Doctor Ali Hellany

Doctor Ali Hellany

Senior Lecturer,
Engineering

Biography

Dr. Ali Hellany received his ME (Hons) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, from University of Western Sydney, Australia in 1997 and 2001. Ali Joined University of Western Sydney as a postdoctoral researcher in University of Western Sydney, School of Engineering in 2001 and became a lecturer in 2002. In December 2008, Ali became a Senior lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics at Western Sydney University.

Ali teaches at both at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in electrical and electronic engineering. He has received numerous awards for her contributions to student learning including VC Excellence award (Sustainability-Highly commended) 2012, VC Excellence Award (Excellence in Teaching) 2013, and University of Western Sydney Learning and Teaching Award (excellence in teaching) 2013. Ali is the founder and academic supervisor of Western Sydney U Solar car project, The sustainable house project, and the Hybrid Renewable Energy station. Ali’s research interests and publication areas include project based learning, sustainability, renewable energy, power quality, and power management. Ali is a member of IEEE, IEEE Educational society and Engineers Australia

This information has been contributed by Doctor Hellany.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Western Sydney,Nepean
  • MEng University of Western Sydney,Nepean

Professional Memberships

  • IEEE Member (2001 - 2019)
  • IEEE educational Society (2014 - 2019)
  • IEEE NSW Council (Chair of Student activities) (2006 - 2018)
  • Urban Transformations Research Centre (2023 - 2026)
  • Engineers Australia (2008 - 2019)

Awards

  • VC Excellence Award (Excellence in Teaching) 2013-12-05
  • UWS Learning and Teaching Award (excellence in teaching) 2013-12-05
  • VC Excellence award (sustainability-Highly commended) 2012-11-30

Interests

  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainability

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Engineering

Committees

  • School Research Committee
  • School Academic Committee
  • School External Advisory Committee

Contact

Email: A.Hellany@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 47360 126
Mobile: 0407541664
Location: XB.2.07
Penrith (Kingswood)

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

  • 300018 Digital Systems 1, 2008
  • 300018 Digital Systems 1, 2013
  • 300022 Electromagnetics, 2003
  • 300022 Electromagnetics, 2013
  • 300024 Electronic Systems Design, 2003
  • 300025 Electronics, 2006
  • 300025 Electronics, 2019
  • 300053 Professional Practice, 2008
  • 300053 Professional Practice, 2011
  • 300666 Advanced Engineering Topic 1, 2019
  • 300667 Advanced Engineering Topic 2, 2019
  • 300995 Power Quality, 2014
  • 300995 Power Quality, 2019
  • 301025 Advanced Power Quality, 2014
  • 301025 Advanced Power Quality, 2019
  • 301089 Special Technical Project, 2019

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2023), 'Influence of environmental changes on power quality disturbances in Hybrid Renewable Energy System', Energy Reports, vol 9 , pp 164 - 173.
  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2022), 'Novel approach to monitoring and mitigating power quality disturbances in hybrid renewable energy system', Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, vol 20 , pp 481 - 487.
  • Trape, M., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2022), 'Maximum power point tracker optimization for photovoltaic systems based on III-V elements', Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, vol 20, no September 2022 , pp 614 - 620.
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2021), 'General aspects, islanding detection, and energy management in microgrids : a review', Sustainability, vol 13, no 16 .
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2021), 'Dual stage microgrid energy resource optimization strategy considering renewable and battery storage systems', International Journal of Energy Research, vol 45, no 15 , pp 21340 - 21364.
  • Falcone, M., Bayard De Volo, E., Hellany, A., Rossi, C. and Pulvirenti, B. (2021), 'Lithium-ion battery thermal management systems : a survey and new CFD results', Batteries, vol 7, no 4 .
  • Mohanarajah, T., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2020), 'A novel method to optimize permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machines', Electric Power Components and Systems, vol 48, no 9-10 , pp 933 - 943.
  • Islam, M., Shareef, H., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Khalid, S. (2019), 'Performance comparison of various probability gate assisted binary lightning search algorithm', IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, vol 8, no 3 , pp 228 - 236.
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2019), 'An integrated reactive power control strategy for improving low voltage ride-through capability', Chinese Journal of Electrical Engineering, vol 5, no 4 .
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Finite element analysis and design methodology for high-efficiency synchronous reluctance motors', Electric Power Components and Systems, vol 46, no 13 , pp 1478 - 1493.
  • Nassereddine, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Maxmize the house roof PV solar output by using Maximum Power Point Box (MPPB)', International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, vol 19, no 4 .
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2016), 'Earthing system for stand alone PV solar house', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 7, no 2 , pp 137 - 148.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Counterpoise mutual voltage and its impacts on the HV transmission UGOH pole earth potential rise', International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, vol 16, no 3 , pp 233 - 241.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Induced voltage behavior on pipelines due to HV AC interference : effective length concept', International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, vol 16, no 2 , pp 131 - 139.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Wind farm earthing system design using clustering technique', Electric Power Components and Systems, vol 43, no 16 , pp 1813 - 1821.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'HV substation earth grid commissioning using current injection test (CIT) method : worst case scenario determination', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 6, no 4 , pp 347 - 356.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Updated equation to compute the soil voltage contour under fault condition', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 6, no 2 , pp 115 - 124.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Substation and transmission lines earthing system design under substation fault', Electric Power Components and Systems, vol 43, no 18 , pp 2010 - 2018.
  • Cheetham, P., Hellany, A. and Jones, S. (2015), 'Density monitoring of high-voltage SF6 circuit breakers', IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, vol 31, no 2 , pp 6 - 13.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2014), 'Estimation of novel position for the current and potential probe for the fall of potential method', IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, vol 8, no 4 , pp 774 - 782.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2014), 'Relation between transmission lines coupling factor and over head earth wire length : its impacts on fault current distributions', IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, vol 8, no 4 , pp 600 - 608.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2014), 'Eliminating the transmission pole earth potential rise within residential area by using high resistance steel structures', Journal of Electrical Engineering, vol 14, no 4 , pp 274 - 279.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2014), 'AC interference study on pipeline : OHEW split factor impacts on the induced voltage', Journal of Electrical Engineering, vol 14, no 1 , pp 132 - 138.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2013), 'Estimation of apparent soil resistivity for two-layer soil structure', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 4, no 4 , pp 573 - 580.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2013), 'Fault current distribution and pole earth potential rise (EPR) under substation fault', International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, vol 14, no 5 , pp 499 - 507.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2013), 'Soil resistivity cut off value and concrete pole deployments in HV transmission mains', International Journal of Physical, Natural Science and Engineering, vol 7, no 12 , pp 1 - 5.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2012), 'Transmission mains earthing design and concrete pole deployments', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 72 , pp 1867 - 1872.
  • Hellany, A., Nassereddine, M., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2012), 'Transmission mains earthing design : underground to over head pole transition', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 72 , pp 844 - 849.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2012), 'Earth grid safety consideration : civil upgrade works for an energised substation', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 72 , pp 1863 - 1866.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2012), 'Earth potential rise (EPR) computation for a fault on transmission mains pole', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 72 , pp 1857 - 1862.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2011), 'Analysis and performance of high efficiency synchronous reluctance machines', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 2, no 2 , pp 247 - 254.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2011), 'Design of synchronous torque couplers', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 79 , pp 426 - 431.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2011), 'Design Of High Efficiency Dc Brushless Motors With Slotless Windings', World Academy Of Science, Engineering And Technology, , no 79 , pp 1154 - 1159.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2011), 'Design and development of permanent magnet machines with saturating magnetic bridges', Journal of Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, vol 72-73 , pp 3 - 8.
  • Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2011), 'Digital and sensorless control of DC brushless motors', 'Journal of Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, vol 72-73 , pp 23 - 29.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Nassereddine, M. (2011), 'Safety compliance of substation earthing design', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 60 , pp 525 - 529.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Nassereddine, M. (2011), 'Soil resistivity structure and its implications on the earth grid of HV substation', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 60 , pp 1322 - 1326.
  • Hellany, A., Nassereddine, M. and Nagrial, M. (2010), 'Analysis of the impact of the OHEW under full load and fault current', International Journal of Energy and Environment, vol 1, no 4 , pp 727 - 736.
  • Nassereddine, M. and Hellany, A. (2010), 'OHEW earthing design methodology of traction substation', Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 66, no 0 , pp 1644 - 1648.
  • Nassereddine, M. and Hellany, A. (2010), 'Earthing design improvement : correlation between design and construction', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, , no 66 , pp 1364 - 1367.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2008), 'Power Quality and Electromagnetic Compatibility in Modern Power Systems', Journal of The Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Pakistan - New Horizons, vol 59-60 , pp 46 - 52.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2004), 'Design optimisation of switched reluctance motors', Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, vol 1 , pp 33 - 39.

Conference Papers

  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2022), 'Impact of wind speed on total harmonic distortion in a hybrid renewable energy system', International Conference on Power Systems Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Jones, C., Nicholson, R., Ashcroft-Smith, M., Sailba, L., Abraham, J., Mubin, O., Yevenes, K., Bidewell, J., Moussa, M., Arness, D., Berry, J., Hellany, A. and Darestani, M. (2022), 'Beyond the discipline : mapping and developing WIL across transdisciplinary curricula', The Australian Collaborative Education Network. Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Camille, C., Mirza, O., Liyanapathirana, S., Power, A., Mashiri, F., Varua, M., Senaratne, S., Hellany, A. and Almeida, L. (2022), 'The unconventional strength towards STEM cohort', Australasian Association for Engineering Education. Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Dadich, A., Hugman, S., Belkina, M., Yevenes, K., Jefferies, D., Hellany, A., Kumar, J., Liyanage, L., Zhang, Z. and Dong, K. (2022), 'Multidisciplinary project-based learning and teaching in universities : does it work?', Australasian Association for Engineering Education. Conference, Parramatta, N.S.W..
  • Naveed, H., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A. and Rizk, J. (2022), 'Advanced regenerative braking system design and prototype for an electric bicycle', International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
  • Liyanage, A., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A. and Rizk, J. (2022), 'Speed control of induction motors using V/f control method', International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2022), 'A solution to microgrid unit commitment problem considering renewable and battery storage using coot algorithm', International Conference on Power Systems Technology , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2021), 'Solar radiation and wind speed forecasting using deep learning technique', IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering, online.
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Rizk, J. and Nagrial, M. (2020), 'Decentralised fault tolerant model predictive control for a class of interconnected system', TENCON, Osaka, Japan.
  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2020), 'Impact of load on total harmonic distortion in a photovoltaic system', Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering, Gold Coast, Qld..
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2019), 'Advanced reactive power control strategy for better LVRT capability for DFIG-based wind farm', International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, Genoa, Italy.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A. and Nohra, C. (2019), 'Smart grid and photovoltaic system to mitigate blackouts and load shedding', International Conference on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2019), 'Advanced PV system for sustainable housing : maximum output power with low maintenance for sandy area', International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Trape, M. and Hellany, A. (2019), 'Design optimization and simulation of hybrid renewable energy systems', International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Mohanarajah, T., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2019), 'Design of high-efficiency synchronous reluctance machines', International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Zamani, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2019), 'A review of inductive power transfer for electric vehicles', International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2019), 'Optimal scheduling control for distributed generations in smart grids using binary lightning search algorithm', International Conference on Engineering Research and Practice, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Nassereddine, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2019), 'Advanced HV earthing system for smart substations', International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2019), 'Design of permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machines with rare-earth magnets', International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2019), 'Multidisciplinary student-led project-based learning in engineering', International Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Battery sustainable PV solar house : storage consideration for off grid', International Conference on Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Clean Energy and Green Computing, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2018), 'Improved low voltage ride-through capability of DFIG-based wind turbine with breaking resistor and converter control', International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering, Doha, Qatar.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Hellany, A., Rizk, J. and Nagrial, M. (2018), 'Analysis and design of high-performance synchronous reluctance machine', International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering, Doha, Qatar.
  • Nassereddine, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'PV solar system for residential homes : PV panel tracking system using electronics circuits', International Conference on Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Clean Energy and Green Computing, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Permanent magnet optimization in PM assisted synchronous reluctance machines', IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Cairns, Qld..
  • Islam, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Review of application of optimization techniques in smart grids', International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Klyavlin, A. (2018), 'Torque ripple improvement in synchronous reluctance machines', International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Nassereddine, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Design of low cost and high efficiency smart PV solar system for sustainable residential home', IEEE International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering Technology, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Laboratory development for electrical engineering program', International Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Zamani, M., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2018), 'Electric vehicles charging : review of current status', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Auckland, N.Z..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2017), 'PV solar system for stand alone smart home with DC supply', International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality, Malaga, Spain.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A., Moubayed, N. and Karami, N. (2017), 'Hidden high voltage safety risks for parallel high voltage transmission lines', International Conference on Energy, Power, Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2017), 'Design of synchronous reluctance motors with improved power factor', International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering, Cadiz, Spain.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Elrafhi, A., Obeid, Z. and Hajar, K. (2017), 'Stand alone PV house design for maximum power output in Sydney Australia metropolitan area', International Conference on Energy, Power, Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2017), 'Dynamic reactive power in compliance with low voltage ride-through enhancement for DFIG-based wind turbine', Asian Conference on Energy, Power and Transportation Electrification, Singapore.
  • Aryal, A., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2016), 'A critical review of single phase inverter grid synchronization topologies', International Conference on Power, Energy Engineering and Management, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Gatavi, E., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2016), 'Low voltage ride-through enhancement in DFIG-based wind turbine', IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Elrafhi, A., Obeid, Z. and Hajar, K. (2016), 'Electrical energy management for advance smart home systems : introduction', International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries , Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.
  • Aryal, A., Hellany, A., Rizk, J. and Nagrial, M. (2016), 'Residential grid connected solar inverter using fuzzy logic DC-DC converter', International Conference on Sustainable Energy Engineering and Application, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2016), 'HV substation fault and its impacts on HV cable : safety procedures', International Conference on Power System Technology, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2016), 'Comparative analysis of synchronous reluctance machines with and without permanent magnets', International Conference on Power System Technology, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2016), 'Power quality monitoring in hybrid system', International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A. and Rizk, J. (2016), 'Effect of saturation on performance of synchronous reluctance machines', IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, Melaka, Malaysia.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Micu, D. (2016), 'Utilities investments into residential properties : PV solar system with energy storage', Universities Power Engineering Conference, Coimbra, Portugal.
  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2015), 'Review of power quality monitoring web-based techniques', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Transmission steel poles novel arrangement to control the pole EPR under substation fault', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Wollongong, N.S.W..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M., Hellany, A. and Micu, D. (2015), 'OHEW condition and its impact on substation earthing system and AC interference between pipeline and transmission line', Universities' Power Engineering Conference, Stoke-on-Trent, U.K..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2015), 'High voltage earthing system design areas : relation between these areas', IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2015), 'Induced voltage behavior on pipelines due to HV AC interference under broken OHEW', IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Optimization of flux barrier parameters in synchronous reluctance machines', IEEE Conference on Energy Conversion, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  • Mohanarajah, T., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2015), 'Design optimisation of flux barrier synchronous reluctance machines', ACEMP-OPTIM-Electromotion Joint International Conference, Side, Turkey.
  • Cheetham, P. and Hellany, A. (2014), 'Density monitoring of high voltage SF6 circuit breakers', Electrical Insulation Conference , Philadelphia, Pa..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Nassereddine, G. (2014), 'Overhead distribution lightning performance on joint use concrete poles with transmission lines', IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2014), 'Refurbishing existing overhead earth wire with optical ground wire', Universities' Power Engineering Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A., Rizk, J. and Nagrial, M. (2014), 'Optical ground wire (OPGW) jointing and safety risk assessment : earthing requirements', Universities' Power Engineering Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2014), 'Wind farm earthing system design under fault at the substation and the turbine', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Perth, W.A..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2014), 'Substation earth grid measurement using the Fall of Potential Method (FOP) for a limited test area', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Perth, W.A..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Nasserddine, G. (2014), 'Transmission lines design to meet community requirements during constructions', IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M., Aljaism, W. and Rizk, J. (2014), 'Analysis design optimisation and simulation of switched reluctance motors', IEEE Conference on Energy Conversion, Johor Baru, Malaysia.
  • Shah, S., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2014), 'Power quality improvement factors : an overview', High-capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies, Charlotte, N.C..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2013), 'OHEW types and its implications on pole EPR under pole fault', IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2013), 'HV substation earth grid commissioning using current injection test (CIT) method', IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Nassereddine, M., Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2013), 'Induced voltage behavior on pipelines due to HV AC interference under broken OHEW', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, University of Tasmania.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2012), 'Design and performance of magnetic gears using rare-earth permanent magnets', IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2011), 'Design of Permanent Magnet Hysteresis Motors', 5th International Conference on Energy and Development - Environment - Biomedicine 2011 (EDEB '11), Corfu, Greece.
  • Rizk, J., Watson, A., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2011), 'Brushless DC Motor Control Using a Digital Signal Controller', RECENT RESEARCHES in CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS and SIGNAL PROCESSING, Corfu, Greece.
  • Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2011), 'Light Sensors for Solar Trackers', 5th WSEAS International Conference on RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES '11), Iasi,Romania.
  • Rizk, J., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2011), 'Reflectors and Concentrators for Solar Panels', 5th WSEAS International Conference on RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (RES '11), Iasi, Romania.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2011), 'Teaching Electromagnetic Compatibility Unit in Engineering Course', 8th International Conference on High-capacity Optical Networks and Emerging Technologies, Ryadh.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2011), 'Electromagnetic Interference EMI in Integrated Digital TV', 8th International Conference on High-capacity Optical Networks and Emerging Technologies, Ryadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2010), 'Design Of Permanent-Magnet Generators For Wind Energy Applications', International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010), Brighton, UK.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2010), 'Emc Compliance With Reference To Australia', 7th International Symposium on High Capacity Optical Networks & Enabling Technologies, Cairo.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2010), 'Optimum Design Parameters for Synchronous Reluctance Motors', 14th International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON'10), Cairo, Egypt.
  • Hellany, A. and Hallani, H. (2010), 'Improving Security between Nodes in Wireless Ad- Hoc Networks', 2010 5th International Symposium on Telecommunications (IST), Tehran, Iran.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2010), 'Design and Development of Direct Drive Generators for Wind Turbines', International Conference on Power Generation Systems & Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET), Islamabad.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2009), 'Design and Performance of Interior Permanent Magnet Motors with Saturating Magnetic Bridge', IEEE INTERNATIONAL Electric Machines and Drives CONFERENCE, 2009, Miami, USA.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A. and Rizk, J. (2009), 'How to design an effective earthing system to ensure the safety of the people', 2009 International Conference on Advances in Computational Tools for Engineering Applications, Notre Dame University, Lebanon.
  • Nassereddine, M., Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2009), 'Study analysis on the excitation of a Switched Reluctance Generator for wind energy conversion', 2009 International conference on advances in computational tools for engineering applications, Notre Dame university Lebanon.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2009), 'Digital Forensics of Wireless Systems and Devices: Technical and Legal Challenges', International IEEE Conference HONET2009, Alexandria,Egypt.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2009), 'Methodology and Challenges in Digital Security Forensics of Wireless Systems and Devices', The 2009 International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Hallani, H. and Hellany, A. (2009), 'Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks: Using Fuzzy Trust Approach to Improve Security between Nodes', The 2009 International Conference on Computer Engineering and systems, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Nassereddine, M. and Hellany, A. (2009), 'Designing a Lightning Protection System Using the Rolling Sphere Method', Proceeding in the 2009 International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering, Dubai, UAE.
  • Nassereddine, M. and Hellany, A. (2009), 'AC Interference Study on Pipeline: the Impact of the OHEW under Full Load and Fault Current', Proceeding in the 2009 International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering, Dubai, UAE.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2008), 'Network security approach for digital forensics analysis', 2008 International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems (ICCES'08), Cairo, Egypt.
  • Hellany, A., Archi, H. and Nagrial, M. (2008), 'An overview of digital security forensics approach and modelling', 2008 International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems (ICCES'08), Cairo, Egypt.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2008), 'Design and performance of permanent magnet slotless machines', 18th International conference on Electrical Machines-ICEM'08, Vilamoura, Portugal.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2008), 'Wireless Systems and Devices:A Digital Security Forensics Perspective', HONET08, Penang, Malaysia.
  • Nagrial, M., Rizk, J. and Hellany, A. (2007), 'Design and Development of magnetic torque couplers and magnetic gears', International conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), Lahore,Pakistan, Lahore.
  • Hellany, A. and Achi, H. (2007), 'Performance Analysis of Single Code Spread ALOHA Systems', ICECS 2007, 14th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, Marrakech, Morocco.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2007), 'Electromagnetic compatibility/interference issues in television', International Symposium on High Capacity Optical Networks and Enabling Technologies, Dubai, UAE.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2007), 'Performance Improvement of Spread ALOHA Systems using Single Code', 4th International Symposium on ?High Capacity Optical Networks and Enabling Technologies-(HONET 2007), DUBAI, UAE.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2007), 'Regulation and management of EMC in Australia', Cee '07 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Portugal.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2005), 'Electromechanical applications of Rare-Earth magnets', International Conference on Communication, Computer & Power( ICCCP'05), Muscat.
  • Achi, H., Hellany, A. and Liyanapathirana, R. (2005), 'IMPROVED SPREAD ALOHA SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION', ICCCP'05 International Conferemce on Communication, Computer and Power, Muscat, Oman.
  • Al-Khashaly, M. and Hellany, A. (2005), 'Reduction of Electromagnetic Interference EMI in Integrated Digital TV by Using Random PWM Controller', ICCCP'05 Interational Conference on Communication, Computer and Power, Muscat Oman.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2005), 'Design parameters for synchronous reluctance motors', International Conference on Communication, Computer & Power, Muscar, Oman.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2005), 'Overview of EMC and Power Quality issues in Power', International Conference on Communication, Computer & Power, Muscat, Oman.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2004), 'Design and performance of switched reluctance motors', The 4th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, 2004 (IPEMC 2004), Xian, CHINA.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2004), 'Analysis and design of magnetic torque couplers and magnetic gears', The 4th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, 2004 (IPEMC 2004), Xian, CHINA.
  • Achi, H., Rizk, A. and Hellany, A. (2003), 'Egress Buffer Performance Optimisation for FR-ATM Interworking', 2003 International Conference on Communication Technology, Beijing, China.
  • Achi, H., Liyanapathirana, R. and Hellany, A. (2003), 'Performance Comparision of Spread Aloha and CDMA Wireless Systems', 17 th Intenational Conference on Applied electromagnetics and Communications, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2003), 'Project Based Engineering Education: A case for Teaching EMC/EMI', 2003 ASIA-PACIFIC Conference on Applied Electromagnetics, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
  • Hellany, A. and Achi, H. (2003), 'Over-Volateg on inverter fed induction motor drive system', 10th International conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Hellany, A., Achi, H. and Elachi, A. (2003), 'Video Broadcasting Using Switched Virtual Circuits Over ATM network', 10th International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and systems, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Rizk, J., Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2003), 'Design and Performance of Switched Reluctance Motors', Proc. 6th International Conference on ?Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS2003), Beijing, China.
  • Hellany, A., Achi, H., Rizk, A. and Nagrial, M. (2002), 'REDUCING DELAYS FOR FRAME RELAY CUSTOMERS OVER FR-ATM NETWORKS', IEEE ICIT'02, 2002 IEEE International conference on Industrial Technology, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Hellany, A. and Nagrial, M. (2002), 'Power Quality in Modern Power Systems: Overview and Trends', IASTED International Conference Power and Energy Systems, Crete, Greece.
  • Hellany, A., Nagrial, M. and Rizk, J. (2002), 'EMC Aspects of Modern Power Supplies', 2002 International Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Nagrial, M. and Hellany, A. (2002), 'Teaching Electromagnetic Compatibility to Engineering Undergraduates', 2002 International Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Bangkok, Thailand.

Other Publications

  • 2023, 'The Unconventional Strength Towards STEM Cohort', Report

Current Research Interests:

 

  • Sustainability
  • Renewable energy
  • Project Based Learning
  • Power quality issues
  • Power Management
  • Power electronic systems

 

This information has been contributed by Doctor Hellany.

Current Projects

Title: Research Collaboration for Box Divvy
Funder:
  • Box Divvy Pty Ltd
Western Researchers: Olivia Mirza, Ali Hellany and Keivan Bamdad Masouleh
Years: 2023-11-06 - 2024-10-31
ID: P00028978

Previous Projects

Title: Investigation of power quality and harmonic issues caused by the extensive usage of personal computers
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Ali Hellany
Years: 2001-12-02 - 2002-12-31
ID: P0010094

Supervision

Doctor Hellany is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Design and Analysis of Stand-Alone Wind-Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Energy Management Systems (EMS) integrating Renewable Energy and Energy Recovery Systems
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Power system stability assessment for high penetration of PV generation considering transformerless inverter
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: On the Role of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Electric Power Systems
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: DSM and DR Smart Home Energy Management Systems
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Power Quality Analysis for Renewable Power Generation in a Hybrid System
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Control of Complex Systems With Special Reference to Smart Grids
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Optimization and Control of Distribution Systems and Microgrids/Smartgrids
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Self-Oscillating Digital Sensor for DC High Current Measurement
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Solar Charging of Electric Vehicles
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Multi Level Inverter for Grid Connected PV Gernereation System with Fuzzy Logic Control.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: An improved control system design of hybrid Photovoltaic/wind with battery energy system.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Renewable Energy Penetration in Grid Systems with Specific Reference to Libyan Desert Conditions
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Optimization of Electrical Distribution Network Considering Distributed Generation
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: DC Electric Power through Renewable Energy in Building: Planning and Management
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: DC Electric Power through Renewable Energy Building: Planning and Management
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Design and Control of DC Brushless Motors
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Improvement of energy efficiency ratio (EER) at highest consumption household appliances with clarifying the impact on energy optimization in Saudi Arabia.
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Switched Reluctance Generator for Wind Power Applications
Field of Research: Engineering And Related Technologies
Thesis Title: Sensorless Control of Brushless DC Motors
Field of Research: Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Thesis Title: Analysis and Design of High Voltage Transmission Lines and Substation Earthing Systems
Field of Research: Other Engineering And Related Technologies; Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Thesis Title: Analysis, Design Optimisation and Experimental Performance of Synchronous Reluctance and Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines
Field of Research: Engineering And Related Technologies
Thesis Title: Power Quality Analysis for Renewable Power Generation in Household
Field of Research: Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology; Other Information Technology
Thesis Title: Modelling and Optimisation of Solar Voltaic System using Fuzzy Logic
Field of Research: Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Engineering And Related Technologies
Thesis Title: Voltage Regulation and Reactive Power Compensation to Improve Low Voltage Ride-Through Capability for Doubly Fed Induction Generator-based Wind Turbine
Field of Research: Other Engineering And Related Technologies; Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology

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