Professor Brendan McGrath
Professor
Details
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College: School of Engineering
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Department: School of Engineering
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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brendan.mcgrath@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0000-0002-3378-6690
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Industry Experience:
Awards:
Recipient of the Douglas Lampard research medal from Monash University, 2004.
Employment history
May 2010 – present, Senior lecturer : School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT University
2010, Senior lecturer : Dept. of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University
2007 – 2010, Lecturer : Dept. of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University
2005 – 2007, Lecturer : School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Newcastle.
Awards:
Recipient of the Douglas Lampard research medal from Monash University, 2004.
Employment history
May 2010 – present, Senior lecturer : School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT University
2010, Senior lecturer : Dept. of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University
2007 – 2010, Lecturer : Dept. of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University
2005 – 2007, Lecturer : School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Newcastle.
Supervisor projects
- Common-Mode Mitigation Techniques for Three-Phase Soft-Switched Dual Active Bridge Converters. [2] Decentralised Phase Disposition Modulation of Modular Multilevel Converters. [3] Identification of ZVS Boundaries of 3-phase Multilevel DABs
- 29 Apr 2024
- Modulation and closed-loop control of multi-active bridge converters
- 19 Feb 2024
- Understanding Key Factors Required for Developing a Circular Business Model for End-of-life Electric Vehicle Lithium Batteries in Australia
- 17 Mar 2022
- Harmonic Analysis of Distortion Propagation and Modulation in Synchronous Reference Frame Control Systems
- 28 Jan 2022
- Multi-objective optimisation of battery storage systems
- 28 Sep 2021
- Identification of Zero Voltage Switching Boundaries of Three-phase Multilevel Dual Active Bridge Converters
- 29 Jul 2021
- Analytical Controller Synthesis Techniques for Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) Cascaded Dual Loop Voltage Regulators
- 10 Sep 2020
- Bifurcation-Induced Behaviour in Inverter-Connected Power Systems: Characterisation and Advancement Techniques
- 28 Jul 2020
- Smart Metering Data Pattern Recognition for Identifying Solar PV Generation
- 22 Nov 2019
- Precise Modelling and Dynamic Control of Single-phase Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converters
- 26 Sep 2019
- Creating Virtual Inertia for a Power System Network using Inverter Based Renewable Generation Systems
- 26 Aug 2019
- Synchronised Control of Grid-Interactive Inverters Using Stationary Frame Resonant Regulators
- 22 Jul 2016
- Real-Time Optimal Electricity Dispatch under Dynamic Environment
- 15 Aug 2014
- Vulnerability and Augmentation of Power Grids: A Complex Network Approach
- 22 Jul 2013
Teaching interests
Electrical energy conversion, Smart energy, Renewable energy, Power electronics, Electrical power generation, Transmission and distribution
Research interests
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Design Practice and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Other Information and Computing Sciences
Dr McGrath ’s research addresses fundamental questions concerning the modulation and control of power electronic conversion systems. He has made a significant contribution to the understanding of multilevel converters, including the fundamental modulation principles and dynamic control problems such as natural balancing mechanisms. Particular research interests include:
Modulation theory for power electronic systems.
Advanced converter topologies, such as multilevel and current-fed converters.
High performance closed loop control and dynamic modelling of power electronic systems.
Power electronic applications, including motor drives, DC-DC converters for battery chargers and grid connected inverters.
Dr McGrath ’s research addresses fundamental questions concerning the modulation and control of power electronic conversion systems. He has made a significant contribution to the understanding of multilevel converters, including the fundamental modulation principles and dynamic control problems such as natural balancing mechanisms. Particular research interests include:
Modulation theory for power electronic systems.
Advanced converter topologies, such as multilevel and current-fed converters.
High performance closed loop control and dynamic modelling of power electronic systems.
Power electronic applications, including motor drives, DC-DC converters for battery chargers and grid connected inverters.
