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Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Iran
2026

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Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
84
Citations
21989
World Ranking
418
National Ranking
1

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Iran Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Iran Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Iran Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Iran Leader Award

Overview

Taher Niknam is affiliated with Shiraz University of Technology in Iran and has an extensive research portfolio primarily in the field of engineering. Their work spans various subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering, Computer Networks and Communications, Energy Engineering and Power Technology, and Automotive Engineering.

The core areas of Taher Niknam's research cover several important topics related to energy and power systems. These topics include:

  • Smart Grid Energy Management
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Smart Grid Security and Resilience
  • Optimal Power Flow Distribution
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • Electric Power System Optimization
  • Integrated Energy Systems Optimization

The scientist has authored numerous papers published in reputable venues. Some of their recent notable publications are:

  • "A comprehensive review of cyber-attacks and defense mechanisms for improving security in smart grid energy systems: Past, present and future" (2022), published in Electric Power Systems Research
  • "Blockchain-Based Securing of Data Exchange in a Power Transmission System Considering Congestion Management and Social Welfare" (2020), published in Sustainability
  • "Cyber-Attack Detection and Cyber-Security Enhancement in Smart DC-Microgrid Based on Blockchain Technology and Hilbert Huang Transform" (2021), published in IEEE Access
  • "Bi-level fuzzy stochastic-robust model for flexibility valorizing of renewable networked microgrids" (2022), published in Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks
  • "Flexibility pricing of integrated unit of electric spring and EVs parking in microgrids" (2021), published in Energy

The frequent coauthors collaborating with Taher Niknam include:

  • Jamshid Aghaei
  • Moslem Dehghani
  • Mohammad Ghiasi
  • Abdollah Kavousi-Fard
  • Mokhtar Shasadeghi

Key publication venues where Taher Niknam's work appears multiple times include:

  • IEEE Access
  • Energy
  • Electric Power Systems Research
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Energy

The scientist's publication record demonstrates focused engagement with research on smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, cyber security in power systems, and optimization techniques for energy distribution and management networks.

Best Publications

  • Multi-objective operation management of a renewable MG (micro-grid) with back-up micro-turbine/fuel cell/battery hybrid power source

    Amjad Anvari Moghaddam;Alireza Seifi;Taher Niknam;Mohammad Reza Alizadeh Pahlavani

  • An efficient scenario-based stochastic programming framework for multi-objective optimal micro-grid operation

    Taher Niknam;Rasoul Azizipanah-Abarghooee;Mohammad Rasoul Narimani

  • A modified shuffle frog leaping algorithm for multi-objective optimal power flow

    Taher Niknam;Mohammad rasoul Narimani;Masoud Jabbari;Ahmad Reza Malekpour

  • A new fuzzy adaptive hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm for non-linear, non-smooth and non-convex economic dispatch problem

    Taher Niknam

  • Probabilistic energy and operation management of a microgrid containing wind/ photovoltaic/fuel cell generation and energy storage devices based on point estimate method and self-adaptive gravitational search algorithm

    Taher Niknam;Faranak Golestaneh;Ahmadreza Malekpour;Ahmadreza Malekpour

  • Improved particle swarm optimisation for multi-objective optimal power flow considering the cost, loss, emission and voltage stability index

    T. Niknam;M.R. Narimani;J. Aghaei;R. Azizipanah-Abarghooee

  • Scenario-Based Multiobjective Volt/Var Control in Distribution Networks Including Renewable Energy Sources

    T. Niknam;M. Zare;J. Aghaei

  • Optimal Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration for Reliability Improvement Considering Uncertainty

    Abdollah Kavousi-Fard;Taher Niknam

  • A new load frequency control strategy for micro-grids with considering electrical vehicles

    Mohammad Hassan Khooban;Mohammad Hassan Khooban;Taher Niknam;Frede Blaabjerg;Tomislav Dragičević

  • Scenario-based dynamic economic emission dispatch considering load and wind power uncertainties

    Jamshid Aghaei;Taher Niknam;Rasoul Azizipanah-Abarghooee;José M. Arroyo

  • A new intelligent online fuzzy tuning approach for multi-area load frequency control: Self Adaptive Modified Bat Algorithm

    Mohammad Hassan Khooban;Taher Niknam

  • Operation and planning of distribution networks with integration of renewable distributed generators considering uncertainties: a review

    Rana.H.A. Zubo;Geev Mokryani;Haile-Selassie Rajamani;Jamshid Aghaei

  • Impact of distributed generation on volt/Var control in distribution networks

    T. Niknam;A.M. Ranjbar;A.R. Shirani

  • Blockchain-Based Securing of Data Exchange in a Power Transmission System Considering Congestion Management and Social Welfare

    Moslem Dehghani;Mohammad Ghiasi;Taher Niknam;Abdollah Kavousi-Fard

  • Multi-Objective Stochastic Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration in Systems With Wind Power Generators and Fuel Cells Using the Point Estimate Method

    Ahmad Reza Malekpour;Taher Niknam;Anil Pahwa;Abdollah Kavousi Fard

  • Load Frequency Control in Microgrids Based on a Stochastic Noninteger Controller

    Mohammad-Hassan Khooban;Taher Niknam;Mokhtar Shasadeghi;Tomislav Dragicevic

  • A modified honey bee mating optimization algorithm for multiobjective placement of renewable energy resources

    Taher Niknam;Seyed Iman Taheri;Jamshid Aghaei;Sajad Tabatabaei

  • Stochastic Reconfiguration and Optimal Coordination of V2G Plug-in Electric Vehicles Considering Correlated Wind Power Generation

    Abdollah Kavousi-Fard;Taher Niknam;Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad

  • Multi-operation management of a typical micro-grids using Particle Swarm Optimization: A comparative study

    Amjad Anvari Moghaddam;Alireza Seifi;Taher Niknam

  • A modified teaching–learning based optimization for multi-objective optimal power flow problem

    Amin Shabanpour-Haghighi;Ali Reza Seifi;Taher Niknam

  • A new hybrid algorithm for optimal power flow considering prohibited zones and valve point effect

    Taher Niknam;Mohammad Rasoul Narimani;Rasoul Azizipanah-Abarghooee

  • Multi-objective energy management of CHP (combined heat and power)-based micro-grid

    Mehdi Motevasel;Ali Reza Seifi;Taher Niknam

Frequent Co-Authors

Jamshid Aghaei
Jamshid Aghaei Central Queensland University
Mohammad Hassan Khooban
Mohammad Hassan Khooban Aarhus University
Abdollah Kavousi-Fard
Abdollah Kavousi-Fard Shiraz University of Technology
Joao P. S. Catalao
Joao P. S. Catalao University of Porto
Frede Blaabjerg
Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University
Ali Mohammad Ranjbar
Ali Mohammad Ranjbar Sharif University of Technology
Tomislav Dragicevic
Tomislav Dragicevic Technical University of Denmark
Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad
Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad Sharif University of Technology
Gevork B. Gharehpetian
Gevork B. Gharehpetian Amirkabir University of Technology

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