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Publications

Underlined author: UTEP students, *: corresponding author

  1. T. Newbolt, P. Mandal*, H. Wang, and R. Zane, "Sustainability of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Roadway for In-motion Electric Vehicle Charging," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 1347-1362, 2024.
  2. T. Newbolt, M. Waite, P. Mandal*, H. Wang, and R. Zane, "Load demand modeling of large-scale charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in-motion," IEEE Access, Vol. 12, pp. 175550-175562, , 2024.
  3. O. S. Acosta, P. Mandal*, E. Galvan, and T. Senjyu, "Performance assessment of offshore and onshore wind energy systems to counterpoise residential HVAC loads," International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 157, pp. 109830, 2024.

  1. J. Bejarano and P. Mandal*, “Dynamic Modeling and Fault Response Analysis of SMR-Integrated Power Grid,” 2025 IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech), pp. 1-5, Mar. 26-28, 2025 (accepted) [selected in the category of high-quality student papers]
  2. A. Avila and P. Mandal*, "Traffic Micro-Simulation of Different Classes of EVs and Impact on Urban Distribution Grid," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741748.
  3. L. Garza, P. Mandal* and G. Ravikumar, "Cyber-Attacks in Inverter-Based Islanded Microgrids Considering DER Dynamics," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741798.  [Best Undergraduate Presentation Award]
  4. J. Bejarano and P. Mandal*, "Enhancing Undergraduate Research on Small Modular Reactor-Integrated Distribution Grid," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741805.
  5. O. S. Acosta and P. Mandal* "Analyzing Hosting Capacity Dynamics of Grid Disturbances on Synthetic Distribution Networks," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741679.
  6. A. Paudel, P. Mandal*, and G. Ravikumar, "Resilience Assessment of Cyber-Attacks on Distributed Secondary Control in Microgrid," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741876.
  7. D. Gandara-Mendez and P. Mandal*, "Undergraduate Research on DER Integration and Advanced Control Strategies for Grid Disturbance," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741802.
  8. T. Newbolt, P. Mandal*, H. Wang and R. Zane, "DWPT-Integrated Microscopic Traffic Flow for Distribution Grid Voltage Stability Analysis," 2024 56th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), El Paso, TX, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NAPS61145.2024.10741859.
  9. L. Garza, P. Mandal*, and G. Ravikumar, "Mitigation of Cyber Attacks in DER-Integrated Distribution Grid Using Deep Generative Models," in Proc. 2024 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 21-25, 2024. [ best paper at panel for Emerging Technologies in Generation, Transmission, and Distribution session]
  10. A. Avila and P. Mandal*, "Mitigation of Load Impacts of Commercial EVs on Distribution Grid with Effective Utilization of DERs," in Proc. 2024 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 21-25, 2024.
  11. T. Newbolt, P. Mandal*, H. Wang, and R. Zane, “Feasibility of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer to Mitigate Load Demands Under Resiliency Events,” in Proc. 2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 21-25, 2024.
  12. O. S. Acosta and P. Mandal*, "Dynamic Stability Analysis of Grid-Connected PV Generation System Under Extreme Weather Events," in Proc. 2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 21-25, 2024.
  13. G. Ponce and P. Mandal*, “Model Predictive Control for Hybrid Microgrid Energy Management System Implementing V2G,” in Proc. 2024 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 21-25, 2024.
  14. D. Gandara and P. Mandal*, "Implementing Hydrokinetics and other DERs into Microgrid Energy Systems to Enrich Undergraduate Level Power Engineering Education," in Proc. 2023 North American Power Symposium (3), Oct. 14-17, 2023.
  15. A. Avilaand P. Mandal*, "Impact of Commercial EV Loads on Power Grid," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  16. L. Garzaand P. Mandal*, "Detection and Classification of False Data Injection Attacks in Power Grids Using Machine Learning and Hyperparameter Optimization methods", in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  17. A. Paudel, A. Y. Montoya, and P. Mandal*, "Short-Term and Rolling Solar PV Power Forecasts: Performance Evaluation and Hyperparameter Tuning of Deep Learning Models," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting,October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  18. G. Ponce,P. Mandal*, and E. Galvan, "Integration of Battery Energy Storage Dispatch Using Model Predictive Control for Efficient Microgrid Energy Management System", in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  19. N. Lee and P. Mandal*, "Temporal Convolutional Network Ensemble for Day-Ahead and Week-Ahead Electricity Price Forecasting," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  20. O. S. Acosta, P. Mandal*, and T. Senjyu, "Offsetting Commercial Structure Electric Cooling Loads – Technical Analysis Using Grid Connected PV," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  21. O. Quezada-Simental,P. Mandal*, E. Galvan, and S. Kamalasadan, "Leveraging Distributed EVs and PVs to Assess Networked Microgrids Resilience Against Extreme Weather Event," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  22. S. Darvishi Niafenderi and P. Mandal*, "Rolling and Day-Ahead Forecasting of Electricity Market Prices: Evaluating the Performance of DL Models with Bayesian Optimization", in Proc. 2023 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 29 – November 2, 2023.
  23. A. Avila and P. Mandal*, "Efficiency Contingency Factors for Commercial EVs Optimal Centralized Charging Stations," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 16-20, 2023.
  24. G. Ponce, P. Mandal*, and E. Galvan, "Battery Energy Storage to Mitigate Wind Power Intermittencies Using Model Predictive Control," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 16-20, 2023.
  25. T. Newbolt, P. Mandal*,H. Wang, and R. Zange, "Priority Load Control for Dynamic WPT Roadway in Electrified Transportation Infrastructure," in Proc. 2023 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), July 16-20, 2023.
  26. Newbolt,P. Mandal*, H. Wang, and R. Zane, “Sustainability of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Roadway for In-motion Electric Vehicle Charging,” in Proc. 2023 IEEE PES North American Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT NA 2023), January 16-19, 2023 [outstanding Top-5 paper]
  27. L. Garza and P. Mandal*, "LSTM Based Hybrid Neural Network for PMU Data Forecasting and Anomaly Detection," in Proc. 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS2022), Oct. 9-11, 2022.
  28. D. Gandara, P. Mandal, V. Venkataramana, and M. Mohanpurkar, "Integrated Resource and System Planning Based on Energy Costs and Emission Analysis for a Sustainable Future," in Proc. 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS2022), Oct. 9-11, 2022.
  29. A. Y. Montoyaand P. Mandal*, "Day-Ahead and Week-Ahead Solar PV Power Forecasting Using Deep Learning Neural Networks," in Proc. 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS2022), Oct. 9-11, 2022 [best paper 1st prize in undergraduate category]
  30. A. Avila and P. Mandal*, "Optimal Centralized Charging Station With Demand Response System for Commercial EVs,  in Proc. 2022 North American Power Symposium (NAPS2022), Oct. 9-11, 2022.
  31. O. Quezada Simental, P. Mandal*, E. Galvan, and Z. Wang, "Leveraging Distributed EVs and PVs to Assess Networked Microgrids Resilience Against Extreme Weather Event," in Proc. 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM2022), July 17-21, 2022.
  32. O. S. Acosta, P. Mandal*, E. Galvan, and T. Senjyu, "Integrated Photovoltaic (PV) System for Modeling Residential HVAC Loads – Technical Analysis," in Proc. 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM2022), July 17-21, 2022.

  1. L. Garza and P. Mandal, "My Research Path at CREPES," 3rd CREPES Annual Workshop, 3rd CREPES Annual Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  2. L. Garza, R. Guttromson and P. Mandal, ""Casual Inference of State Variables After HEMP Using Machine Learning," 3rd CREPES Annual Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  3. J. Bejarano and I. Chang, “Supporting Sustainable Energy with Advanced Voltage Regulation and Supervision Technologies,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop (Poster Presentation), Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  4. J. Bejarano and P. Mandal, “Undergraduate Research on Nuclear Energy: Alignment with the Mission of MSIPP-NNSA,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop (Oral Presentation), Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  5. A. Avila and P. Mandal, "Electric Vehicles Integration to Evolving Power Grid: An Electrifying Research and Education Pathway through CREPES," 3rd CREPES Annual Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  6. A. Avila and P. Mandal, "Dynamic EV Traffic Modeling Under Extreme Weather Conditions for Power Grid Integration," 3rd CREPES Annual Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  7. A. Avila and P. Mandal, “Dynamic Effects of Extreme Weather Events on EV Charging Infrastructure,” 2024 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Seattle, WA, July 2024.
  8. A. Avila and P. Mandal, “Dynamic EV Traffic Modeling Under Extreme Weather Conditions for Power Grid Integration,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  9. T. Newbolt and P. Mandal, “Diverse Impact of Inverter Based Resources in Highly RES-Integrated Distribution Grids,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  10. T. Newbolt and P. Mandal, “Enhancing Load Demand Approximation of In-Motion-EVs Using Fourier Series Convolution,” in Proc. IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM 2024), July 2024.
  11. T. Newbolt and P. Mandal, “Strengthening Research on Electric Vehicles Charging System of the Future and Impact on Power Grid: Contribution to MSIPP and NNSA,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  12. O. S. Acosta and P. Mandal, “Electric Grid Modernization through Data-Driven Resilience Modeling and Analyses: Research Opportunities through DOE-NNSA-CREPES,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  13. O. S. Acosta and J. Yusuf, “Integrated Load Hosting Capacity and Fault Analysis for Distribution Networks,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  14. O. S. Acosta and P. Mandal, “Centralized vs. Spatially Distributed Approaches for Optimizing Solar Energy Development Strategies," 2024 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Seattle, Washington, July 21-25, 2024.
  15. D. Gandara, “Energy Security and ML Applications to Power System: Rewarding Journey Through CREPES UG Research,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  16. D. Gandara Mendez and Christabella Annalicia, “Bridging the Gap: From OpenDSS to GridLAB-D Model Conversion”, 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop (Poster Presentation), Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024 [Best Presentation award in Engineering, Computational, & Applied Sciences category]
  17. D. Gandara Mendez, “Bridging the GAP: Model Conversion from OpenDSS to GridLABD.” Summer Student Showcase Poster Session. (Poster Presentation) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, Aug. 8, 2024.
  18. D. Gandara Mendez and P. Mandal,” Week-Ahead Electricity Market Price Forecasting Using Deep Learning Techniques.” The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 27, 2024.
  19. A. Hidalgo, “Undergraduate Research Opportunity through CREPES on Electric Power & Energy Systems Engineering,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  20. A. Hidalgo and P. Mandal, “Power Flow Analysis in OpenDSS Integrating Solar PV,” 3rd Annual CREPES Workshop, Florida International University, Miami, FL, September 12-13, 2024.
  21. A. Hidalgo and P. Mandal*, “Facilitating Smooth Integration of Solar Energy to Electric Grid through PV Power Forecasting,” 2024 UTEP-COURI Symposium, April 27, 2024.
  22. J. De La Rosa, A.Hidalgo, and P. Mandal* “Wind Turbine Power Output Very Short-Term Forecasts: A Comparative Study of AI, Deep Learning, and Statistical Models,” 2024 UTEP-COURI Symposium, April 27, 2024.
  23. D. Gandara and P. Mandal*, "Comprehensive Analysis of Power Grid Susceptibility Under Disturbances," 2023 North American Power Symposium (NAPS2023), Oct. 14-17, 2023.
  24. R. Valenzuela and P. Mandal*, "Evaluating the Impact of Solar PV Integration on Electric Power System Performance, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, July 2023.
  25. T. Newbolt and P. Mandal*, Reliability Analysis of DWPT Electric Vehicle Charging in Electrified Transportation Networks," IEEE PESGM2023, Orlando, FL, July 2023.
  26. A. Avila and P. Mandal*, “Impact of Commercial EV Loads on the Power Grid with Efficiency Contingency Factors,” IEEE PESGM2023, Orlando, FL, July 2023.
  27. G. Ponce and P. Mandal*, "Energy Management of PV-Wind-BESS Hybrid Microgrid System Using Model Predictive Control," IEEE PESGM2023, Orlando, FL, July 2023.
  28. A. Acosta and P. Mandal*, “Prospective Analysis for Residential HVAC Load Curtailment,” IEEE PESGM2022, Denver, CO, July 2022.
  29. G. Ponce and P. Mandal*, "Model Predictive Control (MPC) based charging/discharging of battery energy storage to mitigate wind power intermittency," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.
  30. A. Montaya, S. M. Errapotu, and Paras Mandal, "OPAL-RT based resiliency modeling and testing of smart substation’s automation and protection system," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.
  31. A. Montaya and P. Mandal*, "Optimal Power Flow and Transmission Line Congestion Analysis in Electric Power Systems," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.
  32. D. Gandara Mendez and P. Mandal*, "A Pathway Towards More Secure Energy Future," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.
  33. L. Garza and P. Mandal*, "PMU data based disturbance analysis for power grid using machine learning," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.
  34. N. Lee and P. Mandal*, "Day-ahead electricity price forecasting using machine learning techniques," The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)-COURI Symposium, April 2022.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
Dr. Paras Mandal
CREPES
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El Paso, Texas 79968

E: pmandal@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-8653