Stefania CONTI
Education
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2001 |
Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Catania. |
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1999 |
Certificate in Advanced English - University of Cambridge, U.K. and English Study Centre of Catania, Italy, International Examinations. |
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1997 |
Five-years Master Degree, with honours, in Electrical Engineering at the University of Catania. |
Academic Positions and Qualifications
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2018 |
National Scientific Qualification of Full Professor (April 2018). |
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from 2014 to present |
Associate Professor in Electrical Power Systems at the Dept. of Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering (DIEEI) of the University of Catania (since November 2014). Since 01/11/2017 she is with the Dept. of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAr) of the University of Catania. |
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from 2005 to 2014 |
Aggregate Professor in Electrical Engineering, in application of the Italian Law No. 230, 4th of November 2005. |
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from 2002 to 2014 |
Assistant Professor in Electrical Power Systems at the Dept. of Electrical, Electronics and Systems Engineering (D.I.E.E.S.) of the University of Catania. |
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1997 |
Qualification of Professional Engineer (Catania, Italy). |
Professional Activities
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Since 2020 |
Associate Editor for IEEE[1] Transactions on Smart Grids |
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since 2019 to present |
Member of Technical Committee 316 – Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano (CEI) Italy - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). |
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since 2019 to present |
Member of IEEE Italy Section - Power & Energy Chapter Executive Committee. |
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from 2012 to present |
Head of the EnSiEL[2] Section of Catania, established at D.I.E.E.I.-University of Catania since December 2012. |
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from 2015 to present |
Member of the EnSiEL’s national Board of Directors as a Representative of the University of Catania, since 26/05/2015. |
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from 2010 to present |
Member of the Councillors' Board of the AEIT[3] Section of Catania since 2010. |
[1] Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (U.S.A.)
[2] EnSiEL (in Italian: Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per Energia e Sistemi Elettrici) is a Consortium of 21 Italian Universities working for research, education, cooperation and dissemination in the area of Energy and Electrical Power Systems. The Italian Ministries of “Education, University and Research” and “Economical Development” are partners of the Consortium.
[3]AEIT is the Association of the Italian Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Information Technology and Telecommunication Engineers.
Scientific Associations Membership
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from 1997 to present |
Member of the IEEE PES (Power and Energy Society). |
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from 2010 to present |
Member of the IEEE IES (Industrial Electronics Society). |
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from 2002 to present |
Member of AEIT (“Associazione Italiana di Elettrotecnica, Elettronica, Automazione, Informatica e Telecomunicazioni", Italy). |
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from 1997 to 2016 |
Member of the Association of Engineers of Catania (Italy). |
Prizes
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1997 |
“Prize of the Association of Engineers of Catania 1997” for the best final thesis and curriculum studiorum among the students graduated in Electrical Engineering. |
Teaching Activities
In I and II level Degree Courses at the University of Catania:
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from 2017-2018 to present |
“Electrical Power Distribution, Utilization and Smart Grids”, 1st and 2nd Modules, II Level Degree Course in "Electrical Engineering" (Course in English). |
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2016-2017 |
“Distributed Generation and Smart Grids” - II Level Degree Course in "Electrical Engineering" (Course in English). |
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from 2012-2013 to 2016-17 |
“Dynamics and Control of Electrical Systems” - II Level Degree Course in "Electrical Engineering" (Course in English). |
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2011-2012 |
“Electrical Installations I” - I Level Degree Course in Electrical Engineering. |
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from 2005-2006 to 2010-2011 |
“Dynamics and Control of Electrical Systems” - II Level Degree Course in Electrical Engineering. |
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2004-2005 |
“Electrical Installations II” - I Level Degree Course in Electrical Engineering (in Italian) |
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from 2002-2003 to 2003-2004 |
“Electrical Power Systems” - I Level Degree Course in Energy Engineering. |
She is advisor for students' final theses and professional internships in Companies and
research Institutions for both first and second level degree courses in Electrical Engineering.
Academic Activities within the Ph.D. Programs at the University of Catania
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from 2013-2014 to present |
she is member of the Teaching Board of the International PhD Course in “Systems, Energy, Computer Science and Telecommunications Engineering”, managed by D.I.E.E.I. – University of Catania. |
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from 2009-2010 to the last Cycle
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she is member of the Teaching Board of the International PhD Course in “Energy”, managed by “Scuola Superiore di Catania” – University of Catania and, subsequently, by D.I.E.E.I. – University of Catania. |
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from 2002-2003 to 2009-2010 |
she is member of the Teaching Board of the Ph.D. Course in “Electrical Engineering” at the University of Catania. |
The academic activities in the Ph.D. Course include:
tutorship for Ph.D. students, teaching activities, participation in examination juries.
International Academic Activities for External Ph.D. Programs
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03.09.2019 |
Member of the Jury for the final examination/Ph.D. Defence Thesis title: "Reliability Assessment Tools for Future Power Distribution Systems" authored by Mr. Alberto Escalera, co-supervised by Prof. Edgardo Castronuovo (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain) and Dr Milan Prodanovic (Instituto IMDEA Energía, Madrid, Spain). |
Academic Year 2020/2021
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, UTILIZATION AND SMART GRIDS
Academic Year 2019/2020
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, UTILIZATION AND SMART GRIDS
Academic Year 2018/2019
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, UTILIZATION AND SMART GRIDS
Academic Year 2017/2018
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, UTILIZATION AND SMART GRIDS
Academic Year 2016/2017
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND SMART GRIDS - DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
DYNAMICS AND CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Academic Year 2015/2016
- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - 2nd Year
DYNAMICS AND CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4646-595X
Research Activities
- Her main research interests are:
- Power systems analysis.
- Study of electrical energy production from renewable sources: stand-alone and grid-connected generation systems.
- Integration of distributed generation with LV and MV electrical distribution networks.
- Study of innovative structures and management criteria for “active” distribution networks and Smart Grids;
- Analysis of autonomous and non-autonomous operation of Microgrids.
- Study of innovative control and protection methods for Smart Grids.
- Evaluation of the impact of the e-mobility and V2G paradigms on the electrical networks.
- Development of methods and tools for reliability and adequacy analysis in traditional distribution networks and Smart Grids.
- She is author and co-author of about 90 scientific papers published mainly in international journals and conference proceedings.
- She serves as Editor, Guest Editor and Reviewer for some international Journals in the field of Electrical Energy and Power Systems.
- She is also an active reviewer for various well established international scientific Conferences.
Pubblicazioni: https://www.iris.unict.it/browse?type=author&authority=rp08706&authority_lang=it
Scientific Coordination Activity in Research Projects
- FP7 European Projects 2007-2013, Theme ENERGY.2012.7.2.1, "Planning for European Electricity Highways to ensure the reliable delivery of renewable electricity and pan-European market integration".
- Research Project - Title: “e-Highways-2050 Modular Development Plan of the Pan-European Transmission System 2050”.
- Project Partner: EnSiEL (involved in the following Work Projects: WP1–Task 1.5 “Research, development and grid deployment conditions”; WP3–Task 3.2.c “Sanity checks".
- Local Scientific Coordinator for the research program developed by EnSiEL Branch of Catania: Stefania Conti.
- PON01_02582 (National research programs funded by the Italian “Programma Operativo Nazionale” - Ministry of University, Education and Research).
- National Research Program - Title: “Command, control, protection and supervision integrated system (integrated SCADA system interfaced with field devices) for electrical processes of production, transmission and distribution of the electrical energy produced by renewable and traditional distributed sources”.
- Local Scientific Coordinator for the research program developed by the University of Catania: Stefania Conti.
- National Education and Training Program - Title: "SCADA systems for electrical processes of production transmission and distribution operation, control and monitoring in Smart Grids".
- Responsible for the National Education and Training Program: Stefania Conti.
- Duration: from November 2012 to May 2015.
- Electric Power System Research Projects “Progetti di Ricerca di Sistema Elettrico” (Research and development projects of general interest for the power system according to the Decree of the Italian Ministry of Economical Development, December 12, 2008 (D.M. 8 March 2006).
- National research program title: Integrated Multi-function Device for Automation, Monitoring, Protection and Current Breaking in Medium Voltage Electrical Networks.
- Co-investigator: University of Catania - Scientific Coordinator: Stefania Conti.
- Research activity carried out by the research group of Catania - Title: “Innovative Equipment and Plants for Distribution Systems Development”.
- Duration: from December 2009 to December 2012.
- PRIN 2008-2009 (National research programs partially funded by MIUR - Ministry of University, Education and Research)
- National research program title: Intelligent Microgrids for DG Integration through ICT.
- Local Scientific Coordinator: Stefania Conti (Università degli Studi di Catania, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Elettronica e dei Sistemi).
- Research activity carried out by the research group of Catania - Title: “Development of Advanced Network Protection Systems and DG Interface Protections for MV Electrical Distribution Networks with Autonomous and Non-Autonomous Micro-Grids (with and without energy storage systems)”.
- Principal Investigator in several 12-months or 24-months internal Research Programs of the University of Catania (called PRA and FIR) from 2003 to present.
Service as Editor and Guest Editor of Scientific Journals
- Since 2020 Associate Editor for the international journal IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids.
- 2019-2020 Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Planning and Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grids" of the international open access journal ENERGIES (MDPI), Co-guest-editors: Dr. Fabio Bignucolo (University of Padova, Italy), Prof. Emilio Ghiani (University of Cagliari, Italy), Dr. Santi A. Rizzo (University of Catania, Italy).
Scientific Responsibility in Study and Research Activities Entrusted by External Bodies
- 2012 Agreement for scientific research between the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, and ENEL DISTRIBUZIONE S.p.A. - Territorial Distribution of the Sicily Network, Development of the Sicily Network; Address: via Marchese di Villabianca, 121, 90143 Palermo.
Research topic: "Analysis of data concerning the reliability of the MT distribution network of DTR SIC and consequent statistical deductions".