CPEEE 2027-Invited Speakers
- Prof. Shogo Nishikawa, Nihon University, Japan
- Shogo Nishikawa graduated from Nihon University in 1982. I received Dr. Engineering from Nihon University in 2001. In 2004, I joined Nihon University, Japan. I am a Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University. I am the Fellow of Japan Solar Energy Society.
I was the member of IEA (International Energy Agency)-SHCP-Task16 from 1991 to 1995 and IEA -PVPS-Task7 from 1997 to 2001. I am the member of Technical Committees for PV system of Japanese Industrial Standards. And I also the member of a lot of committees under national PV R&D projects.
My particular field of research is system technology of PV system. I studied system technology to maximize the performance and economics of PV system. Recently, my research interests are development of fault detection technology of PV string and array.
Speech Title: Detectable Line-to-Line Resistance by Monitoring String Current
Abstract: String current monitoring is a promising method for the early detection of line-to-line faults. However, detecting such faults becomes difficult as the line-to-line resistance increases. This paper reports on an investigation into the range of detectable line-to-line resistance, specifically aiming to distinguish fault conditions from the rates of current change that occur during normal operation.
- Asst. Prof. Maziar Rastmanesh, Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Maziar Rastmanesh (SM) received the M.Sc., and Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering in 2013, and 2022 respectively from Dalhousie University Halifax, Canada. He is currently serving as an assistant professor with Pennsylvania State University, Berks USA. His research interests include low-power RF and solar power harvesting, power electronics, DC-DC converters, SMPS, EMC, and Reliability in the automotive industry. He was a Senior Electronics Engineer with Adamson Systems in Toronto, where he led an engineering team designing switch-mode power supplies and Class D amplifiers for the audio industry. Prior to joining Adamson, he worked as a Development Engineer with KSR International (formerly International Rectifier) in Halifax, Canada, where he was responsible for validation, reliability, optimal design, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of brushless DC motors for automotive systems. His projects included conducting EMC test for Globe Motor in the United States and Canada, charger validation for Maybach in Germany, and reliability studies for Delphi. He is a licensed Electrical Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers of Canada and a senior member of IEEE.
- Asst. Prof. Riccardo Loggia, University of Rome, Italy
- Riccardo Loggia was born in Rome, RM, Italy in 1994. He received the Ph.D. and the M.S. cum laude both in electrical engineering in 2025 and 2021 respectively. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Sapienza, University of Rome (qualified Associate professor) and lecturer for the course “Demotics and low voltage electrical systems”. His field of research includes electric Power Systems, LV microgrids applied to residential sector, BIM & Digital Twin and Vehicle to Grid applications. He is IEEE member and author of more than 80 papers published in international conferences and indexed journals. He is also an Associate Editor of the Q1 journal IAS Transaction on Industry Application
Speech Title: Optimal PV Azimuth for EVs Needs: a Case Study of Age Impact Claimed by Real Data
Abstract: The rapid and growing development of microgrids has promoted the use of renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics, to reduce the impact on the public distribution network and optimize the absorption of connected electrical loads. In recent years, the use of electric vehicles has also grown exponentially, as has their natural integration into microgrids. The interaction between PV, storage systems, and electric vehicles is currently the focus of research and study, especially in terms of energy flows and the associated economic savings. This analyzes the possible azimuth dimensioning of a photovoltaic system, depending on its application in the charging of electric vehicles. Historical data and real simulations understudies show how varying PV azimuth can lead or not to lead to economic savings and technical improvements (self-consumption level) in the context of EVs load needs operated by diverse-age users with different daily demands).
