Journal Articles

          Published/Accepted

  1. A. Asrari1, A. Kargarian, M. Hossein Javidi, M. Monfared, S. Lotfifard “A Stochastic Hybrid Method to Forecast Operating Reserve: Comparison of Fuzzy and Classical Set Theory” Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 41, pp. 806- 823, 2013.

  2. S. Lotfifard, M. Kezunovic, M.J. Mousavi, "A Systematic Approach for Ranking Distribution Fault Location Algorithms and Eliminating False Estimates” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 28, no. 01, pp. 285 - 293, Jan. 2013.

  3. M. Ehsani,  M. Falahi, S. Lotfifard, “Vehicle to Grid Services, Potentials, and Applications” Energies, vol.5, pp. 4076-4090,2012.  

  4.  S. Lotfifard, J. Faiz, M. Kezunovic, “Over-current Relay Implementation Assuring Fast and Secure Operation in Transient Conditions” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 91, pp. 1-8, Oct. 2012.

  5. J. Faiz, B. M. Ebrahimi, S. Lotfi-fard, P. Pillay, "Novel Indices for Broken Rotor Bars Fault Diagnosis in Induction Motors Using Wavelet Transform ” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, vol.30, pp. 131-145, Jul. 2012.

  6. S. Lotfifard, M. Kezunovic, M.J. Mousavi,” Distribution Fault Location Using Voltage Sag Data” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 26, no. 2, pp 1239-1246, April 2011 

  7. S. Lotfifard, J. Faiz, M. Kezunovic, "Detection of Symmetrical Faults by Distance Relays during Power Swings," IEEE   Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 81-87, January 2010.    

  8. J. Faiz, S. Lotfi-fard, S. Haidarian Shahri “Prony-Based Optimal Bayes Fault Classification of Over-current Protection” IEEE Transactions on power Delivery, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 1326-1334, JULY 2007.

  9. S. Lotfi-fard, J. Faiz, M. R. Iravani “Improved Over-Current Protection using Symmetrical Components” IEEE Transactions on power Delivery, vol. 22, no. 2, pp.8 43-850, April 2007.

  10. J. Faiz, S. Lotfi-fard “A Novel Wavelet-based Algorithm for Discrimination of Internal Faults from Magnetizing Inrush Currents in Power Transformers” IEEE Transactions on power Delivery, vol. 21, no. 4, pp.1989-1996, October 2006.

  11.  J. Faiz, S. Lotfi-fard, M.H.J. Bollen “Wavelet-based Mann and Morrison algorithm for improvement of three-phase unbalanced voltage dips characterization” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol.1, no. 4, pp. 640-646, July2007.

  12.  J. Faiz, S. Lotfi-fard “Adaptive Fuzzy System for Discrimination of Fault from Non-fault Switching in Over-current Protection” Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 35, no. 12, pp. 1367-1384, December 2007.

  13. H. Monsef, S. Lotfi-fard “Internal fault Current Identification Based on Wavelet Transform in Power Transformers” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 77, no. 12, pp. 1637-1645, October 2007

       Submitted

  1. Y. Dong, M. Kezunovic, S. Lotfifard, “Risk-based Optimization of Fault Management Tasks in Distribution Systems” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids

  2. M. Falahi, S. Lotfifard, M. Ehsani, K. Butler-Purry, “Dynamic Model Predictive Based Energy Management of Smart Grid” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery

Recent Conference Papers

  1.   S. Lotfifard, L. Xie, M. Kezunovic, “Quantifying the Impact of Unscheduled Line Outages on Locational Marginal Prices” 42nd North American Power Symposium (NAPS), The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, Sep. 26-28, 2010.