Call for Papers for Special Session:

“Stability Analysis and Advanced Control for Diversified Converter-Dominated Power Systems” (SS2)

Organized by:

Dr. Qiang Fu (fuqiang346@qq.com, qiang346.fu@polyu.edu.hk )

Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr. Qifan Chen (qifan.chen@connect.polyu.hk, qf_chen@foxmail.com)

Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Theme:

Power converters are increasingly integrated into modern power systems owing to their high controllability and flexible energy conversion capabilities. These devices have been widely applied in renewable power generation, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission, and hybrid AC/DC distribution systems. However, such large-scale integration of converters introduces critical stability challenges, including: frequency instability due to reduced system inertia, voltage instability from limited short-circuit current support, synchronous instability caused by weak grid connections, and power angle oscillations in grid-forming converters resembling synchronous generator dynamics. This special session seeks to widely collect researches on stability risks in converter-dominated power systems and gives inspiration on methodologies for ensuring stable system operation in diversified and complex operational scenarios. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Emerging applications and technological advancements for power converters
  • Innovative stability analysis methods and applications for converter-dominated systems
  • Advanced control strategies for converter coordination and system stability improvement
  • Critical perspectives on risks, challenges, and opportunities in converter-integrated power systems
  • Case studies and engineering practices in real-world converter-dominated power systems

Organiser:

Dr Qiang FuDr. Qiang Fu, a National Hong Kong Scholar and China-Brazil Young Scientist, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Assistant Researcher at its affiliated Research Institute, specializing in stability analysis and control of renewable energy transmission systems, particularly VSC-based HVDC technologies. With 32 SCI-indexed publications (including 20 in top IEEE Transactions journals), 10 patents, and an academic book, he has led 15 major research initiatives as principal investigator, such as projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, two National Key R&D Program sub-projects, three provincial/state laboratory grants, and eight industry collaborations with the State Grid Corporation of China. Currently serving as a Guest Researcher at the State Key Laboratory of HVDC Transmission Technology, he actively contributes to academia as a Youth Expert Committee Member for the China Electric Power Research Institute Journal Center, a Council Member of the IEEE PES Technical Committee on Power System Protection & Control (China), and a Youth Editorial Board Member for multiple SCI/EI journals. Recognized for his impact, he has received the IEEE PES Excellent Youth Talent Award and multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from leading journals, while also chairing sessions at international conferences like IEEE EI2 and IEEE APPEEC.

Qifan CHENDr. Qifan Chen received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees from Fuzhou University in 2018 and 2021, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2025. He was a visiting Ph.D. student at National University of Singapore in 2024 and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on power system stability with sustainable energy integration and data-driven analysis for smart grids. He has authored over 20 academic publications. Among these, over 10 are first/corresponding-authored papers in prestigious journals, including 5 in IEEE Transactions journals and 2 ESI Highly Cited Papers. He is the recipient of the “High Impact Paper Award” from Proceedings of the CSEE in 2021 and the “Excellent Paper Award” at the 19th Annual Conference of the Fujian Society for Electrical Engineering in 2020. He also serves as an active reviewer for multiple leading journals, including IEEE TPWRS, TSG, TPWRD, TIE, TCE, etc. Dr. Chen is serving as the Special Session Chair for the APSCOM 2025 Conference.

Please submit your papers to the conference paper submission system.