Dr. Mustafa Hussein Al-Janabi

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Academic Profile

Associate Professor with thirteen years of teaching and research experience in power systems, renewable energy integration, and smart grid optimization. Author of twenty-two peer-reviewed publications and principal investigator on three Ministry-funded research grants. Supervises master's and doctoral candidates with a focus on resilient power networks in the Iraqi context.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
2009 — 2012
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Thesis: Optimal Integration of Distributed Generation in Radial Networks
M.Sc. in Power Systems Engineering
2005 — 2007
University of Technology, Baghdad — Distinction
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
2000 — 2004
University of Technology, Baghdad — First Class Honors

Research & Teaching

Associate Professor
2018 — Present
University of Technology, Baghdad — Dept. of Electrical Engineering
  • Teach graduate courses in Power System Optimization and Smart Grids
  • Supervise eleven master's and four doctoral candidates
  • Coordinator of the Renewable Energy Research Group (eight members)
Assistant Professor
2012 — 2018
University of Technology, Baghdad

Selected Publications

  • Al-Janabi, M., & Rahman, S. (2024). Optimal placement of renewable DG units in distribution networks using a hybrid PSO-GA algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 39(2), 1124–1138.
  • Al-Janabi, M., Hassan, R., & Karim, F. (2023). Smart grid reliability assessment under cyber-physical attacks. IEEE Access, 11, 45210–45225.
  • Al-Janabi, M. (2022). Adaptive load frequency control in microgrids with high renewable penetration. Electric Power Systems Research, 207, 107842.
  • Al-Janabi, M., & Al-Bayati, N. (2021). Resilient operation of distribution networks under extreme weather: An Iraqi case study. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 47, 101512.

Grants & Awards

AI-Enhanced Power Grid Resilience (PI)
2022 — 2024
Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research · 125,000,000 IQD
Best Paper Award — Iraqi Power Engineering Conference
2023