Welcome to Peng Zhang's Homepage

I am currently a second-year PhD student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am very fortune to be co-advised by Prof. Manish K. Singh and Prof. Line A. Roald. My research focuses on the geometric and algebraic characterization of the Informativity of heterogeneous measurements in distribution networks, aiming for optimal voltage regulation and new load integration (data centers). Our methods are grounded in the intersection of optimization and control theory (e.g. inverse optimization, sensitivity analysis and observability/controllability) and power systems analysis.

Previously, I received M.S. degress in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington (It is also a UW!), where I was honored to work with Prof. Baosen Zhang. My research concentrated on the online voltage control for distribution systems under model inaccuracies, where we designed disturbance-action controllers for correlated time-varying operating conditions and online exponential barrier method for intermediate constraint satisfaction.

Prior to arriving in the US, I received B.Eng. degree (with honors) in Electrical Engineering from North China Electric Power University. During my spare time, I enjoy traveling and playing soccer and basketball.

Email: pzhang286 (at) wisc.edu

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