Uninversiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) - Malaysia
AUTHOR PROFILE
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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Prof. Dr. Musse Mohamud Ahmed embarked on his academic journey by earning a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Somali National University in 1984. His commitment to further education led him to obtain an M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan, in 1996. He later earned his Ph.D. from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2000, marking the foundational years of his academic career.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Prof. Musse's professional experience spans over 30 years, starting as the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering Workshops at the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry, and Ranges in Somalia (1985-1990). His diverse roles include working as an electrical engineer for J.A. Jones Construction Company on the USA Embassy Compound in Mogadishu, Somalia. He has also served as a Renewable Energy Consultant in NGOs, focusing on Solar, Wind, and Biogas Projects in Southern Rural Areas of Somalia.
In the realm of academia, Prof. Musse held various positions at institutions like Multimedia University (MMU), KUTKM/UTeM, and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Notably, at IIUM, he established the Renewable Energy Research Center.
Currently, he is a key faculty member at the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) since July 2016.
Prof. Musse is an accomplished researcher with expertise in Smart Grid Technology, Digital Substations Development, Power System Operation, Electrification of Large-Scale Power Systems, Power Quality, and Renewable Energy. His research output includes over 100 articles, proceedings, and authored/co-authored books on Electrical Distribution Automation, Energy Efficiency, and Solar Energy Applications.
He has led and contributed to significant research projects, including the development of a Smart Grid Low Voltage Distribution Automation System, Spatial Infrastructure Power Development for Rural Areas in Sarawak, and an Integrated Green Energy Management and Automated Monitoring System.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
Prof. Musse's impact extends beyond research into the development of human capital. He has supervised and graduated over 30 Ph.D. and M.Sc. postgraduate students. His commitment to knowledge dissemination is further evidenced by the 50 expert training courses he conducted on various electrical power and renewable energy topics.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS:
Prof. Musse's influence is reflected in his membership as an IEEE senior member for the last 22 years, with 12 years of service on the IEEE-PES Malaysia executive committee. His international recognition as an energy expert is underscored by his affiliation with the Energy Institute, UK.
LEGACY:
The legacy of Prof. Musse includes his leadership in groundbreaking projects, such as the 1000 km long digital infrastructure project in Sarawak, Malaysia, utilizing Renewable Energy Resources with Sophisticated AI-Spatial Mapping and GIS systems.
FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Currently leading significant projects, including research on Smart Grid communication frameworks and Integrated Green Energy Management, Prof. Musse's future contributions are poised to further advance sustainable development in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
An accurate algorithm of PMU-based wide area measurements for fault detection using positive-sequence voltage and unwrapped dynamic angles 2022(3)
An Improved Dynamic Thermal Current Rating Model for PMU-Based Wide Area Measurement Framework for Reliability Analysis Utilizing Sensor Cloud System 2021