Select Journal Articles

R.S. Balog, F. Al-Janahi, S. Shukri, K. Abdulmawjood, and J. Boutros, “Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc Library,” IEEE Dataport, 28 Aug 2024. doi: 10.21227/162x-cs96

M. Yildirim, N. Kenarangui, R. S. Balog, L. B. Kish, and C. Singh, “Simple Cracking of (Noise-Based) Dynamic Watermarking in Smart Grids,” Fluctuation and Noise Letters, August 9, 2024.

N. Elbeheiry and R. S. Balog, “Technologies Driving the Shift to Smart Farming: A Review,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 1752-1769, February 2023.

W. Rohouma, M. Metry, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada, M. Begovic, and Z. Dao, “Analysis of the Capacitor-less D-STATCOM for Voltage Profile Improvement in Distribution Network with High PV Penetration,” IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics (OJ-PEL), vol. 3, pp. 255 – 270, 14 April 2022.

B. Tuncel, T. Ozden, R. S. Balog, and B. G. Akinoglu, “Dynamic Thermal Modelling of PV Performance and Effect of Heat Capacity on the Module Temperature,” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, vol. 22, Dec 2020.

M. Metry and R. S. Balog, “An Adaptive Model Predictive Controller for Current Sensorless MPPT in PV Systems,” IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, vol. 1, pp. 445-455, 25-Sep-2020.

W. Rohouma, M. Metry, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada, and M. M. Begovic, “Adaptive Model Predictive Controller to Reduce Switching Losses for a Capacitor-less D-STATCOM,” IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, Vol. 1, pp. 300-311, 10-Aug-2020.

H. Sharadga, S. Hajimirza, and R. S. Balog, “Time Series Forecasting of Solar Power Generation for Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants Renewable Energy,” Renewable Energy, vol. 150, pp 797-807, May 2020.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada, and M. M. Begovic, “D-STATCOM for harmonic mitigation in low voltage distribution network with high penetration of nonlinear loads,” Renewable Energy, vol. 145, pp. 1449-1464, January 2020.

M. B. Shadmand, S. Jain, and R. S. Balog, “Auto-Tuning Technique for the Cost Function Weight Factors in Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics Interfaces,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (JSTPE), vol. 7, no. 2 pp. 1408-1420, June 2019.

H. Zhang, X. Li, and R. S. Balog, “Hybrid Hysteresis Current Control and Low Frequency Current Harmonics Mitigation Based on Proportional Resonant in DC/AC Inverter,” IET Power Electronics, vol. 11, no. 13, pp. 2093 – 2101, 23 Aug 2018.

W. Liang, Y. Liu, B. Ge, H. Abu-Rub, R. S. Balog, and Y. Xue, “Double-Line-Frequency Ripple Model, Analysis & Impedance Design for Energy Stored Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Photovotaic System,” IEEE Trans on Ind Elect, vol. 65, no. 4, pp. 3198-3209, April 2018.

S. Jain, M. B. Shadmand, and R. S. Balog, “Decoupled Active and Reactive Power Predictive Control for PV Applications using a Grid-tied Quasi-Z-Source Inverter,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (JESTPE), vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 1769-1782, December 2018.

B. Ge, X. Li, H. Zhang, Y. Liu, R. S. Balog, H. Abu-Rub, and L. Alpuerto, “Direct Instantaneous Ripple Power Predictive Control for Active Ripple Decoupling of Single-Phase Inverter,” IEEE Trans on Ind Elect, vol. 65, no. 4, pp. 3165 – 3175, April 2018.

H. Zhang, X. Li, B. Ge, and R. S. Balog, “Capacitance, DC Voltage Utilization and Current Stress: Comparison of Double Line Frequency Ripple Power Decoupling for Single Phase Systems,” IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 37-49, 21 September 2017.

M. B. Shadmand, M. Mosa, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “Model Predictive Control of a Capacitor-less Matrix Converter Based STATCOM,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 796-808, June 2017.

M. B. Shadmand, X. Li, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “Constrained Decoupled Power Predictive Controller for a Single-phase Grid-tied Inverter,” IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 659-668, 12 April 2017.

M. Mosa, M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking using Model Predictive Control for Photovoltaic Systems under Dynamic Weather Condition,” IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 11, no. 11, pp. 1401-1409, 11 July 2017.

M. Mosa, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “High Performance Predictive Control of Quasi Impedance Source Inverter,” IEEE Transaction on Power Electronics, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 3251 – 3262, April 2017.

M. Metry, M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “MPPT of Photovoltaic Systems Using Sensorless Current-Based Model Predictive Control,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 53, no. 2, pp. 1157-1167, March/April 2017.

X. Li, H. Zhang, M. B. Shadmand, and R. S. Balog, “Model Predictive Control of Voltage Source Inverter with Seamless Transition between Islanded and Grid-connected Operations,” IEEE Trans on Ind Elect, vol. 64, no. 10, pp. 7906-7918, October 2017.

S. Liu, B. Ge, Y. Liu, H. Abu-Rub, R. S. Balog, and H. Sun, “Modeling, Analysis, and Parameters Design of LC-Filter-Integrated Quasi-Z-Source Indirect Matrix Converter,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 31, no. 11, pp. 7544-7555, Nov. 2016.

B. Ge, Y. Liu, H. Abu-Rub, R. S. Balog, F. Z. Peng, H. Sun, and X. Li, “An Active Filter Method to Eliminate DC-Side Low-Frequency Power for a Single-Phase Quasi-Z-Source Inverter,” IEEE Trans on Ind Elect, vol. 63, no. 8, pp. 4838-4848, Aug 2016.

B. Ge, Y. Liu, H. Abu-Rub, R. S. Balog, F. Z. Peng, S. McConnell, and X. Li, “Current Ripple Damping Control to Minimize Impedance Network for Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter System,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 1043-1054, June 2016.

S. Bayhan, H. Abu-Rub, and R. S. Balog, “Model Predictive Control of Quasi-Z Source Four-Leg Inverter,” IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 7, pp. 4506 – 4516, July 2016.

Z. Wang and R. S. Balog, “Arc Fault and Flash Signal Analysis in DC Distribution Systems Using Wavelet Transformation,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 1955-1963, July 2015.

M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and H. A. Rub, “Auto-Tuning Technique for the Cost Function Weight Factors in a Model Predictive Controller for a STATCOM by Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Application, submitted for review, 15 Nov 2015.

M. Mosa, M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and H. A. Rub, “Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking for High Gain DC-DC Converter using Model Predictive Control for Photovoltaic Systems,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, Submitted for review, March 2015, revision and re-submitted, June 2015, Preparing a new submission October 2015.

M. Mirjafari, S. Harb, and R. S. Balog, “Multiobjective Optimization and Topology Selection for a Module-Integrated Inverter,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 4219-4231, Aug 2015.

E. Gonzalez, R. S. Balog, and L. B. Kish, “Resource requirements and speed versus geometry of unconditionally secure physical key exchanges,”Entropy, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 2010-2024, April 2015.

S. Essakiappan, H. S. Krishnamoorthy, P. Enjeti, R. S. Balog, and S. Ahmed, “Multilevel Medium Frequency Link Inverter for Utility Scale Photovoltaic Integration,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 30, no. 7, pp. 3674-3684, July 2015.

M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and M. D. Johnson, “Predicting Variability of High Penetration Photovoltaic Systems in a Community Microgrid by Analyzing High Temporal Rate Data,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy – Invited Paper for the Special Issue on Microgrids for Sustainable Energy Systems, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 1434-1442, Oct. 2014.

M. B. Shadmand, R. S. Balog, and H. Abu-Rub, “Model Predictive Control of PV Sources in a Smart DC Distribution System: Maximum Power Point Tracking and Droop Control,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Invited paper for the special issue of Advanced Distributed Control of Energy Conversion Devices and Systems, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 913-921, Dec 2014.

M. B. Shadmand and R. S. Balog, “Multi-Objective Optimization of Photovoltaic-Wind Hybrid System for Community Smart DC Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid – Invited paper, Special Issue on DC Distribution Systems, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 2635-2643, Sept. 2014.

M. Mirjafari, R. S. Balog, and R. Turan, “Multi-Objective Optimization of the DC-DC Stage of a Module-Integrated Inverter Based on an Efficiency Usage Model,” IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 906-914, May 2014.

M. Mirjafari and R. S. Balog, “A Survey of Modeling Techniques Used in Optimization of Power Electronic Components,” IET Power Electronics, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 1192-1203 May 2014.

P. Mazumdar, P. N. Enjeti, and R. S. Balog, “Analysis and Design of Smart PV Modules,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (JESTPE), vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 451-459, Sept. 2014.

A. Davoudi, J. M. Guerrero, F. Lewis, R. Balog, B. Johnson, W. Weaver, L. Wang, C. Edrington, R. Blasco-Gimenez, A. Dominguez-Garcia, and M. Chow, “Guest Editorial Advanced Distributed Control of Energy Conversion Devices and Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 819-822, Dec 2014.

D. Balakrishnan and R. S. Balog, “Digital Control of a VAR Compensator Based on a Matrix Converter and Inductive Storage,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, submitted for review – 09 February 2014.

Z. Wang and R. S. Balog, “Arc Fault and Flash Detection in DC Distribution Systems Using Wavelet Transformation,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid – Special Issue on DC Distribution Systems, abstract accepted, full paper invited, submitted 14-Aug-2013, revise and resubmit 24-Sep-2013, due 23-Nov-2013, abandoned – authors failed to meet revisions deadline.

S. Harb, M. Mirjafari, and R. S. Balog, “Ripple-Port Module-Integrated Inverter for Grid-Connected PV Applications,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 49, no. 6, pp. 2692-2698, Nov.-Dec. 2013.

S. Harb and R. S. Balog, “Reliability of Candidate Photovoltaic Module-Integrated-Inverter (PV-MII) Topologies – A Usage Model Approach,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 3019-3027, June 2013.

E. Gonzalez, L. B. Kish, R. S. Balog, and P. Enjeti, “Information Theoretically Secure, Enhanced Johnson Noise Based Key Distribution over the Smart Grid with Switched Filters,” PLoS ONE, vol. 8, no. 7, pp. e70206, 25 July 2013.

R. S. Balog and P. T. Krein, “Coupled Inductor Filters: A Basic Filter Building Block,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 537-546, Jan 2013.

P. T. Krein, R. S. Balog, and M. Mirjafari, “Minimum Energy and Capacitance Requirements for Single-Phase Inverters and Rectifiers Using a Ripple Port,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 27, no. 11, pp. 4690 – 4698, Nov. 2012.

A. Bidram, A. Davoudi, and R. S. Balog, “Control and Circuit Techniques to Mitigate Partial Shading Effects in Photovoltaic Arrays,” IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 532-546, July 5, 2012.

R. S. Balog, W. W. Weaver, and P. T. Krein, “The Load as an Energy Asset in a Distributed DC SmartGrid Architecture,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 253-260, March 2012.

R. S. Balog and P. T. Krein, “Bus Selection in Multibus DC Microgrids,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 860-867, March 2011.

J. W. Kimball, B. T. Kuhn, and R. S. Balog, “A System Design Approach for Unattended Solar Energy Harvesting Supply,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 952-962, April 2009.

R. S. Balog, Z. Sorchini, J. W. Kimball, P. L. Chapman, and P. T. Krein, “Modern laboratory-based education for power electronics and electric machines,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 538-547, May 2005.

R. S. Balog and P. T. Krein, “Commutation technique for high-frequency link cycloconverter,” IEEE Power Electronics Letters, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 101-104, Sept. 2005.

P. T. Krein, R. S. Balog, and G. Xin, “High-frequency link inverter for fuel cells based on multiple-carrier PWM,” IEEE Trans on Pwr Elect, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 1279-1288, Sept. 2004.

Select Magazine Articles

B. Fahimi, A. Kwasinski, A. Davoudi, R. S. Balog, and M. Kiani, “Charge It!,” IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 54-64, July/August 2011.

R. S. Balog and J. W. Kimball, “Printed Circuit Board Design for Power Electronics,” IEEE Power Electronics Society Newsletter, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 10-12, 4th Quarter 2006.

R. Balog, P. T. Krein, and D. C. Hamill, “Coupled Inductors: A Basic Filter Building Block,” Electrical Manufacturing Coil Winding Association News, Winter 2002.

Select Conference Papers (last 5 years)

M. Soliman, M. Tayyab, and M. Metry, “Data-Driven MPC for Variable-Speed Variable-Pitch Wind Turbines,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 19-23 Oct. 2025.

M. Metry, S. Sharma, S. Allawi, R. S. Balog, and R. Benotsmane, “Hybrid Forecasting-Anomaly Detection Approach for Smart Building Energy Monitoring,” presented at IEEE 34th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), 20-23 June 2025.

R. S. Balog, C. Singh, K. Davis, and L. B. Kish, “Beyond Security: Leveraging Noise-Based Watermarking for Power Source Identification in Smart Grids,” in International Conference on Noise and Fluctuations (ICNF-2025), Taormina, Italy, June 17-20, 2025.

N. Elbeheiry, R. Turan, and R. S. Balog, “A PV Module with Embedded Humidity Sensors to Detect Moisture Ingress,” presented at IEEE 53rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 8-13 June 2025.

Gunes and R. S. Balog, “Examination of Pollution Effect for PV Panels in Turkey’s Climate Conditions,” presented at IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), 10-11 Feb. 2025.

Gunes and R. S. Balog, “Energy Management in Mobile Hospitals,” presented at 2024 Texas A&M Conference on Energy, 11-13 September 2024.

S. Shukri, J. J. Boutros, and R. S. Balog, “Optimizing Machine Learning Models for Photovoltaic Arc Fault Detection,” presented at IEEE 4th International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON 2024), 03-05 July 2024.

N. Elbeheiry and R. S. Balog, “A Classification and Review of Photovoltaic Models,” presented at IEEE 4th International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON 2024), 03-05 July 2024.

R. S. Balog and I. Gunes, “NonPlanar PV System Application on Water Tower,” presented at IEEE 4th International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON 2024), 03-05 July 2024.

F. Al-Janahi, S. Shukri, K. Abdulmawjood, J. J. Boutros, and R. S. Balog, “A Library of Electrical Arc Signatures for the Development and Testing of PV Arc Faults Detection Techniques,” presented at IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), June 9-14, 2024.

L. Wang and R. S. Balog, “Martian Energy System Design Considerations,” presented at IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC 2024), 12-13 Feb. 2024.

Gunes and R. S. Balog, “Floating Solar Power Plant Applications in Turkey,” presented at IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC 2024), 12-13 Feb. 2024.

M. Metry, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “Online Weight Factor Tuning for MPC Regulated Power Quality Compensators,” presented at IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (SGRE 2024), 8-10 January 2024.

F. Al-Janahi, S. Shukri, L. Al-Huneidi, A. Al-Shammary, K. Abdulmawjood, J. J. Boutros, and R. S. Balog, “An Automated Testbed for PV Arcs Analysis,” presented at IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (SGRE 2024), 8-10 January 2024.

M. Metry, W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada, M. M. Begovic, and D. Zhou, “Analysis of the Capacitor-Less D-STATCOM for Voltage Profile Improvement in Distribution Network With High PV Penetration,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE ‘23), 29 Oct 29 – 02 Nov, 2023.

M. Metry, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “Load Characterization Tuning Strategy to Reduce Switching Losses in Power Quality Compensators,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE ‘23), 29 Oct 29 – 02 Nov, 2023.

M. Metry, N. Guler, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “Performance Comparison of dSPACE and DSP MPC Implementation in PV Power Optimizer,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE ‘23), 29 Oct 29 – 02 Nov, 2023.

N. ElBeheiry, M. Metry, and R. S. Balog, “Event-triggered Online MPC Model Calibration for Photovoltaic Power Optimizers,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE ‘23), 29 Oct 29 – 02 Nov, 2023.

S. Alyasjeen, N. Elbeheiry, S. Shukri, and R. S. Balog, “Open-Platform Sensor Node for Agrivoltaics,” in IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC 2023), College Station, Tx, 13-14 February 2023.

Peerzada, M. Begovic, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “Capacity Usage Determination of a Capacitor-less D-STATCOM considering Power System Uncertainties,” in Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), Maui, Hawaii USA, 3-6 January 2023, pp. 2580-2589.

Gunes and R. S. Balog, “Examination of Smart PV Systems Under Environmental Factors in Turkey,” in Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Innovative Academic Studies (ICIAS 2022), Konya, TURKEY, 10-13 September 2022, pp. 786-790.

N. Elbeheiry and R. S. Balog, “Sensor Nodes in Smart Agriculture: Methodological Review ” in Proceedings, IEEE 2022 International Conf. on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 05-07 July 2022.

S. Yazjeen, N. Elbeheiry, and R. S. Balog, “Open-Platform Sensor Node for PV Powered Smart Agriculture,” presented at IEEE 2022 International Conf. on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), 05-07 July 2022.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, M. M. Begovic, and A. A. Peerzada, “Use of D-STATCOM for Solid State LED Lamp Harmonic Power Mitigation,” presented at IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid (ICSMARTGRID 2022), 27-29 June 2022. WON BEST PAPER AWARD.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, M. M. Begovic, and A. A. Peerzada, “Capacitor-less D-STATCOM for Voltage Profile Improvement in a SmartGrid Distribution Network with High PV Penetration,” presented at International Conference on Smart Grid (ICSMARTGRID 2022), 27-29 June 2022.

Peerzada, M. Begovic, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “On Statistical Modeling of Load in Systems with High Capacity Distributed Energy Resources,” in Proceedings, 11th Bulk Power System Dynamics and Control Symposium (IREP 2022), Banff, Canada, 25-30 July 2022.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, and H. Zubi, “Application of a Capacitor-Less D-STATCOM for Power Quality Enhancement in a Typical Telecom Data Center,” presented at IEEE 3rd International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (SGRE’22), 20-22 March 2022.

L. A. Homoud, R. Reghunath, S. Bayes, A. Peerzada, K. Davis, and R. S. Balog, “Cyber-Physical Defense in Smart Distribution Networks,” in IEEE 53rd North American Power Symposium (NAPS), College Station, Tx USA, 14-16 Nov. 2021.

Peerzada, M. M. Begovic, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “On Estimation of Equipment Failures in Electric Distribution Systems Using Bayesian Inference,” in Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), Maui, Hawaii USA, January 5, 2021, pp. 3131-3140.

S. Shukri, S. H. Bayes, L. Alpuerto, M. Metry, and R. S. Balog, “Non-Planar Photovoltaic Testbed Based on in-situ Parameter Extraction for PV Simulation & Emulation,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada, and M. M. Begovic, “Voltage Profile Enhancement Using Capacitor-less D-STATCOM to Increase PV Integration in Distribution Network Under Transient Cloud Conditions,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

M. Metry, S. Shukri, L. Alpuerto, and R. S. Balog, “Sizing of Differential Power Processing Converters Based on In-Situ Meteorological Data for Non-Planar Photovoltaic Applications,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

N. Elbeheiry, A. Amer, S. Elgazar, S. Shukri, M. Metry, and R. S. Balog, “Techno-Economic Evaluation of Residential PV Systems in Oil/Gas Rich Economies: A Case Study of Qatar & Texas,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

S. H. Bayes, S. Shukri, and R. S. Balog, “Low Cost, Stand-Alone, In-situ, PV Curve Tracer,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

F. Al-Janahi, S. Shukri, K. Abdulmawjood, and R. S. Balog, “Characterizing DC Arcs for Photovoltaic Arc Fault Detection,” in Proceedings, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Photovoltaic Science and Technologies (PVCON), Ankara, TURKEY, 30 Nov – 2 Dec, 2020.

W. Rohouma, M. Metry, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada*, and M. M. Begovic, “Adaptive MPC-based Cost Function for Capacitorless VAR Compensator in Distribution Networks,” in IEEE 21st Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), Aalborg, DENMARK, 12-19 November 2020.

M. Metry, M. Kim, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “Model Predictive Control Based Controller for Grid-Connected Ripple-Port Inverters,” in IEEE 21st Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), Aalborg, DENMARK, 12-19 November 2020.

M. Kim and R. S. Balog, “Commutation Method for a Three-Phase Current Sourced High-Frequency ac-link Inverter,” in IEEE 21st Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), Aalborg, DENMARK, 12-19 November 2020.

W. Rohouma, R. S. Balog, A. A. Peerzada*, and M. M. Begovic, “Parallel Operation of Capacitor-less D-STATCOM to Allow More Penetration of Photovoltaic Systems in Distribution Network,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2777-2782.

R. Balamurugan, F. Al-Janahi, O. Bouhali, S. Shukri, K. Abdulmawjood, and R. S. Balog, “Fourier Transform and Short-Time Fourier Transform Decomposition for Photovoltaic Arc Fault Detection,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2737-2742.

N. Elbeheiry, A. Amer, S. Elgazar, S. Shukri, M. Metry, and R. S. Balog, “A Techno-Economic Study of Rooftop Grid-Connected Photovoltaic-Energy Storage Systems in Qatar,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2730-2736.

S. Shukri, S. H. Bayes, L. Alpuerto, M. Metry, and R. S. Balog, “Parameter Extraction Testbed to Optimize Interconnections of Non-Planar Photovoltaics,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2720-2726.

L. Alpuerto and R. S. Balog, “Investigation of the Thermal Gradient Impact on Non-Planar Photovoltaics,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2424-2429.

L. Alpuerto and R. S. Balog, “Methodology for Designing an Optimal Connection Scheme for Applications of Non-Planar Photovoltaics,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2418-2423.

L. Alpuerto and R. S. Balog, “Defining Performance Factors to Design Non-Planar Photovoltaic Interconnection Scheme,” in IEEE 47th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 15 June – 21 August 2020, pp. 2367-2369.

M. Kim, R. Lanclos, and R. S. Balog, “A PWM Method for Single-Phase Current-Sourced High Frequency AC Link Inverter,” in IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, Tx USA, 6-7 February 2020.

L. Alpuerto and R. S. Balog, “Comparing Connection Topologies of PV Integrated Curved Roof Tile for Improved Performance,” in IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, Tx USA, 6-7 February 2020.

M. Begovic, A. Peerzada, S. Mohan, W. Rohouma, and R. S. Balog, “On Accelerated Aging of Mechanical Assets in Distribution Systems,” in IEEE Proceedings of the 53nd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), Maui, Hawaii USA, 6-9 January 2020.

Selected Presentations

Invited Seminars and Lectures

“Electrical Modelling and Power Electronics for Photovoltaic Systems,” distinguished lecture, GÜNAM International Summer School and Workshop on Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, June 15, 2016.

“Pixelization approach for BIPV applications of flexible substrate PV film,” invited presentation, NSF / TUBITAK supported Energy Harvesting and Storage for Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings of the Future workshop, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, January 27, 2014.

“Making Solar Power (Photovoltaic) Affordable,” 4th Annual Alternative Energy Symposium, Hosted by the Rutgers University Engineering Society, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, November 6, 2013.

“Solar (Photovoltaic) Power,” invited presentation, U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Forum, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 30, 2013.

“Energy Conversion Interface Requirements for Photovoltaic Systems,” invited seminar, Turkmenistan Oil and Gas Institute, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, April 30, 2013.

“Energy Conversion Interface Requirements for Photovoltaic Systems,” invited seminar, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, August 2, 2012.

“Advanced Power Electronics for Grid-Integration and Energy Harvesting for Flexible / Conformal Photovoltaic Materials,” invited seminar, University of Texas at Arlington, Tx, March 22, 2012.

“Power Electronics Requirements for Conformal PV Material,” invited seminar, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, August 4, 2011.

“Commutation Technique for an AC-link Inverter Suitable for a Fuel Cell or Photovoltaic-Based Distributed Energy System,” invited seminar, University of California at Irvine, March 22, 2007.
 

Tutorials

R. S. Balog, “Power Electronics Balance-of-System Requirements for Non-Planar Photovoltaic Systems,” presented at IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), June 2013.

R. S. Balog, “Power Electronics Balance-of-System Requirements for Non-Planar Photovoltaic Systems,” presented at IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), June 2012.

R. S. Balog, P. Enjeti, and A. Shehab, “Design Considerations for Photovoltaic Systems Installed on Curved Surfaces,” presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Sept 2011.

Selected Technical Reports

R. S. Balog, “Technical Review and Assessment of PV Installation Test Facilities,” Texas A&M University, Technical Report TR-2012-00001-00, August 10, 2012

Cole Dietert and R. S. Balog, “Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems,” Texas A&M University, Technical Report TR-2010-00003-00, March 8, 2010.

R. S. Balog, “Characteristics and Requirements of Residential Photovoltaic Systems,” Prepared for Dow Solar Solutions, Dow Chemical Company, Technical Report TR-2010-00001-00, 2010.

John Nicholaus Kossa and R. S. Balog, “Dynamic Reconfiguration of Motor Windings to Improve Efficiency,” Texas A&M University, Technical Report TR-2010-00005-00, April 30, 2010.

T. Abdallah, R. Ducey, R. S. Balog, et al., “Control Dynamics of Adaptive and Scalable Power and Energy Systems for Military Micro Grids,” Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Engineer Research and Development Center of the US Army Corps of Engineers, report no. ERDC/CERL TR-06-35, Dec. 2006.

R. S. Balog, W. W. Weaver, and P. T. Krein, “Control Strategies to use the Load as a Dynamic Energy Asset in a Distributed Architecture,” presented at NSF EPNES Grantees Workshop, Dec. 2005.

R. S. Balog, et al., “‘Blue Box’ Power Electronics Control Modules for Laboratory-Based Education,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Technical Report CEME-TR-2004-02, Jun. 2004.

R. S. Balog, “Coupled Inductor: A Basic Filter Building Block Analysis, Simulation, and Examples,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Technical Report CEME-TR-2002-1, Apr. 2002.

P. T. Krein, R. S. Balog, et al., “Low-Cost 10 KW Inverter System for Fuel Cell Interfacing Based on PWM Cycloconverter,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Technical Report CEME-TR-01-3, Aug. 2001.