ 2015-2018, Research on dispatch strategy and market mechanism of various distributed controllable resources participating power system operation optimization, NSFC. (PI)

Ÿ 2012-2015, Research on key technologies and applications for operating system of electric vehicles, National High Technology Research and Development of China (863 Program). (Co-I)

Ÿ 2012-2015, Research on vehicle to grid techniques, National High Technology Research and Development of China (863 Program). (Co-I)

Ÿ 2012-2014, Research on coordinated operation and optimal planning of multiple energy storage systems, NSFC. (PI)

Ÿ 2009-2011, Uncertain analysis methods for the secure and economic operation of AC/DC power systems, Ministry of Education. (PI)

(2) Selected International Collaboration Projects

Ÿ 2024-2025, V2G Project – Phase 2, Supported by Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. (PI)

Ÿ 2023-2024, Customer facing Vehicle and Grid interaction service, Supported by Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. (PI)

Ÿ 2020-2021, Ultra-fast Charging Stations in China, supported by Ford, USA (PI)

Ÿ 2019-2022, Distributed Energy Resource Management System for Grid Management (Phase I, II and III), supported by Hitachi, Japan (PI)

Ÿ 2019-2021, Multi-Domain Modeling and Optimization of Integrated Renewable Energy and Urban Electric Vehicle Systems, NSFC-DFG/Germany (Co-I)

Ÿ 2019-2020, Distributed Energy Resource Management System for Grid Management, Hitachi/Japan (PI)

Ÿ 2020-2021, Ultra-fast Charging Stations in China, Ford/USA (PI)

Ÿ 2013-2015, Integrated operation and planning for smart electric distribution networks (OPEN), NSFC and EPSRC-UK (Co-I)

Ÿ 2010-2011, Smart dispatch to integrate renewable resources and demand response for smart operation of smart grids, AREVA T&D/UK. (Co-I)

(3) Selected Industry Projects

Ÿ 2024-2025, Research on bidding strategies for battery energy storage station participating in frequency regulation. Sungrow. (PI)

Ÿ 2023-2025, Evaluation and Prediction Technology of Demand-Side Response Capability From Distributed Generation, Load And Storage Resources in Regional Power Grid. China Southern Power Grid. (PI)

Ÿ 2023-2024, Research and program development on control strategies for battery energy storage power stations participating in the energy and frequency regulation market. Daowei Energy Storage Company. (PI)

Ÿ 2022-2024, Research and application of source-grid-load-storage coordinated dispatching technology. Tangshan Electric Power Company. (PI)

Ÿ 2021-2023, Analysis of Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Coordinated Optimization of Large-Scale Multi-Type Energy Storage Resources. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

Ÿ 2021, Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Development of Macau. Supported by Companhia de Electricidade de Macau. (Co-PI)

Ÿ 2020, Optimal Planning and Operation of Energy Storage Systems Complementary to Pumped-Storage Plant. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

Ÿ 2018-2019，Energy Management System Research for Distribution Network with Multi-type Distributed Generation Connecting to Different Voltage Levels. China Southern Power Grid. (PI)

Ÿ 2017-2019, Key Technology Research and Demonstration of Smart and Interactive Electric Vehicle Charging System for High Efficiency of Energy Service. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

Ÿ 2016-2018，Key Technology Research and Application on the Cloud Platform for Smart EV Charging and Interconnection. China Southern Power Grid. (PI)

Ÿ 2016-2018，Research and Demonstration on the Solutions to Improve the Voltage Control Capabilities for Power Grids of Large Cities. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

Ÿ 2015-2016，New Techniques for Automatic Generation Control Considering Various Regulation Resources for North China Power Grid. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

Ÿ 2015-2016，Energy Storage Control Performance Optimization for the Wind-Solar-Storage-Transmission Pilot Project. State Grid Corporation of China. (PI)

(1) Books and Book Chapters

[1] Zechun Hu. Energy Storage for Power System Planning and Operation. Wiley, 2020 (ISBN: 978-1-119-18908-4)

[2] Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song and Hui Liu. Electric Vehicle and Power Grid Interaction: Dispatch and Control Strategies (In Chinese). Science Press, Beijing, 2019 (ISBN: 978-7-03-062216-7)

[3] Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Zhiwei Xu. Hierarchical Coordinated Control Strategies for Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging [Book Title: Plug In Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids, Charging Strategies, Chapter 3]. Rajakaruna Sumedha, Shahnia Farhad, Ghosh Arindam, Eds.; Springer Singapore, 2015, pp 55-87. (ISBN: 978-981-287-316-3)

[4] Wencong Su, Jianhui Wang, Zechun Hu. Planning, Control, and Management Strategies for Parking Lots for PEVs [Book Title: Plug In Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids, Integration Techniques, Chapter 3]. Rajakaruna Sumedha, Shahnia Farhad, Ghosh Arindam, Eds., Springer Singapore, 2015, pp 61-98. (ISBN: 978-981-287-298-2)

(2) International Journal Papers

[1] J. Feng, Z. Hu, X. Duan, S. Cai and P. Zhang, "A Multi Stage DRO-SDDP Approach for Planning Multi-Type Energy Storage Systems and Flexible Resources in High-Penetration Renewable Power Systems," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 61, no. 4, pp. 5853-5867, July-Aug. 2025

[2] J. He, Z. Hu, Y. Liu, Z. Bao and Y. Zhu, "Dispatch Strategy for the Power System With Large Offshore Wind Power Integration Under a Typhoon: A Two-Stage Sample Robust Optimization Approach," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 61, no. 3, pp. 4636-4648, May-June 2025

[3] Y. Ma, Z. Hu and Y. Song, "Dynamic Nonlinear Droop-Based Fast Frequency Regulation for Power Systems with Flexible Resources Using Meta-Reinforcement Learning Approach," in Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 379-390, March 2025

[4] Y. Wen, Y. Guo, Z. Hu and G. Hug, "Multiple Joint Chance Constraints Approximation for Uncertainty Modeling in Dispatch Problems," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 662-675, Jan. 2025

[5] P. Yu, H. Zhang, Z. Hu and Y. Song, “Voltage control of distribution grid with district cooling systems based on scenario-classified reinforcement learning,” Applied Energy, 377, 124415, Jan. 2025.

[6] Z. Chen, Z. Hu, Z. Bao and W. Xu, "UAV Charging Station Planning and Route Optimization Considering Stochastic Delivery Demand," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 9328-9341, Dec. 2024.

[7] Z. Bao, Z. Hu and A. Mujeeb, "A Novel Electric Vehicle Aggregator Bidding Method in Electricity Markets Considering the Coupling of Cross-Day Charging Flexibility," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 8790-8805, Dec. 2024.

[8] J. He, Z. Hu, S. Wang, A. Mujeeb, and P. Yang, “Windformer: A novel 4D high-resolution system for multi-step wind speed vector forecasting based on temporal shifted window multi-head self-attention,” Energy, vol. 310, pp.133206, Nov. 2024

[9] F. Y. Wang, Z. Chen, and Z. Hu, “Comprehensive optimization of electrical heavy-duty truck battery swap stations with a SOC-dependent charge scheduling method,” Energy, vol. 308, pp.132773, Nov. 2024

[10] L. Z. Shan, K. Yamane, T. Ono, T. Kawamura, W. Wu, Z. Hu, Q. Wang and Y. Wen, “Distributed Energy Resource Management System with Improved Convergence,” Applied Energy, vol. 371, pp.123566. Oct. 2024

[11] T. Yuan, Z. Chen, Z. Hu, “Two-stage stochastic-robust planning of distributed energy storage systems with Archimedes optimisation algorithm,” IET Smart Grid, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 643-652, Oct. 2024.

[12] Y. Wen, Y. Guo, Z. Hu, and G. Hug, “Stochastic modeling for the aggregated flexibility of distributed energy resources,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 234, pp.110628, Sep. 2024

[13] Y. Wen, Z. Hu, J. He and Y. Guo, "Improved Inner Approximation for Aggregating Power Flexibility in Active Distribution Networks and Its Applications," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 3653-3665, July 2024.

[14] Z. Hu, H. Luo, Y. Ma, X. Chen, “H∞ sampled-data load frequency control with time-varying delays considering delay compensation,” Journal of the Franklin Institute, vol. 361, no. 10, pp.106911. July 2024

[15] R. Diao, Z. Hu and Y. Song, "Subgradient of Cycle-Based Aging Cost Function and Its Application in Optimal Operation of Battery Energy Storage System With Multiple Subsystems," IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 625-643, March 2024.

[16] Y. Wen, Z. Hu, X. Chen, Z. Bao and C. Liu, "Centralized Distributionally Robust Chance-Constrained Dispatch of Integrated Transmission-Distribution Systems," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 2947-2959, March 2024.

[17] Z. Bao, Y. Wan, Z. Hu, A. Mujeeb, “DC-based security constraints formulation: a perspective of primal-dual interior point method,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 228, pp.110058, March 2024

[18] K. Li, C. Shao, X. Li, Z. Hu, M. Shahidehpour and X. Wang, "An Inverse Optimization Method for Electric Vehicle Charging and Road Toll Pricing in Coupled Urban Transportation and Power Distribution Systems," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1849-1860, March 2024.

[19] C. Shao, K. Li, X. Li, Z. Hu, M. Shahidehpour and X. Wang, "A Decentralized Bi-Level Decomposition Method for Optimal Operation of Electric Vehicles in Coupled Urban Transportation and Power Distribution Systems," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 2235-2246, March 2024.

[20] Y. Ma, Z. Hu and Y. Song, "A Reinforcement Learning Based Coordinated but Differentiated Load Frequency Control Method With Heterogeneous Frequency Regulation Resources," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 2239-2250, Jan. 2024.

[21] L. Liu, Z. Hu, Y. Wen and Y. Ma, "Modeling of Frequency Security Constraints and Quantification of Frequency Control Reserve Capacities for Unit Commitment," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 2080-2092, Jan. 2024.

[22] H. Zhang, X. Hu, Z. Hu, and S. J. Moura, “Sustainable plug-in electric vehicle integration into power systems,” Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, vol. 1, no. 1, pp.35-52, Jan. 2024.

[23] Y. Cui, Z. Hu and X. Duan, "A Multi-Period Charging Service Pricing Game for Public Charging Network Operators Considering the Dynamics of Coupled Traffic-Power Systems," IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 9355-9367, Sept. 2023.

[24] Y. Sun, Z. Ding, Z. Hu and W. -J. Lee, "Risk-Aware Operation Modeling for Ride-Hailing Fleet in Order Grabbing Mode: A Distributional Reinforcement Learning Approach," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 3913-3926, Sept. 2023.

[25] J. Feng, Z. Hu and X. Duan, "EV Fast Charging Station Planning Considering Competition Based on Stochastic Dynamic Equilibrium," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 3795-3809, May-June 2023.

[26] R. Diao, Z. Hu, Y. Song, A. Mujeeb and L. Liu, "Cooperation Mode and Operation Strategy for the Union of Thermal Generating Unit and Battery Storage to Improve AGC Performance," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 5290-5301, Nov. 2023.

[27] K. Li, C. Shao, Z. Hu and M. Shahidehpour, "An MILP Method for Optimal Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Coordinated Urban Power and Transportation Networks," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 5406-5419, Nov. 2023.

[28] Y. Jiang, X. Liang, S. Zhang, Z. Hu, A. Hove and Y. Wu, “The future air quality impact of electric vehicle promotion and coordinated charging in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region,” Environmental Pollution, 332, pp.121928. Sep. 2023

[29] Y. Wen, Z. Hu and L. Liu, "Aggregate Temporally Coupled Power Flexibility of DERs Considering Distribution System Security Constraints," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 3884-3896, July 2023.

[30] X. Duan, Z. Hu, Y. Song, Y. Cui and Y. Wen, "Bidding and Charging Scheduling Optimization for the Urban Electric Bus Operator," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 489-501, Jan. 2023.

[31] Y. Ma, Z. Hu and Y. Song, "Hour-Ahead Optimization Strategy for Shared Energy Storage of Renewable Energy Power Stations to Provide Frequency Regulation Service," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 2331-2342, Oct. 2022.

[32] M. Rouholamini, C. Wang, H. Nehrir, X. Hu, Z. Hu, H. Aki, B. Zhao, Z. Miao, K. Strunz, "A Review of Modeling, Management, and Applications of Grid-Connected Li-Ion Battery Storage Systems," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 4505-4524, Nov. 2022.

[33] Y. Wen, Z. Hu, S. You and X. Duan, "Aggregate Feasible Region of DERs: Exact Formulation and Approximate Models," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 4405-4423, Nov. 2022.

[34] C. Shao, K. Li, Z. Hu and M. Shahidehpour, "Coordinated Planning of Electric Power and Natural Gas Distribution Systems With Refueling Stations for Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Transportation System," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 3558-3569, Sept. 2022.

[35] L. Liu, Z. Hu and A. Mujeeb, "Automatic Generation Control Considering Uncertainties of the Key Parameters in the Frequency Response Model," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 4605-4617, Nov. 2022.

[36] X. Duan, Z. Hu, Y. Song, K. Strunz, Y. Cui and L. Liu, "Planning Strategy for an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Service Provider in a Competitive Environment," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 3056-3067, Sept. 2022.

[37] T. Zhang and Z. Hu, "Optimal Scheduling Strategy of Virtual Power Plant With Power-to-Gas in Dual Energy Markets," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 2921-2929, March-April 2022

[38] H. Luo and Z. Hu, "Stability Analysis of Sampled-Data Load Frequency Control Systems With Multiple Delays," IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 434-442, Jan. 2022.

[39] Z. Bao, Z. Hu, D. M. Kammen and Y. Su, "Data-Driven Approach for Analyzing Spatiotemporal Price Elasticities of EV Public Charging Demands Based on Conditional Random Fields," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 4363-4376, Sept. 2021.

[40] L. Liu, Z. Hu, X. Duan and N. Pathak, "Data-Driven Distributionally Robust Optimization for Real-Time Economic Dispatch Considering Secondary Frequency Regulation Cost," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 4172-4184, Sept. 2021.

[41] Y. Cui, Z. Hu and X. Duan, "Optimal Pricing of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Considering Operations of Coupled Transportation and Power Systems," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 3278-3288, July 2021.

[42] Pengfei Zhao, Chenghong Gu, Zhidong Cao, Zechun Hu, Xin Zhang, Xinlei Chen, Ignacio Hernando-Gil, and Yucheng Ding. "Economic-Effective Multi-Energy Management Considering Voltage Regulation Networked With Energy Hubs," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 2503-2515, May 2021

[43] Xiaoyu Duan, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Bidding Strategies in Energy and Reserve Markets for an Aggregator of Multiple EV Fast Charging Stations With Battery Storage," IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 471-482, Jan. 2021

[44] Pengfei Zhao, Chenghong Gu, Zechun Hu, Da Xie, Ignacio Hernando-Gil, and Yichen Shen, "Distributionally Robust Hydrogen Optimization With Ensured Security and Multi-Energy Couplings," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 504-513, Jan. 2021

[45] Fei Teng, Zhaohao Ding, Zechun Hu and Piampoom Sarikprueck, "Technical Review on Advanced Approaches for Electric Vehicle Charging Demand Management, Part I: Applications in Electric Power Market and Renewable Energy Integration," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 5, pp. 5684-5694, Sept.-Oct. 2020,

[46] Zhaohao Ding, Fei Teng, Piampoom Sarikprueck and Zechun Hu, "Technical Review on Advanced Approaches for Electric Vehicle Charging Demand Management, Part II: Applications in Transportation System Coordination and Infrastructure Planning," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 5, pp. 5695-5703, Sept.-Oct. 2020

[47] Haocheng Luo, Ian A. Hiskens and Zechun Hu, "Stability Analysis of Load Frequency Control Systems With Sampling and Transmission Delay," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 3603-3615, Sept. 2020

[48] Yan Cui, Zechun Hu and Haocheng Luo, "Optimal Day-Ahead Charging and Frequency Reserve Scheduling of Electric Vehicles Considering the Regulation Signal Uncertainty," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 5, pp. 5824-5835, Sept.-Oct. 2020

[49] Hongcai Zhang, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Power and Transport Nexus: Routing Electric Vehicles to Promote Renewable Power Integration," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 3291-3301, July 2020

[50] Likai Liu and Zechun Hu, "Data-driven Regulation Reserve Capacity Determination Based on Bayes Theorem," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 1646-1648, March 2020.

[51] Feng Zhang, Zechun Hu, Ke Meng, Lei Ding and Zhaoyang Dong, "HESS Sizing Methodology for an Existing Thermal Generator for the Promotion of AGC Response Ability," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 608-617, April 2020

[52] Haocheng Luo and Zechun Hu. "Stability analysis of sampled-data control systems with multiple time-varying delays." Journal of the Franklin Institute, 357, no. 11, pp. 6615-6634, 2020.

[53] Pengwei Cong, Zechun Hu, Wei Tang, Chengwei Lou, and Lu Zhang. "Optimal allocation of soft open points in active distribution network with high penetration of renewable energy generations." IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution 14, no. 26, pp. 6732-6740, 2020.

[54] Nikhil Pathak, and Zechun Hu. "Optimal power transmission in multi-terminal HVDC systems for large offshore wind farms: a matheuristic approach." IET Renewable Power Generation, 14, no. 12, pp. 2245-2254, 2020.

[55] Hongcai Zhang, Zechun Hu, Eric Munsing, Scott J. Moura, and Yonghua Song, "Data-Driven Chance-Constrained Regulation Capacity Offering for Distributed Energy Resources," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 2713-2725, May 2019.

[56] Feng Zhang, Zechun Hu, Kun Meng, Lei Ding, and Zhao Yang Dong, "Sequence control strategy for hybrid energy storage system for wind smoothing," IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, vol. 13, no. 19, pp. 4482-4490, Oct 2019.

[57] Nikhil Pathak, Ashu Verma, Terlochan Singh Bhatti, Ibraheem Nasiruddin, Haocheng Luo, and Zechun Hu, "Generation Rate Constraints Physical Identification and Modeling in AGC of Multi-Area Power Systems," Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 47, no. 11-12, pp. 966-984, Jul 2019.

[58] Nikhil Pathak and Zechun Hu, "Hybrid-Peak-Area-Based Performance Index Criteria for AGC of Multi-Area Power Systems," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 5792-5802, Nov 2019.

[59] Zhe Lin, Zechun Hu, Hongcia Zhang, and Yonghua Song, "Optimal ESS allocation in distribution network using accelerated generalised Benders decomposition," IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, vol. 13, no. 13, pp. 2738-2746, Jul 2019.

[60] Zhe Lin, Zechun Hu, and Yonghua Song, "Distribution Network Expansion Planning Considering N-1 Criterion," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 2476-2478, May 2019.

[61] Yi Guo, Kyri Baker, Emiliano Dall’Anese, Zechun Hu and Tyler Holt Summers, "Data-Based Distributionally Robust Stochastic Optimal Power Flow—Part I: Methodologies," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 1483-1492, March 2019.

[62] Yi Guo, Kyri Baker, Emiliano Dall’Anese, Zechun Hu and Tyler Holt Summers, "Data-Based Distributionally Robust Stochastic Optimal Power Flow—Part II: Case Studies," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 1493-1503, March 2019.

[63] Haocheng Luo, Zechun Hu, Hongcai Zhang and Huimiao 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, Jan. 2019.

[64] Boshi Zhao, Zechun Hu, Qian Zhou, Hongcai Zhang, and Yonghua 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, Mar 2019.

[65] Huimiao Chen, Zechun Hu, Haocheng Luo, Junjie Qin, Ram Rajagopal and Hongcai 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, Jan. 2019.

[66] Hongcai Zhang, Scott J. Moura, Zechun Hu, Wei Qi and Yonghua 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, Sept. 2018.

[67] Weiping Wu, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Giovanni Sansavini, Huimiao Chen and Xiaoshuang Chen, "Transmission Network Expansion Planning Based on Chronological Evaluation Considering Wind Power Uncertainties," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 4787-4796, Sept. 2018.

[68] Yu Yang, Qing-Shan Jia, Geert Deconinck, Xiaohong Guan, Zhifeng Qiu and Zechun Hu, "Distributed Coordination of EV Charging with Renewable Energy in a Microgrid of Buildings," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 6253-6264, Nov. 2018.

[69] Xing Yan, Yusuf Ozturk, Zechun Hu, and Yonghua Song. A review on price-driven residential demand response. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 96, pp.411-419, Nov. 2018.

[70] Hongcai Zhang, Scott J. Moura, Zechun Hu and Yonghua 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, July 2018.

[71] Hongcai Zhang, Scott J. Moura, Zechun Hu, Wei Qi and Yonghua 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, May 2018.

[72] Zhiwei Xu, Tianhu Deng, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song and Jianhui Wang, "Data-Driven Pricing Strategy for Demand-Side Resource Aggregators," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 57-66, Jan. 2018.

[73] Huimiao Chen, Zechun Hu, Hongcai Zhang and Haocheng 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, May 2018.

[74] Jian Liu, Zechun Hu, David Banister, Yongqiang Zhao, and Zhongying Wang. "The future of energy storage shaped by electric vehicles: A perspective from China." Energy, vol. 154, pp. 249-257, 2018.

[75] Huajie Ding, Pierre Pinson, Zechun Hu, Jianhui Wang and Yonghua Song, "Optimal Offering and Operating Strategy for a Large Wind-Storage System as a Price Maker," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 4904-4913, Nov. 2017.

[76] Yao Zhang, Jianxue Wang, Bo Zeng and Zechun Hu, "Chance-Constrained Two-Stage Unit Commitment Under Uncertain Load and Wind Power Output Using Bilinear Benders Decomposition," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 3637-3647, Sept. 2017.

[77] Fang Zhang, Zechun Hu, Xu Xie, Jin Zhang and Yonghua Song, "Assessment of the Effectiveness of Energy Storage Resources in the Frequency Regulation of a Single-Area Power System," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 3373-3380, Sept. 2017.

[78] Hongcai Zhang, Zechun Hu, Zhiwei Xu and Yonghua 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, Sept. 2017.

[79] Hongcai Zhang, Zechun Hu, Zhiwei Xu and Yonghua Song, "Evaluation of Achievable Vehicle-to-Grid Capacity Using Aggregate PEV Model," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 784-794, Jan. 2017.

[80] Zhiwei Xu, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song and Jianhui Wang, "Risk-Averse Optimal Bidding Strategy for Demand-Side Resource Aggregators in Day-Ahead Electricity Markets Under Uncertainty," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 96-105, Jan. 2017.

[81] Zhiwei Xu, Duncan S. Callaway, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Hierarchical Coordination of Heterogeneous Flexible Loads," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 6, pp. 4206-4216, Nov. 2016.

[82] Huajie Ding, Pierre Pinson, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Optimal Offering and Operating Strategies for Wind-Storage Systems with Linear Decision Rules," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 6, pp. 4755-4764, Nov. 2016.

[83] Hongcai Zhang, Zechun Hu, Zhiwei Xu and Yonghua 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.

[84] Zechun Hu, Kaiqiao Zhan, Hongcai Zhang, Yonghua Song,“Pricing mechanisms design for guiding electric vehicle charging to fill load valley”, Applied Energy, vol. 178, pp. 155-163, 2016.

[85] Zhiwei Xu, Wencong Su, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Hongcai 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.

[86] Huajie Ding, Pierre Pinson, Zechun Hu, and Yonghua Song, "Integrated Bidding and Operating Strategies for Wind-Storage Systems," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 163-172, 2016.

[87] C. Wan, J. Zhao, Y. Song, Z. Xu, J. Lin, and Z. Hu. Photovoltaic and solar power forecasting for smart grid energy management. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, 1(4), pp.38-46, Dec. 2015.

[88] Huajie Ding, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, "Rolling Optimization of Wind Farm and Energy Storage System in Electricity Markets," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol.30, no.5, pp.2676-2684, Sept. 2015

[89] Hui Liu, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Jianhui Wang, Xu Xie, "Vehicle-to-Grid Control for Supplementary Frequency Regulation Considering Charging Demands," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol.30, no.6, pp.3110-3119, Nov. 2015

[90] Kaiqiao Zhan, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Ning Lu, Zhiwei Xu, Long Jia, “A probability transition matrix based decentralized electric vehicle charging method for load valley filling”, Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 125, pp. 1-7, August 2015

[91] Huajie Ding, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, “Value of the energy storage system in an electric bus fast charging station”, Applied Energy, vol. 157, pp. 630-639, Nov. 2015.

[92] Zhiwei Xu, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Wei Zhao, and Yongwang Zhang, "Coordination of PEVs charging across multiple aggregators," Applied Energy, vol. 136, pp. 582-589, 2014.

[93] Wei Qi, Zhiwei Xu, Zuo Jun Max Shen, Zechun Hu, and Yonghua Song, "Hierarchical Coordinated Control of Plug-in Electric Vehicles Charging in Multifamily Dwellings," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5(3), pp. 1465-1474, 2014.

[94] Lin Zhou, Furong Li, Chenghong Gu, Zechun Hu, and Simon Le Blond, "Cost/Benefit Assessment of a Smart Distribution System With Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charging," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5(2), pp. 839-847, 2014.

[95] Hui Liu, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, and Jin Lin, "Decentralized Vehicle-to-Grid Control for Primary Frequency Regulation Considering Charging Demands," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 28(3), pp. 3480-3489, 2013.

[96] Zhuowei Luo, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Zhiwei Xu, and Haiyan Lu, "Optimal Coordination of Plug-In Electric Vehicles in Power Grids with Cost-Benefit Analysis—Part I: Enabling Techniques," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 28(4), pp. 3546-3555, 2013.

[97] Zhuowei Luo, Zechun Hu, Yonghua Song, Zhiwei Xu, and Haiyan Lu, "Optimal Coordination of Plug-in Electric Vehicles in Power Grids with Cost-Benefit Analysis—Part II: A Case Study in China," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 28(4), pp. 3556-3565, 2013.

[98] Fang Zhang, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Mixed-integer linear model for transmission expansion planning with line losses and energy storage systems," IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 7(8), pp. 919-928, 2013.

[99] Yan Zhang, Furong Li, Zechun Hu, and Gavin Shaddick, "Quantification of Low Voltage Network Reinforcement Costs: A Statistical Approach," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 28, pp. 810-818, 2013.

[100] Baowei Li, Yonghua Song and Zechun Hu, "Carbon Flow Tracing Method for Assessment of Demand Side Carbon Emissions Obligation," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 4(4), pp. 1100-1107, 2013.

[101] Zechun Hu and Furong Li, "Cost-Benefit Analyses of Active Distribution Network Management, Part I: Annual Benefit Analysis," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 3(3), pp. 1067-1074, 2012.

[102] Zechun Hu and Furong Li, "Cost-Benefit Analyses of Active Distribution Network Management, Part II: Investment Reduction Analysis," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 3(3), pp. 1075-1081, 2012.

[103] Huajie Ding, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Stochastic optimization of the daily operation of wind farm and pumped-hydro-storage plant," Renewable Energy, vol. 48, pp. 571-578, 2012.

[104] Hui Liu, Zechun Hu and Yonghua Song, "Lyapunov-Based Decentralized Excitation Control for Global Asymptotic Stability and Voltage Regulation of Multi-Machine Power Systems," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 27(4), pp. 2262-2270, 2012.

[105] Zechun Hu, Haozhong Cheng, Zheng Yan and F. Li, "An Iterative LMP Calculation Method Considering Loss Distributions," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 1469-1477, Aug. 2010.

[106] Zechun Hu, Xifan Wang, Gareth Taylor. Stochastic optimal reactive power dispatch: Formulation and solution method. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 615-21, July 2010.

[107] Dexiang Jia, Haozhong Cheng, Wenjun Zhang, Zechun Hu, Jianyong Yan, and Ming Chen. A new game theory‐based solution methodology for generation maintenance strategy. European Transactions on Electrical Power, vol. 9, no. 2, pp.225-239, Oct. 2009.

[108] Tao Kong, Haozhong Cheng, Zechun Hu, Liangzhong Yao. Multiobjective planning of open-loop MV distribution networks using ComGIS network analysis and MOGA. Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 79, pp. 390-398, Feb. 2009.

[109] Zechun Hu and Xifan Wang, "Efficient Computation of Maximum Loading Point by Load Flow Method with Optimal Multiplier," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 804-806, May 2008.

[110] Yi Wang, Haozhong Cheng, Chun Wang, Zechun Hu, et al. Pareto optimality-based multi-objective transmission planning considering transmission congestion. Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 78, no. 9, 1619-1626, Sep. 2008.

[111] Zechun Hu and Xifan Wang, "A probabilistic load flow method considering branch outages," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 507-514, May 2006.

[112] Zechun Hu, Xifan Wang, Haoyong Chen and Gareth A. Taylor. Volt/VAr control in distribution systems using a time-interval based approach. IEE Proceedings-Generation, Transmission and Distribution, 150(5), pp. 548-554, 2003.

(1) Professional Society Membership

Ÿ IET, Fellow (2024-)

Ÿ IEEE, Senior Member (2017-)

Ÿ Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, Member (2014-)

Ÿ Chinese Association of Automation, Senior Member (2015-)

Ÿ China Energy Research Society, Energy Storage Committee, Member (2018-)

Ÿ CIGRE Working Group C6.40, Member (2019-)

(2) Associate Editor and Guest Editor

Ÿ Energy Conversion and Economics, Subject Editor (2020-)

Ÿ IET Smart Grid, Associate Editor (2018-)

Ÿ IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, Associate Editor (2017-2021)

Ÿ International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Guest Editor for special Issue “Transforming Energy Systems with Large Language Models and Advanced AI Techniques” (2025)

Ÿ Energy Conversion and Economics, Guest Editor for special Issue “Charging Infrastructure Planning, Operation Strategies and Market Mechanisms for Integration of Large-Scale Electric Vehicles into Power Systems with Ever-increasing Renewable Energy Generation” (2022)

Ÿ CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, Guest Editor for special Issue “New models, methods and critical technologies on the integrated development of transportation and energy” (2020)

Ÿ IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Guest Editor for special issue “Advanced Approaches and Applications for Electric Vehicle Charging Demand Management” (2019-2020)

Ÿ IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Guest Editor for special issue “Enabling Extreme Fast Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles” (2019-2020)

Ÿ IET Renewable Power Generation, Guest Editor for special issue “Energy and Rail/Road Transportation Integrated Development” (2019-2020)

Ÿ IET Smart Grid, Lead Guest Editor for special issue “Achieving an Integrated Smart Power Grid and Intelligent Transportation System” (2019-2020)

Ÿ IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Guest Editor for special issue “New Trends in the Planning of Distribution Network with High Penetration of Renewables and Flexible Loads” (2018)

1) “Optimal Operation of Refueling Facilities for Electric Vehicles”, 2025 Regional Innovation Seminar, Jeju National University, Feb. 2025

2) “Flexibility Aggregation and Dispatch of Large-scale Distributed Energy Resources”, Invited Talk, Technical University Berlin, Dec. 2024

3) “Optimal operation of energy storage system considering the cycle aging cost”, International Conference on Power System Engineering and Smart Grid (PSESG 2024), Beijing, August 2024.

4) “Frequency Security and Stability Constrained Power System Dispatch and Control Considering High Penetration of Renewable Energy”, IEEE IAS Industrial and Commercial Power System Asia (IEEE I&CPS Asia 2023), Chongqing, July 2023

5) “Aggregation and Dispatch Methods for Large-scale Distributed Energy Resources”, Macau Conference on Smart City Technologies 2022, Macau, Nov 2022

6) “Optimal operation of electric vehicle charging facilities”, IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference (iSPEC), Chengdu, China, Nov.2020

7) “Demand Elasticity Analysis and Optimal Pricing for EV Public Charging Stations”, The 4th IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2), Wuhan, China, Oct. 31, 2020

8) “Joint Planning of Distribution System and Distributed Energy Storage”, The 4th IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2), Wuhan, China, Nov. 1, 2020

9) “Electric Vehicles as Flexible Resources for Power Systems：Evaluation and Dispatch Methods”, IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Macau, Dec. 2019

10) “Large-scale EV charging station participating electricity market”, IEEE Sustainable Power & Energy Conference, Beijing, Nov. 2019.

11) “Evaluate Regulation Reserve Capacity Considering Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration”, the 3rd IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, Oct. 2019

12) “Electric Vehicles as Flexible Resources for the Power Grid”, Keynote, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC) Asia Pacific, May 2019

13) “Planning and Operating Problems for Synergy of Future Energy, Information and Transportation Systems”, Forum of Interactions of Electric Vehicle with Power Grid and Multi-network Integration, Beijing, Nov. 2018

14) “Data-driven based automatic generation control performance analysis and optimization”, IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration, Beijing, Oct. 2018.

15) “Guidance and Control of Charging Load Based on Behavioral Analysis of Electric Vehicles”, Smart Grid Technology for Smart City Seminar, University of Macau, Macau, August 2018

16) “Electric Vehicles as Flexible Resources for the Power Grid”, GEIRI North America, San Jose, California, July 2018

17) “Synergy of Electrified Transportation and Renewable Energy Systems”, Keynote, International Conference on EV, Smart-grid and IT (ICESI) 2018, Jeju Island, South Korea, May 2018

18) “Integration of energy and transportation networks in the context of electrified transportation”, International Forum for Young Talent Scholar on Futuristic Industrialization Technology of Vehicles, Beijing, Oct. 2017

19) “Integrated Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities”, Seminar: Integrating EVs into Smart Grid, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, Oct. 2017

20) “Harness Electric Vehicles as Flexible Resources for the Power Grid”, Workshop: System Integration of Renewables and the Future Grid SDC Perspective, Beijing, Sept. 2017

21) “Harness Electric Vehicles as Flexible Resources for the Power Grid: Challenges, Opportunities & Solutions”, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, July 2017

22) “Operational optimization of heterogeneous flexible resources”, Guangxi University, Nanning, China, May 2017

23) “Energy Storage for Automatic Generation Control”, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China, April 2017

24) “Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicle Development in China”, the 4^th International Electric Vehicle Expo, Jeju Island, South Korea, March 2017

25) “Smart Charging/Discharging Strategies for Large Scale EVs”, University of Texas at Dallas, May 6, 2016

26) “The Practices of Integrating Bulk Energy Storage for Renewable Generation in China”, The 2016 IEEE Power & Energy Society Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2016

27) “Coordinated Operation of Wind Farm and Energy Storage System”, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, May 2, 2016; Argonne National Laboratory, April 29, 2016

28) “Optimal EV Charging-Discharging Strategies for Smart Grid”, IRES-8 Seminar: The Future of Electric Vehicles in Power Systems, Beijing Jiaotong University, April 1, 2016

29) “Optimal Planning of Dynamic VAR Compensation Based on Transient Voltage Stability Analysis”, EPSRC-NSFC Smart Grid Project Workshop, Chengdu Oct. 13, 2015

30) “Integrating Electric Vehicle into Smart Grid: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions”, the 5th New Energy Forum, Xi’an, September 25, 2015

31) “Smart Operation of Power System with Flexible Resources”, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, August 6, 2015

32) “Optimal EV Charging-Discharging Strategies for Smart Grid”, Seminar: Renewable Energy and Smart Grid, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, July 4, 2015

33) “Optimal Operation of Power System with Large-scale Energy Storage System”, University of California at Berkeley, California, July 25, 2014

34) “Optimal Planning and Operation of Power System with Energy Storage System”, Tsinghua-Bath Smart Grid Workshop, University of Bath, UK, September 16, 2014

35) “Smart Operation and Planning of Power System with Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems”, 2014 Tsinghua Siemens Day, Beijing, July 11, 2014

36) “Optimal Planning and Operation of Active Distribution Networks”, Seminar at Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, November 11, 2013

37) “Frequency Regulation with Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems”, Tsinghua and Bath Workshop: Research Synergies Towards a Smarter Grid, April 8, 2013

38) “Distribution Network Expansion Planning with Optimal Siting and Sizing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”, 47th International Universities’ Power Engineering Conference, London, September 6, 2012

39) “EV Development & Related research in China”, University of Bath, September 1, 2012; University of Birmingham, August 28, 2012

40) “Transmission Expansion Planning Considering the Deployment of Energy Storage Systems”, The 2012 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, California, July 22-26, 2012

41) “Power Industry & Smart Grid Research Projects in China”, Workshop on research between Tsinghua University and Politecnico di Milano, Milano, February 15 -17, 2012

“Formulation and Solution Method on Flexible Transmission Expansion Planning”, The 18th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Milano, September 1, 2011