Dr. Adel El-Shahat
Leads research in electrification, intelligent energy systems, power electronics, smart grids, and AI-driven optimization.
Mission & Focus
ODU-ELITE Lab advances sustainable, resilient, and intelligent power technologies supporting renewable integration, smart grids, electric mobility, and next-generation electrified platforms. The lab combines computational modeling, advanced control, optimization, experimental validation, and research-driven education to create practical solutions with measurable societal impact.
Research Scope
Interdisciplinary research programs grounded in modern electrification, intelligent control, and energy resilience.
Renewable & Hybrid Energy Systems
Solar, wind, hybrid systems, energy management, and resilient renewable integration strategies.
Smart Nano- and Microgrids
Distributed control, energy dispatch, protection coordination, and cyber-physical resilience.
Electric Vehicles & Wireless Charging
Charging infrastructure, wireless power transfer, converter design, and transportation electrification.
Electrified Aircraft and Ships
Next-generation power architectures for land, marine, and aerospace electrified platforms.
Power Electronics & Machines
Special-purpose electric machines, advanced converters, drives, and efficient power interfaces.
AI for Power System Optimization
Machine learning and deep learning methods for forecasting, control, diagnosis, and optimization.
- Energy storage and battery systems
- Cyber-physical energy infrastructure resilience
- Digital twins and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation
Facilities & Capabilities
- Renewable energy and hybrid system testbeds
- EV charging and wireless power transfer prototyping
- Advanced power electronics converter development
- Embedded systems and rapid control prototyping
- Smart grid and microgrid simulation environments
- MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, HOMER, and digital twin tools
- Hardware-in-the-loop platforms for real-time validation
- Data-driven analytics for system monitoring and optimization
Publications
Representative scholarly outputs and publication pathways across power, electrification, and intelligent energy systems.
- Journal articles in IEEE Transactions and leading energy, power electronics, and control venues
- Conference papers in IEEE and international research conferences
- Books and book chapters in electrification, intelligent control, and sustainable energy systems
- Collaborative publications with students, faculty, and research partners
- Applied research dissemination tied to experimental prototypes and system validation
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Research Grants
Funding activity supporting resilient electrification, renewable integration, intelligent control, and workforce development.
- Federal and state research funding opportunities in energy, transportation, and advanced manufacturing
- Industry-supported projects in electrification, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure
- Collaborative proposals with academic, government, and international partners
- Student research assistantships, fellowships, and innovation-focused support
- Prototype development and testbed expansion for laboratory research capabilities
- Future space for active awards, completed projects, and grant portfolio highlights
Team Members
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Research Collaborator
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Visiting Scholar or Postdoctoral Researcher
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Collaborations & Partnerships
- Federal agencies and competitive research programs
- Industry collaborations in electrification and renewable energy
- International academic and research partnerships
- IEEE technical societies and global research networks
- Multidisciplinary collaborations across Old Dominion University
Outputs & Impact
- Peer-reviewed publications across IEEE, Elsevier, MDPI, Springer, and related venues
- Patents, scholarly books, and book chapters
- Conference leadership, invited talks, and keynote contributions
- Workforce development, student mentorship, and curriculum innovation
- Student research awards, interdisciplinary training, and industry placement
Contact
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Email
asayedah@odu.edu
Phone
757-683-5713
College
Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology
Location
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
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Brochure
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