Dr. Oliver Dzobo is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Science. As the founder and chair of the Future Energy Systems Research Group, he leads cutting-edge research on power quality analysis, the coordination of photovoltaic smart inverters, and cybersecurity considerations for distributed energy resources in smart grids. A Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and a Senior IEEE member, Dr. Dzobo focuses on implementing new energy system optimization algorithms in smart grids, enhancing risk management, reducing pollutants, and improving energy efficiency. His innovative work also includes the application of blockchain technology for optimal and secure energy delivery between peer prosumers. Dr. Dzobo has published over 30 peer-reviewed technical papers and serves as a reviewer for prominent journals such as IEEE Access, Energy, Applied Energy, and Electrical Engineering – Springer Nature.
Research Interests:
Dr. Oliver Dzobo’s research interests are centered around renewable energy, power systems management, and control. His specific focus areas include power quality analysis, coordination of photovoltaic smart inverters in smart grids, and cybersecurity considerations for distributed energy resources. He is also interested in the implementation of new energy system optimization algorithms in smart grids, aiming to enhance risk management, reduce pollutants, and improve energy efficiency. Additionally, Dr. Dzobo explores the application of blockchain technology for secure and optimal energy delivery between peer prosumers, contributing to the advancement of decentralized energy networks.