Areas of Expertise
Power System Quality, Renewable Energy Applications, Power Systems Modeling.
Education
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Clarkson University, USA, 1990;
- M.Sc., M.Sc Electric Power Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, 1986,
- B.Sc., Electrotechnics, University of Sciences and Technology of Wahran, Algeria, 1983.
Biography
- Involved in teaching several courses in electrical engineering: power electronics, electric machines, electrical drives; power system dynamics, power system protection, power systems, power system analysis, AC & DC electric circuits, utilization of electric energy, and electrical installation.
- Fellow in Institute For Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP) Society, Since February 2019.
- Editorial Board Member of the Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences (AJES) - ISSN: 2249 – 6297 - Since July 2022.
- Editorial Board Member of Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal- Elsevier, - ISSN: 2215-0986. – Since 2016
- Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research, Since 2017
- Editorial Board Member of Journal of Solar Energy Research Updates , Since March 2021.
- Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research Since 2017.
- Member of Technical Committees for 32 scientific conferences.
- Supervised several Electrical projects at a bachelor and technician levels.
- Supervised 5 master theses
- Investigator in a Deanship of Research (University of Bahrain)/Econoler Project.
- Investigator in a research project titled ‘’An Energy Efficient Office Light System’’. .
- Chaired a task force committee responsible of revising Electrical GCC Standards. Task force is a nominated by The National Technical Committee – Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Member of Solar Power Station – EE Dept. – University of Bahrain.
- Member of Accreditation Committee (ABET)– EE Dept., University of Bahrain.
- Member of the Quality Assurance in Research Team (QAR)- College of Engineering- University of Bahrain
- Member of several administrative Department , College, and University Committees
- Member of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Research News Letter, issued by the Deanship of Research- University of Bahrain.
- Reviewed a textbook entitled `` Electrical Machines Technology’’ for the Directorate of Programs at the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (1997).
- Reviewed a textbook entitled `` Engineering Circuit Analysis’’ by Hayt/Kemmerly/Durbin for McGraw Hill Publishing Company ( September 1999).
- Reviewed of a textbook entitled `` Electric Machines: Principles, Analysis, and Design’’ by Jimmie J. Cathey for McGraw-Hill Publishing Company (January 2000)
- Organized several sessions of a short course in power system protection.
- Organized several workshops '' Matlab/Simulink Toolbox Applications in Electrical Engineering''.
- Examined a phd thesis and a number of master theses and projects (in Bahrain and in Algeria).
- Research Associate, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York
-Involved in research in power system modeling including generator and load modeling, power transfer capability, voltage collapse, aggregation of synchronous and induction machines, steady-State and transient stability, and multi-machine modeling.
-Co-Investigator in a Clarkson/General Electric Project.
Achievements
Fellow in Institute For Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP) Society, Since February 2019.
Affiliations
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Grants & Contracts Awarded
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Publications & Presentations
- M. Taleb, M. Fnaiech, and K. Zehar, “An Enhanced Hybrid Grid Connected Photovoltaic System Using Voltage Oriented Controller and Class D Chopper“, Published in the Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal (RE&PQJ), European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality (EA4EPQ), ISSN 2172-038 X, Volume 21, July 2023.
- M. Qambar, Y. Abdali, H. Abduljalil, and M. Taleb, “Simulation and Implementation of a Maximum Power Power Tracker (MPPT) Charge Controller ”, Presented i n the 6th Smart Cities Symposium, (SCS2022 ), Manama, Bahrain, December 6-9 , 2022.
- H. E. Hasan, R. O. Dweirj, and M. Taleb, “ A Hybrid (Grid-PV) Charging Power Station”, 4th Smart Cities Symposium, (SCS2021 ), Manama, Bahrain, November 21-23, 2021. ,
- M. Taleb, K. Zehar, “An Enhanced Charge Controller for a Standalone PV System”, 3rd Smart Cities Symposium, (SCS2020 ), Manama, Bahrain, September 21-23, 2020. Publisher IET: :978-1-83953-522-2
- S. M. Chavda, M. A. Abd Almaqsood, A. M. Abuzaid, R.. A. Alodili, and M. Taleb, “Performance of a Series Solar-Grid driving a Typical Home Appliance“, 3rd Smart Cities Symposium, (SCS2020 ), Manama, Bahrain, September 21-23, 2020. Publisher IET: :978-1-83953-522-2,
- M. Taleb, N. Mansour, K. Zehar, “An Improved Grid Tied Photovoltaic System Based on Current Conditioning ”,JESTECH Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology: An International Journal, Published by Elseiver, Vol 21, Issue 6, pp. 1113-1119, December 2018.
- M. Taleb, “A Grid-Connected Hybrid Wind-Solar Power System”, Published in the Journal of Engineering Science & Technology (JESTECH), Vol. 12, Issue 6, pp. 1697-1708, June 2017.
- U. Ahmed; S. M. S., Patwary; M. Taleb; and E. A-Rahman, “Energy Recovery from A Recreational Sports facility“, World Renewable Energy Congress WRECXVII, Manama, Bahrain, December 4-6, 2016
- M. Taleb, “INTERCONNECTION OF A WIND DRIVEN INDUCTION MACHINE WITH THE POWER UTILITIES: A SIMULATION STUDY”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology (IJRET), Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp. 113-124, April 2016.
- M. Taleb, ""Interconnection of a Wind Driven DC Machine with the Power Utilities Grid ”, Journal of Technology Innovations In Renewable Energy, Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 306-313, November 2013.
- M. Taleb, H. A. Salman , H. A. Jumaa , and H. A. Al-Mukharreq, ""Performance of a Hybrid Wind- Grid- Load Energy System”, Journal of Technology Innovations In Renewable Energy, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 48-53, September 2012.
- M. Taleb and N. Mansour, ""A Self-Controlled Energy Efficient Office Light System "", Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 9-11,April 2012.
- M. Taleb, M. I. Hasan and M. M. Mansoor, “Performance of A Laboratory Static Var Compensator”, Published in the International Journal of Engineering & Technology / International Journal of Engineering and Sciences, Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 147- 150, April 2011.
- M. Taleb, “MATLAB/SIMULINK Models for Typical Soft Starting Means for a DC Motor”, Published in the International Journal of Electrical & Computer Sciences / International Journal of Engineering and Sciences, Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 25- 30, April 2011.
- M. Taleb, "" Interconnection of a Photovoltaic Generator (PVG) To a Main Supply: A Simulation Study"", Published in the Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality (EA4EPQ). Volume 9, May 2011.
- M. Taleb, S. Haji, and N. Mansour, “Performance Of A Hybrid Energy System’’, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition (ENERGYCON 2010), Manama, Bahrain, December 18-22, 2010, Page(s): 238 – 243,
- M. Taleb, "" Interconnection of a Photovoltaic Generator (PVG) To a Main Supply: A Practical Study”, Published in the Renewable Energy and Power Quali
