Research Fellow, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Eleftherios O. Kontis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, on August 2, 1988. In 2007, he started his studies at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He received his diploma with GPA 8.09/10 on November, 2013. In 2018, he received his Ph.D. degree from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Dissertation title: Measurement-based reduced order dynamic equivalent models for smart-grid analysis). During his Ph.D. studies, he was a scholar of the Greek State Scholarships Foundation (2017 – 2018).
Since 2018, he has been a research fellow at the Power Systems Laboratory of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Moreover, he is a scholar of the Greek State Scholarships Foundation for post-doctoral research entitled as “Real-time assessment of the stability and the dynamic behavior of modern power systems”
He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece and IEEE.
Research Interests
- Power systems stability and dynamics.
- Modeling and analysis of active distribution networks and smart grids.
- Real-time analysis and control of power systems through field measurements.
- Control and optimal operation of distributed renewable energy sources.
Publications in international scientific journals
25 resultsearly access | |
[25] | G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos and P. N. Papadopoulos, "Methodology for Evaluating Equivalent Models for the Dynamic Analysis of Power Systems", IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Early Access. |
2022 | |
[24] | I. D. Pasiopoulou, E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos and G. K. Papagiannis, "Effect of Load Modeling on Power System Stability Studies", Electric Power System Research, vol. 207, Jun. 2022. |
[23] | T. A. Papadopoulos, E. O. Kontis, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom and P. N. Papadopoulos, "A Three-Level Distributed Architecture for the Real-Time Monitoring of Modern Power Systems", IEEE Access, vol. 10, Mar. 2022, pp. 29287 - 29306. |
2021 | |
[22] | G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, T. A. Papadopoulos and E. O. Kontis, "Robust Framework for Online Parameter Estimation of Dynamic Equivalent Models using Measurements", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 3, May 2021, pp. 2380-2389. |
[21] | G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos, K. D. Pippi, A. I. Nousdilis, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, A. D. Boubaris, N. P. Papanikolaou, "Ancillary Services in Active Distribution Networks: A Review of Technological Trends From Operational and Online Analysis Perspective", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 147, Sep. 2021. |
[20] | E. O. Kontis, A. R. D. Nozal, J. M. Mauricio and C. S. Demoulias, "Provision of Primary Frequency Response as Ancillary Service From Active Distribution Networks to the Transmission System", IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 6, Nov. 2021, pp. 4971 - 4982. |
[19] | E. O. Kontis, I. D. Pasiopoulou, D. A. Kirykos, T. A. Papadopoulos and G. K. Papagiannis, "Estimation of Power System Inertia: A Comparative Assessment of Measurement-Based Techniques", Electric Power System Research, vol. 296, Jul. 2021. |
[18] | E. O. Kontis, I. S. Avgitidis, T. A. Papadopoulos, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom and G. K. Papagiannis, "Multi-Channel Measurement-Based Identification Methods for Mode Estimation in Power Systems", Electric Power System Research, vol. 195, Jun. 2021. |
[17] | A. I. Nousdilis, G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, G. C. Christoforidis and G. K. Papagiannis, "An Exponential Droop Control Strategy for Distributed Energy Storage Systems Integrated with Photovoltaics", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 4, Jul. 2021, pp. 3317-3328. |
[16] | G. C. Kryonidis, K. D. Malamaki, S. I. Gkavanoudis, K. O. Oureilidis, E. O. Kontis, J. M. M. Mauricio, J. M. Maza-Ortega, C. S. Demoulias, "Distributed Reactive Power Control Scheme for the Voltage Regulation of Unbalanced LV Grids", IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 12, no. 2, Apr. 2021, pp. 1301-1310. |
2020 | |
[15] | A. R. D. Nozal, E. O. Kontis, J. M. Mauricio and C. S. Demoulias, "Provision of Inertial Response as Ancillary Service From Active Distribution Networks to the Transmission System", IET Generation Transmission and Distribution, vol. 14, no. 22, Nov. 2020, pp. 5123 - 5134. |
[14] | S. I. Gkavanoudis, D. Tampakis, K. D. Malamaki, G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, K. O. Oureilidis, J. M. Maza-Ortega, C. S. Demoulias, "Protection Philosophy in Low Short-Circuit Capacity Distribution Grids with High Penetration of Converter-Interfaced Distributed Renewable Energy Sources", IET Generation Transmission and Distribution, vol. 14, no. 22, Nov. 2020, pp. 4978-4988. |
[13] | C. S. Demoulias, K. Malamaki, S. Gkavanoudis, J. M. Mauricio, G. C. Kryonidis, K. O. Oureilidis, E. O. Kontis, J. L. M. Ramos, "Ancillary Services Offered by Distributed Renewable Energy Sources at the Distribution Grid Level, An Attempt at Proper Definition and Quantification", Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 20, 2020. |
[12] | G. C. Barzegkar-Ntovom, N. G. Chatzigeorgiou, A. I. Nousdilis, S. A. Vomva, G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, G. E. Georghiou, G. C. Christoforidis, G. K. Papagiannis, "Assessing the Viability of Battery Energy Storage Systems Coupled with Photovoltaics Under a Pure Self-Consumption Scheme", Renewable Energy, vol. 152, 2020, pp. 1302-1309. |
[11] | A. I. Nousdilis, G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, I. Panapakidis, G. C. Christoforidis, G. K. Papagiannis, "Impact of Policy Incentives on the Promotion of Integrated PV and Battery Storage Systems – A Techno-economic Assessment", IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 14, no. 7, 2020, pp. 1174-1183. |
2019 | |
[10] | E. O. Kontis, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, K. A. Staios, T. A. Papadopoulos and G. K. Papagiannis, "A Toolbox for Analyzing and Testing Mode Identification Techniques and Network Equivalent Models", Energies, vol. 13, no. 12, Jul. 2019 ([Toolbox]). |
[9] | E. O. Kontis, G. C. Kryonidis, A. I. Nousdilis, K. Malamaki and G. K. Papagiannis, "A Two-layer Control Strategy for Voltage Regulation of Active Unbalanced LV Distribution Networks", International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 111, Oct. 2019, pp. 216-230. |
[8] | E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos, M. H. Syed, E. Guillo-Sansano, G. M. Burt and G. K. Papagiannis, "Artificial-Intelligence Method for the Derivation of Generic Aggregated Dynamic Equivalent Models", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 4, Jul. 2019, pp. 2947-2956. |
2018 | |
[7] | E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos, A. I. Chrysochos and G. K. Papagiannis, "On the Applicability of Exponential Recovery Models for the Simulation of Active Distribution Networks", IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 33, no. 6, Dec 2018, pp. 3220-3222. |
[6] | E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos, G. A. Barzegkar-Ntovom, A. I. Chrysochos and G. K. Papagiannis, "Modal Analysis of Active Distribution Networks Using System Identification Techniques", International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 100, Sep. 2018, pp. 365-378. |
[5] | G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, A. I. Chrysochos, K. O. Oureilidis, C. S. Demoulias and G. K. Papagiannis, "Power Flow of Islanded AC Microgrids: Revisited", IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 4, Jul. 2018, pp. 3903-3905 ([Toolbox]). |
[4] | E. O. Kontis, T. A. Papadopoulos, A. I. Chrysochos and G. K. Papagiannis, "Measurement-Based Dynamic Load Modeling Using the Vector Fitting Technique", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 1, Jan. 2018, pp. 338-351. |
[3] | G. C. Kryonidis, E. O. Kontis, A. I. Chrysochos, C. S. Demoulias and G. K. Papagiannis, "A Coordinated Droop Control Strategy for Overvoltage Mitigation in Active Distribution Networks", IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 5, Sep. 2018, pp. 5260-5270. |
2016 | |
[2] | T. A. Papadopoulos, A. I. Chrysochos, E. O. Kontis and G. K. Papagiannis, "Ringdown Analysis of Power Systems Using Vector Fitting", Electric Power System Research, vol. 141, Dec. 2016, pp. 100-103. |
[1] | T. A. Papadopoulos, A. I. Chrysochos, E. O. Kontis, P. N. Papadopoulos and G. K. Papagiannis, "Measurement-Based Hybrid Approach for Ringdown Analysis of Power Systems", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 6, Nov. 2016, pp. 4435-4446 ([Toolbox]). |
Publications in international scientific conferences
25 resultsFunded Research Projects
P8. 2019 – Present: Participation in the national project “Ancillary services in active distribution networks based on monitoring and control techniques“, Project No. 82415, Scient. Coord. Asst. Prof. DUTH T. Papadopoulos.
P7. 2019: Participation in the European project “Development of measurement-based software tool for smart neighbourhoods”, Scient. Coord. Asst. Prof. DUTH T. Papadopoulos.
P6. 2018 – 2021: Participation in the European project “Enable ancillary services by renewable energy sources” , Scient. Coord. Assoc. Prof. AUTh C. Demoulias.
P5. 2018 – 2019: Participation in the national project “Advanded co-simulation techniques for smart grids”, Scient. Coord. Prof. AUTh G. Papagiannis.
P4. 2017 – 2018: Participation in the European project “Enhancing storage integration in buildings with photovoltaics – PV-ESTIA“, Scient. Coord. Prof. AUTh G. Papagiannis.
P3. 2017 – 2018: Participation in the European project “Promotion of higher penetration of distributed PV through storage for all – StoRES“, Scient. Coord. Prof. AUTh G. Papagiannis.
P2. 2014 – 2018: Participation in the national project “Development of services and infrastructure to support teaching and research activities in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering”, Project No. 87996, Scient. Coord. Prof. AUTh G. Chasapis.
P1. 2014 – 2016: Participation in the European project “Increasing the penetration of renewable energy sources in the distribution grid by developing control strategies and ancillary services – INCREASE“, Project No. 89123, Scient. Coord. Prof. AUTh G. Papagiannis.
Funded Industrial Projects
IP1. 2019: Participation in the project “Investigation of sheath cross-bonding in medium-voltage cable interconnections of onshore wind parks – Phase B”, Scient. Coord. Asst. Prof. T. Papadopoulos.
IP2. 2019: Participation in the project “Investigation of sheath cross-bonding in medium-voltage cable interconnections of onshore wind parks – Phase A”, Scient. Coord. Asst. Prof. T. Papadopoulos.
IP3. 2018: Participation in the project “Investigation of power losses in internal electric grids of wind parks”, Scient. Coord. Asst. Prof. T. Papadopoulos.