A 5-day 5-credit Summer Course at Aalto University on ICT Applications in Modern Power Systems by Dr. Murtaza Hashmi
The IEEE Finland Section and IEEE Finland joint chapter IE13/PE31/IA34/PEL35, together with Aalto University, is offering an intensive 5-day 5-credit course on the ICT Applications in Modern Power Systems taught by Dr Murtaza Hashmi, a recognized Expert at Power Systems. The assessment of the course will be based on attendance, active participation in the discussions, and performance in Group Work and homework activities. It is worth mentioning that the course is free for our IEEE Members. Please note that this is an in-person course, and we only have a few places available, so registration is binding. Participants are responsible for organizing and paying their own travel costs, accommodation, and food.
Please find the additional information as follows.
Course General Information:
This course will address state-of-the-art concepts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which play a pivotal role in enabling and managing advanced smart grids. A brief overview of smart grid visions and roadmaps, innovative and emerging technologies, and challenges and mitigations for its’ implementation will be discussed. Special focus will be given on understanding ICT components and requirements, technologies and challenges, communication concepts using Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensors Networks (WSNs), data science and machine learning applications, and applicable standards and their adoption. The ICT applications for advanced sensors-enabled grid measurement and monitoring as well as for energy control centres and efficiency management will be described by using big data, cloud computing, and advanced analytics, including the case studies for anomaly detection and localization and forecasting of energy consumption. An overview of ICT infrastructure for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, technical aspects and issues of DER integration, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and IoT applications for grid integration will be carried out and case study of implementing smart metering will be explained. Moreover, the current advancements and future ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity of ICT for smart grid, and ICT policy implications for large-scale deployment in modern power systems will be covered.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain smart grid visions and roadmaps, innovative and emerging technologies, and challenges and mitigations for implementation.
- Elaborate ICT components and requirements, ICT applications concept, technologies and challenges, data science and machine learning applications, and applicable standards and their adoption.
- Describe ICT applications for advanced sensors-enabled grid measurement and monitoring, and energy control centres and efficiency management using big data, cloud computing, and advanced analytics.
- Demonstrate ICT infrastructure for DER integration, technical aspects and issues of DER integration, and AMI and IoT applications for grid integration.
- Illuminate current advancements and future ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity of ICT for smart grid, and ICT policy implications for large-scale deployment in modern power systems.
Learning Resources:
A set of course presentation slides, and supporting materials based on publications, white papers, case studies, and technology brochures will be available.
Learning and Teaching Activities:
This course relies on lectures and interactive discussions as the primary delivery mechanism. A Group Work will be assigned to the students in the classroom to reinforce the theoretical concepts encountered in lectures and deliver brief presentation by each Group. In addition, a Homework will be assigned to the students in the form of writing an essay to summaries the details of ICT infrastructure and applications in modern power systems to gauge their progress and understanding.
Assessment:
The assessment of the course will be based on the attendance, active participation in the discussions, and performance in Group Work and Homework activities.
Language:
The working language of the course is English.
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- Start time: 18 Aug 2025 06:00 AM UTC
- End time: 22 Aug 2025 01:00 PM UTC
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- Aalto University
- Otaniemi
- Espoo, Sodra Finlands Lan
- Finland 02150
- Building: Maarintie 8
- Room Number: 3527
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- Co-sponsored by Aalto University
- Starts 05 April 2025 09:59 AM UTC
- Ends 31 July 2025 08:59 PM UTC
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Speakers
Murtaza Hashmi
Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics of Power Assets
This course will address state-of-the-art concepts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which play a pivotal role in enabling and managing advanced smart grids. A brief overview of smart grid visions and roadmaps, innovative and emerging technologies, and challenges and mitigations for its’ implementation will be discussed. Special focus will be given on understanding ICT components and requirements, technologies and challenges, communication concepts using Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensors Networks (WSNs), data science and machine learning applications, and applicable standards and their adoption. The ICT applications for advanced sensors-enabled grid measurement and monitoring as well as for energy control centres and efficiency management will be described by using big data, cloud computing, and advanced analytics, including the case studies for anomaly detection and localization and forecasting of energy consumption. An overview of ICT infrastructure for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, technical aspects and issues of DER integration, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and IoT applications for grid integration will be carried out and case study of implementing smart metering will be explained. Moreover, the current advancements and future ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity of ICT for smart grid, and ICT policy implications for large-scale deployment in modern power systems will be covered.
Biography:
Dr. Murtaza Hashmi Murtaza Hashmi received Master’s Degree in electric power engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Stockholm, Sweden in 2001, and D.Sc. (Tech.) in condition monitoring and asset management of power assets from Aalto University, Finland in 2008. He worked as Power Distribution Specialist at ABB Oy Finland for 2 years. From 2010-2013, he worked as Senior Scientist with Energy Systems Knowledge Centre at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland where he was mainly involved in the development of national and EU smart grid infrastructures. Currently, he is working as Condition Monitoring Specialist at Power Systems, Saudi Aramco. His major interests are: reviewing and evaluating new technologies and innovation ideas to enhance reliability and extend life-time of High Voltage (HV) equipment; developing roadmaps, deploying and implementing advanced intelligent technologies for remote, online and continuous condition monitoring of substation equipment to drive digital transformation in the future smart grid environment; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) applications for smart grids, and conducting Partial Discharge (PD) measurements for insulation diagnostics and predictive maintenance of HV equipment. He has delivered many keynote speeches, tutorials, and workshops as Invited Speaker in different conferences and forums at international level related to smart sensing applications for condition monitoring, diagnostic, and predictive maintenance of smart grids. He has published more than 50 research articles in reputed refereed international journals and conferences. He is an active member of IEEE and GCC CIGRE.
Agenda
Course Agenda (Aug. 18 to Aug 22, 2025): A more detailed agenda is attached.
Day 1, Aug. 18 (09:00 – 16:00)
Understanding Smart Grids and ICT
- Rationale and motivation to switch from traditional to smart grid
- Understanding smart grid definitions, characteristics, and advantages.
- EU and IEA initiatives to promote smart grids
- Smart grid visions and roadmaps worldwide
- Innovative and emerging Smart grid technologies
- Challenges and mitigations to implement smart grid technologies
- ICT components in electric power systems
Day 2, Aug. 19 (09:00 – 17:00)
ICT Concepts, Technologies, and Standards
- ICT requirements for smart grids
- ICT concepts, technologies and challenges for smart grids
- Communication concept in smart grids using IoT and WSNs
- Data science and machine learning applications
- ICT applicable standards and their adoption
Day 3, Aug. 20 (09:00 – 17:00)
ICT for Measurement, Control, and Monitoring
- Mapping ICT applications for Power system challenges
- ICT for advanced sensors-enabled grid measurement and monitoring
- ICT for energy control centres and efficiency management
- Big data, cloud computing, and advanced analytics
- Data for anomaly detection and localization – Case Studies
- Forecasting energy consumption in buildings – Case Study
Day 4, Aug. 21 (09:00 – 17:00)
ICT for Smart Grid Integration
- ICT infrastructure for DER integration
- Technical aspects and issues of DER integration into smart grid
- AMI and IoT applications for grid integration
- Implementing smart metering for grid integration – Case study
Day 5, Aug. 22 (09:00 – 17:00)
ICT Opportunities and Policy Implications in Future Smart Grids
Group Work: Gap analysis to outline ICT challenges at your power grid
Explanation of Homework: An essay on defining the requirements and building ICT infrastructure at your power grid–Technology, implications, and challenges for implementation!