Christine Chen
Associate Director
Associate Professor
chen@ece.ubc.ca
Home department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Website: https://power.ece.ubc.ca/research.html
Research Interests
- Power Systems Analysis and Control
- Grid Monitoring and Analytics
- Renewable Resource Integration
Current Research Areas
Energy Systems: My research is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the control, production, transmission and consumption of electrical energy by developing models, devices and software for faster and more accurate analysis of electromagnetic transients, rotating machines, distributed generation and advanced power electronic devices. The generation, transmission, distribution and processing of electrical energy, including renewable and sustainable energy sources and their integration within the modern electrical grid and community. Using applications such as the protection and reliable operation of the grid, electromechanical actuators, electric propulsion, electrical power systems of vehicles, aircraft and ships, we aim to have students gain experience through theoretical and practical training, for the continued management of increased electrical load demand. Utilizing innovative research to minimize such demand and the future impact of increased demand, students will develop a focus on alternative energy sources, better grid management, and will learn project-and-problem-based applications.