Professor, PhD., Professional Engineer (PEng), Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE), University Research Chair
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
Canada
Centre for Environmental Information Technology (EIT) 3106
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 33757
E-mail: m.salama@ece.uwaterloo.ca
Magdy Salama's Curiculum Vitae (PDF)
Teaching and supervision
Office hours: By appointment (email or call)
Courses:
ECE = Electrical and Computer Engineering
- ECE 6617PD: Asset Management and Risk Assessment of Power Systems
- ECE 6616PD: Electric Safety and Grounding System Design
- ECE 6605PD: Power System Protection
- ECE 668: Distribution System Engineering
- ECE 760: Power System Transients
- ECE 126 : Introduction to Electrostatics, Magnetism and Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering (ME) 269 : Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visitors
A) Former students
- M. Elnashar, PhD 2011, Enabling high wind penetration in electrical grids.
- A. Abu Elanien, PhD 2011, Transformer health assessment and techno-economic end of life evaluation
- M. Mukerji, MASc 2011, Optimal siting and sizing of solar photovoltaic distributed generation to minimize loss, present value of future asset upgrades and peak demand costs on a real distribution feeder
- G. Gilbert, PhD 2010, Grounding system design
- Y. Alhazmi, MASc 2010, Allocating power quality monitors in electrical distribution systems to measure
- R. Xu, MASc 2010, An information tracking approach to the segmentation of prostates in ultrasound imaging
- W. Omran, PhD 2010, Performance analysis of grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
- N. Rahman, MASc 2009, Energy storage solutions for wind generator connected distribution systems in rural Ontario.
- J. Maggard, MASc 2009, Automation of sleep staging.
- W. Moussa, M.Sc 2009, A multiprocessor application driven platform based on field programmable gate array (FGPA) technology.
- S. Zhang, MASc 2008, Classification of sleep staging for Narcolepsy assistive device.
- M. Wahba, MASc 2008, An automated modified region growing techniques for prostate segmentation in trans-rectal ultrasound images.
- T. El-Fouly, PhD 2007, Wind farms production: Control and prediction.
- M. El-Dery, PhD 2007, Retrofit control to prevent ASD nuisance tripping due to power quality problems.
- F. Sahba, PhD 2007, Reinforced segmentation of images containing one object of interest".
- S. Rahnamyan, PhD 2007, Opposition based differential evolution.
- G. Awad, PhD, 2007, Knowledge based prostate segmentation and regions of interest detection in transrectal ultrasound images.
- C. Lawrence, MASc 2007, Improving fuel economy via management of auxiliary loads in fuel-cell electric vehicles.
- A. Lueng, MASc 2007, Predictive maintenance of circuit breakers.
- S. Mohamed, PhD 2006, Integrated feature analysis for prostate tissue characterization using TRUS images.
- H. Zeneldien, PhD, 2006, Distributed generation micro-grid operation: Control, protection, and electricity market operation.
- P. Hapuarachchi, MASc, 2006, Feature selection and artifact removal in sleep stage classification.
- A. Salib, MASc, 2006, Voltage sag ride-through for inverter-based load.
- C.Yiu, MASc, 2006, Voltage sag localization for power distribution system.
- S. Gabran, MASc, 2006, Design and optimization methodology of sub-dermal electroencephalography dry spike-array electrode.
- M. Wei, MASc 2005, Energy management of hybrid electric vehicles.
- Q. Trinh, M.Eng., 2005, Reactive power control.
- W. El-Khattam, PhD, 2004, Power delivery system planning implementing distribution generation.
- A. El-Nady, PhD, 2004, Novel control strategies for voltage source converter based mitigating devices to improve the voltage quality.
- M. Marie, PhD, 2004, Novel control algorithms for invert based custom power conditioners.
- J. Liu, PhD, 2004, A Study of distributed energy recourses and RF triggered high temperature superconductive current switches.
- J. Li, MASc 2004, An automated malignant tumor localization algorithm for prostate cancer detection in trans-rectal ultrasound images.
- Q. Xu, MASc 2004, Statistical Significance Test-Based Feature Selection for Neural Network Classification Used in Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomic Pattern Analysis for Prostate Cancer Detection.
- T. Abdel Galil, PhD, 2003, Automated recognition system for power quality disturbances.
- E. Hui, MASc, 2003, Region-based feature extraction of prostate ultrasound images: A knowledge based approach using fuzzy inference
- B. Chui, MASc, 2003, A new segmentation algorithm for prostate boundary detection in 2D ultrasound images.
- E. Ibrahim, MASc, 2003, Investigation of manufacturing tolerance effects on mass production filters.
- S. Ahmed, MASc, 2002, Automated frequency dependent network equivalence utilizing maple.
- K. Sreenivasachar, PhD 2001, Unified power flow controller: modeling, stability analysis, control strategy and control system design.
- A. Gaouda,. PhD 2001, Wavelet-automated recognition system for power quality monitoring.
- R. El Shatshat, PhD 2001, A novel modular approach to active power-line harmonic filtering in distribution systems.
- H. Ng, PhD, 1999, A novel and practical approach to distribution system performance enhancement using a fuzzy capacitor application method.
- E.F. El-Saadany, PhD, 1998, Power quality improvement for distribution systems under non-linear conditions.
- J. Levine, MASc, 1998, Secondary fault current calculation.
- D. Bouchard, PhD, 1997, Towards loss minimization in distribution systems using AI: the WATDIST algorithm.
- Y. Lui, PhD, 1997, Space charge distribution measurements in polymers by an improved pulsed electro-acoustic method.
- Y.G. Hegazy, PhD, 1996, Identification of harmonic current characteristics in electric distribution systems.
- R.J. Sarfi, PhD, 1996, Reduction of distribution system losses and improvement of service quality: a novel application based upon a coupling of knowledge based and numerical methods.
- S. Fouda, PhD, 1996, A new hybrid technique for harmonic suppression in distribution systems.
- B. Lian, PhD, 1995, A flexible frequency window approach to the power transmission line fault location algorithm.
- A. Ibrahim, MASc, 1995, Frequency dependent network equivalents for alternating current (AC) power systems.
- A. Mathias, MASc, 1995, Digital simulation of static volt-ampere reactive (VAR) system using the electromagnetic transient analysis program (EMTP).
- M. Wadie, MASc 1995, A novel comprehensive approach for distribution system planning.
- A Dastaviz, MASc, 1994, Partial discharge in solid insulating materials: detection and analysis.
- A. Mazroua, MASc, 1993, Pattern based partial discharge diagnosis system using neural networks.
- T. El-Sheikh, PhD, 1991, Underground transmission theory and technology of high voltage cables.
- E.A. Aliem, MASc, 1990, Optimum design of interior lighting systems.
- M.H. Fahmy, MASc, 1990, Optimum design of cathodic protection systems.
- H.M. Mostafa, MASc, 1989, Electric load forecasting using different methods suitable to Egyptian network.
- M..M. Sallam, MASc, 1988, Tracking of electric insulating materials.
- M.M. Ahmed, MASc, 1988, Optimum allocation for static and switched capacitors on primary feeders.
- H.K. Temraz, MASc, 1988, Studying of fault current limiter devices.
- A.M. El-Harras, MASc, 1987, Field calculations and corona discharges on high voltage lines.
- M. Abd. El Hamid, MASc 1987, Electromagnetic interference from high power high voltage equipment.
- T.S. Abd El Salam, MASc, 1986, Dynamic reactive power control for distribution feeder.
- M. El-Desoky, MASc, 1986, Transient analysis of three phase induction machines.
- M.M. Rizk, MASc, 1982, Partial discharge measurements.
- T. El-Sheikh, MASc, 1981, Calculation of electric fields in belted cables.
- El. Abaseiry Mahmod, MASc, 1981, Reactive power control for distribution system.
B) Current students
- N. Rajaei, PhD
- H. Aly, PhD
- M. Elonsahy, PhD
- A. eltantawy, PhD
- A. Awad, PhD
- S. Rotby, PhD
- A. Alsumaiti, PhD
- Y. Alhazmi, PhD
- M. Ibrahim, PhD
- M. Ahmed, PhD
- M. El-Khatib, PhD
- M. Eldein, PhD
- J. Saad, PhD
- K. Wong, PhD
- S. Gabran, PhD
- R. Hasan, PhD
- C. Yiu, PhD
- A. Almutairi, MASc
- M. Mansour, MASc
- M. Alotaibi, MASc
- H. Ibrahim, MASc
- H. Aldhubaid, MASc
- A. Zein Alabedin, MASc
C) Supervision of post-graduate assistance (September 1990-present)
- Dr A. Gouda, June 2008 July 2008, Assistance prof, American University, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Dr A. El-Hag, June 2008 Aug. 2008, Assistance prof, American University, Sharjah, UAE.
- Dr A. Nafeh, Sept. 2007- Oct. 2008, Postdoctoral, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr R. El-Sharkhawy, June 2007- Sept 2007, Assistance Professor, Arabic Academy of Science, Cairo, Egypt.
- Dr S. Ghania, July 2006- Nov. 2007, Assistant Professor, Banha University, Egypt.
- Dr M. Bacheit, April 2005- July 2005, Postdoctoral, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr M. Marei, May 2004- 2006, Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr A. El-Hag, Jan. 2004- Aug. 2004, Postdoctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr T. Abdel-Galil, Sept. 2003- Aug. 2004, Post Doctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Mr. E. Hui, Feb. 2004 April 2004, Research Assistance Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.
- Mr. M. Ibrahim, March 2004- Feb. 2005, Visiting Research Scholar, NABC0, Abu-Dabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Dr R. El-Sharkhawy, July 2003- Sept 2003, Assistance Professor, National Standards Institute, Cairo, Egypt.
- Mr. B. Chui, May 2003- Sept. 2003, Research Assistance, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.
- Dr N. Sahoo, April 2002- April 2003, Post Doctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr K. Nigim, September 2001- August 2003, Visiting Research Associate, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.
- Dr Y. Hegazy, June 2000- Sept. 2000, Visiting Assistance Professor, Department of Electrical Technology, Riyadh College of Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Ms. Liu Jie, Oct. 1999- Sept. 2000, Visiting Scholar, Sischuan Union University, Chengdu, China.
- Dr E.F. El-Saadany, June 1999- Sept. 1999, Visiting Assistant Professor, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Dr Ke Liu, August 1999- July 2000, Post Doctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- S. Kanoun, May 1999-Sept. 1999, Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Mr. M. Ibrahim, March 1999- Feb. 2000, Visiting Research Scholar, NABC0, Abu-Dabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Dr E.F. El-Saadany, July 1998- June 1999, Post Doctoral Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr M. El Sherbiny, July 1993- June 1995, Senior Research Fellow, (co-supervision with prof Chow), Electrical and Computer Eng. Department, University of Alexandria, Egypt.
- Dr G. Djogo, Jan. 1994- Sept. 1994, Post Doctoral Fellow, (co- supervision with prof J.D. Cross), Electrical and Computer Eng. Dept, University of waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
- Dr Y. Mizuno, June 1992- March 1993, Research Associate, Department of Electrical and Electronic Eng., Toyohashi University of Technology, Tempaku-Chu, Toyohashi, Japan.
- Dr H. K. Temraz, July 1993- Sept. 1993, Research fellow, Electrical Power and Machines Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Mr. T. Brincourt, July 1992- October 1993, Research Engineer, The Electrotechnical Group, Electricite de France (EDF), France.
Research interests
Areas
- Distribution system analysis
- Distribution system planning
- Load farcasting
- Substation engineering
- Distribution system performance analysis
- Reactive power control
- Distribution system protection
- Distribution system reliability
- Power quality analysis
- Power quality performance benchmarking
- Power quality monitoring protocols
- Power quality detection and identification
- Power quality source identification
- Power quality monitoring device locations in the distribution system
- Smart grid analysis
- Load management advisory service for smart meters
- Large area power quality monitoring and classification
- Automatic fault detection and system restoration in smart systems
- Decision assistive models for distribution systems asset management
- Impact of distributed generation on smart grid operation and protection
- Communication protocols and information technology (IT) infrastructure for smart grid
- Renewable energy analysis
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Fuel mix analysis
- Renewable energy penetration analysis
- Storage system design and analysis
- Power system asset management and risk analysis
- Transformer techno-economic replacement and end of life analysis
- Transformer outage probability distribution analysis
- Transmission lines condition monitoring and health assessment
- Transmission lines decision support system (DSS) for the analysis and prioritization of asset sustainment investment
- Circuit breaker condition monitoring and health analysis
- Circuit breaker risk and uncertainty modeling for asset sustainment analysis
- Grounding system analysis
- Substation grounding design and analysis
- Transient aspect in grounding systems
- Stray voltage measurements and analysis