Funding

RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS & FUNDING

  • Z. Qu, Proactive Human-Machine Teaming Enabled Cybersecure Technologies (PROTECT), PNNL & CESER, Department of Energy, 2023-2026.
  • K. O. Davis, K. A. Stevens, Z. Qu, T. Wahl, and C. Emrich, Clean, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Systems (CARES) for Socially Vulnerable and At-Risk Communities, US Department of Energy RACER program,  2023-2025.
  • K. Stevens, Y. Ge, Z. Qu, L. Wang, and L. T. Marsh, CIVIC-PG Track A: Reimagining Urban Resilience and Education Hubs Using a Community-Engaged, Equity-Centered Approach, National Science Foundation, 2022-2025.
  • Z. Qu and C. Enyioha, Adaptive and Resilient Autonomy for Unmanned Autonomous Systems, L3Harris, 2020-2023.
  • Z. Qu and C. Enyioha, Distributed Estimation and Learning for Autonomous Unmanned System, FHTCC, 2021-2023.
  • Z. Qu and C. Enyioha, Multi-Objective Decision Making for Autonomous Unmanned Systems: A Real-Time No-Regret Machine Learning Model,  FHTCC, 2020.
  • W. Sun, Z. Qu, and A. Dimitrovski, Secure and Resilient Operations Using Open-Source Distributed Systems Platform (OpenDSP), US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office Fiscal Year 2020 Funding Program, 2021-2024.
  • Z. Qu, “Nonlinear Autopilot Design and Robustness Analysis,” Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, 2020-2023.
  • Z. Qu, Nonlinear Guidance and Control Designs Under Dynamic Constraints, FHTCC, 2021-2023.
  • Z. Qu and W. Sun, “Autonomous Inverter Controls for Resilient and Secure Grid Operation: Vector Control Design for Grid Forming,” US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office Fiscal Year 2019 Funding Program, 2020-2024. (Project website)
  • Q. Zhou, G. Atia, Z. Qu, and W. Sun, “Building Intelligence with Layered Defense using Security-Constrained Optimization and Security Risk Detection (BUILD-SOS),”  US Department of Energy BENEFIT (Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies) program, 2020-2023.
  • Z. Qu and W. Sun, “Long-Duration Energy Storage Study,” Duke Energy, 2019-2023.
  • Z. Qu, “Resilient Microgrid Operation using Long-During Battery,” FHTCC, 2020-2023.
  • Z. Qu, “JST-NSF-RCN Joint International Workshop on Distributed Energy Management Systems,” National Science Foundation, 2019-2020.
  • Q. Zhou and Z. Qu, “Data Analytics for Autonomous Building and Smart Infrastructure,” Siemens Building Technology, 2019-2024.
  • Q. Zhou and Z. Qu, “Data Analytics: Electric Grid Data Integration and Support,” Siemens Digital Grid, 2019-2024.
  • Z. Qu and Q. Zhou, “Unifying Optimization and Control: Data-Driven Adaptive Learning and Real-Time Decision Making,” Florida High Tech Council and FloridaMakes, 2019-2023.
  • Z. Qu, et al, “Scalable/Secure Cooperative Algorithms and Framework for Extremely-high Penetration Solar Integration (SolarExPert),” US Department of Energy ENERGISE (ENabling Extreme Real-time Grid Integration of Solar Energy) program, 2017-2020. (Project website)
  • K. C. Chen and Z. Qu, “Resilience and Mission Assurance of Intelligent Machines for Secure Internet of Things,” Florida Center for Cybersecurity’s (FC²), 2017-2018.
  • Z. Qu, “Microgrid control testbed,” Texas Instruments, 2016-2017.
  • Z. Qu, “An Intelligent Medical Robotic Device,” AVRA Medical Robotics Inc. and FHTC, 2016-2017.
  • Z. Qu, W. Sun, et al, “Strategic Expansion to Achieve DoE GEARED Goals,” US Department of Energy EERE STEP Program, 2016-2018.
  • Z. Qu, Electric Power Markets, Case Studies, and Energy Management System, Leidos and FHTC, 2014-2015.
  • Z. Qu (PI and Director of FEEDER Center) , “The FEEDER (Foundations for Engineering Education for Distributed Energy Resources) Consortium,” one of the 4 national-network centers funded under Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy, 2013-2018. (Project website)
  • D. Block, Z. Qu, and O. Tatari, Electric Vehicle Transportation Center, a Tier-1 University Transportation Center, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, US Department of Transportation, 2013-2018. (Project website)
  • Z. Qu, K. Lin and Y. Xu, “Oil Extraction by Electromagnetic Heating,” Harris Corporation, 2013-2014.
  • Z. Qu, “Novel Guidance and Control Algorithms for Missile Defense Systems,” L-3 Communications Coleman Aerospace and FHTC, 2013-2015.
  • Z. Qu and M. Simaan, “Self-organizing Control and Scalable Game-theoretical Dispatch of Distributed Generations for High-Penetration Smart Grids,” National Science Foundation, 2013-2016. (Project website)
  • Z. Qu, Y. Xu and M. Illie, “Power Generation buoys and deep-sea monitoring system,” Harris Corporation and FHTC, 2011-2013.
  • Z. Qu, “Modeling and Control of Unmanned Air Vehicles,” L-3 Communications Link and FHTC, 2012.
  • Z. Qu, “Distributed Control, Optimization and Energy Management for SEGIS,” DOE Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Phase-III and Petra Solar, 2011-2014.
  • Z. Qu, “Distributed Control, Optimization and Energy Management for Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems,” FHTC, 2011-2012.
  • Z. Qu, “Modeling and Control of Unmanned Air Vehicles,” L-3 Communications and FHTC, 2011-2012.
  • Z. Qu and T. Wilson, “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in National Air Space: A Feasibility Study at Daytona Beach International Airport,” FHTCC,2011-2012.
  • Z. Qu and C. Hughes, Medical Tele-surgical Robotic System: Tele-operation and visualization, Florida Biomedical Engineering Partnership, State of Florida, 2011-2012.