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Ab Halim Abu Bakar

Ab Halim Abu Bakar

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
40
Citations
7575
World Ranking
7238
National Ranking
88

Overview

Ab Halim Abu Bakar is affiliated with the University of Malaya in Malaysia and has an extensive research profile in the field of engineering, with a particular focus on electrical and electronic engineering. Their work spans multiple subfields, including control and systems engineering, materials chemistry, building and construction, as well as renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

Their research explores various specialized topics, prominently in smart grid energy management, power systems fault detection, microgrid control and optimization, power transformer diagnostics and insulation, high voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena, building energy and comfort optimization, and islanding detection in power systems.

Recent papers authored by Ab Halim Abu Bakar include:

  • A novel peak shaving algorithm for islanded microgrid using battery energy storage system, 2020, Energy
  • Conventional methods of dissolved gas analysis using oil-immersed power transformer for fault diagnosis: A review, 2022, Electric Power Systems Research
  • Lighting system control techniques in commercial buildings: Current trends and future directions, 2020, Journal of Building Engineering
  • Charge coordination and battery lifecycle analysis of electric vehicles with V2G implementation, 2020, Electric Power Systems Research
  • Application of transparent self-cleaning coating for photovoltaic panel: a review, 2022, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering

Ab Halim Abu Bakar has collaborated frequently with several researchers. Their main coauthors include:

  • ChiaKwang Tan
  • M. N. Afnan Uda
  • Mohd Syukri Ali
  • Nasrudin Abd Rahim
  • Muhammad Aizat Abu Bakar

The primary venues where their research is published include:

  • Energies
  • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering
  • Electric Power Systems Research
  • PLoS ONE
  • AIP conference proceedings

The concentration on topics such as smart grid energy management and microgrid optimization places their work at the intersection of sustainable energy systems and electrical power infrastructure. Their contributions cover both theoretical reviews and applied research, extending to contemporary issues like electric vehicle charge coordination and photovoltaic panel technology.

Best Publications

  • Photovoltaic penetration issues and impacts in distribution network - A review

    M. Karimi;H. Mokhlis;K. Naidu;S. Uddin

  • A review on peak load shaving strategies

    Moslem Uddin;Mohd Fakhizan Romlie;Mohd Faris Abdullah;Syahirah Abd Halim

  • A new approach for optimum simultaneous multi-DG distributed generation Units placement and sizing based on maximization of system loadability using HPSO (hybrid particle swarm optimization) algorithm

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;Ab Halim Abu Bakar;Hazlie Mokhlis

  • Optimal placement and sizing of a DG based on a new power stability index and line losses

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;H. Mokhlis;A.H.A. Bakar

  • A review of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) issues of solar energy system

    M.M. Aman;K.H. Solangi;M.S. Hossain;A. Badarudin

  • Partial discharge classifications: Review of recent progress

    Wong Jee Keen Raymond;Hazlee Azil Illias;Ab Halim Abu Bakar;Hazlie Mokhlis

  • A new approach for optimum DG placement and sizing based on voltage stability maximization and minimization of power losses

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;A.H.A. Bakar;H. Mokhlis

  • Application of computational intelligence techniques for load shedding in power systems: A review

    J.A. Laghari;J.A. Laghari;H. Mokhlis;A.H.A. Bakar;Hasmaini Mohamad

  • Analysis of the performance of domestic lighting lamps

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;H. Mokhlis;A.H.A. Bakar

  • A comprehensive review of synchronization methods for grid-connected converters of renewable energy source

    N. Jaalam;N. Jaalam;N.A. Rahim;A.H.A. Bakar;ChiaKwang Tan

  • Multiobjective optimization using weighted sum Artificial Bee Colony algorithm for Load Frequency Control

    K. Naidu;Hazlie Mokhlis;Ab Halim Abu Bakar

  • Optimum shunt capacitor placement in distribution system A review and comparative study

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;Ab Halim Abu Bakar;Hazlie Mokhlis

  • A comprehensive overview of new designs in the hydraulic, electrical equipments and controllers of mini hydro power plants making it cost effective technology

    J.A. Laghari;J.A. Laghari;H. Mokhlis;A.H.A. Bakar;Hasmaini Mohammad

  • Optimum network reconfiguration based on maximization of system loadability using continuation power flow theorem

    M.M. Aman;G.B. Jasmon;A.H.A. Bakar;Hazlie Mokhlis

  • A novel peak shaving algorithm for islanded microgrid using battery energy storage system

    Moslem Uddin;M.F. Romlie;M.F. Abdullah;ChiaKwang Tan

  • A review on islanding operation and control for distribution network connected with small hydro power plant

    Hasmaini Mohamad;Hasmaini Mohamad;Hazlie Mokhlis;Ab Halim Abu Bakar;Hew Wooi Ping

  • Computational Intelligence based techniques for islanding detection of distributed generation in distribution network: A review

    J.A. Laghari;J.A. Laghari;H. Mokhlis;M. Karimi;A.H.A. Bakar

  • Partial discharge patterns in high voltage insulation

    Hazlee Illias;Teo Soon Yuan;Ab Halim Abu Bakar;Hazlie Mokhlis

  • Hybrid modified evolutionary particle swarm optimisation-time varying acceleration coefficient-artificial neural network for power transformer fault diagnosis

    Hazlee Azil Illias;Xin Rui Chai;Ab Halim Abu Bakar

  • Lighting system control techniques in commercial buildings: Current trends and future directions

    Khairul Rijal Wagiman;Mohd Noor Abdullah;Mohammad Yusri Hassan;Nur Hanis Mohammad Radzi

  • High impedance fault location in 11 kV underground distribution systems using wavelet transforms

    A.H.A. Bakar;M.S. Ali;ChiaKwang Tan;H. Mokhlis

Frequent Co-Authors

Hazlie Mokhlis
Hazlie Mokhlis University of Malaya
Hazlee Azil Illias
Hazlee Azil Illias University of Malaya
Nasrudin Abd Rahim
Nasrudin Abd Rahim University of Malaya
Hamzah Arof
Hamzah Arof University of Malaya
Vladimir Terzija
Vladimir Terzija Newcastle University
George Chen
George Chen University of Southampton
Hew Wooi Ping
Hew Wooi Ping University of Malaya
Mohd Wazir Mustafa
Mohd Wazir Mustafa University of Technology Malaysia
Gm. Shafiullah
Gm. Shafiullah Murdoch University
Paul Lewin
Paul Lewin University of Southampton

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