Personal profile
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.
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
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):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 38 Finished
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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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Adaptive control of nonstrict-feedback cyber-physical systems with unmodeled dynamics and false data injection attacks
Bali, A., Maaruf, M., Singh, U. P., Fekih, A., Abubakar, A. N. & Khalid, M., 2026, In: International Journal of Control. 99, 5, p. 1312-1328 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
A modified walrus optimization algorithm for multi-objective sizing and excess energy management of hybrid microgrid in coastal communities with excess-driven freshwater desalination
Menesy, A. S., Kotb, K. M., Elseify, M. A., Kamel, S., Kassas, M., Habiballah, I. O., Abido, M. A., Khalid, M. & Afia, R., May 2026, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 30, 101658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
A Multi-objective Output-Feedback Framework for Fully-Distributed Resilient Consensus of Multi-agents under Stochastic DoS-Attacks
Rehan, M., ur Rehman, A., Ahmed, I., Khalid, M. & Ahn, C. K., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel techno–economic methodology for optimal sizing and configuration of electrolyzers in solar-powered hydrogen systems
Babiker, A., Ahmed, I., T.Al-Awami, A., Khalid, M. & Al-Ismail, F., 7 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 223, 154409.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Single-Stage Bridgeless AC/DC Resonant Converter with Distributed Switch Losses and Inherent Power Factor Correction Capability
Uddin, W., Ahmed, H. F., Zeb, K., Abido, M. A. & Khalid, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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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