Full Professor | Hunan University | China
Prof. Quan Zhou is a leading academic and Full Professor at Hunan University, China, with a strong background in power systems, communication technologies, and cyber-physical system resilience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2019, where his research focused on resilient and distributed control strategies for hybrid AC/DC microgrids, laying the foundation for his pioneering contributions to next-generation smart energy systems. His professional journey includes extensive international research experience and collaborations with globally recognized scholars, resulting in more than 70 publications in top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, and IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, collectively earning him over 2,800 citations, 2,469 citing documents, and an h-index of 31. His current research interests center on satellite Internet applications in modern power systems, integrated satellite-terrestrial communication frameworks, secure terminal access technologies, and coordinated communication-control mechanisms for resilient and sustainable grids. Prof. Zhou possesses advanced research skills in distributed control, cyber-security for energy systems, satellite communication design, and predictive modeling for energy management. In recognition of his scholarly excellence, he has been invited to deliver lectures at Stanford University, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and several international conferences, while also serving as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and Special Issue Editor for leading journals in power and energy systems. His professional honors include multiple Best Reviewer Awards from IEEE journals and prestigious fellowships such as the Paul D. McCoy Family Fellowship. A Senior Member of IEEE and an active contributor to task forces and editorial boards, Prof. Zhou combines technical innovation with leadership, mentoring, and community service. With his outstanding academic contributions, international recognition, and vision for advancing secure, intelligent, and sustainable energy infrastructures, he exemplifies the qualities of a best researcher deserving of global recognition.
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Featured Publications
Zhang, Z., Ding, T., Zhou, Q., Sun, Y., Qu, M., Zeng, Z., Ju, Y., Li, L., Wang, K., & Chi, F. (2021). A review of technologies and applications on versatile energy storage systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 148, 111263.
Zhou, Q., Shahidehpour, M., Paaso, A., Bahramirad, S., Alabdulwahab, A., & Abusorrah, A. M. (2020). Distributed control and communication strategies in networked microgrids. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 22(4), 2586–2633.
Zhou, Q., Shahidehpour, M., Alabdulwahab, A., & Abusorrah, A. M. (2020). A cyber-attack resilient distributed control strategy in islanded microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 11(5), 3690–3701.
Shao, C., Feng, C., Shahidehpour, M., Zhou, Q., Wang, X., & Wang, X. (2021). Optimal stochastic operation of integrated electric power and renewable energy with vehicle-based hydrogen energy system. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 36(5), 4310–4321.
Zhou, Q., Tian, Z., Shahidehpour, M., Liu, X., Alabdulwahab, A., & Abusorrah, A. M. (2019). Optimal consensus-based distributed control strategy for coordinated operation of networked microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 35(3), 2452–2462.