تهاني حمودي مزهر المهنا

السيرة المهنية

Tahani Al-Mhana
6 Lichfield Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2YW
Email: tahany71@yahoo.com
Mobile: 07411108563

EDUCATION
2016 PhD in Power Electronics ,Newcastle University, UK
Thesis title: Investigation of a three-phase forced-commutation series capacitor operating with variable-voltage and variable-frequency systems
Supervisors: Prof. Volker Pickert, Dr. David Atkinson, Dr. Mohammed Elgendy
2000 M.Sc. in Power Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
Thesis title: A comprehensive study and new algorithm for the equivalent circuit method of induction heaters
Supervisor: Prof. Ali K. Al-Shaikhli
Relevant modules: Power Electronics, Machine Theory, Power System Operation and Control, Power System Stability
1992 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power and Machines, University of Mosul, Iraq
Ranked 5th of 50 students

RESEARCH SKILLS

• A wide knowledge of different techniques and power electronics circuit topologies for correcting the power factor in various operating systems, including fixed voltage- frequency systems (power grid) and variable voltage-frequency systems such as wave energy converters (WECs) and more electric aircraft (MEA).
• A wide knowledge of shunt and series compensation techniques employed in power transmission systems using various flexible AC transmissions systems (FACTS) for controlling power transmission capacity and voltages and currents in the power grid.
• Developing a power factor correction technique with control algorithm using a specific FACTs controller integrated with a three-phase rectifier in a variable-voltage variable-frequency operating system.
• An understanding of more electric aircraft (MEA) electrical and distribution systems, including the associated challenges such as harmonics level limitations and certain problems regarding conventional power factor correction circuit topologies, including harmonics levels and stability.
• Software development and programming using the C++ language for Texas Instruments TMS320F28335 DSP in order to generate customized pulses and drive semiconductor switches such as IGBTs, by developing an algorithm to implement and debug a control scheme in the DSP controller using Code Composer Studio version 5.3 (CCS 5.3) from Texas Instruments.
• In-depth understanding of Texas Instruments TMS320F28335 DSP peripherals and registers.
• Modelling and simulating systems using various software packages.
• Designing graphical control system using the National Instruments LabVIEW environment.
• Working independently and making decisions in order to solve problems in both simulations and practical environments.
• Enhanced critical thinking in order to overcome various challenges and problems.
• Project management through designing and implementing all the circuit and components needed for experimental research tests, including providing parts from different manufacturers with engineering and economic considerations to meet research budgets and target completion times.
• Ability in time management and meeting deadlines for submitting conference papers and writing reports.
• Good communications skills with other researchers in terms of discussion and clear explanations of problems and challenges in addition to good social communication and relationships with people from different backgrounds and nationalities.
• Good presentation skills which have been improved by attending and presenting papers at national and international conferences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008-2010 Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq
2000-2008 Assistant Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq
1992-1997 Laboratory technicians, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2011-2015 Laboratory Demonstrator, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Newcastle University, UK
Duties: Demonstration for MSc. student Automation and Control, Module (EEE8074), helping students to understand sampling theory for different waveforms and demonstrating the effect of sampling rates on the behaviour of feedback servomechanisms and data acquisition with the computer interface.
Demonstration for MSc. student Automation and Control, and Electrical Power, Module (EEE8013), for Linear Controller Design and State Space with Matlab Applications.
Demonstration for undergraduate student, Module (EEE2012), Matlab session for Control and Electrical Machines.

2000-2010 Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq
Module leader: Alternating Current Machines, Direct Current Machines, Power Electronics
Duties: Conducting two student classes and tutorials, module design, departmental examinations and marked scripts. Supervision: up to 64 student projects (stage four).

2000-2010 Teaching, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Babylon, Iraq
Laboratory Module leader: Alternating Current Machines, Direct Current Machines
Duties: Laboratory module development, supervision, examination (theoretical and experimental), setting up laboratory teaching rig.

IT SKILLS

• Software development in C ++ language.
• Modelling and simulation using Saber, SaberRD and Cosmoscope.
• Modelling and Simulation using Matlab/Simulink.
• Graphical control programming using National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING

• Introduction to FPGA design, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 1-2 November, 2012.
• SaberRD Designer User Class, Synopsys, 9-10 October, 2012.
• Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Training (ILTHE Training Part A), Newcastle University, 2011.

LANGUAGES

• Arabic
• English

INTEREST
• Cooking, photography, world cinema and literature.

PUBLICATIONS

1- Tahani Al-Mhana, V. Pickert, D. J. Atkinson and B. Zahawi,” Forced Commutated Controlled Series Capacitor Rectifier for More Electric Aircraft”, IEEE transactions on power electronics.
2- Tahani Al-Mhana, B. Zahawi and V. Pickert, “Symmetrical duty cycle control for FCSC converter for wave energy applications”, in 9th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP2014), Manchester, UK, July 2014.
3- Tahani Al-Mhana, V. Pickert and B. Zahawi, "FCSC converter with symmetrical and short duty cycle for variable frequency applications," in 7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2014), Manchester, UK, April 2014.
4- Tahani Al-Mhana, V. Pickert and B. Zahawi, "Impact of load variations on the operating PF of an FCSC converter applied to wave energy systems," IEEE Energytech 2013, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, May 2013.
5- Tahani. Al-Mhana and Riyadh T. Thahab, “Closed loop control of A DC motor using cosine control technique”, Journal of University of Babylon, vol. 14, no. 4 Dec. 2007.
6- Tahani Al-Mhana, “Automatic voltage control using static VAR compensator with 15 – level switched capacitor bank and variable inductor”, Journal of Babylon University, vol. 16, no. 1, 2008
7- Tahani Al-Mhana and A. K. Al-Shaikhli, “Improvement to the equivalent circuit method of induction heaters”, Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal, Mosul University, vol. 9, no. 1, 2001.



REFEREES

Prof. Volker Pickert
Professor in Power Electronics/ Supervisor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Newcastle University, Merz Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
Work: +44 (0)191 208 6684
Fax: +44 (0)191 208 8180
Email: volker.pickert@ncl.ac.uk

Dr David Atkinson
Senior Lecturer/ Supervisor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Newcastle University, Merz Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 8357
Fax: +44 (0) 191 208 8180
Email: dave.atkinson@ncl.ac.uk

المشاركات في المجتمع الاكاديمي

- Tahani Al-Mhana, V. Pickert and B. Zahawi, "Impact of load variations on the operating PF of an FCSC converter applied to wave energy systems," IEEE Energytech 2013, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, May 2013.
Tahani Al-Mhana, V. Pickert and B. Zahawi, "FCSC converter with symmetrical and short duty cycle for variable frequency applications," in 7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2014), Manchester, UK, April 2014.
Tahani Al-Mhana, B. Zahawi and V. Pickert, “Symmetrical duty cycle control for FCSC converter for wave energy applications”, in 9th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP2014), Manchester, UK, July 2014.

• Introduction to FPGA design, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, 1-2 November, 2012 Oxfordshire, UK.
• SaberRD Designer User Class, Synopsys, Reading, UK, 9-10 October, 2012.
• Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Training (ILTHE Training Part A), Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, 2011.
• Safety and Risk Assessments, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, 2015.

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