7 papers
Reinforcement Learning for Vehicle-to-Grid Voltage Regulation: Single-Hub to Multi-Hub Coordination with Battery-Aware Constraints
Jingbo Wang, Roshni Anna Jacob, Harshal D. Kaushik +1
This paper presents a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) coordination framework using reinforcement learning (RL). {An intelligent control strategy based on the soft actor-critic algorithm is d…
Multi-agent Power Grid Restoration Under Uncertainty Considering Coupled Transportation-Power Networks
Harshal D. Kaushik, Roshni Anna Jacob, Souma Chowdhury +1
Restoring power distribution systems after extreme events such as tornadoes presents significant logistical and computational challenges. The complexity arises from the need to coo…
Optimal Planning of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Integrating Public Charging Networks and Transportation Congestion
Jingbo Wang, Harshal D. Kaushik, Jie Zhang
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) represents a critical shift in personal mobility, fueled by policy support and advancements in automotive technology. However, the expansion…
Electric Vehicle Charger Infrastructure Planning: Demand Estimation, Coverage Optimization Over an Integrated Power Grid
Harshal D. Kaushik, Jingbo Wang, Roshni Anna Jacob +1
For electrifying the transportation sector, deploying a strategically planned and efficient charging infrastructure is essential. This paper presents a two-phase approach for elect…
Hybrid Powertrain Optimization for Regional Aircraft Integrating Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Aluminum Air Batteries
Harshal Kaushik, Ali Mahboub Rad, Korebami Adebajo +4
With the increasing demand for air travel and the urgency to reduce emissions, transitioning from fossil fuel-based propulsion systems is a critical step toward sustainable aviatio…
Learning-aided Bigraph Matching Approach to Multi-Crew Restoration of Damaged Power Networks Coupled with Road Transportation Networks
Nathan Maurer, Harshal Kaushik, Roshni Anna Jacob +2
The resilience of critical infrastructure networks (CINs) after disruptions, such as those caused by natural hazards, depends on both the speed of restoration and the extent to whi…