HOME  >  Faculty Members  >  Resume of Faculty Members Search: > Faculty Members > Vaez-Zadeh Sadegh Scientific Position:Professor Ph.D.:Electrical Engineering,Queen’s University,Canada, 1997. M.Sc.:Electrical Engineering,Queen’s University,Canada, 1993. B.Sc.:Electrical Engineering (power),Iran University of Science & Technology,1985. > Experiences 2005 ---- Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, 2001-2005 Associate Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, 2000-2005 Member of the Board of Trustees, Academic Centre for Education and Research 1999-2003 Advisor to the Minister of Science, Research and Technology on Planning and Development, 1997---- Founder and Director of the Advanced Motion Systems Research Laboratory, University of Tehran, http://eng.ut.ac.ir/Motion-Lab 1998-2000 Head of the Power Division, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, 1997-2001 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, 1986-90 Member of the Superior Council for Higher Educational Planning, Ministry of Culture and Higher Education, Iran, 1988-90 Member of the Research Board of Academic Centre for Education and Research, Central Office, 1988-90 President of Academic Centre for Education and Research, Tehran, Iran, > Current Performances Editor, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion Member of Editorial Board, Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Faculty of Engineering, published by the University of Tehran (The oldest peer reviewed Engineering Journal in the Middle East) Director, Advanced Motion Systems Research Lab Member of S&T Park Council, University of Tehran Director, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Laboratory, University of Tehran Board Member, Center of Excellence on Applied Electromagnetic Systems Chairman, Board of Scientific and Cultural supervision and Assessment > Current Researches · Passive Electrodynamic Levitation (with Permanet Magnet) Linear Drives Electric Energy Policy · Power System Voltage Stability · Design of Permanent Magnet Machines · DSP Control of AC Motor Drives > Research Interests Electric Motor Drives S&T Assessment and Policy Technology Management Linear Drives and Magnetic Levitation Power Systems Analysis and Control Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Advanced Motion Control Systems > Journal Papers B. Sheikh-Ghalavand, S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Isfahani, "An Improved Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Model for Iron-Core Linear Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors," IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, Vol.46, Issue 1, pp. 112-120, 2010. S. Vaez-Zadeh, M. Hosseini, "Modeling and Analysis of Linear Synchronous Motors in High-Speed Maglev Vehicles," accepted for publication in IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, 2009. B.Tamimi,C.A.Canizares,S.Vaez_Zadeh,"Effect of Reactive Power Limit Modeling on Maximum System Loading And Active and Reactive Power Markets," accepted for publication in IEEE Trans. on Power Systems,2009. A. Najjar-Khodabakhsh, S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Isfahani, "Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Implementation of the Cylindrical Permanent Magnet Electrodynamic Suspension System," ELECTROMAGNETICS, Vol.29, Issue 7, pp. 563-574, 2009. A. Isfahani, S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Khodabakhsh, "Calculation of Maximum Short Circuit Electromagnetic Forces in the IPB Using Time Stepping Finite Element Method," PRZEGLAD ELEKTROTECHNICZNY, Vol. 85, Issue 7, pp. 31-35, 2009. J.Siahbalaee,S.Vaez_zadeh,F.Tahami,"ALoss Minimization Control Approach for Direct Torqque Controlled Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors," Journal of Power Electronics, Vol. 9, No.6, pp. 940-948, Nov. 2009. A.hassanpour Isfahani,S.Vaez-Zadeh,"Line start permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors:challenges and Opportunities,"Energy,Elsevier,Vo.34,No.11,pp.1755-1763,Nov.2009. B. Zahedi,S.Vaez-zadeh,"Efficiency Optimization Control of Single-Phase induction Motor Drives,"IEEE Trans.on power Electronics,Vol.24,issue4,pp.1062-1070,April 2009. A.Hassanpour,S.Vaez-Zadeh,M.A.Rahman,"performance Improvement of Permanent Magnet Machines by modularPlose,"IET(IEE)Electra.Power Appl.,Vol.3,ISS.4,pp.343-351,2009. S. Vaez-Zadeh, B. Zahedi, "Modeling and analysis of variable speed single phase induction motors with iron Loss,"Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, Vol.50,Issue 11, pp. 2747-2753, Nov. 2009. A.Hassanpour Isfahani,S.Vaez-Zadeh,M.A.Rahman"Using Modular Poles for Shape Optimizatin of Flux Density Distribution in Permanent Magnet Machines,"IEEE Trans.Magnetics,vol.44,no.8,pp.2009-2015,2008. A Hassanpour Isfahani,S.Vaez-Zadeh,"Determination of Electrodynamic Forces in isolated Phase Buses under Short Circuit Conditions Using Finite Element Method,"IEEE Trans.on Power Delivery,vol.no.pp.2008. A.Najjar-Khodabakhsh,S.Vaez-Zadeh,A.Hassanpour Isfahani,"Analysis of a Cylindrical Passive Suspension System Using Finite Element Method,"Int .Revie.Elec.Eng.,vol.3,no.1,pp.123-128.2008. A. Hassanpour Isfahani, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Transient Finite-Element Analysis of Short-Circuit Electromagnetic Forces in Isolated Phase Buses," Electromagnetics, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 28, pp. 590-600, 2008. B. Tamimi, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "An Optimal Pricing Scheme in Electricity Markets Considering Voltage Security Cost," IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, vo. 23, No. 2, pp. 451-459, May 2008. S. Vaez-Zadeh, E. Jalali, "A Combined Vector Control and Direct Torque Control Method for High Performance Induction Motor Drives," accepted for publication in Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, May 2007. S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Hassanpour Isfahani,"Enhanced Modeling of Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors," IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 33-39, JAN. 2007. A. Hassanpour Isfahani, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Design Optimization of a Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Extra Low Force Pulsations," Energy Conversion and Management, 48 (2007) 443–449. A. Payman, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Control of Capacitor in Single Phase Induction Motors without Speed Sensor for Increased Average Torque and Reduced Torque Pulsations, "Journal of Faculty of Engineering, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 301-311, Sept. 2006 (in Persian). S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Payman, "Design and Analysis of Sensorless Torque Optimization for Single Phase Induction Motors," Energy Conversion and Management, Vo. 47, No. 11-12, July 2006, pp. 1464-1477. S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. Hassanpour Isfahani, Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Air-Core Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Improved Thrust and Low Magnet Consumption, IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, Vol. 42, No. 3, March 2006, pp. 446-452. S. Afsharnia, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Review of Science and Technology in Iran," Iranian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, January/June 2005, pp. 3-17. S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. R. Ghasemi, "Design Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for High Torque Capability and Low Magnet Volume," Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 74, 2005, pp. 307-313. H. Ghasemi, S. Vaez-Zadeh, "A Very Fast Direct Torque Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Start up," Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, Vol. 46/5, 2005 pp. 715-726. S. Vaez-Zadeh, F. Hendi, "A Continuous Efficiency Optimization Controller for Induction Motor Drives," Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, Vol. 46/5, 2005, pp 701-713. S. Vaez-Zadeh, S. F. Hendi, "A New Loss Minimization Method in Variable Speed Induction Motor Drives," Journal of Faculty of Engineering, Vol. 85, 2004, pp. 429-440 (in Persian). S. Vaez-Zadeh, M. Zamanian, “Permanent Magnet DC Motor Sliding Mode Control System,” International Journal of Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 4, Nov. 2003, Transactions A: Basics, pp. 367-376. S. Vaez-Zadeh, “Design of Power System Stabilizers Based on Robust Control Theory,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions B, Vol. 27, No. B4, 2003, pp. 713-726. S. Vaez-Zadeh, A. R. Payman, "Speed Estimation and Snsorless Torque Optimization of Single Phase Induction Motor," Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol.1, No. 2, 2003, pp. 55-61 (in Persian). S. Vaez-Zadeh, G. H. Mazareie, “ On-Line Determination of Hysteresis Band Amplitudes in Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor Drives,” International Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15, No. 4, Trans. A, Nov. 2002, pp. 329-338. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "A Step toward the Native Pattern of Technology Change, Quarterly of Technology Development, Vol. 2, No. 3, Spring 2002, pp. 31-39. S. Vaez-Zadeh, “Variable Flux Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives for Constant Torque Operation,” IEEE Trans. on Power Electronics, Vol. 16, No. 4, July 2001, pp. 527-534. S. Vaez-Zadeh, “Robust Power System Stabilizers for Enhancement of Dynamic Stability Over a Wide Operating Range,” Electric Machines and Power Systems, Taylor & Francis, Vol. 29, No. 7, July 2001, pp. 645-57. S. Vaez-Zadeh, H. Langari, “Variable Capacitor Control for Optimal Performance of Single Phase Induction Motors,” Journal of Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Vol. 34, No. 2, Sept. 2000, pp. 23-32 (in Persian). S. Vaez-Zadeh, V. I. John, M. A. Rahman, “An On-Line Loss Minimization Controller for Interior Permanent Magnet Motor Drives,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, Dec. 1999, pp. 1435-1440. > Paper in Encyclopedia S, Vaez-Zadeh, "Science and Technology: Models, Policies and Strategies," Encyclopedia of Higher Education, Foundation of Grand Persian Encyclopedia, 2002,Vol. 1, pp. 656-662. > Renewed Home Page: > Books S. Vaez-Zadeh, Technology Institutes: Strategies for Best Practice, (Translation to Persian), Tehran University Press, 2002. S. Vaez Zadeh -, (editor), Policies and Strategies for Science, Technology and Culture, Vol. 1&2, Proc. of 44th Convention of University Chancellors and Deans of Science and Research Centers, 2002, Tehran, Iran (in Persian). S. Vaez-Zadeh (supervisor), et al., S&T Assessment in The I. R. of Iran, Board of Scientific and Cultural Evaluation and Monitoring, 2003. > International Patent Permanent Magnet Assembly for Electric Machines and actuators, Method for Their Design and Electric Machines and Actuators, Filed Feb.2006. > Keynotes and Invited Lectures Invited Speaker at the General Assembly, Iranian Academy of Science, Assessment of Science and Technology in Iran, Feb. 2, 2006. Keynote Speaker at the Central and Western Asian Forum on Science and Technology Policy for Sustainable Development, held by UNESCO, Tehran , 23-25 January, 2006: Assessment of S&T as a Policy Making Means: Iran’s Experience S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Machine Control," Amirkabir University of Technology, June 2005. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Advanced Control of AC Electric Motors," Dept. of ECE, University of Tehran, Center of Excellence of Applied Electromagnetic Systems, Mar. 2005. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Science and Technology Indicators in the Country," The Convention of Research Deputies of Academic Center for and Education and Research, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran, Dec., 2003. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "A Step toward the Native Pattern of Technology Change," Technology Development Conference, Tehran, Jan. 2003. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Energy Saving Strategies in Electric Vehicle Motor Drives," Electromechanical Systems and Hybrid Vehicles Workshop, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, 2001. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Electric Vehicles," Workshop of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Seminar, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Sept. 2000. S. Vaez-Zadeh, "Opportunities for University-Industry Cooperation in Electric Power Engineering," Seminar of Research Achievements, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, 1999. S. Vaez-Zadeh, Permanent Magnet Motors," Heavy Electric Machine Company of Jovein, Jovein, Iran, 1999. > Leadership of Research Projects High Performance Control of AC Electric Motors Digital Control of Single Phase Induction Motors DSP Design and Implementation of Sliding Mode Control of PMDC Motor Drives Evaluation and Improvement of Sensorless Control of Induction Motor Drives Feasibility Study and Economical Evaluation of Electric Vehicles in Iran Electric Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Industrial Motor Drives > Master Theses Supervised 1. Evaluation and Improvement of Sensorless Control of Induction Motors Based on State Observer and Neural Networks, B. Jalali Farahani, 1999. 2. Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor Drives, G. M Mazarei, 2000. 3. Optimal Starting of Single Phase Induction Motors: Design and Implementation with a Solid State Switch and a DSP, H. Langari, 2000. 4. Optimal Efficiency Control of Induction Motor Drives, F. Hendi, 2000. 5. Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives, F. Zamanpoor, 2000. 6. Modeling, Simulation and Performance Analysis of Electric Vehicles under Varying Conditions, A. Moraveji, 2001. 7. Direct Torque Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives at the Starting Conditions, H. Ghasemi, 2003. 8. Cascade Sliding Mode Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives, S. M. Bakhtvar 9. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Control under Optimal Modes of Operation, M. A. Tavakoli. 10. Sensorless Control of Single Phase Induction Motors, A. R. Payman. 11. Optimal Design of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, A. R. Ghasemi. 12. Modeling, Design and Optimization of Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, A. Hassanpour 13. Analysis and Improvement of Electrodynamic Levitation system with Permanent Magnet, S. Ramtin. 14. Vector Control of Linear Induction Motors with End Effect Compensation, M. Setvati. 15. Sensorless Control of Single Phase Induction Motor Drives, Sh.. Reicy. > Graduate Theses 1. Comparison of Vector Control and Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor Drives, Ehsan Jalali (Master thesis) 2. Design and Implementation of Low Cost Single Phase Induction Motor Control System, B. Zahedi (Master thesis) 3. Coordination of PSS and FDS in Power Networks, A. Ramezanpoor (Master thesis) 4. Efficiency Optimization Control of IPM Motor Drives, Zamanifar (Master thesis) 5.Improvement of VoltageStability Margion in Restructured Power Systems B. Tamimi, (PhD thesis). UNDER SUPERVISION: Contactless Power Transmission in High Speed Maglev Systems, S. Hassanzadeh, (PhD Thesis), Efficiency Optimization Control of Permanent Synchronous Motor Drives, Siah-Bala, (PhD Thesis), Line Start Permanent Magnet Motors, A. Hassanpour Isfahani, (PhD Thesis), Development of a Policy Model for Electric Energy in Iran, H. Miar Naeimi,(PhDThesis), > Courses Taught Advanced Motion Control Systems(Graduate) Linear Motion Electromagnetic Systems(Graduate) Power System Dynamics I(Graduate) Electric Machines I(Undergraduate) Electric Machines II(Undergraduate) Power Systems Analysis I(Undergraduate) Fundamental of Electrical Engineering (Lab)(Undergraduate) Control of Electric Motors(Undergraduate) > Referee for Journals 1. IEEE Power Engineering Letter 2. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 3. Iranian Journal of Engineering, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology 4. Amirkabir Journal of Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology 5.Journal of Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran 6.Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, University of Shiraz 7. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics -ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING > Industrial Co-operations Ministry of Energy - Feasibility Study of Electric Vehicles in Iran Ettehad Motor Company - Test and Analysis of Electric Motors Pars Generator Company - Software Development for Generator Bus Ducts, 4D FEM Analysis Moghaddam Company - Variable Speed Drives, Motor Soft Starting, Training Petro Pars - Training on Motor Control Rail Road Research Institute - Project Consultant > Performance in Conferences IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2007, Turkey, Member of Technical Committee The 9 th International Conference on Electric Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2006, Japan, Member of International Steering Committee The 8 th International Conference on Electric Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2005, China, Member of Technical Program Committee Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering, ICEE 1999 - ICEE 2006, Session Chair Power System Conference, PSC, Iran, Member of Coordinating Committee,1998-2001. Rail Transportation Conference, 1999, Iran, Member of Technical Committee > Membership in Technical Societies and Committees IEEE Power Engineering Society Power System Stability Control Sub-Committee IEEE Power Engineering Society Motor Sub-Committee Asian Electric Vehicle Society > Awards and Recognitions Best research award from the university of Tehran, 2004. Best paper award from Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, 2002. Queen s Graduate Awards, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 Summer Research Visit Scholarship, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science,Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John s, Newfoundland, Canada,Summer 1996. Graduate Dean s Travel Grant, Queen s University, 1996 Dean s Awards, Queen s University, 1994-95, 1995-96 Senior Member, IEEE, 2005 webadmin@engmail.ut.ac.ir   tel: (+9821) 88003323, 88020403 (EXT. 4234, 4276)