Soliman Abdel-hady Soliman

Dr. SOLIMAN, Soliman Abdel-Hady, he is an egyptian professor in Electrical Engineering, power and machines domain.

Qualifications:

1. B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, power and machines, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGYPT 1973

2. M. Sc. Electrical Engineering, power and machines, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EGYPT, 1977 Theses title'" Variable Speed Alternators"

3. Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, control of power systems University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA, January, 1986, Theses title," Optimal long-term Operation of Hydro Reservoirs"

Honors and Rewards:

1. The First Degree Excellence Medal, 1996. Awarded from His Excellency President Mohamed Hosney Mobarak, the president of Arab Republic of Egypt.

2. The Egyptian Incentive Award for the Best Scientist in Electrical Engineering, 1990

3. He has been chosen to be listed on Who's Who book for the year 2007 for the great achievement in my area of expert. www.marquiswhoswho.com

4. He has been selected as one of 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century by the INTERNATIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL CENTRE (IBC), CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

5. He has been selected as one of the INTERNATIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL CENTRE (IBC)'s TOP 100 Engineers-2008, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

6. He has been selected as one of the INTERNATIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL CENTRE (IBC)'s TOP 100 Engineering Educator-2008, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

7. He has chosen to be listed on Who's Who book for the year 2011 for the great achievement in my area of expert. www.marquiswhoswho.com

Patent:

Methods for optimizing system models and the like using least absolute value estimations. US Patent # 7962318, 14/06/2011, USA

Related Work Experience:

1. Demonstrator, Ain Shams University, Elect. Eng. Dept., 1973-1977

2. Assistant Lecturer, Ain Shams University, Elect. Eng. Dept.1977-1983

3. Teaching Assistance, University of Alberta, Canada, 1984-1986

4. Assistance Professor, Ain Shams University, Elect. Eng. Dept.1986-1991.

5. Assistant professor, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait 1992-1996

6 Visiting Professor, University of Alberta, Canada, during the summers of 1986 to 1991.

7 Assistant Professor. College of Technological Studies, Kuwait, 1992-1996.

8 Associate Professor. Elect. Power & Machines Dept. Ain Shams University, Egypt 1991- 1996.

9 Professor of Electric Power System Analysis, Electrical Power & Machines Department, Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt, Since Jan.1997 to present.

10 Visiting Professor, Dalhousie University, Nova-Scotia, Halifax, Canada, Summer of 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001.

11 Visitor Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Musket, Oman, Fall 2006.

Present Occupation:

1. Professor, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.

2. Vice Dean for student affairs, Chairman of Electrical Power Engineering Department, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), Egypt, January 2007 to present

Related Work Experiences:

1. A member of the committee of the graduate studies and research from 2000-2001, Faculty of Engineering, University of Qatar.

2. Chairman of Electrical Engineering Department, University of Qatar, February 2004 to fall 2005.

3. A member of the College ABET committee, as a Chairman of the Department. They completed the ABET requirements. The department is accredited, for six years, starting from October 2005.

4. A chairman of the committee of the graduate studies and research from 2001 to 2006. University of Qatar.

5. Associate Editor for the University of Qatar Engineering Journal from 2000-2001.

6. Editor- in Chief to the University of Qatar Engineering Journal 2002- 2005

7. A member of Faculty promotion committee on the University level 2003-2005.

8. A reviewer for many international Journal IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and PES letter. International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems.

9. A supervisor for many Master and Ph. D. Students during the period of 1987-to present.

10. A keynote speaker to GCC Cigre,”Fuzzy Electric Short-Term Load Forecasting”, October 2001, Doha, Qatar.

11. A member of Editorial board for The International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, www.ripublication.com/ijaer.htm

12. On leave, since 2000, as a Professor of Power systems, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

13. Head of Electrical Engineering Department, University of Qatar, Doha, from spring 2004 to fall 2005. He was the Head of Computer Engineering Program for Female from spring 2004 to spring 2005. Then, computer Science Female and Male Program and Computer Engineering, Female Program became together a separate department.

Field Experiences:

1. Consultant Engineer for many private and public companies in Cairo, Egypt

2. Re-adjustment consultant Engineer for many Insurance companies, Cairo, Egypt.

3. A Main Researcher on a project funded by A Grant of $ 75,000 from the College of Technological Studies, Kuwait, to perform a research work on “ Harmonics Identification and Measurements of Kuwait Distribution System” One year project 1994-1995

4. A member of a research team in the Electric Power System Company for a project of the South Valley entitled “Design of the electrical distribution system for the new development area in the South Valley” Academy of Scientific Research, Ministry of Higher Education. Budged EP (147,000) for two years 1998 -2000

5. A member of a research team in a project of the Sienna entitled “Design of an optimal electrical distribution system for Sienna”, Scientific Research Academy, Ministry of Higher Education. Budged EP (147,000) for two years 1998 -2000

6. A member of a committee for the evaluation of the tenders of the General Authority for Sanitary. Abo-Elnomres, Gezia, Cairo, Egypt. 1999. Budget (EP 5 millions)

7. Main Researcher on a project funded by A Grant of QR 60,000 from the University of Qatar to perform a research work on “Voltage Security assessment of Qatar Network: The Voltage Stability Problem” One year Grant 2005-2006.

Teaching experiences:

During the period of 1973 to 2006, He taught the following courses:

1. Digital Signal Processing 2. Signal and Systems 3. Modern Control Theory 4. Electromagnetic Fields. 5. Electric Circuit (1) 6. Electric Circuit (2) 7. Numerical Methods for Electrical Engineers. 8. Power Systems and Machines (General Electrical Course) 9. Electric Power System Analysis (1) 10. Electric Power System Analysis (2) 11. Advanced Power System Analysis. 12. Transmission of Electrical Energy (1) 13. Transmission Electrical Energy (2) 14. Operation and Control of Electric Power Systems 15. Electrical Machines (1) 16. Electrical Machines (2) 17. Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments. 18. Operation of Power Systems. 19. Electric Power Distribution

Training Courses and community services:

He taught more than 50 training courses around the gulf and Arab countries

Research Interest:

1. Applications of State Estimation to Electric Power Systems. 2. Fuzzy and Neural System Applications to Electric Power Systems 3. Reactive Power Control. 4. ELECTRIC Power Systems Quality Analysis • Harmonics identification and measurements • Voltage Flickers • Voltage sages 5. Power System Protection 6. Power Systems: Operation and Control 7. Systems Identification. 8. Voltage stability of Power Systems 9. Reactive Power control in Distribution Network Using Fuzzy Systems 10. Electric Load Forecasting

Thesis Supervised

1. M. Yousef, “Power System State Estimation”, M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt,1987.

2. M. Al-Shabrawi, “ Contribution to the Analysis of Dual Excited Synchronous Machines” M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt,1990.

3. K. Ibrahim, “Reactive Power Compensation of Distribution Feeders”, M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1992.

4. S. Ibrahim, “ Optimal operation of Conventional and Unconventional Supplies”, M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt,1993.

5. K. Hassan, “Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting of Interconnected Power Systems”, M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.

6. S. F. Mekhamar, ”Fuzzy Systems Application of Reactive Power Compensation of Distribution Feeders”, Ph.D. Thesis, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2002

7. A. Youssef,”Industrial Load Management” M. Sc. Thesis, Electrical Power Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, March 2005.

Senior Students Projects:

Supervised enormous number of senior student projects, this may include, but not limited, to 1. Reactive power compensation in distribution feeders. 2. Distribution of Electrical Energy to a large complex in Doha 3. Voltage Stability analysis for Qatar power network 4. Harmonics identification in nonlinear loads 5. Design of transmission network 6. A Computer Solar Panel Design for Tracking the Solar Energy

Conferences and Seminars:

1. IASTED Conference, Vancouver, B. C., Canada 1986. 2. IEEE PES (Power Engineering Society), Portland, Oregon, U. S. A., 1986. 3. Statistical Analysis, Computer Modeling and Operation Research, Cairo, Egypt, 1997. 4. Statistical Data Analysis on L1-Norm and related methods, Switzerland, Neuchatel, 1987. 5. Middle East Power System Conference (MEPCON’89), January 9-13, 1989, Cairo, Egypt. 6. IEEE Conference on Inter-Ram, Monterey, California, May30- June2, 1989. 7. 33rd, Midwest Symposium on Circuit and Systems, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 12-14, 1990. 8. Athens Power Tech’93, Sept., 1993, Athens Greece. 9. Cigre’ Symposium, Power System Electromagnetic Compatibility, October 1993. 10. Third IASTED International Conference, “Computer Applications in Industry” December 26-29, 1994, Cairo, Egypt. 11. Stockholm Power Tech’1995, June 18-22, 1995, Stockholm, Sweden. 12. Africon’96, 24-27 Sept. 1996, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. 13. Middle East Power System Conference, MEPCON’97, and Alexandria, Egypt. 14. Cigre’97, Regional Meeting for the African continent, 27-30 Sept., Cairo, Egypt. (Chairman of a Session). 15. ICECS’97, 4th IEEE international conference on Electronic, Circuit, & Systems., December 15-18,1997, Cairo, Egypt. 16. MEPCON’98, Middle East Power System Conference, Mansoura University, 15-17 December 1998, Egypt. 17. IEEE Summer Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1999. 18. MEPCON’2000, Middle East Power System Conference, Ain Shams University, 28-30 March 2000, Egypt. 19. MEPCON’2001, Middle East Power System Conference, Helwan University, 28-30 December 2001, Cairo Egypt 20. Large Electric Systems Conference of Power Engineering (LESCOPE’2001) July 2001, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. 21. International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC’2001) Singapore, May 2001. 22. Porto Power Technology Conference PPT’2001, September, 2001 23. IEEE Summer Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, July 2001. 24. International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC’2002) Singapore, May 2002. 25. Transmission, Distribution and Conference, Japan, TD’02, October’2002 26. Al-Azhar International Engineering Conference, Cairo, April 2003 27. MEPCON’2003, Middle East Power System Conference, Egypt 15-17 December 2003. 28. Mansoura International Engineering Conference, Sharm- Alshakh, Egypt, April 2004 29. Large Electric Systems Conference of Power Engineering (LESCOPE’2004) July 2004, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. 30. A workshop in “ ABET EC-2000”, King Abdel-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 2004 31. The third International Conference in Signal, Systems and Devices, SSD’05, March 21-24, 2005, Sosa, Tunisia. 32. MEPCON’2005, Middle East Power System Conference, Egypt 15-17 December 2005. 33. Mansoura International Engineering Conference, MIEC06, Sharm-Alshakh, Egypt, April 2006 34. ICCP'07, International conference for computer, communication and power, Masqat, OMAN, February 2007. 35. Large Electric Systems Conference of Power Engineering (LESCOPE’2007) October 10-12, 2007, Montreal, Canada 36. MEPCON’2008, Middle East Power System Conference, Egypt 15-17 December 2008.

Books:

He coauthored the following books: 1. G.S. Christensen, M. E. El-Hawary and S. A. Soliman, ”Optimal Control Applications in Electric Power Systems” Plenum Press, New York, NY, 1987. ISBN: 0306425173 http://www.amazon.com/Applications-Electric-Mathematical-Concepts-Engineering/dp/0306425173 2. G.S. Christensen, and S.A.Soliman,”Optimal Long-Term Operation of Electric Power Systems” Plenum Press, New York, NY, 1988. ISBN: 030642875X http://www.amazon.com/Long-Term-Operation-Electric-Mathematical-Engineering/dp/030642875X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322223746&sr=1-1 3. G .S. Christensen, and S.A.Soliman,”Optimal Control of Distributed Nuclear Reactors”, Plenum Press, New York, NY, 1989. ISBN: 0306433052. http://www.amazon.com/Distributed-Reactors-Mathematical-Concepts-Engineering/dp/0306433052/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322223843&sr=1-1 4. S. A. Soliman, and A. M. Al-Kandai,” ELECTRICAL LOAD FORECASTING: MODELING AND MODEL CONSTRUCTION” ISBN: 978-0-12-381543-9 Elsevier publishing, Publisher A Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.

     http://www.elsevierdirect.com/ISBN/9780123815439/Electrical-Load-Forecasting

(Succinct and understandable, this book is a step-by-step guide to the mathematics and construction of Electrical Load Forecasting models. Written by one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, Short and Long Term Electrical Load Forecasting provides a brief discussion of algorithms, there advantages and disadvantages and when they are best utilized. Supported by an online computer program, this book online arrangement allows readers construct, validate, and run short and long term models. The book begins with a brief discussion algorithm, there advantages and disadvantages and when they are best utilized. This is followed by a clear and rigorous exposition of the statistical techniques and algorithms such as regression, neural networks, fuzzy logic, and expert systems. In this book, readers find reliable and easy-to-use techniques designed to improve their forecasting techniques and construct more accurate models. The book begins with a good description of the basic theory and models needed to truly understand how the models are prepared so that they are not just blindly plugging and chugging numbers. Step-by-step guide to model construction Construct, verify, and run short and long term models accurately evaluate load shape and pricing Creat regional specific electrical load models) 5. S.A. Soliman and A.H. Mantawy,” Modern Optimization Techniques Applications in Electric Power Systems” in Press Springer Publisher, ISBN 978-953-307-335-4 January, 2012 http://www.springer.com/mathematics/analysis/book/978-1-4614-1751-4?changeHeader (This book presents the application of some AI related modern optimization techniques in the operation and control of electric power systems. With practical applications and examples the use of functional analysis, simulated annealing, Tabu-search, Genetic algorithms and fuzzy systems for the optimization of power systems is discussed in detail. Preliminary mathematical concepts are presented before moving to more advanced material. Researchers, senior undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from this book. Engineers working in utility companies, operations and control, and water resource management will also find this book useful).

Chapters in Books:

1. G.S. Christensen, and S. A. Soliman, ‘Optimization Techniques in Hydroelectric Systems”; Vol. 42, (Advanced Control and Dynamics; Edit by C.T. Leonds), Academic Press, Cal. USA, 1991. 2. G .S. Christensen, and S. A. Soliman, and M. Y. Mohamed,” Power System State Estimation Based on Least Absolute Value” (Advanced Control and Dynamics; Edit by C. T. Leonds), Vol.41, Academic Press, Cal. USA, 1991. 3. S. A. Soliman, and A. M. Alkandari,” Power Systems Harmonics: Identification and Measurements”, InTech Publisher, (ISBN 978-953-307-335-4),2011

http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/electric-power-systems-harmonics-identification-and-measurements 

Translations:

He co-translated the following books into Arabic:

1. Power Systems, (Behic R. Gungor) Translated into Arabic by S.A.Soliman, A.M Al- Kandari and M. El-Mazeddi, Published by Kuwait University,. 1996.

2. Control Systems, (C.D.Dorf and R.Beshop) 7th edition. Translated into Arabic by S.A.Soliman and A.M.Al-Kandari, Kuwait University.

3. Electronic Instruments and Measurements,” by L.D.Jones and A.Foster Chin. Translated into Arabic by S.A.Soliman, A.M.Al-Kandari and S.A.Embabbie, Published by Public Authority of Applied Education and Training (PAAET), 1996.

Publications:

I- Refereed Journals Publications:

[1] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen,” Application of Functional Analysis to Variable Head Multi-reservoir Power Systems for Long-Term Regulation” Jr. of Water Resources Research, Vol.22, No.6, pp.852-858, 1986. http://www.agu.org/pubs/crossref/1986/WR022i006p00852.shtml

[2] G.S.Christensen, and S.A.Soliman,” A New Analytical Approach for Long-Term Optimal Operation of Multi-reservoir Power System Based on Functional Analysis” Canadian Elect. Eng. Jr. (CEEJ), Vol.11, No.3, pp.118-127, 1986

[3] S.A.Soliman, ands G.S.Christensen, “Modeling and Optimization of Reservoir for Long-Term Regulation with Variable Head Using Functional Analysis”, JOTA, Vcol.50, No.3, pp.463-477, 1986. http://www.springerlink.com/content/q36276xvh8307371/

[4] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “ Long-Term Operation of Parallel Multi-reservoir Power Systems”, JOTA, Vol.50, no.3, pp.383-395, 19986

    http://www.springerlink.com/content/m25537270273r871/

[5] S.A.Soliman, G.S.Christensen,” Optimal Operation of Multi-reservoir Power System Using Functional Analysis “Jr. Of Optimization Theory and Applications (JOTA), Vol.49, No. 3, pp.449-461, 1986 http://www.springerlink.com/content/?k=(au%3a(S.+A.+Soliman)+OR+ed%3a(S.+A.+Soliman))+vol%3a(49)+iss%3a(3)+p%3a(449)

[6] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “A New Approach for Optimization of Hydropower System Operation with a Quadratic Model”, Invited Paper to Optimal Control and Calculus of Variation Meeting, West Germany, June 1986. Published as Lecturer Notes in Control Information Science, Vol.95, pp.273-286, 1987 (Edited by R. Bullrsch, A. Miele, J. Stoer and K. H. Well).

[7] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “Long-Term Optimal Operation of Series-Parallel Reservoirs for Critical Period with Specified Monthly Generation” CEEJ, Vol.12, No.3, pp.116-122, 1987

[8] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “On the Application of Functional Analysis to the Optimization of the Production of Hydroelectric Power”, IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, Vol. PWRS-2, pp.841-847, 1987. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=4335258

[9] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “Modeling and Optimization of Parallel Reservoirs Having Non-Linear Storage Curves Under Critical Water Condition for Long-Term Regulation” JOTA, Vol.55, No.3, 1987. http://www.springerlink.com/content/x4q74m7568704m75/fulltext.pdf

[10] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “Optimal Long-Term Operation of Multi-reservoir Power Systems for Critical Water Condition Using Functional Analysis”, JOTA, Vol.55, No.3, pp.359-376, 1987. http://www.springerlink.com/content/x858026236448030/fulltext.pdf

[11] S.A.Soliman, G.S.Christensen, and A. Rouhi, “A New Technique for Curve Fitting Based on Minimum Absolute Value Deviation “ Comp. Stat. and Data Analysis (CSDA), Vol.6, No.4, pp.341-351, 1988. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0167947388900746

[12] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “Optimization of Hydropower Systems Operation with a Quadratic Model”, Automatica, IFAC, Vol.24, No.2, pp.249-256, 1988 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0005109888900349#foot1

[13] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “Minimum Norm Approach to Optimal Long Term Operation of Multi-reservoir Power Systems with Specified Monthly Generation” JOTA, Vol.58, No.3, pp.501-524, 1988. http://www.springerlink.com/content/t0620w5558184812/

[14] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “Optimization of Reservoirs in Series on a River with a Nonlinear Storage Curve for Long-Term Operation” JOTA, Vol.58, No.1, pp.109-126, 1988. http://www.springerlink.com/content/p362v00602761972/fulltext.pdf

[15] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen, “Optimization of Production of Hydroelectric Power System with Variable Head” JOTA, Vol.58, No.2, pp.301-317, 1988.

[16] S.A.Soliman, and G.S.Christensen and A. M. Attalla,”Optimal Scheduling of Multi-chain Hydropower System” CECEJ Vol.14, No.4, pp. 152-156, 1989.

[17] S.A.Soliman, G.S.Christensen, and A. Rouhi, “An Observability Algorithm for Sequential Power Systems State Estimation” Electric Machines and Power System Jr., Vol.17, pp.203-219, 1989

[18] S.A.Soliman, S. E. A. Emam and G.S.Christensen, “A New Algorithm for Parameter Estimation of Synchronous Machine from Frequency Test Based on LAV Approximation”, CECEJ, Vol.14, No.3, pp.98-102, 1989.

[19] G.S.Christensen, S.A.Soliman, and A. Rouhi, “A New Technique for Unconstrained and constrained Linear LAV Parameter Estimation”, Canadian Electrical and Computer Eng. (CECEJ) Jr., Vol.14, No.1, pp.24-30, 1989.

[20] S.A.Soliman and G.S.Christensen,” Parameter Estimation in Linear Static System Based on WLAV Estimation”, JOTA, Vol.61, No.2, pp.281-294, 1989.

[21] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “A New Technique for Linear Static State Estimation Based on WLAV Approximation” JOTA, Vol.61, No.1, pp.123-136, 1989.

[22] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman, “Optimal Discrete Long-Term Operation of Nuclear-Hydro-thermal Power Systems “JOTA, Vol.62, No.2, pp.239-254, 1989.

[23] G .S. Christensen, S. A. Soliman, and A. Rouhi, “Discussions of “An Example Showing That a New Technique for LAV Estimation Breaks Down in Certain Cases” Comp. Stat. & Data Analysis, Vol.9, pp.203-213, 1990

[24] S.A.Soliman, et-al, “A State Estimation Algorithm for Identification and Measurement of Power System Harmonics” Electric Power Systems Jr., Vol.14, No.2, pp.195-206, 1990.

[25] S.A.Soliman and G.S.Christensen,”An Algorithm for Frequency Relaying Based on Least Absolute Value Approximation” Electric Power System Research Jr., Vol.19, No.3, pp.73-84, 1990.

[26] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman,” Optimal Filtering of Continues Systems Based on WLAV Approximations” Automatica, Vol.26, No.2, pp.397-400, 1990.

[27] G.S.Christensen and S.A.Soliman,” Optimal Filtering of Linear Discrete Dynamic Systems Based on WLAV Approximations” Automatica, Vol.26, No.2, pp.389-395, 1990.

[28] S.A.Soliman, S.E.A.Emam and G.S.Christensen, “Application of Optimization to the Size and Control Setting of Shunt Capacitors on Distribution Feeders” Electric Machines and Power System Jr., Vol.18., pp.41-51,1990.

[29] S. A. Soliman, and G. S. Christensen, “ New Algorithm for Optimal Parameter Estimation with Linear Constrained” JOTA, Vol. 66, No. 3, pp.503-513, 1990

[30] S.A.Soliman, S.E.A.Emam and G.S.Christensen, “Optimization of Control Setting and Size of Shunt Capacitors on Distribution Feeders” JOTA, Vol.65, No.2, pp.305-319, 1990.

[31] S.A.Soliman, S.E.A.Emam and G.S.Christensen, “A New Approach for Identification of Power System Economic Dispatch Parameters” Journal of Optimization, Theory and Applications, JOTA, Vol.65, No.1, pp.103-115, 1990.

[32] S. A. Soliman and G.S.Christensen, “Least Absolute Value Estimation of The Generalized Operational Impedance of Solid-Rotor Synchronous Machines from SSFR Test Data”, Electric Power System Research Jr., Vol.21, No.2, pp.91-98, 1991

[33] S.A. Soliman, G. S. Christensen, and A. Rouhi, ”A New Algorithm for Nonlinear L1-Norm Minimization with Nonlinear Equality Constraints” Jr. Of Computational Statistics and Data Analysis,(CSDA), Vol.11, pp.97-109, 1991.

[34] S. A. Soliman, S.E.A. Emam and G.S. Christensen, “Optimization Of the Optimal Coefficients Of Non-monotonically Increasing Incremental Cost Curves”, Electrical Power Systems Research, Jr. Vol. 21, pp. 99-106, 1991.

[35] S.A. Soliman, G.S. Christensen, “Estimating Of Steady State Voltage And Frequency Of Power Systems From Digitized Bus Voltage Samples”, Electric Machines And Power Systems, Jr. Vol. 19, pp. 555-576, 1991.

[36] G. .S. Christensen, S.A. Soliman and A.M. Attalla, “Optimization Of The Load Following Scheduling Problem Of The B.P.A. Hydro-Electric System”, Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Jr. Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 38-42, 1991.

[37] G. S. Christensen, S.A. Soliman and A.M. Attalla, “Efficient Load Following Scheduling With Application To The B.P.A. Hydro-Electric System”, Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Jr. Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 43-50, 1991.

[38] Soliman and G.S. Christensen. “Least Absolute Value Estimation Of The Generalized Operational Impedance Of Solid-Rotor Synchronous Machines From Standstill Frequency Response Test Data”, Electric Power Systems Research, Jr. Vol.21, pp.91-98, 1991.

[39] S. A. Soliman, G.S. Christensen, and A. H. Rouhi, “Power System State Estimation with Equality Constraints” Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol.20, pp.183-202, 1992.

[40] S. A. Soliman, et-al, “Least Absolute Value Based on Linear Programming Algorithm for Measurement of Power System Frequency from a Distorted Bus Voltage Signal”, Electric Machines & Power Systems Jr., Vol.20, pp.549-568, 1992.

[41] S.A. Soliman, and G.S. Christensen,”Digital Analysis of Power Systems Dynamic Oscillation Using a Curve Fitting Technique”, Elect. Machines and Power Systems Jr., Vol.20, pp.183-201, 1992.

[42] S.A. Soliman, G.S. Christensen and K.M. El-Naggar. “A New Approximate Least Absolute Value. Based On Dynamic Filtering Algorithm For On-Line Power System Frequency Relaying”, Electric Machines And Power Systems, Jr. Vol. 20, pp. 569-592, 1992

[43] S.A. Soliman, et-al, “Dynamic Tracking Of The Steady State Power Systems Magnitude And Frequency Using Linear Kalman Filter: A Variable Frequency Model”, Electric Machines & Power Systems, Jr. Vol. 20, pp. 593-611, 1992.

[44] S.A. Soliman, G.S. Christensen, And K.M.EL-Naggar, “A Digital Measurement Of Earth Fault Loop-Impedance Using A Parameter Estimation Algorithm”, Electric Machines And Power Systems, Jr. Vol. 20, pp.613-621, 1992

[45] S.A. Soliman, And G.S. Christensen, “Digital Analysis of Power Systems Dynamic Oscillation Using A Curve Fitting Technique”, Electric Machines And Power Systems, Jr. Vol. 20, pp. 309-320, 1992.

[46] S. A. Soliman, And G.S. Christensen, “Modeling Of Induction Motors From Standstill Frequency Response Tests and a Parameter Estimation Algorithm”, Electric Power Systems Research Jr. Vol. 20, pp. 123-136, 1992

[47] S. A. Soliman and A.M.Al-Kandari, “An Algorithm for Estimating a Transmission Line Unsymmetrical Shunt Fault Location Based on Least Absolute Value Technique” Modeling, Measurement & Control, A, AMSE Press, Vol.53, No.2, pp.41-54, 1993.

[48] A.M.AL-Kandari, S.A. Soliman, and K.EL-Naggar, “Digital Dynamic Identification Of Power System Sub-Harmonics Based On The Least Absolute Value,” Electric Power Systems Research, Jr. Vol. 28, pp. 99-104, 1993.

[49] Soliman, A.M.AL-Kandari, M.M. Al-Arini, “Contingency Ranking With A Variable Weighting Coefficient Performance Index,” Jr. Of Engineering, India, Vol. 4, No.3, pp. 53-63, 1994.

[50] S..A. Soliman, A. M. Al-Kandari and M.E. EL-Hawary, ”Linear Kalman Filter Algorithm for Analysis of Transient Stability Swings in Large Interconnected Power Systems,” Electric Power Systems Research Jr., Vol.14, No.3, pp.173-178, 1995

[51] S. A. Soliman, ”Least Absolute Value Parameter Estimation Technique Applied to Inversion of Lap lace Transforms., Modeling, Measurement & Control, A, AMSE, Press. Vol.65, No.1, pp.33-64, 1995.

[52] S.A. Soliman, et-al, ”A Static Estimation Algorithm Based On Least Absolute Value Algorithm for Identification & Measurement of Power System Harmonics. “ Modeling, Measurement & Control, A, AMSE, Press. Vol.65, No.1, pp.33-64, 1995.

[53] S.A. Soliman, “Power System Digital Voltmeters With Low Sensitivity To Frequency Change,” Measurement, Jr. Vol. 16, pp. 161-170, 1995.

[54] S.A. Soliman, et-al, “Frequency Domain Parameter Identification o f Harmonic Potential Transformer Models Using Least Square Techniques,” Electric Power Systems Research Jr. Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 45-49, 1995.

[55] M. AL- Arini, S.A. Soliman, And A.M. AL-Kandari, “A Fast Technique For Outage Studies In Power System Planning And Operation,” Electric Power Systems Research, Jr. Vol. 32, pp. 203-211, 1995

[56] S.A. Soliman, et-al, “Digital Measurement of Symmetrical Components For Power System Protection”, The Arabian Jr. For Science And Engineering, Vol. 20, No. 4A, pp. 649-660, 1995.

[57] S A. Soliman, et-al, “ A Static State Estimation Based on Least Absolute Value Algorithm for Identification & Measurement of Power System Harmonics”, Modeling, Measurement & Control, A, AMSE Press., Vol.65, No.1,pp.33-64, 1995

[58] Soliman, et-al, “New Dynamic Filter Based On Least-Absolute Value Algorithm For On-Line Tracking Of Power System Harmonics,” IEE Proc. Gene. Trans. Disturb, Jr. Vol. 142, No. 1, pp. 37-44, 1995.

[59] S.A.Soliman, and M.E. El-Hawary, ”Application of Kalman Filtering for On-Line Estimation of Symmetrical components for Power System Protection”, Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol.38, No.2, pp.-113-123, 1996

[60] S.A.Soliman, A.M.Al-Kandari, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Procedures for Measuring Local Frequency and Voltage Phasor Magnitude of Distorted Voltages for Power System Relaying. “, Electric Power Systems Research Jr., Vol.38, pp.145-151, 1996.

[61] S.A.Soliman. “An Algorithm Based on Least Absolute Value For Measuring The Phase Angle Between Two Signals For Power System Protection” Int. Jr. Of Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 135-144, 1996.

[62] S.A.Soliman, “Digital Control of a High Performance Separately Excited DC Motor” Int. Jr. Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 16, No.2, pp. 102-106, 1996.

[63] S.A.Soliman, M. H. Abdel-Rahman, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Linear Kalman Filtering Algorithm Applied to Measurements of Power System Voltage Magnitude and Frequency: A Constant Frequency Model”, Can. J. Elect. & Comp. Eng., Vol. 22, No.4, 1997. [64] S.A.Soliman, and M.E. El-Hawary, ”Short Term Load Forecasting Using Weighted Least Absolute Value Filter ” Jr. Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol.25, No.3, pp.295-303, 1997 [65] S.A.Soliman, et-al, “Time Domain Estimation Techniques for Harmonic Load Models” Jr. Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol.25, No.8, pp.885-896, 1997

[66] S.A.Soliman, N. H. Abbasy and M. E. El-Hawary,” Frequency Domain Modeling and Identification of Nonlinear Loads Using a Least Error Squares Algorithm “ Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 40, No.1, pp.1-6, 1997.

[67] S.A. Soliman, ”A Simple and Novel Technique for Linear and Nonlinear Load Modeling in The Time Domain,” Int. Jr. of Power & Energy Systems, Vol.17, No.2, pp.127-131

[68] S.A.Soliman, et-al, ”Application of Least Absolute Value Parameter Estimation Based on Linear Programming to Short Term Load forecasting”, Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.19, No.3, pp.209-216, 1997.

[69] S.A.Soliman, et-al, ”An Estimation Algorithm For An Independent Frequency Load Modeling In The Presence of Harmonics.” Arabian Jr. For Science and Engineering Vol.24,No. 2B, pp.235-244,1997

[70] S.A.Soliman, M. H. Abdel- Rahman and M. E. El-Hawary,”Application of Fuzzy Linear Regression Algorithm to Power System Voltage Measurements.” Electric Power System Research Jr. Vol.42, No.3, pp.195-200, 1997.

[71] S.A.Soliman, K. EL-Naggar, and A.M. AL-Kandari “Kalman Filtering Based Algorithm For Low Frequency Power Systems Sub-Harmonics Identification” Int. Jr. of Power and Energy Systems”, Vol.17 No.1, 1997.

[72] N. H. Abbasy and S. A. Soliman, “Artificial Neural Network Application to Economic Operation of All-Thermal Power Plants” Inter. Jr of Power and Energy Systems, Vol.18, No. 2, pp.83-86, 1998.

[73] S. A. Soliman, A. M. Al-Kandari, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Parameter Identification of A Separately Excited DC Motor for Speed Control”, Electric Machines and Power System Jr.Vol.26, pp. 831-838, 1998.

[74] S. A. Soliman, I. Helal and A. M. Al-Kandari,”Fuzzy Linear Regression for Measurement of Harmonic Components in a Power System” Electric Power System Research Journal, Vol.50, pp.99-105, 1999.

[75] S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary, ”A Digital Estimation Algorithm for Impedance Measurements”, Electric Machines and Power System Jr., 1999. Vol.27,pp.1279-121288,1999

[76] S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary, ”Measurement of Voltage flicker Magnitude and Frequency in Power Systems for Power Quality Analysis” Electric Machines and Power System Jr., Vol.27,pp.1289-1297,1999

[77] S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary, “Measurement of Power Systems Voltage and Flicker Level for Power Quality Analysis”, Int. Jr of Electrical Power & and Energy Systems, Vol.22, pp.447-450, 2000

[78] M. E. El-Hawary, S. A. Soliman, and R. A. Alammari, “ Fuzzy Time Domain and Z-Transform Modeling for Harmonic Electric Loads,”The Arabian Journal for science and Engineering, Vol.26, No. 1B , pp.19-27,2001

[79] S. A. Soliman, R.A. Alammari and N. Alemadi and M. A. Mostafa,”Z-Transform Application for Modeling of Electric Loads in the Presence of Harmonics.” CIGRE,Session-2002, No.38-110

[80] H. M. Al-Hamadi, S. A. Soliman, “ Kalman Filter for Identification of Power System Fuzzy Harmonic Components” Electric Power System Research Jr. Vol.62, pp.241-248, 2002.

[81] S. F. Mekamer, M. E. El-Hawary, S. A. Soliman, and M. A. Moustafa,” Application of Fuzzy Logic for Reactive Power Compensation of Radial Distribution”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol.18, No.1, pp.206-213, 2003

[82] S. F. Mekamer, M. E. El-Hawary, S. A. Soliman, M. A. Moustafa, and M. M. Mansour, “New Heuristic Strategies for Reactive Power Compensation of Radial Distribution Feeders”, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol.17,No.4, pp.11281135, 2002.

[83] E. El-Attar, S. A. Soliman, M. H. Abdel-Rahman, and M. E. El-Hawary, “ A New Algorithm for Estimating Fault Location in Balanced Three- Phase Power Systems’, International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 24, No. 7,pp. 515-520,2002.

[84] A. H. Mantawy, S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary, ” An innovative Simulated Approach to Long- Term Hydro Scheduling Problem”, International Jr. of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.25. No.1 pp. 41-46, 2002

[85] S. F. Mekamer, S. A. Soliman, M. A. Mustafa, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Load Flow of Radial Distribution Feeders: A New Contribution”, International Jr. of Electrical Power and Energy Systems Jr., Vol.24, pp.701-707, 2002

[86] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, H. K. Temraz, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Fuzzy Linear Parameter Estimation Algorithms: A New Formulation” International Jr. of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 24, No.5, pp.415-420, 2002

[87] S. A. Soliman. R. A. Alammari, M. A. Mostafa, M. E. El-Hawary,” Two Digital Filtering Algorithms for Fast Estimation of Symmetrical Components in a Power System: A Static Estimation Approach.” Electric Power Systems Research Jr., Vol.66, pp.133-137, 2003

[88] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, M. E. El-Hawary “ Frequency and Harmonics Evaluation in Power Networks Using Fuzzy Regression Technique,” Electric Power Systems Research Jr., Vol. 66, pp. 171-177,2003

[89] S. A. Soliman, A. H. Mantaway, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Power System Frequency Estimation Based on Simulated Annealing: Part I: A Constant Frequency Model” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 1B, pp.45-55, 2003

[90] A.H. Mantawy, S.A. Soliman, M.E. El-Hawary, “The long-term hydro-scheduling problem-a new algorithm”, Electric Power Systems Research Jr. Vol.63, No.1, pp. 67 - 72, 2003

[91] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, A. H. Mantawy, and M. E. El-Hawary, ”On the Application of Park’s Transformation for Power System Harmonics Identification and Measurements” Electric Power Systems Components Journal (Formally Electric Machines and Power Systems Journal), Vol. 31, No.8, 2003.

[92] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, M. A. Mostafa, and M. E. El-Hawary, “ A Demodulation Technique for Power System Local Frequency and Voltage Measurements,” Engineering Journal, University of Qatar, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2003.

[93] H.M. Al-Hamadi, and S. A. Soliman, “Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting Based on Kalman Filtering Algorithm with Moving Window weather and Load Model”, Electric Power System Research Jr. Vol. 68, pp. 47-59, 2004

[94] A. M. Al-Kandari, S. A. Soliman and M. E. El-Hawary, ”Fuzzy Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting” International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Vol.26, No. 2, pp. 111-122, 2004

[95] S.A. Soliman, A. H. Mantawy, and M. E. El-Hawary,”Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Power System Quality Analysis”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems,Vol. 26, pp. 31-36,2004

[96] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Harmonics and DC Offset Removal for Fault Locator Algorithm in a Power System” International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems,Vol.26, pp.389-395,2004

[97] S. A. Soliman, R.A. Alammari, H. K. Temraz, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Long-Term Electric Peak Load Forecasting for Power System Planning: A Comparative Study”, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,Vol.29,No.1B, pp.85-94,2004.

[98] R. A. Alammari, S. A. Soliman M. E. El-Hawary,” Identification of Individual Types of Harmonic Loads in an Electric Power System-Bus” International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 26, pp.549-552, 2004.

[99] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, and A.M. Alkandari, “Harmonic Modeling of Linear and Nonlinear Loads Based on Kalman Filtering Algorithm” Electric Power System Research Jr, Vol.72, No.2, pp.147-155, 2004.

[100] S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, A. H. Mantawy and M. E. El-Hawaary,” Power System Frequency Estimation Based on Simulated Annealing: A Variable Frequency Mode” Scientia Iranica, International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 218-224, July 2004

[101] H.Al-Hamadi, S. A. Soliman,”Long-Term/Mid-Term Electric Load Forecasting Based on Short-Term correlation and Annual Growth”, Electric Power Systems Research Journal,Vol 74, No.3,pp.359- July 2005.

[102] S. A. Soliman, “Identification of Harmonics and Inter-Harmonics in Power Systems: A Power Quality Issue”, journal Technical Acoustics, Electronic Journal «Technical Acoustics» http://webcenter.ru/~eeaa/ejta/ Vol. 18, 2005

[103] H.M. Al-Hamadi and S.A. Soliman,” Fuzzy Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting using Kalman Filter” IEE Proceedings-Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol.153, issue 2, pp.217-227, March 2006.

[104] H. Al-Hamadi, and S. A. Soliman,” One-Year Long-Term Electric Load Forecasting Based on Multiple Regression Models and Kalman Filtering Algorithm”, International Jr. Engineering Intelligent Systems, Vol.14, No.2, pp.79-88,2006.

[105] A. M. Al-Kandari, S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari," Power Quality Analysis Based on Fuzzy Estimation Algorithm: Voltage Flicker Measurements" Int. Jr. of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.28 pp.723 .728, 2006.

[106] S. A. Soliman, and A. M. Al-Kandari, "Electric Annual Peak Load Forecasting Based on Fuzzy Systems" Jr. of Eng. Int. Syst. Vol.14, No. 3, pp.169-176, 2006.

[107] S. A. Soliman, I. Helal, and A. Youssif, "Electric Load Management Using Electricity Tariff Algorithm" International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, Volume 8, Issue 5, Article 3, 2007. http://www.bepress.com/ijeeps/vol8/iss5/art3

[108] S. A. Soliman, et-all, " DIGITAL FREQUENCY RELAYING BASED ON - TRANSFORMATION: A VARIABLE FREQUENCY MODEL" Transaction on Systems, Signal and Devices, Vol.2, No.2, 2007

[109] G. S. Christensen, M. Saif, and S. A. Soliman, "A new algorithm for finding the optimal solution of the least absolute value estimation problem" Canadian Journal for Electrical and Computer Engineering, CJECE, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp.1-8, 2007.

[110] A. M. Al-Kandari, and S. A. Soliman," Measurements OF POWER System Nominal VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY and Voltage Flicker Parameters" International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol.2, No.4, 2007.

[111] A.M. Al-Kandari and S. A. Soliman," MEASUREMENT OF A POWER SYSTEM NOMINAL VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE FLICKER PARAMETERS" Electrical Power and Energy Systems 31 (2009) 295–301 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142061509000143

[112] A.M. Al-kandari, S. A. Soliman, and J. Madouh,” Fuzzy Measurements of Symmetrical Components for Power System Control” Annals of Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Systems, Volume:1, Issue: 1, March 2011 pp.67-78

[113] S.A. Soliman, A.M. Alkandari and M.H.Abd-Rahman,” STEADY STATE ANALYSIS OF A DOUBLY FED INDUCTION GENERATOR” Energy and Power Engineering, 2011, 3, 393-400 http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?paperID=7370

[114] J. MADOUH, A. M. AL-KANDARI, S. A. SOLIMAN, and R. A. ALAMMARI,” HARTLY TRANSFORM FOR SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS MEASUREMENT IN A POWER SYSTEM” Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences Volume 3, Issue 2, August-October 2011, Pages 141-150.

[115] A. M. AL-KANDARI, J. Y. MADOUH, M. E. EL-HAWARY,and S. A. SOLIMAN,” FUZZY OPTIMAL POWER FLOW WITH FUZZY ACTIVE, REACTIVE POWER GENERATIONS AND LOADS” Annals of Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Systems Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2011, Pages 183-199

II. Refereed Conference Publications:

Some of these papers are published in the above listed journals

1. S.A. Soliman, and G. S. Christensen, “A New Approach for Optimization of Hydropower System Operation with a Quadratic Model”, Invited Paper to Optimal Control and Calculus of Variation Meeting, West Germany, June 1986. Published as Lecturer Notes in Control Information Science, Vol.95, pp.273-286, 1987 (Edited by R.Bullrsch, A. Miele, J. Stoer and K.H.Well). 2. S A. Soliman, et-al, “Parameters Identification of Potential Transformer Models in the Frequency Domain Based on an Estimation Algorithm “Proceeding Inter. AMSE Confer,” Engineering Problems”, Manama, Bahrain, April 18-20,1994, Vol.2, pp.85-100. 3. S.A. Soliman and M.E. EL-Hawary, “Application of Kalman Filtering For On-Line Estimation Of Symmetrical Components For Power System Protection” IEEE/KTH Stockholm Power Tech. Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, June 18-23, 1995

4. S .A. Soliman, et-al, “A Comparative Study of Static Parameter Estimation Algorithms In Short-Term Load Forecasting”, IEEE/KTH Stockholm Power Tech. Conf., Stockholm, Sweden, June 18-22, pp. 588-594, Paper SPT PS 19-05-0605, 1995. 5. S.A. Soliman, And A. M. Al -Kandari, “Parameters Identification of A Separately Excited DC Motor For Speed Control” Paper SPT EM 05-06-0103, IEEE/KTH, Stockholm, Power Tech Conf. Stockholm, Sweden, June 18-22, 1995

6. S.A. Soliman and A.M. AL-Kandari, “Modeling and Identification of Electrical Loads on The Frequency Domain Based On Least Error Squares”, 1st Bahrain Int. Conf. On Computer In Industry, Nov., 6-8, 1995, Bahrain, pp. 183-195.

7. S.A.Soliman and A.M Al-Kandari,” Optimal Parameter Estimation of Synchronous Machines from The Digitized Sudden Short-Circuit Armature Current ‘, IEEE AFRICON ’96, 4th African Conference in Africa pp. 188-199, 8. S. A. Soliman and A. M. Al-Kandari,” Kalman Filtering Algorithm for On-Line Identification of Input-Output Curves for Thermal Power Plant,” MELCON ’96, Bari, Italy, pp.1588-1591, June 1996. 9. S. A. Soliman and M. E. El-Hawary,”Digital Measurement of Distorted Power Based On Least Error Squares Algorithm” IEEE 7th Inter. Confer. On Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP’96 10. S. A. Soliman and N.H. Abbasy,”Power System Frequency Relaying Based On Fuzzy Linear Regression Technique,”5th Int. Middle East Power Conference MEPCON’97, Alexandria, Egypt, Jan.4-6, 1997, pp.409-413. 11. S. A. Soliman, M.H. Abdel-Rahman and E. Al-Attar,”A New Algorithm for Estimating The Fault Location in an Unbalanced Three-Phase Power System” Proceeding of the 4th IEEE International Confer. On Electronics, Circuits & Systems ICECS’ 97, pp.804-810, 1997. 12. S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary, ”Identification of Individual Types of Harmonic Loads Based on Constrained LAV Algorithm”, Int. Jr. of Electrical Power & and Energy Systems, May 1999. Also presented to 7th Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON`2000, March 28-30, 2000

13. S.A.Soliman, et-al, “A New Signal Processing Algorithm for Power System Sub-Harmonics and Harmonics Identification for Power Quality Analysis”.7th Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON`2000, March 28-30, 2000.

14. S.A.Soliman, et-al, “Estimation of Power System Voltage and Frequency Using the Three-Phase Voltage Measurements and - Transformation”, 7th Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON`2000, March 28-30, 2000.

15. S. A. Soliman, et-al ,”Requirements and Functional Analysis of Energy Management Centers (EMC) and Their Roles in Enhancement System Reliability and Efficiency: The State of the Art”, 7th Middle-East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON`2000, March 28-30, 2000.

16. S. F. Mekhamer, S. A. Soliman, M. A. Mostafa, and M. E. El-Hawary, “Load Flow Solution of Radial Distribution Feeders: A New Approach,” Portugal Power Technology, PPT’2001, Coinference, Sept. 10-13,2001.

17. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, M. A. Mostafa, and M. E. El-Hawary,” Effects of Harmonic Distortion on the Active and Reactive Power Measurements in the Time Domain: A Single Phase System,” Portugal Power Technology, PPT’2001, Conference, Sept. 10-13,2001.

18. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, M. E. El-Hawary and M. A. Mostafa, “ Frequency and Harmonics Evaluation in Power Networks Using Fuzzy Regression Technique,” IEEE Power Engineering Society, Summer Meeting, July 15-17, 2001, Vancouver, Canada

19. M. E. El-Hawary, S. A. Soliman, and R. A. Alammari, “ Fuzzy Time Domain and Z-Transform Modeling for Harmonic Electric Loads,” IEEE Power Engineering Society, Summer Meeting, July 15-17, 2001, Vancouver, Canada.

20. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, M. A. Mostafa, and M. E. El-Hawary, “ A Demodulation Technique for Power System Local Frequency and Voltage Measurements,” International Power Engineering Conference, Singapore, May 17-20, 2001,

21. S. A. Soliman, M. E. El-Hawary, and H. K. Temraz, “ Fuzzy Systems Applications to Reactive Power Compensation in Primary Distribution Feeders,” IEEE Power Engineering Society, Summer Meeting, July 15-17, 2001, Vancouver, Canada

22. S. A. Soliman. M. A. Mostafa, M. E. El-Hawary and A. M. Al-Kandari,” Two Digital Filtering Algorithms for Fast Estimation of Symmetrical Components in a Power System: A Static Estimation Approach.” LESCOPE’01 Conference, July 11-13, 2001, Halifax, Canada.

23. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari and M. E. El-Hawary,” On the Application of - Transformation for Power Systems Frequency Relaying.” LESCOPE’01 Conference, July 11-13, 2001, Halifax, Canada.

24. S. A. Soliman, R.A. Alammari and N. Alemadi, ”Z-Transform Application for Modeling of Electric Loads in the Presence of Harmonics.” CIGRE’01 Conference, France, 2002

25. Mekhamer, S.F.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Mansour, M.M.; Moustafa, M.A.; Soliman, S.A.;” State of the art in optimal capacitor allocation for reactive power compensation in distribution feeders,” Power Engineering 2002 Large Engineering Systems Conference on, LESCOPE 02 , 26-28 June 2002, Pages:61 – 75

26. S. A. Soliman, A. H. Mantawy, and M. E. El-Hawary,” A New Approach for Measurement and Prediction of Voltage Flicker Magnitude and Frequency”, International Al-Azhar Engineering Conference 9-12 April, 2003.

27. S. A. Soliman, A. H. Mantawy, and M. E. El-Hawary, “Power System Frequency Estimation Based on Simulated Annealing Part II: A Variable Frequency Model” International Al-Azhar Engineering Conference 9-12 April, 2003.

28 N. A. Alamadi, R. A. Al-Ammari, and S. A. Soliman,” Recursive Least error Squares Apllication for Power Systems Quality Analysis: Voltage Sags Problems” International Al-Azhar Engineering Conference 9-12 April, 2003.

30. Soliman, S.A.; Temraz, H.K.; El-Khodary, S.M.; Power system voltage stability margin identification using local measurements”, Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on LESCOPE03 , 7-9 May 2003, Pages:100 – 104

31. Al-Kandari, A.M.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Fuzzy systems application to electric short-term load forecasting. I. Problem formulation”, Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 7-9 May 2003, Pages:125 – 130

32. Al-Kandari, A.M.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Fuzzy systems application to electric short-term load forecasting. II. Computational Results”, Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 7-9 May 2003, Pages:125 – 130 33. I. Helal, S. A. Soliman, and A.M. Yousif,” “Electric Load Management For Industrial Plants” 9th Int. Middle East Power System Conference, MEPCON’2003 Monofyia University, Egypt, December 2003

34. S.A. Soliman, and R. A. Alammari,” Power quality Analysis Based on Fuzzy Estmatin Algorithm”, Mansoura 4th Int. Engineering Conference 20-22 April, 2004.

35. A. M. Alkandari, S. A. Soliman and A. H. Mantaway,” Nonlinear Estimation Based on Simulated Annealing Optimization Technique”, Mansoura 4th Int. Engineering Conference 20-22 April, 2004

36. A. M. Alkandari, S. A. Soliman and R. A. Alammari,”Digital Measurements of Symmetrical Components of a Four-Phase Power System”, Mansoura 4th Int. Engineering Conference 20-22 April, 2004.

37. Abbasy, N.H.; Soliman, S.A.; “Artificial neural network application to economic operation of all thermal power plants”, Electro technical Conference, 1996. MELECON '96., 8th Mediterranean ,Volume: 3 , 13-16 May 1996 Pages:1630 - 1633 vol.3

38. Soliman, S.A.; Al-Kandari, A.M.”A simple and novel technique for linear and nonlinear load modeling in the time domain” Electro technical Conference, 1996. MELECON '96., 8th Mediterranean ,Volume: 3 , 13-16 May 1996 Pages:1615 - 1619 vol.3

39. Soliman, S.A.; Al-Kandari, A.M,” Kalman filtering algorithm for on-line identification of input-output curves for thermal power plant” Electro technical Conference, 1996. MELECON '96., 8th Mediterranean ,Volume: 3 , 13-16 May 1996 Pages:1588 - 1593 vol.3

40. Soliman, S.A.; Rahman, M.H.A.; El-Hawary, M.E., ”Power system measurements based on fuzzy linear regression algorithm for power system protection Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1996. Canadian Conference on ,Volume: 2 , 26-29 May 1996 Pages:1020 - 1026 vol.2

41. Soliman, S.A.; Persaud, S.; El-Nagar, K.; El-Hawary, M.E., ”Application of least absolute value parameter estimation technique based on linear programming to short-term load forecasting”, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1996. Canadian Conference on ,Volume: 2 , 26-29 May 1996, Pages:529 - 533 vol.2

42. Al-Kandari, A.M.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E,”Fuzzy systems application to electric short-term load forecasting. I. Problem formulation”, Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 7-9 May 2003 Pages:125 – 130

43. Al-Kandari, A.M.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.,”Fuzzy systems application to electric short-term load forecasting. II. Computational results Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 7-9 May 2003 Pages:131 – 137

44. Mekhamer, S.F.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Soliman, S.A.; Moustafa, M.A.; Mansour, M.M. ,”Reactive power compensation of radial distribution feeders: a new approach”, Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition 2002: Asia Pacific. IEEE/PES ,Volume: 1 , 6-10 Oct. 2002 Pages:285 - 290 vol.1

45. Soliman, S.A.; Mantaway, H., I; El-Hawary, M.E,.”A new approach for measurement and prediction of voltage flicker magnitude and frequency”, Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition 2002: Asia Pacific. IEEE/PES ,Volume: 3 , 6-10 Oct. 2002 Pages:2278 - 2282 vol.3

46. Mekhamer, S.F.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Mansour, M.M.; Moustafa, M.A.; Soliman, S.A., ”State of the art in optimal capacitor allocation for reactive power compensation in distribution feeders”, Power Engineering 2002 Large Engineering Systems Conference on, LESCOPE 02 , 26-28 June 2002 Pages:61 – 75.

47. Mantawy, A.H.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.,”A new Tabu search algorithm for the long-term hydro scheduling problem”, Power Engineering 2002 Large Engineering Systems Conference on, LESCOPE 02 , 26-28 June 2002 Pages:29 – 34

48. Mekhamer, S.F.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Mansour, M.M.; Moustafa, M.A.; Soliman, S.A.,”Fuzzy and heuristic techniques for reactive power compensation of radial distribution feeders: a comparative study”, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2002. IEEE CCECE 2002. Canadian Conference on ,Volume: 1 , 12-15 May 2002, Pages:112 - 121 vol.1

49. Soliman, S.A.; Alammari, R.A.; El-Hawary, M.E, ’”On the application of αβ-transformation for power systems frequency relaying Power Engineering, 2001. LESCOPE '01. 2001 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 11-13 July 2001 Pages:120 – 124

50. Mantawy, A.H.; Soliman, S.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.,”An innovative simulated annealing approach to the long-term hydro scheduling problem”, Power Engineering, 2001. LESCOPE '01. 2001 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 11-13 July 2001 Pages:79 – 85

51. Soliman, S.A.; Alammari, R.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Mostafa, M.A., ”Frequency and harmonics evaluation in power networks using fuzzy regression technique” Power Tech Proceedings, 2001 IEEE Porto ,Volume: 1 , 10-13 Sept. 2001 Pages:6 pp. vol.1

52. Soliman, S.A.; Alammari, R.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; Mostafa, M.A.; ”Effects of harmonic distortion on the active and reactive power measurements in the time domain: a single phase system” ,Power Tech Proceedings, 2001 IEEE Porto ,Volume: 1 , 10-13 Sept. 2001 Pages:6 pp. vol.1

53. Mekhamer, S.F.; Soliman, S.A.; Mostafa, M.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; ”Load flow solution of radial distribution feeders: a new approach” Power Tech Proceedings, 2001 IEEE Porto ,Volume: 3 , 10-13 Sept. 2001 Pages:5 pp. vol.3

54. Soliman, S.A.; Temraz, H.K.; El-Hawary, M.E.,”Fuzzy systems applications to reactive power compensation in primary distribution feeders”, Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, 2001. IEEE ,Volume: 3 , 15-19 July 2001 Pages:1597 - 1609 vol.3

55. El-Hawary, M.E.; Soliman, S.A.; Temraz, H.;”Fuzzy time domain and Z-transform modeling for harmonic electric loads”’ Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, 2001. IEEE ,Volume: 2 , 15-19 July 2001 Pages:1229 – 1236, vol.2

56. Soliman, S.A.; Mostafa, M.A.; El-Hawary, M.E.; ”Frequency and harmonics evaluation in power networks using fuzzy regression technique” Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, 2001. IEEE ,Volume: 2 , 15-19 July 2001 Pages:1222 - 1228 vol.2

57. Soliman, S.A.; Temraz, H.K.; El-Khodary, S.M.;” Power system voltage stability margin identification using local measurements”, Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on , 7-9 May 2003 Pages:100 – 104

58. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, and M. A. Mostafa, “On Line Estimation of Transformer Model Parameters”, Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE '04. 2004, 28-30 July 2004, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

59. A.M. Al-Kandari, S. A. Soliman, and R. A. Alammari,”Digital Measurement of Symmetrical Components of a Multiphase Power System”, Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE '04. 2004, 28-30 July 2004, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

60. A.M. Al-Kandari, S. A. Soliman, and M. E. El-Hawary,”Fuzzy Measurements of Power System Symmetrical Components”, Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE '04. 2004, 28-30 July 2004, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

61. M.I. Nami and S. A. Soliman,” Derivative Based Power System Frequency Estimation”, Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE '05. 2004, 28-30 July 2005, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

62. M. Belkhayat, S. A. Soliman and R. Alammari, ” On-Line Machine Parameter Extraction Using DQ-Injection Technique”, Third IEEE International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices SSD'05 March 21-24, 2005, Sousse – Tunisia. 63. N.A. Al-Emadi, and S. A. Soliman,” An Innovative Algorithm for Short- Term Electric Load Forecasting”, Third IEEE International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices SSD'05 March 21-24, 2005, Sousse – Tunisia 64. S.A. Soliman, M. A. Mostafa, and A. M. Al-kandari” Linear Kalman Filter Algorithm with -Transformation for Power System Frequency Estimation” Third IEEE International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices SSD'05 March 21-24, 2005, Sousse – Tunisia

65. A. M. Al-kandari, S. A. Soliman and M. A. Mostafa, “Digital Frequency Relaying Based on Transformation and Linear Kalman Filter: A Variable Frequency Model”, Third IEEE International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices SSD'05 March 21-24, 2005, Sousse – Tunisia

66. S. A. Soliman, R. A. Alammari, and M. A. Mostafa, "Application of Regression Analysis for Predication of Voltage Collapse in Power Systems” Accepted to Third IEEE International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices SSD'05 March 21-24, 2005, Sousse – Tunisia.

67. S. A. Soliman, and M. A. Mostafa,”Voltage Flicker Frequency and Amplitude Measurement: A Simple Approach” MEPCON’2005, Suez Canal University, December 12-14, 2005, Egypt.

68. Title: "LONG-TERM ELECTRIC PEAK LOAD FORECASTING FOR POWER SYSTEM PLANNING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY" Journal: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering abstract and index information for this publication, as part of CSA Mechanical & Transportation Engineering Abstracts from CSA.

69. S. A. Soliman, M. A. Mustafa, and A. M. Al-Kandari," -Transformation Based Algorithm for Identifying the Power Quality Events in Electric Distribution Networks", Middle East Power Engineering Conference, Mania University, MEPCON'06, Egypt, December 2006.

70. S.A. Soliman and A. Al-Hanai," Fuzzy Systems Applications for Identification of Harmonic Loads and their Contributions" International Conference on Communication, Computer and Power (ICCCP'07), Sultan Qabous University, Manama, OMAN, February, 2007

71. Helal Al-Hamadi and S.A. Soliman," ESTIMATING INSTANTANEOUS VOLTAGE FLICKER USING KALMAN FILTE AND FUZZY LOGIC TUNING NOISE LEVELS" Proceeding of Seventh IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Palma de Millrace Spain, August 29-31, 2007

72. S. A. Soliman," A Simple and Reliable Algorithm for Frequency Estimation with Application to Power Systems Frequency Relaying” Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE '07. 2007, 10-12 October 2007, Montreal, Canada.

References:

1. Mahmoud Abdel-Hamid Mostafa, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt, 2. M. E. El-Hawary, Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, P. O. Box 1000, Nova Scotia, Canada; 3. R. A. Alammari, Associate Professor (Formally Chairman of Electrical Engineering Department), University of Qatar, Electrical Engineering, 4. Aty Edris ,Quanta Technology; QUANTA TECHNOLOGY, LLC, 4020 Westchase Blvd., Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607;