Dr.Salah Mokred | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at Southeast university ,China

Salah Mokred is an accomplished electrical engineer and power systems researcher, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Southeast University, China . With deep expertise in  power system stability, analysis, and planning, he has contributed significantly through high-impact research and international publications . Salah holds a Master’s degree in Electric Power Systems from North China Electric Power University and a Bachelor’s from Sana’a University . He served as a teaching assistant at Sana’a University and has also worked on critical infrastructure projects involving Yemen’s national grid . Known for his commitment to innovation and resilience, Salah combines technical excellence with leadership and collaboration . His work has been recognized with multiple honors and CSC scholarships . Proficient in MATLAB, ETAP, and technical programming , Salah continues to drive forward cutting-edge research in voltage stability and smart grid protection technologies.

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📘 Education and Experience 

Salah Mokred’s academic path began with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Sana’a University, Yemen (2009–2013) . He then pursued his M.Sc. in Electric Power Systems at North China Electric Power University (2017–2020) , and is currently finalizing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Southeast University (2020–2024) . His research focuses on power system stability and voltage collapse prediction . Professionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant at Sana’a University (2014–2016)  and contributed to Yemen’s national grid security through a project analyzing high-voltage line attacks . Salah also served as an engineering consultant at Garmah Plastic Company in 2016–2017 . His practical experience blends academic excellence with field applications, especially in power grid protection and distribution system enhancement . Salah’s expertise extends to technical tools like MATLAB, ETAP, FORTRAN, and PLC systems .

📈 Professional Development 

Salah Mokred continually expands his professional skills through academic research, international conferences, and specialized training programs . He has completed training in English and programming at SEEDS Education Center , and undertaken advanced technical courses in PLC control, power grid analysis, and power system protection relay selection . Salah has actively participated in IEEE conferences, contributing to papers on voltage stability indices, capacitor bank applications, and intelligent grid technologies . His strong computer proficiency includes MATLAB, ETAP, C, FORTRAN, and MS Office tools . Salah also demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, enabling him to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary research and collaborative engineering projects . He continues to advance professionally through scholarly publications in top-tier journals (SCI, Q1/Q3) and by collaborating with peers and mentors at Southeast University .

🔬 Research Focus

Salah Mokred’s research is rooted in the domain of Electrical Engineering, particularly in Power Systems . His focus lies in Voltage Stability Assessment, Contingency Ranking, and Optimal Placement of Distributed Generators (DGs) in power grids . Salah develops modern stability indices and collapse prediction methods that support the secure planning and operation of both transmission and distribution systems . His work blends theoretical modeling with real-world applications to improve grid reliability, especially in weak bus identification and dynamic loadability estimation . Salah has also explored series capacitor technologies, smart distribution systems, and intelligent protection schemes using fast-switch devices and relays . His innovative methodologies are helping reshape how engineers evaluate and strengthen power networks in volatile environments. His interdisciplinary approach involves simulation, grid modeling, and data-driven analysis using tools like MATLAB and ETAP .

🏆Awards and Honors 

Salah Mokred’s academic journey has been recognized with multiple prestigious honors . He received the CSC Scholarship twice: once for his Master’s studies (2017) and again for his Ph.D. (2020) in China . From 2021 to 2023, he was awarded Honor Certificates and the Academic Excellence Award by the Embassy of Yemen in recognition of his scholarly performance . Salah was honored with the Excellence Shield from the Yemenis Students Union for his role in academic programs and youth engagement initiatives . He also received a Certificate of Achievement from Garmah Plastic Company in 2017 for his engineering consulting contributions . Additionally, Salah participated in the “Youth in Nanjing” cultural exchange and was recognized for his contributions to international student engagement and creativity through events like “Star-Moon Dream Night” . These accolades highlight both his technical acumen and active involvement in cross-cultural academic life.

Publication of Top Notes

1.Title: Modern voltage stability index for prediction of voltage collapse and estimation of maximum loadability for weak buses and critical lines identification

Authors: S. Mokred, Y. Wang, T. Chen
Journal: International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Year: 2023
Citations: 58

2.Title: A novel collapse prediction index for voltage stability analysis and contingency ranking in power systems

Authors: S. Mokred, Y. Wang, T. Chen
Journal: Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems
Year: 2023
Citations: 44

3.Title: Voltage stability assessment and contingency ranking in power systems based on modern stability assessment index

Authors: S. Mokred, Y. Wang
Journal: Results in Engineering
Year: 2024
Citations: 14

4.Title: Comparison of the effect of series and shunt capacitor application in 25kV radial power distribution network

Authors: S. Mokred, Q. Lijun, G. Kamara, T. Khan
Conference: IEEE/IAS I&CPS Asia
Year: 2020
Citations: 10

5.Title: Protection performance during application of an intelligent and fast switch series capacitor to 25kV radial power distribution network

Authors: S. Mokred, Q. Lijun, T. Khan
Conference: IEEE/IAS I&CPS Asia
Year: 2020
Citations: 8

6.Title: Transient and protection performance of a fixed series compensated 500 kV transmission line during various types of faulty conditions

Authors: S. Mokred, Q. Lijun, T. Khan
Journal: Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology
Year: 2021
Citations: 7

7.Title: Voltage stability estimation for complex power system based on modal analytical techniques

Authors: M.M.A. Seedahmed, S.A.S. Mokred, G. Kamara
Conference: IEEE SPIN Conference
Year: 2019
Citations: 7

8.Title: Smart design of distribution series capacitor bank application for improved voltage quality and motor start

Authors: S. Mokred, Q. Lijun, G. Kamara
Conference: IEEE/IAS I&CPS Asia
Year: 2020
Citations: 6

9.Title: Protection and Impact of Series Compensation Technology in High Voltage Transmission Line

Authors: S.A.S. Mokred, Q. Lijun, M. Ali
Journal: IJIEEE
Year: 2019
Citations: 3

10.Title: A Novel Approach for Voltage Stability Assessment and Optimal Siting and Sizing of DGs in Radial Power Distribution Networks

Authors: S. Mokred, Y. Wang, M. Alruwaili, M.A. Ibrahim
Journal: Processes
Year: 2025
Citations: Not yet available

Conclusion

Dr. Salah Mokred’s consistent academic excellence, strong citation record, impactful contributions to voltage stability and grid protection, and participation in IEEE conferences and journal leadership make him a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research not only advances theory but provides applicable solutions to power system challenges in both developing and developed countries.