Director/Principal Investigator

Hooman

Hooman Farzaneh

  Professor, Kyushu University, Japan

Prof. Hooman Farzaneh specializes in modeling and analyzing energy systems with a special focus on developing low-emission strategies to facilitate solutions for long-term energy-related problems at local and regional scales. Prior to joining Kyushu University, Prof. Hooman worked at the Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University, Japan and the United Nations University, Japan.  He has received prestigious awards and research grants from organizations such as the Kyushu Natural Energy Promotion Organization, Hitachi Global Foundation, Asia-Pacific Network, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) in recognition of his research on assessing the multiple benefits of low-emission development strategies in Asian cities. His recent books include: "Aligning Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies in Asia-2021", "Energy Systems Modeling Principles and Applications- 2019" and "Devising a Clean Energy Strategy in Asian cities-2018".

Affiliations:

Email:farzaneh.hooman.961@m.kyushu-u.ac.jp
 






Postdoctoral Researcher

   Wang

NIE ZIFEI

Country: China

Research topic: Personalized Eco-Driving System for Intelligent Vehicles

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Engineering, Kyushu University 




Doctoral Course


Wang

Mehran Moradi

Country: Iran

Program: MEXT Scholarship(D3)

Research topic: Design of Decentralized Local Energy Market for Fully Unblocking the Benefits of DERs in Distribution Networks

Academic Background: M.Sc in Power System Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

 


Wang

Etoju Jacob

Country: Uganda

Program: MEXT Scholarship(D2)

Research topic: Optimal Control Modeling Approach to Analyze Power Flow in Microgrids, Considering Dynamic Weather, Electricity Market Price, and Demand Response

Academic Background: M.Sc in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan

 


Wang

OKENDO Edwin Otieno

Country: Kenya

Program: SDGs Global Leader(D2)

Research topic: Model development for the clearing mechanism in the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) wholesale market, considering optimal integration of renewable energy resources

Academic Background: M.Sc in Electrical Engineering, Pan African University, Kenya

 


Wang

Mohammed Hussien Yadem Lamien

Country: Egypt

Program: MEXT Scholarship(D2)

Research topic: Integrated Land-Use-Energy model for solar energy planning in the Cairo metropolitan

Academic Background: M.Sc in Regional Development, Cairo University, Egypt


Wang

Alphonce Mulumba

Country: Kenya

Program: IGSES (D2)

Research topic: Optimal design of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for off-grid power supply in remote areas in Kenya, using cost-effectiveness and co-benefit approaches

Academic Background: M.Sc in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan


Wang

Dalia Rabie Fooly

Country: Egypt

Program: IGSES(D2)

Research topic: Leveraging Customer Participation for Demand-Side Management and Mitigating the Price Spikes through Renewable Energy Integration in Japan's Wholesale Electricity Market

Academic Background: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Minia University, Egypt


Wang

José Daniel Aceituno Dardon

Country: Guatemala

Program: MEXT Scholarship(D2)

Research topic: Conceptual modelling for Smart Energy Society in Urban Areas of Guatemala

Academic Background: M.Sc. in in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan


Wang

Latu Bloomfield

Country: Tonga

Program: MEXT Scholarship(D1)

Research topic: Optimal Design and Control of a Centralized Energy Hub with a Hybrid Renewable Energy System in the Kingdom of Tonga

Academic Background: M.Sc. in in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan


Wang

Michael Petalio

Country: Philippines

Program: IGSES(D1)

Research topic: Impact Assessment of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Integration in the Philippines Energy Mix

Academic Background: M.Sc. in Energy Engineering, University of the Philippines, Philippines


Wang

Dimas Philipinanto

Country: Indonesia

Program: IGSES(D1)

Research topic: Environmental impact assessment of green energy development and renewable energy use in the food industry in Indonesia

Academic Background: M.Sc. in Environmental Studies, Ohio University, US


Wang

Taofeek Afolabi

Country: Nigeria

Program: IGSES(D1)

Research topic: Analysis of Power Trading Mechanisms and Technological Integration in the Japanese Electricity Market

Academic Background: M.Sc. in in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan




Research Student

   Wang

Nur Safirah Bahuriddin

Country: Malaysia

Program:  Campus Asia

Research topic: Scenario Analysis for Sustainable Energy Systems in Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector: Pathways Toward a Low-Carbon Future

Academic Background: M. Sc. in Engineering Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

   Wang

NAM Toguim Brice Casimir 

Country: Burkina Faso

Program:  MEXT Scholarship

Research topic: Optimal design and dynamic power simulation of a hybrid renewable microgrid for off-grid power supply in rural Burkina Faso

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Higher Institute of Electrical Engineering of Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso


Master Course

haixing

Li Yeyang

Country: China

Program: IGSES (M2)

Research topic: Dynamic predictive cruise control for enhancing eco-driving strategies in urban traffic systems

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Information and Computing Science, Huazhong University, China

haixing

Kota Kawahara

Country: Japan

Program: IGSES (M2)

Research topic: Dynamic modeling of electric vehicles based on traffic pattern analysis

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Oita University, Japan

haixing

Liu Wei

Country: China

Program: IGSES (M2)

Research topic: Dynamic adaptive cruise control for enhancing Eco-driving of electric vehicles in urban areas

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Material Processing and Control Engineering, Chengdu Technological University, China

haixing

Wang Xuan

Country: China

Program: IGSES (M2)

Research topic: Model for bidding strategy development in the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX)

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering,he University of Kitakyushu, Japan

haixing

Luis Suenaga Salvador Shinji

Country: Peru

Program: MEXT Scholarship (M1)

Research topic: Techno-economic analysis of pumped hydro supercapacitor (PHPS) hybrid energy storage system

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Energy Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology - Peru

haixing

Taichi Matsue

Country: Japan

Program: IGSES(M1)

Research topic: Demand response in smart buildings

Academic Background: B.Sc. in Structural Engineering, Nagasaki University


Alumni


Wang

Zhang Zhiwei

Master Thesis: Model for evaluating the impact of driving behavior on vehicle fuel economy in urban traffic systems

Graduation Year: 2025               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Rudha Khudhair Mohammed

Ph.D. Thesis: Quantitative modeling framework for assessing the environmental- economic- health impacts of carbon capture, utilization, and storage systems

Graduation Year: 2025               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Mohamed Saad Suliman

Ph.D. Thesis: Model development for the market clearing mechanism in the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX), considering the role of the virtual power plant

Graduation Year: 2024               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: MFT, Japan

Wang

José Daniel Aceituno Dardon

Master Thesis: Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic-wind-biomass-battery system for off-grid power in rural Guatemala

Graduation Year: 2024               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Ph.D Student at the EES laboratory, Kyushu University, Japan

Wang

Arsalan Lashari

Master Thesis: Dynamic simulation and economic assessment  of VEHICLE-TO-GRID (V2G) systems

Graduation Year: 2024               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Divisional Electrical Engineer at Ministry of Railways (MOR) Govt. of Pakistan

Wang

Ryotaro Torikai

Master Thesis: Design and development of an Intelligent Maximum Power Point Tracker for the Residential Hybrid Microgrids

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Panasonic Company

Wang

Rafiq Ahmad

Master Thesis: Optimal design and dynamic power simulation of a hybrid solar-wind-battery system for enhancing energy use efficiency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Mehta Shivani

Master Thesis: Dynamic Simulation and Power Control of a Hybrid Solar-Wind-Fuel Cell Residential Microgrid

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Nabeel Ur Rehman

Master Thesis: Techno-Economic Evaluation of Solar-Wind Hybrid Heat Recovery System for Power Supply in Cement Industry in Pakistan

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Deputy director, Ministry of Energy Govt. of Pakistan

Wang

Etoju Jacob

Master Thesis: Design and Analysis of a Standalone Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T)-Wind-Battery Microgrid system For Enhanced Household Energy Access

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Ph.D Student at the EES laboratory, Kyushu University, Japan

Wang

Ladan Malehmirchegini

Ph.D. Thesis: Model development for the comprehensive analysis of demand response programs in the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) day-ahead wholesale market

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Postdoctoral Fellow, I²CNER, Kyushu University, Japan

Wang

Tavoos Hassan Bhat

Ph.D. Thesis: Model development for quantifying the multiple environmental-health-economic benefits from low-emission urban transport development strategies in Delhi, India

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: SI State Taxes, India

Wang

Taofeek Afolabi

Master Thesis: Optimal Design and Operation of an Off-grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System in Nigeria's Rural Area, Using Fuzzy Logic and Optimization Techniques

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Shirasagi Electric, Japan

Wang

Alphonce Mulumba

Master Thesis: Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid renewable energy system in  remote areas in Kenya

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Researcher at the Kenya Power, Institute of Energy Studies & Research, Kenya

Wang

Precious Daka

Master Thesis: Scenario analysis of the low carbon power system in Zambia by using an integrated energy demand-supply modeling approach

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Zhao Yuhan

Master Thesis: Maximum Power Point Tracking in Photovoltaic Systems, Using Fuzzy Logic-Based Incremental Conductance Method

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Farhana Nur Rahman

Master Thesis: Low Emission Scenarios Analysis in The Urban Transportation in Dhaka, Bangladesh Using the Co-Benefits Approach

Graduation Year: 2023               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:

Wang

Kashif Sohail

Master Thesis: Model for Optimal Power Coefficient Tracking and Loss Reduction of the Wind Turbine Systems

Graduation Year: 2022               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Senior Engineer at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation

Wang

Koki Miywaki

Master Thesis: Optimal operation planning of V2G(Vehicle to Grid)-equipped microgrids in urban areas in Japan

Graduation Year: 2022               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd



Wang

Taiga Miyazaki

Master Thesis: Techno-Economic Analysis of a hydrogen-based residential microgrid in the residential area

Graduation Year: 2022               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Japan Marine United Corporation, Ltd



Wang

Guo Jiawen

Master Thesis: Environmental and health co-benefits from de-capacity in Chinese industrial sectors

Graduation Year: 2022               => Link to Thesis

Current Job:



Wang

Sajid Abrar

Master Thesis: Scenario analysis of the low emission energy system in Pakistan by using integrated energy demand-supply modeling approach

Graduation Year: 2021               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Assistant Manager at  National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), Pakistan



Wang

Ayas Shaqour

Master Thesis: Day-Ahead Residential Electricity Demand Response Model Based on Deep Neural Networks for Peak Demand Reduction in the Jordanian Power Sector

Graduation Year: 2021               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Ph.D. Student at Kyushu University



Wang

NIE ZIFEI

Master Thesis: Development of A Dynamic Predictive Cruise Control for Enhancing Eco-Driving in Urban Transport System

Graduation Year: 2021               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Ph.D. Student at the EES Lab, Kyushu University



Wang

Tatsuya Hinokuma

Master Thesis: Design and development of a hybrid renewable energy system using fuzzy logic controller for maximum power tracking

Graduation Year: 2021               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Engineering staff at  Kubota Corporation



Wang

Shinji Takeshita

Master Thesis: Life Cycle Assessment of the wastewater treatment technologies in Indonesia’s fish processing industry

Graduation Year: 2021              => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Manufacturer at Nitori Co., Ltd.




B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Hokkaido University (2018)

M.Sc. in Power Engineering , North China Electric Power University (2016)

 
Wang

Hirotomo Kohno

Master Thesis: Techno-Economic Analysis of The UASB Wastewater Treatment System in Fish Processing Industry in Indonesia

Graduation Year: 2021               => Link to Thesis

Current Job: SANKI Engineering CO.,LTD


Wang

Yuichiro Yoshida

Master Thesis: Optimal design of a residential hybrid Microgrid system for enhancing renewable energy deployment and energy use efficiency

Graduation Year: 2020                => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Technical career at Sumitomo Electric Industries



B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Hokkaido University (2018)

M.Sc. in Power Engineering , North China Electric Power University (2016)

 
Wang

Naoto Takatsu

Master Thesis: Techno-economic analysis of a Hybrid Solar-Hydrogen-Biomass System for off-grid power supply

Graduation Year: 2020                => Link to Thesis

Current Job: Consultant at Mizuho Information-Research Institute, Inc.



B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Hokkaido University (2018)

M.Sc. in Power Engineering , North China Electric Power University (2016)