Kuan Tak Tan

Research Interests

• Smart grids and microgrids
• Power distribution systems and protection
• Renewable energy systems
• Advanced electrification for transportation and buildings

SIT Appointments

• Associate Professor
  2022 – Present
• Assistant Professor
  2018 – 2022

Education

• PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
  Nanyang Technological University , Singapore
• Bachelor of Engineering, First Class Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
  Nanyang Technological University , Singapore
• Achievements
  Nanyang Technological University Research Scholarship

Professional Memberships

• Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society Chapter Committee
  2018 – Present
• Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  Present
• Senior Member, Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)
  Present
• Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  Present

Corporate Experience

• Local Arrangement Chair, 8th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT Asia 2018)
  2018
• Engineer, SP PowerGrid
  2015

Current Projects

• Comprehensive Online Condition Monitoring System for Distribution Network Component
  2021 – Present
• Micro-grid Digital Twin Development for Effective Energy Management and Deployment
  2020 – Present
• Optimization of Energy Management in Multiple Micro-grids System Based on Predictive Control and Artificial Intelligence
  2020 – Present

Past Projects

• IoT Based Electrical Asset Management System for Shipyards
  2019 – 2022
• Smart Nano-grid Architecture Design and Control
  2018 – 2021
• Flexible Horticulture LED Lighting Blocks for Urban Farming
  2018 – 2020
• Development of Heat Pump Water Heater for Use in Singapore’s High-Rise Residential Units
  2016 – 2017
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Smart Grid in Singapore
  2013 – 2015

Journal Papers

S. Gao, C. Xiang, M. Yu, K. T. Tan, and T. H. Lee, “Online Optimal Power Scheduling of a Microgrid via Imitation Learning,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 861-876, Mar. 2022.

K. T. Tan, B. Sivaneasan, X. Y. Peng, and P. L. So, “Control and Operation of a DC Grid-Based Wind Power Generation System in a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 496-505, Jun. 2016

Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, X. Y. Peng, and P. L. So, “Coordinated Control of Distributed Energy-Storage Systems for Voltage Regulation in Distribution Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 1132-1141, Jun. 2016

B. F. Wang, V. R. K. Kanamarlapudi, L. Xian, X. Y. Peng, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Model Predictive Voltage Control for Single-Inductor Multiple-Output DC–DC Converter with Reduced Cross Regulation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 7, pp. 4187-4197, Jul. 2016

B. Sivaneasan, K. Nandha Kumar, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Preemptive Demand Response for Buildings,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 346-356, Apr. 2015

K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “A Flexible AC Distribution System Device for a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 601-610, Sep. 2013

K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “Coordinated Control and Energy Management Of Distributed Generation Inverters in a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 28, no. 2, pp.704-713, Apr. 2013

K. T. Tan, X. Y . Peng, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “Centralized Control for Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation Inverters in Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 1977-1987, Dec. 2012.

Conferences

T. John, Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Coordinated operation of a microgrid with a distribution network device,” in Proc. IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, 2015, pp. 1-6

X. Y. Peng, P. L. So, and K. T. Tan, “An analysis on system frequency of a smart grid network with large-scale PV power generation,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2014, pp. 1-6

J. S. Ren, K. T. Tan, B. Sivaneasan, and P. L. So, “Energy management of a multi-agent based multi-microgrid system,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2014, pp. 1-6

T. John, Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Model predictive control of distributed generation inverter in a microgrid,” in Proc. IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, 2014, pp. 657-662

B. F. Wang, K. T. Tan, P. L. So, “Low cross regulation SIMO DC/DC converter with model predictive voltage control,” in Proc. IEEE PES General Meeting, 2013, pp. 1-5

Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Coordinated control of battery energy storage system in a microgrid,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2013, pp. 1-6

K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen “Smart distribution network device for microgrid applications,” in Proc. IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, 2012, pp. 842-847

K. H. Kwan, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “An unified power quality conditioner for load sharing and power quality improvement,” in Proc. Symposium Asia-Pacific Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2012, pp. 963-967

K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and K. H. Kwan, “Modeling, control and simulation of a photovoltaic power system for grid-connected and stand-alone application,” in Proc. IEEE 9th International Power Engineering Conference, 2010, pp. 608-613

K. T. Tan, P. L. So, and Y. C. Chu, “Control of parallel inverter-interfaced distributed generation systems in microgrid for islanded operation,” in Proc. IEEE 11th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, 2008, pp. 1-5

Books

K. Nandha Kumar, B. Sivaneasan, K. T. Tan, J. S. Ren, and P. L. So. Chapter on “Electric Vehicles as Energy Storage: V2G Capacity Estimation” in the book titled Energy Storage for Smart Grids: Planning and Operation for Renewable and Variable Energy Resources (VERs), Elsevier, Oct. 2014