Dr. Mladen Kezunovic Professional Profile

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  1. M. Kezunovic, et all, “Detection, Characterization, and Mitigation of Disruptive Events (DECODE) by Combining Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence on Synchrophasors and Physics-based Analysis,” PSerc Report, 2024
  2. M. Kezunovic, et al “Flexible Electric Grid Critical Infrastructure for Resilient Society,”Joint US-European NSF Workshop, NSF Grant Award #ECCS-2312684, Final Report, August 2023
  3. M. Kezunovic, et al “Grid at the Edge: Towards the Zero Carbon Power Grid with Improved Visibility, Safety and Reliability,” Joint US-European NSF Workshop, NSF Grant ECCS-2218933, August 2022
  4. M. Kezunovic, et al “Grid at the Edge: Challenges and Opportunities,” NSF/PSerc Workshop, Final Report, NSF Grant #1940990, June 2021
  5. M. Kezunovic, et.al., “Life-Cycle Management of Mission-Critical Systems through Certification, Commissioning, In-Service Maintenance, Remote Testing, and Risk Assessment” PSerc Report #18-13, September 2018
  6. M. Kezunovic, et.al., “An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physical Measurements Laboratory, FY 2015,” Report by the National Academies Panel, ISBN: 978-0-309-43936-7
  7. M. Kezunovic, et al., “Physical and Cyber Infrastructure to Support the Future Grid: Unresolved Research Problems and Technology Requirements for the Next 10 years,” PSerc Report #15-07, October 2015
  8. M. Kezunovic, et al., “Systematic Integration of Large Data Sets for Improved Decision-Making,” PSerc Report #15-05, September 2015
  9. V. Vittal, et al. “Final Report to the National Energy Technology Laboratory on FY09-FY13 Cooperative Research with the Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions,” PSerc Report, June 2015
  10. M. Kezunovic, S. Meliopoulos, R. Baldick, et al. “The Electricity and Transportation Infrastructure Convergence Using Electrical Vehicles,” PSerc Report #14-08, September 2014
  11. M. Kezunovic, et. al. “Energy Cyberphysical Systems: Research Challenges and Opportunities,” Report from NSF Workshop, July 2014
  12. M. Kezunovic, et al., “The Next Generation Energy Management System Design,” PSerc Report #13-40, September 2013
  13. V. Vittal, M. Kezunovic, J. Zhang, et al., “Data Mining to Characterize Signatures of Impending System Events or Performance from PMU Measurements,” PSerc Report #13-39, August 2013
  14. M. Kezunovic, L. Xie, M. Chen, et al., “Assess Cross-disciplinary Impacts on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles/Battery Electric Vehicles Using Maximal Information Coefficient”, EV-TEC Report #2, April 2013
  15. M. Kezunovic, “The Role of PHEV/BEV in Outage/Asset and Demand Side Management”, EV-TEC Report #1, April 2013
  16. M. Kezunovic, “How the Use of Data from New Sensors Enhances Reliability,” Sub-Report of DOE project “A Real-time Monitoring, Control & Health Management System to Improve Grid Reliability and Efficiency”, March 2013.
  17. M. Kezunovic, A. Sprintson, A. Abur, “Verifying Interoperability and Application Performance of PMUs and PMU-Enabled IEDs at the Device and System Level,” PSerc Report #12-21, August 2012
  18. J. Ward, M. Kezunovic, “Communication Requirements and Integration Options for Smart Grid Deployment,” PSerc Report #12-03, April 2012
  19. M. Kezunovic, R. Baldick, I. Damnjanovic, “PHEVs as Dynamically Configurable Dispersed Energy Storage,” PSerc Report #11-03, August 2011
  20. M. Kezunovic, et. al., “EMS for 21st Century: System Requirements”, Working Group D2.24, CIGRE Report # 452, ISBN: 978-2-85873-141-1, Paris, Aug 2010
  21. M. Kezunovic, et. al, “New Trends for Automated Fault and Disturbance Analysis,” Working Group B5.20 Report, ISBN: 978-2-85837-112-1, August 2010
  22. M. Kezunovic, G. Karady, “The 21st Century Substation Design,” PSerc Report #10-15, September 2010
  23. M. Kezunovic, J. Ward, et. al. “Integration of Asset and Outage Management Tasks for Distribution Application,” PSerc Report #09-11 , October 2009
  24. M. Kezunovic, T. J. Overbye, “Integration of Substation IED Information into EMS Functionality,” PSerc Report #08-25, November 2008
  25. M. V. Venkatasubramanian, M. Kezunovic, V. Vittal, “Detection, Prevention and Mitigation of Cascading Events,” Pserc Report #08-18, September 2008
  26. M. Kezunovic, “Optimized Fault Location,” PSerc Report #08-07, April 2008
  27. M. Kezunovic, S. Meliopoulos, W. Jewell, “Transient Testing of Protective Relays: Study of Benefits and Methodology,” PSerc Report #08-05, March 2008
  28. M. Kezunovic, L. Portilo, Z. Djekic, G.G. Karady, S. Kucuksari, Y. Ma, “Digital Protection System Using Optical Instrument Transformers and Digital Relays Interconnected by an 61850-9-2 Digital Process Bus,” PSerc Report # 08-03, January 2008
  29. M. Kezunovic, M. Knezev, Z. Djekic, “Automated Circuit Breaker Monitoring,” PSerc Report #07-38, November 2007
  30. T. Overbye, J. Cardell, I. Dobson, W. Jewell, M. Kezunovic, P.K. Sen, D. Tylavsky, “The Electric Power Industry and Climate Change: Power System Research Possibilities,” PSerc Report #07-16, June 2007
  31. M. Kezunovic, Maja Knezev, “Automated Circuit Breaker Monitoring,” DOE-CERTS, Final Report, February 2007
  32. M. Kezunovic, “Mutilple Uses of Substation Data,” EPRI Technical Report, December 2006
  33. M. Kezunovic, Z Djekic, “Circuit Breaker Monitor-Hardware Implementation,” DOE-CERTS Final Report, October 2006
  34. M. Kezunovic, L. Portillo, B. Naodovic, “Performance Assessment of Advanced Digital Measurement and Protection System,” PSerc Report #06-22, July 2006
  35. J. McCalley, V. Honavar, J. Pathak, M. Kezunovic, S. Natti, C. Singh, J. Panida, “Automated Integration of Condition Monitoring with an Optimized Maintenance Scheduler for Circuit Breakers and Power Transformers,” PSerc Report #06-04, January 2006
  36. M. Kezunovic, H. Song, N. Zhang, “Detection, Prevention, and Mitigation of Cascading Events,” Pserc Report #05-59, October 2005
  37. M. Kezunovic, G. Latisko, “Enhanced Reliability of Power System Operation Using Advanced Algorithms and IEDs for On-Line Monitoring,” Pserc Report #05-56, October 2005
  38. M. Kezunovic, “Substation Automation: Data Integration and Information Exchange,” EPRI Final Report, January 2005
  39. M. Kezunovic, A. Abur, “Data Integration and Information Exchange: Impacts on Future Substation and EMS Applications”, EPRI Final Report, #1010898 , May 2004
  40. M. Kezunovic, “Accurate Fault Location in Transmission Networks Using Modeling, Simulation and Limited Field Recorded Data,” PSerc Report #02-44, December 2002
  41. M. Kezunovic, “Wireless Communications in Substations,” PSerc Report #02-46, December 2002
  42. M. Kezunovic, “Mobile Agent Applications for Power Apparatus Monitoring and Maintenance,” PSerc Report #02-47, December 2002
  43. G. Huang, M. Kezunovic, “Context-Dependent Network Agents,” Section related to TAMU’s work, Final Report, EPRI, December 2001
  44. M. Kezunovic, A. Abur, G. Huang, A. Bose, K. Tomsovic, M. Venkatasubramanian “MERIT 2000 – Multidisciplinary Education Using Curriculum Re-Engineering, Industry Partnership and Simulation Technology,” Final Report, National Science Foundation, July 2001
  45. M. Kezunovic, Z. Galijasevic, “New Methodology for Distance Relay Testing,” Final Report, Entergy Services, July 2000
  46. M. Kezunovic, “Study of the Theoretical Basis for Different Behavior of Protective Relays Under Various Test Conditions,” Final Report, Electricite de France, May 2000
  47. M. Kezunovic, C.C. Liu, J. McDonald, L.E. Smith, “Automated Fault Analysis,” IEEE Tutorial, IEEE PES, 2000
  48. M. Kezunovic, “Fault Location Using Synchronized Sampling,” Final Report, Western Area Power Administration, December 1998
  49. M. Kezunovic, “Automated Classification of DFR Files Using Expert System and Signal Processing,” Final Report, TU Electric, December 1998
  50. M. Kezunovic, “Survey of Fault Location Literature,” Final Report, Western Area Power Administration, July 1996
  51. M. Kezunovic, “Digital Simulator for Real-Time and Open-Loop Relay Testing,” Final Report, Commonwealth Edison Company, February 1996
  52. M. Kezunovic, “First International Conference on Digital Power System Simulators,” Final Report, National Science Foundation, December 1995
  53. M. Kezunovic, “Protection Relay Workstation: Application of Digital Simulators,” Final Report, Electric Power Research Institute, September 1995
  54. M. Kezunovic, “A Real-Time Digital Simulator for Relay Testing,” Final Report, Department of Energy-Western Area Power Administration, September 1994
  55. M. Kezunovic, “Evaluation of Dynamic and Transient Testing Using AVO Multi-Amp PULSAR Test System,” Final Report, December 1993
  56. M. Kezunovic, A. Abur, “Protective Relay Workstation Applications of Digital Simulators for Protective Relay Studies: System Requirement Specifications,” Final Report, EPRI Project 3192-01, Phase I, EPRI TR 102781, October 1993
  57. M. Kezunovic, A. Abur, “Dynamic Testing and Evaluation of New Distance Relays,” Final Report, Tennessee Valley Authority, December 1992
  58. M. Kezunovic, “Development of Dynamic Testing Using Multi-Amp EPOCH Test System,” Final Report, Multi-Amp Corporation, February 1991
  59. M. Kezunovic, A. Abur, “DYNA-TEST Simulator Design,” Final Report, Houston Lighting & Power Company, U.S.A., October 1989
  60. M. Kezunovic, J.T. Cain, “Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation of Digital Algorithms for Protective Relaying of Electric Power Systems,” Final Report, National Science Foundation, U.S.A., December 1988
  61. M. Kezunovic, “New Methods and Tools for Protective Relaying Equipment and System Testing,” Final Report, Science Foundation of Energoinvest Company, December 1987 (in Serbo-Croatian)
  62. M. Kezunovic, “New Methods and Techniques for Transmission Line Protection,” Final Report, Science Foundation of Republic BiH, June 1986 (in Serbo-Croatian)
  63. M. Kezunovic, “Microprocessor-Based Distance Relay,” Final Report, Science Foundation of Republic BiH, June 1985 (in Serbo-Croatian)
  64. M. Kezunovic, “New Methods and Technologies for Protective Relaying Systems in H.V. Substations,” Final Report, Science Foundation of Energoinvest Company, May 1985 (n Serbo-Croatian)
  65. M. Kezunovic, “Application of Microprocessors to Control and Protection of Electric Power Systems,” Final Report, National Science Foundation of Republic BiH, June 1983, (in Serbo-Croatian)
  66. Energoivest Company, “Integrated Control and Protection System,” 38 Technical Reports, March 1981-September 1987 (in Serbo-Croatian)
  67. M. Kezunovic, “Integrated Control and Protection System-Feasibility Study,” Final Report Energoivest Company, April 1981 (in Serbo-Croatian)
  68. Energoivest Company “Energy Management System Computer Configuration,” Documentation for EMS Control Centers in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Mostar, Banja Luka, Niksic, (in former Yugoslavia) and in Libya, October 1980-March 1981
  69. Westinghouse Electric Corp., “Substation Control and Protection Project – System Requirements Specification,” EPRI Report EL-1818, Palo Alto, U.S.A., April 1981
  70. Westinghouse Electric Corp., “Substation Control and Protective System,” EPRI RP 1359, Quarterly Reports, June 1979-September 1980
  71. Westinghouse Electric Corp., “Digital Techniques for Control and Protection of Transmission Class Substation,” EPRI Workshop on Control and Protection of Transmission Class Substation, EPRI Publ. WS79-184, San Diego, U.S.A., November 1979