Ramadan El Shatshat, PEng

Biography
Dr. Ramadan El-Shatshat is an Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) and the Director of the Electric Power Engineering program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. His research focuses on advancing distribution system engineering, with particular emphasis on distribution automation, smart grids, energy management, and the operation and control of distributed generation systems. He also explores the conversion of power from renewable energy sources to grid-quality AC power.
Dr. El-Shatshat is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario, Canada. He has authored numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and has presented his work at national and international conferences.
Research Interests
Planning, operation and control of Power Distribution Systems
Smart grids and microgrids:
Intelligent Microgrid Operation and Control
Artificial Intelligence Application to Power Systems
stochastic and optimization Models for Distribution System Operation and Planning
Implementation of Optimal Voltage\/Reactive power control
Wide-scale deployment of wind and solar power and energy storage systems
Electric Vehicles in Distribution Systems
Impacts of large solar and wind energy sources on utility grid performance
Power Quality Analysis
AI-Based estimation and monitoring techniques
Scholarly Research
Education
2001, Doctorate PhD, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Ontario
1996, Master's MSc, University of Garyounis, Libya
1984, Bachelor's BSc, University of Garyounis, Libya
Awards
2010 University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Outstanding Performance Award, April 2010, in recognition of the outstanding contribution in teaching, scholarship and service during 2009.
2011 Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award, April 2011, in recognition of the distinguished contribution in teaching, scholarship and service during 2010.
2015 Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award, April 2015, in recognition of the outstanding contribution in teaching, scholarship and service during 2014.
2016 James A. Field Teaching Excellence Award, April 2016, in recognition of superior teaching excellence and commitment
2018 University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Outstanding Performance Award, April 2018, in recognition of the outstanding contribution in teaching, scholarship and service during 2017.
Teaching*
- ECE 360 - Power Systems and Smart Grids
- Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- ECE 6603PD - Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Quality
- Taught in 2020
- ECE 6604PD - Distributed Generation
- Taught in 2021, 2023, 2025
- ECE 6614PD - Industrial Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Taught in 2020, 2022, 2024
- ECE 662 - Power Systems Analysis and Control
- Taught in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- ECE 668 - Distribution System Engineering
- Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
- MTE 320 - Actuators & Power Electronics
- Taught in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.
Selected/Recent Publications
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ElNozahy, MS and EL-Shatshat, RA and Salama, MMA, Single-phasing detection and classification in distribution systems with a high penetration of distributed generation, Electric Power Systems Research, 41, 2016
Mostafa, Haytham A and El Shatshat, Ramadan and Salama, MMA, A Correlated Equilibrium Game-Theoretic Approach for Multiple Participants Electric Distribution Systems Operation, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 32, 2016
Ghunem, Refat Atef and El-Shatshat, Ramadan and Ozgonenel, Okan, A Novel Selection Algorithm of a Wavelet-Based Transformer Differential Current Features, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 1120, 2014
Mostafa, Haytham A and El Shatshat, Ramadan and Salama, Magdy MA, Optimal Distribution Systems Operation Using Smart Matching Scheme (SMS) for Smart Grid Applications, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 1938, 2014
Mostafa, Haytham A and El-Shatshat, Ramadan and Salama, Magdy MA, Multi-objective optimization for the operation of an electric distribution system with a large number of single phase solar generators, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 1038, 2013
Graduate studies
- Currently considering applications from graduate students. A completed online application is required for admission; start the application process now.