Dr Meysam Qadrdan
Reader
- Email:
- qadrdanm@cardiff.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2087 0370
- Location:
- E/2.21, Queen's Buildings - East Building, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Meysam Qadrdan is a Reader in Energy Networks and Systems at Cardiff University. Before starting his current role in January 2015, he spent one year at Imperial College and two years at Cardiff University as Research Associate. Meysam Qadrdan obtained his PhD from Cardiff University, UK (2012), MSc in Energy Systems Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran (2008) and BSc in Physics from Ferdowsi University, Iran (2005). He also worked as an Energy Consultant for two years prior moving to Cardiff to pursue his PhD degree.
His research area covers expansion and operational planning of interdependent energy networks at different scales from community to national and international level. Meysam Qadrdan develops optimisation and simulation modelling tool to investigate:
- Optimal generation scheduling under wind forecast uncertainty
- Interactions between gas, electricity and heat supply systems
- Expansion planning of energy infrastructure under uncertainty
- The role of gas networks in transitioning to low carbon energy systems
Meysam has been involved in a number of high profile research projects looking at modelling and analysis of integrated energy supply and demand such as UK Infrastructure Transition research Consortium (ITRC) and Whole System Energy Modelling consortium (WholeSEM). He has published more than 20 papers in international journals and conferences. He also co-authored a book chapter entitled “Energy Supply and Demand” which is a chapter of the book “The Future of National Infrastructure”, published by Cambridge University Press.
Professional memberships
IEEE, Senior Member
Higher Education Academy, Fellow
Academic positions
2018 - present: Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University
2015 - 2018: Lecturer, Cardiff University
Committees and reviewing
Associate Editor, IET Energy Systems Integration
2019
- Xu, X.et al. 2019. Unlocking the flexibility of CHP in district heating systems to provide frequency response. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23-27 June 2019IEEE Milan PowerTech. IEEE, (10.1109/PTC.2019.8810576)
- Jayasuriya, L.et al. 2019. Energy hub modelling for multi-scale and multi-energy supply systems. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23 - 27 June 2019Proceedings 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech. IEEE, (10.1109/PTC.2019.8810641)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2019. Electricity systems capacity expansion under cooling water availability constraints. IET Energy Systems Integration 1(1), pp. 23-33. (10.1049/iet-esi.2018.0024)
- Ameli, H., Qadrdan, M. and Strbac, G. 2019. Coordinated operation strategies for natural gas and power systems in presence of gas-related flexibilities. IET Energy Systems Integration 1(1), pp. 3-13. (10.1049/iet-esi.2018.0047)
- Zhang, A.et al. 2019. Optimal planning of integrated energy systems for offshore oil extraction and processing platforms. Energies 12(4), article number: 756. (10.3390/en12040756)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2019. Gas and electricity supply implications of decarbonising heat sector in GB. Energy 169, pp. 50-60. (10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.066)
- Bastida, H.et al. 2019. Thermal dynamic modelling and temperature controller design for a house. Energy Procedia 158, pp. 2800-2805. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.041)
- Bastida Hernandez, H.et al. 2019. Dynamic modelling and control of thermal energy storage. Energy Procedia 158, pp. 2890-2895. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.01.942)
- Daggett, A., Qadrdan, M. and Jenkins, N. 2019. Feasibility of a battery storage system for a renewable energy park operating with price arbitrage. Presented at: 2017 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), Torino, Italy, 26-29 September 2017IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, (10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260249)
- Zhang, A.et al. 2019. Multi-objective stochastic planning for offshore micro integrated energy systems. Automation of Electric Power Systems 43(7), pp. 129-135. (10.7500/AEPS20180417002)
2018
- Wang, Y., Cipcigan, L. and Qadrdan, M. 2018. Investigating the potential of flexibility in UK steelworks through ancillary services. Presented at: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Glasgow, UK, 4-7 Sept 20182018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC.2018.8542070)
2017
- Ameli, H., Qadrdan, M. and Strbac, G. 2017. Techno-economic assessment of battery storage and Power-to-Gas: A whole-system approach. Energy Procedia 142, pp. 841-848. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.135)
- Zhang, A.et al. 2017. Energy hub based electricity generation system design for an offshore platform considering CO 2 -mitigation. Energy Procedia 142, pp. 3597-3602. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.250)
- Ameli, H., Qadrdan, M. and Strbac, G. 2017. Value of gas network infrastructure flexibility in supporting cost effective operation of power systems. Applied Energy 202, pp. 571-580. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.132)
- Qadrdan, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2017. Smart grid and energy storage. In: Kalogirou, S. ed. McEvoy's Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition: Fundamentals and Applications.. Academic Press, pp. 915-927.
- Xydas, E.et al. 2017. Probabilistic wind power forecasting and its application in the scheduling of gas-fired generators. Applied Energy 192, pp. 382-394. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.019)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2017. Benefits of demand-side response in combined gas and electricity networks. Applied Energy 192, pp. 360-369. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.047)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2017. Efficacy of options to address balancing challenges: Integrated gas and electricity perspectives. Applied Energy 190, pp. 181-190. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.119)
- Bastida, H.et al. 2017. Dynamic modeling and control of a plate heat exchanger. Presented at: 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2), Beijing, China, 26-28 November 20172017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE, (10.1109/EI2.2017.8245736)
2016
- Pean, E., Pirouti, M. and Qadrdan, M. 2016. Role of the GB-France electricity interconnectors in integration of variable renewable generation. Renewable Energy 99, pp. 307-314. (10.1016/j.renene.2016.06.057)
2015
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2015. Impact of transition to a low carbon power system on the GB gas network. Applied Energy 151, pp. 1-12. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.04.056)
- Byers, E. A.et al. 2015. Cooling water for Britain's future electricity supply. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 168(3), pp. 188-204. (10.1680/ener.14.00028)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2015. Role of power-to-gas in an integrated gas and electricity system in Great Britain. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40(17), pp. 5763-5775. (10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.03.004)
- Olanrewaju, O. T.et al. 2015. Vulnerability assessment of the European natural gas supply. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 168(1), pp. 5-15. (10.1680/ener.14.00020)
2014
- Baruah, P. J.et al. 2014. Energy system impacts from heat and transport electrification. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 167(3), pp. 139-151. (10.1680/ener.14.00008)
- Chaudry, M.et al. 2014. Combined gas and electricity network expansion planning. Applied Energy 113, pp. 1171-1187. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.071)
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2014. Operating strategies for a GB integrated gas and electricity network considering the uncertainty in wind power forecasts. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 5(1), pp. 128-138. (10.1109/TSTE.2013.2274818)
- Qadrdan, M. 2014. Options for addressing the balancing challenges: Integrated analysis of gas and electricity networks. Presented at: IEEE ISGT 2014, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 October 2014.
- Qadrdan, M. 2014. Combined gas and electricity infrastructure. Presented at: Energy Infrastructure symposium, London, 18 December.
- Qadrdan, M. and Strbac, G. 2014. Flexibility of integrated gas and electricity networks. Presented at: WholeSEM Annual Conference, London, 8-9 June 2014.
2013
- Qadrdan, M., Ghodsi, M. and Wu, J. 2013. Probabalistic wind power forecasting using a single forecast. International Journal of Energy and Statistics 1(2), pp. 99. (10.1142/S2335680413500075)
2012
- Gerber, A.et al. 2012. A 2020 GB transmission network study using dispersed wind farm power output. Renewable Energy 37(1), pp. 124-132. (10.1016/j.renene.2011.06.004)
- Qadrdan, M. 2012. Modelling of an integrated gas and electricity network with significant wind capacity. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2011
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2011. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010. IEEE, (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
2010
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2010. Impact of a large penetration of wind generation on the GB gas network. Energy Policy 38(10), pp. 5684-5695. (10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.016)
- Chaudry, M.et al. 2010. Economic impacts of wind generation variability on gas network operation. Presented at: 8th BIEE Academic Conference, Oxford, Oxford, UK, 22-23 September 2010Proceedings of the 8th British Institute of Energy Economics Academic Conference, September 22-23, 2010 (Oxford, UK). British Institute of Energy Economics
- Qadrdan, M.et al. 2010. Impact of wind variability on GB gas and electricity supply. Presented at: IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 6-9 December 2010Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), 2010 IEEE International Conference. Piscataway: IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/ICSET.2010.5684953)
2008
- Qadrdan, M. and Shayegan, J. 2008. Economic assessment of hydrogen fueling station, a case study for Iran. Renewable Energy 33(12), pp. 2525-2531. (10.1016/j.renene.2008.02.014)
- Qadrdan, M., Saboohi, Y. and Shayeganb, J. 2008. A model for investigation of optimal hydrogen pathway, and evaluation of environmental impacts of hydrogen supply system. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33(24), pp. 7314-7325. (10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.09.031)
Alternative Energy Systems (EN4705/ENT739) - Module leader
Research theme: Energy and Environment
Contracts
Awarding body | Project title | Grant holder(s) | Duration from/ to | Value |
EPSRC (EPSRC_UKRI Innovation Fellowship) | Maximising flexibility through multi-scale integration of energy system (MISSION) | M. Qadrdan | 28/06/2018 to 28/06/2021 | £628,872 |
European Commission – Horizon 2020 | Bringing flexibility provided by multi energy carrier integration to a new MAGNITUDE | J. Wu, N. Jenkins, M. Qadrdan, C. Ugalde-Loo | 01/10/2017 to 31/03/2021 | £192,365 |
NERC (via Imperial College) | Sustainable gas pathways for Brazil; from microcosm to macrocosm | M Qadrdan | 01/05/2016 to 30/09/2019 | £110,766 |
EPSRC (via University of Sheffield) | Generating random-realistic topologies for electricity distribution networks | M. Qadrdan , S. Abeysinghe | 01/07/2017 to 30/09/2017 | £9,994 |
WEFO – European Regional Development Fund | FLEXIS West – Flexible Energy Systems | N. Jenkins, L. Cipcigan, J. Wu, C. Ugalde-Loo, M. Qadrdan | 01/07/2015 to 28/02/2021 | £416,912 |
WEFO – European Regional Development Fund | FLEXIS East – Flexible Energy Systems | N. Jenkins, L. Cipcigan, J. Wu, C. Ugalde-Loo, M. Qadrdan | 01/07/2015 to 28/02/2021 | £1,459,246 |
Current supervision

Lahiru Jayasuriya
Research student
