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Research interests
Renewable Energy Resources, Power Quality, Energy Storage Systems, Optimization and Control, Microgrids, Smart Grids, Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Hydrogen Systems, Electrification Solutions
Professional Information
With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UNSW Sydney and over a decade of experience in academia and research, I am passionate about advancing the field of renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, electrification solutions, and hydrogen systems. Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at KFUPM and a Research Affiliate at the Interdisciplinary Center for Sustainable Energy Systems. My expertise lies in optimizing and controlling large-scale grid-connected renewable power plants, hybrid energy systems, hydrogen systems, electrification solutions, and smart grids, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning applications. I have led numerous research grants, established valuable collaborations, and initiated joint ventures with industry partners. I have also forged international collaborations with leading institutions and companies, driving innovation and expanding the global impact of my work. Throughout my career, I have received numerous awards and recognitions for my contributions to both research and teaching. I have authored numerous papers, hold multiple patents, and actively contribute as an Associate Editor and reviewer for leading journals and conferences. My work is driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Senior Editor, Frontiers in Energy Research (Special Issue)
Jan 2024 → …
Senior Editor, Sustainability (Special Issue 1)
Jan 2023 → Jan 2024
Associate Editor, Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE)
Jan 2022 → …
Senior Editor, Sustainability (Special Issue 2)
Jan 2021 → Dec 2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Design and Hardware Implementation of a Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient Half-Bridge Resonant Bidirectional EV Charger
Khalid, M. (PI), Abido, M. (CoI), Habib, S. (CoI) & Ali, A. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Embedded Hardware-Software Testing for Cyber-Secure Power Dispatch of Hybrid Energy Networks
Al-Ismail, F. (PI), Khalid, M. (CoI), Rehan, M. (CoI), Shaik, M. S. H. (CoI), Ul Hassan Khan, A. (CoI) & Ahmed, I. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Robust Load and Energy Management in Smart Grids with Prosumer-Integrated Distributed Energy Resources
Habib, S. (PI), Alawami, A. T. (CoI), Gulzar, M. M. (CoI), El-Ferik, S. (CoI) & Khalid, M. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Improving the Efficacy and Performance of Electric Vehicles Using Robust Charging/Discharging
Khalid, M. (PI), Abido, M. (CoI) & Ali, A. (CoI)
6/02/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Improving the Efficacy and Performance of Electric Vehicles Using Robust Charging/Discharging
Khalid, M. (PI), Abido, M. (CoI) & Ali, A. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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A systematic review on AI-driven computational strategies for sustainable power systems
Ahmed, I., Rehan, M., Alqahtani, M. & Khalid, M., Jan 2026, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 63, 102041.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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LFC strategies for future power grids: A survey on intelligent, data-driven, and resilient techniques
Abbasi, A., Hussain, S. M. S., Gulzar, M. M. & Khalid, M., Jan 2026, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 29, 101461.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Resilient leader-following consensus control approach for generic linear multi-agent systems under input saturation and DoS cyberattacks
Ullah, S., Tahir, F., Rehan, M., Ahmed, I. & Khalid, M., May 2026, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 156, 109729.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A critical review on alternative fuels for road transportation: Pollution mitigation, environment and economic perspective
Vishnuram, P., Alagarsamy, S., Bajaj, M., Alqahtani, M. & Khalid, M., Sep 2025, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 61, 101894.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Adaptive Barrier Function Sliding Mode Controller Design for Energy Storage System of Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Noor, F., Zeb, K., Uddin, W. & Khalid, M., 2025, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids, SmartGridComm 2025 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids, SmartGridComm 2025 - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Paper Award (2nd Place) at the IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power & Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) 2025
Shafiq, S. (Recipient), Khalid, M. (Recipient), Alawami, A. T. (Recipient) & Nadarajah, M. (Recipient), 5 Dec 2025
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Best Paper Award at the SMiLE (Smart Mobility and Logistics Ecosystems) Conference 2024
Feroze, F. (Recipient), Ullah Khan, K. Z. A. (Recipient) & Khalid, M. (Recipient), Sep 2024
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Best Poster Award (1st Place) at the IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power & Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) 2025
Shafiq, S. (Recipient), Khalid, M. (Recipient), Alawami, A. T. (Recipient) & Nadarajah, M. (Recipient), 5 Dec 2025
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Best Poster Award 2025, Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG)
Ali, H. (Recipient), AlZahrani, A. (Recipient) & Khalid, M. (Recipient), 17 Dec 2025
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