Regular biography
Konstantinos Kopsidas is a Senior Lecturer in Power System Planning, Operation, and Reliability at the University of Manchester, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on enhancing the resilience and flexibility of electrical power networks through advanced design and operational strategies. His work includes improving power transfer capacity, reliability, and security in distribution and transmission systems, with an emphasis on technologies such as HVDC, FACTS, and overhead line systems. He has published over 50 research papers and reports and is involved in several professional committees, including CIGRE WG C4.25 and the IEEE Grid Code Task Force. He has also collaborated with industry partners and contributed to EU projects.
Scholar-generated biography
Konstantinos Kopsidas is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Risk-Based Power System Planning and Operation. His research focuses on Overhead Lines and Power System Reliability, with an emphasis on enhancing network reliability through advanced thermal rating methods and demand response strategies. He investigates the impact of overhead line design, conductor ageing, and transient-induced voltages on power system performance. His work also explores the integration of grid-scale energy storage systems and the optimization of existing overhead line systems to improve power transfer capacity and resilience. Kopsidas' research contributes to the development of holistic frameworks for power network reliability, incorporating electro-thermal design and risk-based planning.