Manisa Pipattanasomporn, Ph.D.

Manisa Pipattanasomporn is an associate professor of Smart Grid Research Unit (SGRU) at Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND and an adjunct faculty at Virginia Tech – Advanced Research Institute, USA. Since 2006, Dr. Pipattanasomporn has been working at Virginia Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and from 2019, she has joined Smart Grid Research Unit at Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, as a research associate professor with the aim to develop an IoT-based smart campus. Her research interests include smart grid, smart home, smart building, demand response, renewable energy integration, electric vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning with particular applications on energy savings, building-level load forecasting and blockchain for peer-to-peer trading of solar electricity. She is also a guest lecturer at the International School of Engineering (ISE), Information and Communication Engineering (ICE), teaching students on IoT-related topics.

Google scholar Page: GoogleScholar
Email: mpipatta@vt.edu and manisa.pip@chula.ac.th

See my tutorials about building data analytics here (under development).

Education

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA 2004
M.S., Energy Economics and Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND, 2001
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, 1999

Appointments

Research Associate Professor, Smart Grid Research Unit (SGRU), Department of Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, 2019 – Present
Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech, USA 2018 – Present
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2017 – 2018
Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech, USA 2016 – 2017
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2013 – 2016
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2006 – 2013

Publications: Journal Papers

2020

G. Chitalia, M. Pipattanasomporn, V. Garg and S. Rahman, “Robust short-term electrical load forecasting framework for commercial buildings using deep recurrent neural networks,” Applied Energy, Vol 278, Nov 2020.
M. Pipattanasomporn, G. Chitalia, J. Songsiri, C. Aswakul, W. Pora, S. Suwankawin, K. Audomvongseree and N. Hoonchareon, “CU-BEMS, smart building electricity consumption and indoor environmental sensor datasets,” Scientific Data, July 2020.
R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Heuristic algorithms for aggregated HVAC control via smart thermostats for regulation services,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, Vol. 11, Iss. 3, May 2020.
M. Alrashidi, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms to Estimate Statistical Distribution Parameters for Characterizing Wind Speeds,” Renewable Energy, vol. 149, pp. 664-681, April 2020.
X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn, T. Chen and S. Rahman, “An IoT-based Thermal Model Learning Framework for Smart Buildings,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 518-527, Jan. 2020.

2019

J. Lin, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Comparative Analysis of Auction Mechanisms and Bidding Strategies for P2P Solar Transactive Energy Markets,” Applied Energy, Vol 255, December 2019.
A. Nugur, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Design and Development of an IoT Gateway for Smart Building Applications,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Vol. 6, Iss. 5, October 2019.
D. Bian, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Performance Evaluation of Communication Technologies and Network Structure for Smart Grid Applications,” IET Communications, Vol. 13, Iss. 8, May 2019.
M. Cai, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Day-ahead building-level load forecasts using deep learning vs. traditional time-series techniques,” Applied Energy, vol. 236, pp. 1078-1088, February 2019.

2018

D. Bian, D. Shi, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Mitigating the Impact of Renewable Variability With Demand-Side Resources Considering Communication and Cyber Security Limitations,” IEEE Access, pp. 1379-1389, December 2018.
A. Alfadda, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Solar Irradiance Forecast using Aerosols Measurements: A Data Driven Approach,” Solar Energy, Vol. 170, pp 924-939, August 2018.
R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An algorithm for optimal management of aggregated HVAC power demand using smart thermostats,” Applied Energy, pp. 166-177, May 2018.
F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Coordinated Control of Building Loads, PVs and Ice Storage to Absorb PEV Penetrations,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 95, pp. 394-404, Feb 2018.

2017

X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A self-learning algorithm for coordinated control of rooftop units in small- and medium-sized commercial buildings,“ Applied Energy, Vol. 205, pp. 1034-1049, Nov 2017.
M. Kuzlu, M. Rahman, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An internet-based communication platform for residential demand response programs,” IET Networks, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 25 – 31, March 2017.
F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Demand management to mitigate impacts of plug-in electric vehicle fast charge in buildings with renewables,” Energy, Volume 120, Pages 642–651, February 2017.
S. Ghosh, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Distribution voltage regulation through active power curtailment with PV inverters and solar generation forecasts,” IEEE Trans. On Sustainable Energy, Vol. 8., Iss. 1, pp.13-22, January 2017.
F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Integrated automation for optimal demand management in commercial buildings considering occupant comfort,” Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 28, pp. 16-29, January 2017.

2016

A. Saha, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Enabling Residential Demand Response Applications with a ZigBee-based Load Controller Systems”, Intelligent Industrial Systems, Vol. 2, Iss. 4, pp. 333-318, December 2016.
J. Zou, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman and X. Lai, “A Frequency Regulation Framework for Hydro Plants to Mitigate Wind Penetration Challenges”, IEEE Trans. On Sustainable Energy, vol. 7, no. 4, pp.1583 – 1591, October 2016.
F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An Energy Management Model to Study Energy and Peak Power Savings from PV and Storage in Demand Responsive Buildings”, Applied Energy, vol. 173, pp. 406-417, July 2016.
Q. Wang, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, T. Yi, Y. Li and S. Rahman, “A Framework for Vulnerability Assessment of Communication Systems for Electric Power Grids,” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Vol. 10, Iss. 2, pp. 477-486, Feb 2016.
F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A peak-load reduction computing tool sensitive to commercial building environmental preferences”, Applied Energy, Vol. 161, pp. 279-289, Jan 2016.

2015

M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Impacts of House Sizes, Appliance Ratings and Usage Patterns on Demand Response Applications: A Case-based Study,” Intelligent Industrial Systems, Vol. 1, Iss. 4, pp. 345-357, Dec 2015.
H. Bitaraf, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Sizing Energy Storage to Mitigate Wind Power Forecast Error Impacts by Signal Processing Techniques,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 1457-1465, Oct 2015.
D. Bian, M. Pipattanasomporn, and S. Rahman, “A Human Expert-Based Approach to Electrical Peak Demand Management,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol.30, Iss.3, pp.1119-1127. June 2015.
A. Saha, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, O. Elma, U. S. Selamogullari, M. Uzunoglu and B. Yagcitekin, “A Robust Building Energy Management Algorithm Validated in a Smart House Environment,” Intelligent Industrial Systems, May 2015.
R. Hebner, F. Uriarte, A. Kwasinski, A. Gattozzi, H. Estes, A. Anwar, P. Cairoli, R. Dougal, X. Feng, H.M. Chou, L. Thomas, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, F. Katiraei, M. Steurer, O. Faruque, M. Rios, G. Ramos, M. Mousavi and T. Mccoy, “Technical cross-fertilization between terrestrial microgrids and ship power systems,” Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, pp. 1-19, May 2015.
W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, J. Zhang, and S. Rahman, “An Approach for Distribution Transformer Management With a Multiagent System,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol.6, Iss.3, pp.1208-1218. May 2015.

2014 and prior

M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, I. Flory and Y. Teklu, “Engineering Design and Assessment of a Demand-Sensitive LED Streetlighting System,” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, vol. 7, pp. 136-146, September 2014.
M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Communication Network Requirements for Major Smart Grid Applications in HAN, NAN and WAN,” Computer Networks, vol. 67, pp. 74-88, July 2014.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, S. Rahman and Y. Teklu, “Load Profiles of Selected Major Household Appliances and Their Demand Response Opportunities,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.5, no.2, pp.742-750, March 2014.
S. Shengnan, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Development of physical-based demand response-enabled residential load models,” Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on , vol.28, no.2, pp.607-614, May 2013.
M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Hardware Demonstration of a Home Energy Management System for Demand Response Applications,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.3, no.4, pp.1704-1711, Dec. 2012.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “An Algorithm for Intelligent Home Energy Management and Demand Response Analysis,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.3, no.4, pp.2166-2173, Dec. 2012.
R. Arghandeh, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Flywheel Energy Storage Systems for Ride-through Applications in a Facility Microgrid,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.3, no.4, pp.1955-1962, Dec. 2012.
F. Sehar, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Impacts of Ice Storage on Electrical Energy Consumptions in Office Buildings,” Energy and Buildings, vol.51, pp.255-262, Aug. 2012.
S. Shengnan, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles and Demand Response With Customer Choice,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.3, no.1, pp.543-550, March 2012.
M. Pipattanasomporn, H. Feroze and S. Rahman, “Securing Critical Loads in a PV-based Microgrid with a Multi-Agent System,” Renewable Energy, Vol. 39, Iss. 1, pp. 166-174, March 2012.
S. Shengnan, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Demand Response as a Load Shaping Tool in an Intelligent Grid With Electric Vehicles,” Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on , vol.2, no.4, pp.624-631, Dec. 2011.
M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “The Telecommunication Infrastructure: A Model for Optimum Voice-Data Coverage,” Utilities Policies, vol.14, iss.4, pp.278-287, Dec. 2006.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Willingham and S. Rahman, “Implications of on-site distributed generation for commercial/industrial facilities,” Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on , vol.20, no.1, pp.206-212, Feb. 2005.

Publications: Conference Papers

2020

I. Dimobi, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A Transactive Grid with Microgrids Using Blockchain for the Energy Internet,” accepted for presentation at IEEE ISGT 2020, Washington, D.C., February 2020.
S. Sarp, M. Kuzlu and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Realizing the Potential of Blockchain Technology in Smart Grid Applications,” accepted for presentation at IEEE ISGT 2020, Washington, D.C., February 2020.

2019

B. Vatcharakomonphan, C. Chaksangchaichot, N. Ketchaikosol, T. Tetiranont, T. Chullapram, P. Kosittanakiat, P. Masana, P. Chansajcha, S. Suttawuttiwong, S. Thamkittikhun, S. Wattanachindaporn, A. Boonsith, C. Ratanamahatana, N. Prompoon and M. Pipattanasomporn, “vCanteen: A Smart Campus Solution to Elevate University Canteen Experience,” Accepted for presentation at the 5th IEEE International Smart City Conference (ISC2 2019), Casablanca, Morocco, October 14-17, 2019.
J. Sa-ngiampak, C. Hirankanokkul, Y. Sunthornyotin, J. Mingmongkolmitr, S. Thunprateep, N. Rojsrikul, T. Tantipiwatanaskul, K. Techapichetvanich, A. Pongsawang, T. Prayoonkittikul, U. Wattanakulchart, N. Prompoon, C. Ratanamahatana and M. Pipattanasomporn, “LockerSwarm: An IoT-based Smart Locker System with Access Sharing,” Accepted for presentation at the 5th IEEE International Smart City Conference (ISC2 2019), Casablanca, Morocco, October 14-17, 2019.
C. Chotbenjamaporn, A. Chutisilp, P. Threethanuchai, S. Poolkrajang, M. Tuwawit, P. Laowong, A. Tirajitto, E. Wang, R. Muangsiri, A. Compeecharoenporn, V. Srichawla, N. Prompoon, C. Ratanamahatana and M. Pipattanasomporn, “A Web-based Navigation System for a Smart Campus with Air Quality Monitoring,” Accepted for presentation at the 5th IEEE International Smart City Conference (ISC2 2019), Casablanca, Morocco, October 14-17, 2019.
C. Ajchariyavanich, T. Limpisthira, N. Chanjarasvichai, T. Jareonwatanan, W. Phongphanpanya, S. Wareechuensuk, S. Srichareonkul, S. Tachatanitanont, C. Ratanamahatana, N. Prompoon and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Park King: An IoT-based Smart Parking System,” Accepted for presentation at the 5th IEEE International Smart City Conference (ISC2 2019), Casablanca, Morocco, October 14-17, 2019.
T. Chaiwattanayon, N. Oudomying, P. Sankosik, P. A-Aree, K. Vasiksiri, N. Boonyakitjakarn, T. Janwattanakul, T. Pruekkumvong, P. Ketprapakorn, B. Lohachitranont, P. Wiboontanasarn, C. Ratanamahatana, N. Prompoon and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Share-IT: An IoT-integrated Resource-sharing Platform for a Smart Campus,” Accepted for presentation at the 5th IEEE International Smart City Conference (ISC2 2019), Casablanca, Morocco, October 14-17, 2019.
E. Bingöl, M. Kuzlu and M. Pipattanasomporn, “A LoRa-based Smart Streetlighting System for Smart Cities,” In Proc. the 7th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair, Istanbul, Turkey, April 25-26, 2019 (Received the best paper award in ICSG İstanbul 2019).
J. Lin, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Comparative analysis of blockchain-based smart contracts for solar electricity exchanges,” In Proc. the 2019 IEEE Intelligent Smart Grid Technology Conference (ISGT), Washington DC, 17-20 February 2019.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Blockchain-based solar electricity exchange: conceptual architecture and laboratory setup,” In Proc. the 2019 IEEE Intelligent Smart Grid Technology Conference (ISGT), Washington DC, 17-20 February 2019.
Z. Jing, M. Cai, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, S. Kothandaraman, A. Malekpour, E. A. Passo and S. Bahramirad, “Commercial building load forecasts with artificial neural network,” In Proc. the 2019 IEEE Intelligent Smart Grid Technology Conference (ISGT), Washington DC, 17-20 February 2019.
A. Haque, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, S. Kothandaraman, A. Malekpour, E. A. Passo and S. Bahramirad, “An SVR-based building-level load forecasting method considering impact of HVAC set points,” In Proc. the 2019 IEEE Intelligent Smart Grid Technology Conference (ISGT), Washington DC, 17-20 February 2019.

2018

M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Blockchain-based Solar Electricity Exchange: Conceptual Architecture and Hands-on Experiment,” In Proc. ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Phuket, Thailand, October 24-26, 2018.
D. Pamungkas, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, N. Hariyanto and Suwarno, “Impacts of Solar PV, Battery Storage and HVAC Set Point Adjustments on Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction Potentials in Buildings,” In Proc. ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Phuket, Thailand, October 24-26, 2018.
D. Ardiyanto, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, N. Hariyanto and Suwarno, “Occupant-based HVAC Set Point Interventions for Energy Savings in Buildings,” In Proc. ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Phuket, Thailand, October 24-26, 2018.
X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A Comprehensive Analysis of Renewable Energy Representations in Power System Generation Expansion Planning,”In Proc. ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Phuket, Thailand, October 24-26, 2018.
M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Assessment of Communication Technologies Supporting Smart Streetlighting Applications,” in Proc. 4th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), September 16-19, 2018, Kansas City, MO.
X. Zhang, M. Cai, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A Power Disaggregation Approach to Identify Power-Temperature Models of HVAC Units,” in Proc. 4th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), September 16-19, 2018, Kansas City, MO.
M. Cai, S. Ramdaspalli, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, A. Malekpour and S. Kothandaraman, “Impact of HVAC Set Point Adjustment on Energy Savings and Peak Load Reductions in Buildings,” in Proc. 4th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), September 16-19, 2018, Kansas City, MO.
M. Alrashidi, M. Alrashidi, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Short-Term PV Output Forecasts with Support Vector Regression Optimized by Cuckoo Search and Differential Evolution Algorithms,” in Proc. 4th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), September 16-19, 2018, Kansas City, MO.

2017

M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A Comprehensive Review of Smart Grid Related Standards and Protocols,” In Proc. the International Istanbul Smart Grid Congress and Exhibition (ICSG) 2017, Istanbul, Turkey, April 19-21, 2017.
R. Adhikari, X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “A Data-driven Approach for Quantifying Energy Savings in a Smart Building,” In Proc. the IEEE ISGT 2017, Washington, D.C., Apr 23-26, 2017.
K. Rathinavel, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Security Concerns and Countermeasures in IoT-Integrated Smart Buildings,” In Proc. the IEEE ISGT 2017, Washington, D.C., Apr 23-26, 2017.

2016

X. Zhang, R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Deploying IoT devices to make buildings smart: Performance evaluation and deployment experience”, In Proc. the IEEE World Form on Internet of Things, Reston, VA, Dec 12-14, 2016.
R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, and S. Rahman, “Simulation study of transactive control strategies for residential HVAC systems”, In Proc. the ISGT Europe. Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct 9-12, 2016.
X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, and S. Rahman, “Conceptual Framework for a Multi-building Peak Load Management System”, In Proc. the ISGT Europe. Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct 9-12, 2016.
S. Ramdaspalli, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, and S. Rahman, “Transactive Control for an Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings”, In Proc. the ISGT Europe. Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct 9-12, 2016.
A. Shen, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman and L. Chen, “A performance testing method for embedded software platforms,” In Proc. 2016 IEEE International Conference on Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER), Chengdu, China, June 19-22, 2016.

2015

A. Dogan, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Impact of EV charging strategies on peak demand reduction and load factor improvement”, Presented at the 9th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO), Bursa, Turkey, Nov 26-28, 2015.
M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, and S. Rahman, “Review of communication technologies for smart homes/building applications”, Presented at the IEEE ISGT Asia. Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 4-6, 2015.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, W. Khamphanchai, A. Saha, K. Rathinavel and S. Rahman, “BEMOSS: an agent platform to facilitate grid-interactive building operation with IoT devices”, Presented at the IEEE ISGT Asia. Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 4-6, 2015.
W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “An agent-based open source platform for building energy management”, Presented at the IEEE ISGT Asia. Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 4-6, 2015.
Q. Wang, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, Y. Tang, Y. Li and S. Rahman, “Impact assessment of communication service disruptions in power system applications”, In Proc. the IEEE PES GM Conference. Denver, CO, July 26-30, 2015.
D. Bian, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman and Y. Wu, “Real-time co-simulation platform using OPAL-RT and OPNET for analyzing smart grid performance”, In Proc. the IEEE PES GM Conference. Denver, CO, July 26-30, 2015.

2014 and Prior

W. Khamphanchai, A. Saha, K. Rathinavel, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, B. Akyol, and J. Haack, “Conceptual Architecture of Building Energy Management Open Source Software (BEMOSS)”, In Proc. at the IEEE PES ISGT-Europe Conference. Istanbul, Turkey, October 12-15, 2014.
A. Saha, S. Rahman, M. Pipattanasomporn and M. Kuzlu, “On Security of a Home Energy Management System”, In Proc. at the IEEE PES ISGT-Europe Conference. Istanbul, Turkey, October 12-15, 2014.
W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman and A. Alawami, “Impact of Electric Vehicles on Household Voltage Profiles and Possible Mitigation Approaches”, In Proc. the IEEE PES ISGT-Europe Conference. Istanbul, Turkey, October 12-15, 2014.
A. Saha, M. Kuzlu, W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, O. Elma, U.S. Selamogullari, M. Uzunoglu and B. Yagcitekin, “A Home Energy Management Algorithm in a Smart House Integrated with Renewable Energy”, In Proc. the IEEE PES ISGT-Europe Conference. Istanbul, Turkey, October 12-25, 2014.
D. Bian, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Analysis of Communication Schemes for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)”, In Proc. IEEE PES General Meeting Conference (GM 2014), Washington, D.C., July 2014.
S. Ghosh, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Local Distribution Voltage Control by Reactive Power Injection from PV Inverters Enhanced with Active Power Curtailment”, In Proc. IEEE PES General Meeting Conference (GM 2014), Washington, D.C., July 2014.
D. Bian, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, and S. Rahman, “Assessment of Communication Technologies for a Home Energy Management System”, In Proc. IEEE PES ISGT Conference, Washington DC, February 19-22, 2014.
M.M. Rahman, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, and S. Rahman, “Architecture of Web Services Interface for a Home Energy Management System”, In Proc. IEEE PES ISGT Conference, Washington DC, February 19-22, 2014.
A. Saha, M. Kuzlu and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Demonstration of a home energy management system with smart thermostat control,” In Proc. 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., 24-27 Feb. 2013.
M. Kuzlu and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Assessment of communication technologies and network requirements for different smart grid applications,” In Proc. 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., 24-27 Feb. 2013.
S. Ghosh, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Technology Deployment Status of US Smart Grid Projects– Electric Distribution Systems,” In Proc. 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., 24-27 Feb. 2013
W. Khamphanchai, M. Kuzlu and M. Pipattanasomporn, “A smart distribution transformer management with multi-agent technologies,” In Proc. 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., 24-27 Feb. 2013.
M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Demand response implementation in a home area network: A conceptual hardware architecture,” In Proc. 2012 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., 16-20 Jan. 2012.
W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A multi-agent system for restoration of an electric power distribution network with local generation,” In Proc. 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, CA, 22-26 July 2012.
S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Smart grid information Clearinghouse: Overview of projects and deployment experience,” In Proc. 2011 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Latin America), Medellin, Colombia, 19-21 Oct. 2011.
S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse: A content collection and knowledge discovery model,” In Proc. 2011 16th International Conference on Intelligent System Application to Power Systems (ISAP), Hersonissos, Greece, 25-28 Sep. 2011.
S. Shengnan, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An approach for demand response to alleviate power system stress conditions,” In Proc. 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Detroit, MI, 24-29 July 2011.
W. Khamphanchai, S. Pisanupoj, W. Ongsakul, and M. Pipattanasomporn, “A multi-agent based power system restoration approach in distributed smart grid,” In Proc. 2011 International Conference on Utility Exhibition on Power and Energy Systems: Issues & Prospects for Asia (ICUE), Pattaya, Thailand, 28-30 Sept. 2011.
S. Shengnan, T. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Impact of TOU rates on distribution load shapes in a smart grid with PHEV penetration,” In Proc. 2010 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, 19-22 April 2010.
I. Waseem, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Reliability benefits of distributed generation as a backup source,” In Proc. 2009 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Calgary, Canada, 26-30 July 2009.
S. Shao, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Challenges of PHEV penetration to the residential distribution network,” In Proc. 2009 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, Calgary, Canada, 26-30 July 2009.
M. Pipattanasomporn, H. Feroze and S. Rahman, “Multi-agent systems in a distributed smart grid: Design and implementation,” In Proc. 2009 IEEE Power Systems Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, 15-18 March 2009.
S. Rahman, M. Pipattanasomporn and Y. Teklu, “Intelligent Distributed Autonomous Power Systems (IDAPS),” In Proc. 2007 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Tampa, FL, 24-28 June 2007.
M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Intelligent distributed autonomous power systems (IDAPS) and their impact on critical electrical loads,” In Proc. 2005 First IEEE International Workshop on Critical Infrastructure Protection, Darmstadt, Germany, 3-4 November 2005.

Research Contracts and Grants

“A Probability-based Model for Cost-effective Integration of Renewables into the Electricity Grid”, sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Oct 2017 – September 2019, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, Amount: $449,814.
“STTR Phase I: A Blockchain-enabled Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Platform for Managing Complex Exchange of Kilowatt-hours and Negawatts”, sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, July 2018 – April 2019, PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, Amount: $149,773 (the work was transferred to Old Dominion University during the transition).
Development of Dynamic Input-Output Building Models for System-Level Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction Assessment”, sponsored by ComEd, May 2018 – Dec 2018, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, Amount: $190,000.
“STTR Phase I: An Agent-based Self-learning System for Efficient Building Operations and Automated Participation in Electricity Markets”, sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), July 2016 – June 2017, PI – M. Pipattanasomporn (BEM Controls), co-PI – M. Kuzlu (Virginia Tech), Amount: $224,856.
“Building Energy Management Open Source Software (BEMOSS)”, sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Oct 2013 – March 2017, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, Amount: $2,055,680.
“Optimizing Electric Power Distribution Network Operation with Demand Response, Solar Photovoltaics and Energy Storage to Mitigate the Impact of Glowing Electric Vehicle Penetration,” sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Aug 2012 – Feb 2017, PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, Amount: $397,187.
“A Test-bed for Analyzing the Security and Resilience of the DG-Integrated Electric Power Distribution Network,” sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Sep 2009 – Aug 2013, PI – M. Pipattanasomporn and co-PI – S. Rahman. Amount: $345,426.
“US-Egypt Cooperation: International Workshop on Wind Energy Development,” sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Mar 2010 – Mar 2011, PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, co-PI – J. Twomey. Amount: $97,554.
“US-China Workshop: Identification of Challenges and Opportunities for Large Scale Deployment of the Smart Grid,” sponsored by National Science Foundation, July 2012 – June 2013, PI – S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $38,580.
“Partnerships for Innovation: Role of the Smart Grid in Alleviating Electrical Power System Stress Conditions through Demand Response,” sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Sep 2011 – Sep 2013, PI – S. Rahman and co-PI – J. Bohland and M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $699,969.
“Bi-Level Demand Sensitive LED Street Lighting Systems,” sponsored by Army Corps of Engineers, May 2010 – May 2013, PI – S. Rahman and co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $566,056.
“Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse,” sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Sep 2009 – Aug 2014, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn, E. Gunther (EnerNex) and P. Ryan (IEEE-PES). Amount: $1,514,428.
“Feasibility and Guidelines for the Development of Microgrids in Campus Type Facilities,” sponsored by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Sep 2009 – Sep 2012, PI – S. Rahman and co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $400,703.
“Modeling and Simulation of a DG-Integrated Intelligent Microgrid,” sponsored by Department of Defense – SERDP program, Jun 2008 – Sep 2009, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $116,161.
“Intelligent Distributed Autonomous Power Systems (IDAPS): A Framework for a Resilient and Environmentally-Friendly Microgrid,” sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Sep 2007 – Aug 2008, PI – S. Rahman, co-PI – M. Pipattanasomporn. Amount: $59,999.

Professional Activities

Local Organizing Committee Chair, 2014 IEEE PES Conf. on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., Feb. 2014.
Local Organizing Committee Chair, 2013 IEEE PES Conf. on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT), Washington, D.C., Feb. 2013.
Editor, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2012 – 2015.
Reviewer, U.S. Department of Energy, 2009, 2011.
Reviewer, U.S. National Science Foundation, 2009, 2010, 2011.
Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.
Reviewer, IET Renewable Power Generation.
Session Chair, IEEE International Conference on Intelligent System Applications on Power Systems (ISAP), September 2011.
Session Chair, IEEE Intelligent Systems, Power Systems Conference & Exposition, March 2009.
Website Development Committee, IEEE – Power & Energy Society, 2008 – 2015.
Secretary, IEEE – Power & Energy Society, the IEEE Northern Virginia Section, 2005-2006.
Member, IEEE – Power & Energy Society, 2005 – 2011.
Senior Member, IEEE – Power & Energy Society, 2011 – present.
Invited participants, the first and second annual Women’s International Research Engineering Summit (WIRES), Barcelona, Spain, June 2009 and Orlando, FL, USA, Mar 2011.