Dr Colin Coates
Senior Lecturer
School of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Email:colin.coates@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 8969
Career Summary
Biography
My major areas of research interest include: * Electric Drives * Low Voltage Distributed Generation * Small Scale Wind Turbines
Teaching Expertise
My teaching experience includes undergraduate coursework both on campus and offshore (Singapore), honours project and postgraduate research supervision. Specific course taught include: * 2nd Year: Introductory Electronics * 3rd Year: Electronics * 4th Year: Electronics Design, Advanced Drives and Power Electronics, Final Year Project Coordination I have previously been the B.E. (Electrical) Program Convenor (2004-2009) overseeing several significant changes to the program.
Administrative Expertise
I am currently the Head of Discipline - Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (since 2010)
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Wollongong
- Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Engineering, University of Wollongong
Keywords
- Electric Drives
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Power Electronics
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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400805 | Electrical energy transmission, networks and systems | 60 |
400907 | Industrial electronics | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Electrical Engineering and Computing Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/1997 - 1/1/1999 | Design Engineer | Zener Electrical (Newcastle) Pty Ltd |
1/1/1992 - 1/6/1994 | Electrical Development Engineer | BHP Sheet and Coil Products Division, Port Kembla Australia |
1/1/1987 - 1/12/1991 | Cadet Electrical Engineer | BHP Sheet and Coil Products Division, Port Kembla Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
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2009 |
Choon CC, Coates C, Viswanath A, 'Renewable Energy Source Emulator', Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Springer Berlin Heidelberg 297-304 (2009)
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Journal article (7 outputs)
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2021 |
Jiang J, Peyghami S, Coates C, Blaabjerg F, 'A Decentralized Reliability-Enhanced Power Sharing Strategy for PV-Based Microgrids', IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36 7281-7293 (2021) [C1] Microgrid (MG) technologies facilitate reliable, efficient, and economic operation of distributed resources such as photovoltaic and battery storage systems. The well-known droop ... [more] Microgrid (MG) technologies facilitate reliable, efficient, and economic operation of distributed resources such as photovoltaic and battery storage systems. The well-known droop method controls different sources in an MG to properly share power supply. However, utilizing the droop method poses two major challenges. First, while the droop method can prevent converter overloading, it cannot protect them from overstressing, thus deteriorating system reliability. Second, operating a 100% renewable-based MG requires a supervisory unit to monitor and control energy flow for load-generation balance. However, the supervisory unit relies on communication systems which impacts overall system reliability by being exposed to single-point failures and cyberattacks. This article proposes a decentralized power sharing approach that restricts thermal damage of converter components to avoid over-stressing converters. The main goal is to improve overall system performance and reliability by appropriately sharing active and reactive power among different sources without using communication systems. The simulations and numerical analysis show that the proposed decentralized strategy will properly control the power and energy flow among different sources. Moreover, it prevents over-stressing converters, consequently enhancing the overall reliability of the MG. An experiment is also presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed decentralized control approach.
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2021 |
Jiang J, Peyghami S, Coates C, Blaabjerg F, 'A comprehensive study on reliability performance of Photovoltaic-battery-based microgrids under different energy management strategies', JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE, 43 (2021) [C1]
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2017 |
Wang D, Meng K, Gao X, Coates C, Dong Z, 'Optimal air-conditioning load control in distribution network with intermittent renewables', JOURNAL OF MODERN POWER SYSTEMS AND CLEAN ENERGY, 5 55-65 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Wang D, Meng K, Luo F, Coates C, Gao X, Dong ZY, 'Coordinated dispatch of networked energy storage systems for loading management in active distribution networks', IET RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION, 10 1374-1381 (2016) [C1]
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2010 |
Goodwin GC, Mayne DQ, Chen K-Y, Coates C, Mirzaeva G, Quevedo DE, 'An introduction to the control of switching electronic systems', Annual Reviews in Control, 34 209-220 (2010) [C1]
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2004 |
Coates C, Pulle DW, Veltman A, 'Modelling of single phase induction machines', Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 1 151-155 (2004) [C1]
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Conference (32 outputs)
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2023 |
Liu Y, Mirzaeva G, Coates C, 'Review of Control Strategies for Matrix Converters', 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023 (2023) This paper provides an extensive review of control strategies for Matrix Converters (MC), starting from early research in 1980s and including the most recent and ongoing developme... [more] This paper provides an extensive review of control strategies for Matrix Converters (MC), starting from early research in 1980s and including the most recent and ongoing developments. The paper identifies and discusses four main approaches, namely: direct control; linear (PI) control with pulse width modulation (PWM); model predictive control (MPC); and state feedback control. Two novel control strategies for MC (fixed division MPC and state feedback control with power matching), proposed by the authors, are included in the paper scope. The paper compares performance of the selected control schemes by simulation. It demonstrates the benefits of state feedback control for MC and outlines future directions of its improvement.
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2023 |
Mo Y, Mirzaeva G, Coates C, 'State feedback with observers for DC-DC converters', 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023 (2023) DC-DC converters are widely used in various applications, including renewable energy integration and electric transport. Performance of DC-DC converters can be improved through us... [more] DC-DC converters are widely used in various applications, including renewable energy integration and electric transport. Performance of DC-DC converters can be improved through using advanced control methods. This paper introduces state feedback control with state and disturbance observers for a buck converter. The paper includes detailed mathematical modelling in both continuous-time and discrete-time domains, as well as detailed design of the observer and control parameters. The paper compares performance of state feedback control and PI control and shows advantages of the former. Detailed simulations in MATLAB/Simulink environment validate the paper findings.
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2023 |
Liu Y, Mirzaeva G, Coates C, 'Delay Compensation in Variable-Speed Drives Based on State Feedback Control', 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023, Wollongong, Australia (2023) [E1]
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2023 |
Mo Y, Mirzaeva G, Coates C, 'DC Microgrids in Electric Transport: Power Converters, Control and Application Example', 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2023, Wollongong, Australia (2023) [E1]
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2019 |
Jiang J, Coates C, Summers T, 'Accurate reactive power sharing in renewable-prioritized islanded microgrids', 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2019 ECCE Europe, Genova, Italy (2019) [E1]
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2018 |
Sun KW, Summers TJ, Coates CE, 'Oscillating Power Minimization in Cascaded H-bridge Converter with Phase-Shifted Carrier PWM', 2018 20TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON POWER ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS (EPE'18 ECCE EUROPE), Riga, LATVIA (2018) [E1]
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2018 |
Jiang J, Coates C, 'Droop control based strategy for photovoltaic sources in an islanded microgrid', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2018): Proceedings, Auckland, New Zealand (2018) [E1]
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2018 |
Sun K, Summers T, Coates C, 'Current Ripple Reduction for Cascaded H-bridge Converter with Phase-Shifted Carrier PWM', 2018 IEEE 4th Southern Power Electronics Conference, SPEC 2018, Singapore (2018) [E1]
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2018 |
Jiang J, Coates C, 'Power Sharing Scheme for an Islanded Microgrid Including Renewables and Battery Storage', 2018 IEEE 4th Southern Power Electronics Conference, SPEC 2018, Singapore (2018) [E1]
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2017 |
Sun KW, Summers TJ, Coates CE, Starkey CJ, 'Implementation of a Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Drive for an Ironless Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications', 2017 19TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON POWER ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS (EPE'17 ECCE EUROPE), Warsaw, POLAND (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Jiang J, Coates C, 'Voltage Collapse Issue in a Photovoltaic Source Operating in an Islanded Microgrid', 2017 AUSTRALASIAN UNIVERSITIES POWER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (AUPEC), Melbourne, AUSTRALIA (2017) [E1]
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2017 |
Sun KW, Summers TJ, Coates CE, 'Evaluation of Peak-to-Peak Current Ripple of Phase Shifted Carrier PWM Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Converters', 2017 IEEE SOUTHERN POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (SPEC), Puerto Varas, CHILE (2017) [E1]
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2016 |
Sun KW, Summers TJ, Coates CE, 'Ironless axial flux permanent magnet motor control with multilevel cascaded H-bridge converter for electric vehicle applications', 2016 IEEE 2nd Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference, SPEC 2016, Auckland, NZ (2016) [E1]
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2012 |
Batt NJ, Coates C, 'Maximising output power of self-excited induction generators for small wind turbines', Proceedings: 2012 XXth International Conference on Electrical Machines, Marseille (2012) [E1]
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2011 |
Kosman J, Viswanath A, Coates C, 'Lagrange relaxation based unit commitment for thermal, solar and wind power generation', PESA 2011: IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems and Applications, Pittsburgh (2011) [E1]
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2010 |
Goodwin GC, Mayne DQ, Chen T, Coates C, Mirzaeva G, Quevedo DE, 'Opportunities and challenges in the application of advanced control to power electronics and drives', Proceedings. ICIT 2010: IEEE-ICIT 2010 International Conference on Industrial Technology, Vina Del Mar, Chile (2010) [E1]
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2009 |
Choon CC, Coates C, Viswanath A, 'Renewable energy source emulator', Sustainability in Energy and Buildings: Proceedings of the International Conference in Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB'09), Brighton, UK (2009) [E1]
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2007 |
Griffiths M, Coates C, 'Behaviour of microgrids in the presence of unbalanced loads', 2007 AUSTRALASIAN UNIVERSITIES POWER ENGINEERING, VOLS 1-2, Curtin Univ Technol, Perth, AUSTRALIA (2007)
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2007 | Coates C, Macready AR, 'Comparison of simulation models for self-excited induction generators', 2007 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference. AUPEC '07. Proceedings, Perth, WA (2007) [E1] | ||||||||||
2007 |
Macready AR, Coates C, 'Low cost wind turbine controller', 2007 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference. AUPEC '07. Proceedings, Perth, WA (2007) [E1]
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2007 |
Griffiths MN, Coates C, 'Behaviour of microgrids in the presence of unbalanced loads', 2007 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference. AUPEC '07. Proceedings, Perth, WA (2007) [E1]
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2007 |
Mirzaeva G, Coates C, 'A high performance drive for the rotary coal breaker application', Proceedings of the IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2007: 42nd IAS Annual Meeting, New Orleans (2007) [E1]
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2006 | Griffiths MN, Coates C, 'Modelling and Performance of Low Voltage Distributed Generation Systems', Proceedings of the 2006 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC'06), Melbourne VIC, Australia (2006) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
2005 |
Mirzaeva G, Middleton RH, Coates C, McKerihan J, 'Electrical Drive Technology Advances for Mining Applications', 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference : 'new technologies to produce more with less' : 27 - 28 September 2005 Fremantle, WA, Fremantle, Western Australia (2005) [E1]
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2004 | Coates C, 'Electrical drive issues in rope shovels and longwall mining machines', CD ROM, Noosa (2004) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
2003 | Coates C, Pulle DW, Veltman A, 'Modelling of Single Phase Induction Machines', Proceedings for AUPEC 2003, Christchurch, NZ (2003) [E1] | ||||||||||
2001 |
Coates C, Platt GM, Gosbell VJ, 'Performance Evaluation of a Nine-Phase Synchronous Reluctance Drive', 2001 IEEE Industry Applications Conference 36th IAS Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, USA (2001) [E2]
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2001 |
Coates C, Platt GM, Gosbell VJ, 'Performance of Nine-Phase Synchronous Reluctance Drive', The 4th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, Bali, Indonesia (2001) [E2]
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2000 | Coates C, Platt D, Gosbell VJ, 'Control and Performance of a Nine Phase Synchronous Reluctance Drive', AUPEC 2000 Innovation for Secure Power, Brisbane, Australia (2000) [E1] | ||||||||||
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 14 |
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Total funding | $599,990 |
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20223 grants / $91,799
Develop a low-cost disposal sensor to detect in real-time a range of infections$56,323
Funding body: Design and Industry Pty Ltd
Funding body | Design and Industry Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Associate Professor James Welsh, Doctor Colin Coates, Professor Minyue Fu |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G2200623 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
A feasibility study that evaluates the feasibility of an unpowered air-to-ground vehicle integrated with communications payload for the Connectivity Challenge.$19,233
Funding body: Wise Networking Pty Ltd
Funding body | Wise Networking Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates, Brian Lim, Sam Reisenfeld |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2200112 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
Develop a low-cost disposal sensor to detect in real-time a range of infections$16,243
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Associate Professor James Welsh, Doctor Colin Coates, Professor Minyue Fu |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2200694 |
Type Of Funding | C2200 - Aust Commonwealth – Other |
Category | 2200 |
UON | Y |
20211 grants / $20,025
Develop Version 2.0 of the Elecbrake Technology $20,025
Funding body: Elecbrakes Pty Ltd
Funding body | Elecbrakes Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Associate Professor James Welsh, Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2100766 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
20111 grants / $136,798
Improved Design and Operational Efficiency of Small Wind Turbines in Unsteady Flows$136,798
Funding body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
Funding body | ARC (Australian Research Council) |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Phil Clausen, Associate Professor Tristan Perez, Doctor Colin Coates, Professor David Wood |
Scheme | Discovery Projects |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1000155 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $158,000
DC Motor Duty Meter$158,000
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Galina Mirzaeva, Professor Robert Betz, Associate Professor Terrence Summers, Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0187375 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth |
Category | 1NS |
UON | Y |
20051 grants / $37,500
Network Modeling of a Low voltage Distributed Generation system$37,500
Funding body: CSIRO - Energy Technology
Funding body | CSIRO - Energy Technology |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Postgraduate Research Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2005 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | G0185514 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20022 grants / $22,113
Control of emitted noise from switched reluctance drives using shunted piezoelectric transducers$12,504
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Professor Reza Moheimani, Doctor Colin Coates, Professor Robert Betz |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2002 |
Funding Finish | 2002 |
GNo | G0181289 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
High Performance Control of a Nine-Phase Synchronous Reluctance Drive$9,609
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2002 |
Funding Finish | 2002 |
GNo | G0181437 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20012 grants / $13,122
High Performance Control of a Nine-Phase Synchronous Reluctance Drive$11,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0179982 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, USA 30 Sept - 4 Oct 2001$2,122
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0181168 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20003 grants / $120,633
Improved Soft Starter for Induction Machines$60,803
Funding body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
Funding body | ARC (Australian Research Council) |
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Project Team | Professor Robert Betz, Doctor Colin Coates, Dr Brian Cook |
Scheme | Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research & Training Scheme (SPIRT) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2000 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0178630 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
Improved Soft Starter for Induction Machines. 2000 SPIRT PARTNER.$59,413
Funding body: Zener Electrical (Newcastle) Pty Ltd
Funding body | Zener Electrical (Newcastle) Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Robert Betz, Doctor Colin Coates, Dr Brian Cook |
Scheme | SPIRT Partner Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2000 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | G0179333 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
Australian Unviersities Power Engineering Conference, Brisbane 24-27 September 2000$417
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Colin Coates |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2000 |
Funding Finish | 2000 |
GNo | G0180166 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | PhD | A Strategy to Reduce Switching Losses Under MPC | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Power Flow Management for Standalone Solar PV with Energy Storage System | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2021 | PhD | Control Strategies in an Islanded Microgrid with High Penetration of Renewables | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Modulation Strategies of Multilevel Converters for Low Inductance Machines in Electric Vehicle Applications | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Smart Distribution Network Management by Energy Storage Technologies with High Intermittent Renewables | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2012 | PhD | Modelling and Control of Inverter Sources within a Low Voltage Distributed Generation System | PhD (Electrical Engineering), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Dr Colin Coates
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Focus area
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Contact Details
colin.coates@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 8969 |
Fax | (02) 4921 6993 |
Office
Room | EAG23 |
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Building | Engineering A Building |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |