Publications

Journal Articles

  1. Ewig, G., Hasankhani, A., Won, E., & Haji, M. N. (2025). Marine spatial planning techniques with a case study on wave-powered offshore aquaculture farms. Renewable Energy, 238, 121791.
  2. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., & VanZwieten, J. (2023). Integrated path planning and control through proximal policy optimization for a marine current turbine. Applied Ocean Research, 137, 103591.
  3. Ondes, E. B., Sultan, C., Hasankhani, A., VanZwieten, J. H., & Xiros, N. I. (2023). ν-gap metric based multi-model predictive control of an ocean current turbine system with blade pitch failures. Ocean Engineering, 278, 114201.
  4. Dashtaki, A. A., Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Derakhshani, G., & Abdi, B. (2023). “Optimal management algorithm of microgrid connected to the distribution network considering renewable energy system uncertainties.” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 145, 108633.
  5. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., VanZwieten, J., & Sultan, C. (2022). “Spatiotemporal Optimization for Vertical Path Planning of an Ocean Current Turbine.” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology.
  6. Eghbali, N., Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Derakhshan, G., & Abdi, B. (2022). “A scenario-based stochastic model for day-ahead energy management of a multi-carrier microgrid considering uncertainty of electric vehicles.” Energy Storage, 52, 104843.
  7. Eghbali, N., Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Derakhshan, G., & Abdi, B. (2022). “Stochastic energy management for a renewable energy based microgrid considering battery, hydrogen storage, and demand response.” Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 30, 100652.
  8. Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-khah, M., Lotfi, M., & Catalao, J. P. (2022). “Optimal sizing of renewable energy systems in a Microgrid considering electricity market interaction and reliability analysis.” Electric Power Systems Research, 203, 107678.
  9. Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-khah, M., & Catalão, J. P. (2021). “Stochastic planning of a multi-microgrid considering integration of renewable energy resources and real-time electricity market.” Applied Energy, 298, 117215.
  10. Hasankhani, A., VanZwieten, J., Tang, Y., Dunlap, B., De Luera, A., Sultan, C., & Xiros, N. (2021). “Modeling and Numerical Simulation of a Buoyancy Controlled Ocean Current Turbine.” International Marine Energy Journal, 4(2), 47-58.
  11. Emrani-Rahaghi, P., Hashemi-Dezaki, H., & Hasankhani, A. (2021). “Optimal Stochastic Operation of Residential Energy Hubs Based on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Uncertainties Using Two-point Estimation Method.” Sustainable Cities and Society, 103059.
  12. Hasankhani, A., & Hakimi, S. M. (2021). “Stochastic Energy Management of Smart Microgrid with intermittent Renewable Energy Resources in Electricity Market.” Energy, 119668.
  13. Hasankhani, A., Hakimi, S. M., Bisheh Niasar, M., & Shafie-khah, M. (2021). “Blockchain Technology in the Future Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Review and Frameworks.” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 129, 106811.
  14. Shahrabi, E., Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Derakhshan, G., & Abdi, B. (2021). “Developing optimal energy management of energy hub in the presence of stochastic renewable energy resources.” Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 26, 100428.
  15. Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-Khah, M., & Catalão, J. P. (2020). “Demand response method for smart microgrids considering high renewable energies penetration.” Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 100325.
  16. Hakimi, S. M., & Hasankhani, A. (2020). “Intelligent energy management in off-grid smart buildings with energy interaction.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 244, 118906.
  17. Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-khah, M., & Catalão, J. P. (2019). “Optimal sizing and siting of smart microgrid components under high renewables penetration considering demand response.” IET Renewable Power Generation, 13(10), 1809-1822.
  18. Hasankhani, A., Vahidi, B., Riahy, G. H., & Niasar, M. B. (2015). “Iran Energy Balance Investigation in Two Scenarios: Wind and Hydro Power Plant Foundation.” Science International, 27(2).
  19. Hasankhani, A., Vahidi, B., & Riahy, G. H. (2014). “Replacing Diesel Generator with Wind Turbine & Li-Ion Battery in Virtual Power Plant.” Science International, 26(2).

Conference Articles

  1. Masood, U., Shabara, M., Grasberger, J., Wosnik, M., & Hasankhani, A. (2025). "Control Framework Design for WECs with Direct Drive Linear Generator-Based Power Take Off Systems." University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) 2025 Conference, USA.
  2. Ewig, G., Hasankhani, A., Won, E. T., & Haji, M. (2023, Oct.). “Marine spatial planning for siting wave-powered aquaculture farms.” University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) 2023 Conference, New Hampshire, USA.
  3. Hasankhani, A., Ewig, G., McCabe, R., Won, E. T., & Haji, M. (2023, June). Marine Spatial Planning of a Wave-Powered Offshore Aquaculture Farm in the Northeast US. In OCEANS 2023-Limerick (pp. 1-10). IEEE.
  4. Hasankhani, A., McCabe, R., Ewig, G., Won, E. T., & Haji, M. N. (2023, June). “Conceptual Design and Optimization of a Wave-Powered Offshore Aquaculture Farm.” In The 33rd International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference. OnePetro.
  5. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., & VanZwieten, J. (2023, May). “Reinforcement Learning for Underwater Spatiotemporal Path Planning, with Application to an Autonomous Marine Current Turbine.” In 2023 American Control Conference (ACC) (pp. 3715-3721). IEEE.
  6. Hasankhani, A., Ondes, T. B., Tang, Y., Sultan, C., & Van Zwieten, J. (2022, June). “Integrated Path Planning and Tracking Control of Marine Current Turbine in Uncertain Ocean Environments.” In 2022 American Control Conference (ACC) (pp. 3106-3113). (ASME Energy Systems Technical Committee (ESTC) Best Paper Award Finalist)
  7. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., Snyder, A., VanZwieten, J., & Qiao, W. (2022). “Control Co-Design for Buoyancy-Controlled MHK Turbine: A Nested Optimization of Geometry and Spatial-Temporal Path Planning.” IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA 2022)
  8. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., Huang, Y., & VanZwieten, J. (2022). “Real-Time Vertical Path Planning Using Model Predictive Control for an Autonomous Marine Current Turbine.” IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA 2022)
  9. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., VanZwieten, J., & Sultan, C., (2021). “Comparison of Deep Reinforcement Learning and Model Predictive Control for Real-time Depth Optimization of a Lifting Surface Controlled Ocean Current Turbine.” IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA 2021).
  10. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., VanZwieten, J., & Sultan, C., (2021, April). “Ocean Current Turbine Active Depth Optimization for Maximum Power Production.” International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), Virtual, Online.
  11. Hasankhani, A., Hakimi, S. M., Bodaghi, M., Shafie-Khah, M., Osório, G. J., & Catalão, J. P. (2021, June). “Day-Ahead Optimal Management of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Smart Homes Considering Uncertainties.” In 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech (pp. 1-6).
  12. Bahrevar, P., Hakimi, S. M., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-khah, M., Osório, G. J., & Catalão, J. P. (2020, July). “An Optimal Charging of Plug-In Electric Vehicles in Unbalanced Three-Phase Distribution Network.” In 2020 IEEE 14th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG) (Vol. 1, pp. 194-199). IEEE.
  13. Tang, Y., Zhang, Y., Hasankhani, A., & VanZwieten, J. (2020, July). “Adaptive Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Control for Ocean Current Turbine-Driven Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator.” In 2020 American Control Conference (ACC) (pp. 211-217). IEEE.
  14. Hakimi, S. M., Bagheritabar, H., Hasankhani, A., Shafie-khah, M., Lotfi, M., & Catalão, J. P. (2019, June). “Planning of Smart Microgrids with High Renewable Penetration Considering Electricity Market Conditions.” In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  15. Hasankhani, A., & Gharehpetian, G. B. (2016, May). “Virtual power plant management in presence of renewable energy resources.” In 2016 24th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE) (pp. 665-669). IEEE.

Conference Posters

  1. Matamala, P., Wosnik, M., Fredriksson, D., & Hasankhani, A. (2025). "Wave Energy Converters (WECs) for Powering Offshore Aquaculture." University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) 2025 Conference, USA.
  2. Hasankhani, A., Won, E. T., & Haji, M. (2023, Oct.). “Wave-Powered Aquaculture Farm: Sustainable Source of Food and Power.” University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) 2023 Conference, New Hampshire, USA.
  3. Stewart, A., Hasankhani, A., Haji, M. (2023, Sep.). “Development of a Wave-Powered Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Farm.” The Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative, Boston, USA.
  4. Buccino, L., Hasankhani, A., Haji, M. (2023, Sep.). “Power Consumption in an Offshore Aquaculture Farm.” The Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative, Boston, USA.
  5. Hasankhani, A., Tang, Y., & VanZwieten, J. (2022, Nov.). “Design and Path Planning of a Marine Hydrokinetic Turbine to Power Blue Economy.” The Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative, USA.
  6. Hasankhani, A., De Luera, A., VanZwieten, J., Dunlap, B., Tang, Y., Sultan, C., Xiros, N. (2021, April). “Numerical Simulation of a Buoyancy Controlled Ocean Current Turbine.” International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), Virtual, Online.
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