Research - Publications 2018

Accredited journal publications

Non-accredited publications

Accredited journal publications

Abu-Mahfouz A, Hancke GP, “Localised information fusion techniques for location discovery in wireless sensor networks”, International Journal of Sensor Networks, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 12 – 25.

Akpakwu G, Silva J, Hancke GP, Abu Mahfouz AM, “A survey on 5G networks for the internet of things: Communication technologies and challenges”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 3619 – 3647.

Awoyemi BS, Alfa AS, Maharaj BTJ, “Network restoration for next-generation communication and computing networks”, Journal of Computer Networks and Communications, Vol. 2018, pp. 1 – 13.

Barzegar F, Zhang L, Bello A, Manyala NI, Xia X, “Three dimensional modelling of the components in supercapacitors for proper understanding of the contribution of each parameter to the final electrochemical performance”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 6, pp. 17481 - 17487.

Bezuidenhout PH, Smith S, Joubert T, “A Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Paper-Based Potentiostat”, Applied Sciences-Basel, Vol. 8, No. 968, pp. 1 - 12.

Bie Y, Li M, Malekian R, Chen F, Feng Z, Li Z, “Effect of phase temperature and thermal conductivity on the performance of Latent Heat Storage System”, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 135, pp. 218 - 227.

Botha S, le Roux JD, Craig IK, “Hybrid non-linear model predictive control of a run-of-mine ore grinding mill circuit”, Minerals Engineering, Vol. 123, pp. 49 - 62.

Carstens H, Xia X, Yadavalli VSS, “Bayesian Energy Measurement and Verification Analysis”, Energies, Vol. 11, No. 380, pp. 1 - 20.

Carstens H, Xia X, Yadavalli VSS, “Measurement uncertainty in energy monitoring: Present state of the art”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 82, pp. 2791 - 2805.

Chiwewe TM, Hancke GP, “Fast Convergence Cooperative Dynamic Spectrum Access of Cognitive Radio Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Vol. 14, No. 8, pp. 3386 - 3394.

Coetzee EW, Odendaal JW, Joubert J, “ A quad-band antenna with AMC reflector for WLAN and WiMAX applications”,  Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal, Vol. 33, No. 10, pp. 1123 - 1128.

Cowdrey K, de Lange J, Malekian R, Wannenburg J, Jose AC, “ Applying queueing theory for the optimization of a banking model”, Journal of Internet Technology, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 381 - 389.

Cowdrey K, Malekian R, “Home automation - an IoT based system to open security gates using number plate recognition and artificial neural networks”, Multimedia Tools and Applications, Vol. 77, pp. 20325 - 20354.

Dabrowski JJ, de Villiers JP, Beyers FJC, “Naïve Bayes switching linear dynamical system: A model for dynamic modelling, classification and information fusion”, Information Fusion, Vol. 42, pp. 75 - 101.

Dhenuvakonda K, Singh A, Thakre M, Umre B, Kumar A, Bansal RC, “Effect of SSSC-based SSR controller on the performance of distance relay and adaptive approach using synchronized measurement”, International Transactions On Electrical Energy Systems, Vol. 28, pp. 1 - 18.

Dlamini V, Bansal R, Naidoo RM, “An improved non-intrusive induction motor efficiency estimation etchnique for non-ideal supply voltage conditions”, Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 46, No. 9, pp. 1070 - 1081.

Duan Z, Wu T, Guo S, Shao T, Malekian R, Li Z, “Development and trend of condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of multi-sensors information fusion for rolling bearings: a review”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol, 96, pp. 803 - 819.

Engelbrecht(Potgieter) J, Swanepoel DCDW, Myburgh HC, Smits C, “The South African English smartphone Digits-in-Noise hearing test: Effect of age, hearing loss, and speaking competence”, Ear and Hearing, Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 656 - 663.

Fan Y, Xia X, “Building retrofit optimization models using notch test data considering energy performance certificate compliance”, Applied Energy, Vol. 228, pp. 2140 - 2152.

Fan Y, Xia X, “Energy-efficiency building retrofit planning for green building compliance”, Building and Environment, Vol. 136, pp. 312 - 321.

Fouche G, Malekian R, “Drone as an autonomous aerial sensor system for motion planning. Measurement”, Vol. 119, pp. 142 - 155.

Grum M, Bender B, Alfa AS, Gronau N, “A decision maxim for efficient task realization within analytical network infrastructures”, Decision Support Systems, Vol.  112, pp. 48 - 59.

He Q, Alfa AS, “Space reduction for a class of multidimensional Markov chains: A summary and some applications”, Informs Journal on Computing, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 1 - 10.

Huang Y, Yang H, Qi X, Malekian R, Pfeiffer O, Li Z, “A novel selection method of seismic attributes based on gray relational degree and support vector machine”, Plos One, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 1 - 16.

Jiang Y, Zhu H, Malekian R, Ding C, “An improved quantitative recurrence analysis using artificial intelligence based image processing applied to sensor measurements Not approved online version only”, Concurrency and Computation-Practice & Experience, Vol. 4858 pp. 1 - 7.

Jin S, Fan D, Malekian R, Duan Z, Li Z, “An image recognition method for gear fault diagnosis in the manufacturing line of short filament fibres”, Insight, Vol. 60, No. 5, pp. 270 - 275.

Justo J, Bansal RC, “Parallel R-L configuration crowbar with series R-L circuit protection for LVRT strategy of DFIG under transient-state”, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 154, pp. 299 - 310.

Kagiri C, Wanjiru EMN, Zhang L, Xia X, “Optimized response to electricity time-of-use tariff of a compressed natural gas fuelling station”, Applied Energy, Vol. 222, pp. 244 - 256.

Kumar A, Singh A, Deng Y, He X, Kumar P, Bansal RC, “A novel methodological framework for the design of sustainable rural microgrid for developing nations”, IEEE Access, Vol.6, pp. 24925 - 24951.

Kumar A, Singh A, Deng Y, He X, Kumar P, Bansal RC, “Multiyear load growth based techno-financial evaluation of a microgrid for an academic institution”,  IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 37533 - 37555.

Kumawat M, Gupta N, Jain N, Bansal RC, “Optimal planning of distributed energy resources in harmonics polluted distribution system”, Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, Vol. 39, pp. 99 - 113.

Laue HEA, du Plessis WP, “Numerical optimization of compressive array feed networks”, IEEE Transactions On Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 66, No. 7, pp. 3432 - 3440.

Ledwaba LPI, Hancke GP, Venter HS, Isaac S, “Performance costs of software cryptography in securing new-generation internet of energy endpoint devices”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 9303 - 9323.

Li F, Yuan Y, Yan X, Malekian R, Li Z, “A study on a numerical simulation of the leakage and diffusion of hydrogen in a fuel cell ship”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 97 pp. 177 - 185.

Li H, He C, Malekian R, Li Z, “Weak defect identification for centrifugal compressor blade crack based on pressure sensors and genetic algorithm”, Sensors, Vol. 18, No. 1264, pp. 1 - 19.

Li Q, Wu Z, Xia X, “Estimate and characterize PV power at demand-side hybrid system”, Applied Energy, Vol. 218, pp. 66 - 77.

Li X, Wang S, Ge S, Malekian R, Li Z, Li Y, “A study on drum cutting properties with full-scale experiments and numerical simulations”,  Measurement, Vol. 114, pp. 25 - 36.

Li X, Wang S, Malekian R, Ge S, Li Z, “A theoretical model for estimating the peak cutting force of conical picks”, Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 58, pp. 709 - 720.

Liu B, Xu J, Li Z, Malekian R, Xu Z, “Modeling of CO2 transport and pressure buildup in reservoirs during CO2 storage in saline aquifers: a case in Dongying Depression in China”, Environmental Earth Sciences, Vol. 77, No.158, pp. 1 - 14.

Liu G, Wang M, Wang A, Wang S, Yang T, Malekian R, Li Z, “Research on flow field perception based on artificial lateral line sensor system”, Sensors, Vol. 18, No. 838,  pp. 1 - 24.

Malherbe JAG, “Wideband bandpass filter with extremely wide upper stopband”, IEEE Transactions On Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 66, No. 6, pp. 2822 - 2827.

Manditereza P, Bansal RC, “Review of technical issues influencing the decoupling of DG converter design from the distribution system protection strategy”, IET Renewable Power Generation, Vol. 12, No. 10, pp. 1091 - 1100.

Markevicius V, Navikas D, Andiukaitis D, Cepenas M, Valinevicius A, Zilys M, Malekian R, Janeliauskas A, Walendziuk W, Idzkowski A, “Two thermocouples low power wireless sensor network”, Aeu-International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Vol, 84, pp. 242 - 250.

Masaki MS, Zhang L, Xia X, “A design approach for multiple drive belt conveyors minimizing life cycle costs”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 201, pp. 526 - 541.

Mbungu NT, Bansal RC, Naidoo RM, Miranda V, Bipath M, “An optimal energy management system for a commercial building with renewable energy generation under real-time electricity prices”, Sustainable Cities and Society, Vol. 41, pp. 392 - 404.

Mei J, Xia X, Song M, “An autonomous hierarchical control for improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency of a direct expansion air conditioning system”, Applied Energy, Vol. 221 pp. 450 - 463.

Modieginyane KM, Letswamotse BB, Malekian R, Abu-Mahfouz A, “Software defined wireless sensor networks application opportunities for efficient network management: A survey”, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Vol. 66, pp. 274 - 287.

Myburgh HC, Jose S, Swanepoel DCDW, Laurent C, “Towards low cost automated smartphone- and cloud-based otitis media diagnosis”, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Vol. 39, pp. 34 - 52.

Naidoo RM, Pillay P, Visser J, Bansal RC, Mbungu NT, “An adaptive method of symmetrical component estimation”, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 158, pp. 45 - 55.

Ngadiron Z, Radzi N, Hassan M, Bansal RC, “The economic benefits of generation revenue and demand payment assessment in pool-based market model: The case of Malaysia”, Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 56 - 68.

Nghitevelekwa K, Bansal RC, “A review of generation dispatch with large-scale photovoltaic systems”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 81, pp. 615 - 624.

Ni K, Hu Y, Ye X, AlZubi H, Goddard P, Alkahtani M, “Carbon footprint modeling of a clinical lab”, Energies, Vol. 11, No. 3105, pp. 1 - 15.

Olatinwo S, Joubert T, “Optimizing the energy and throughput of a water-quality monitoring system”, Sensors, Vol.18, pp. 1 - 21.

Oloyede MO, Hancke GP, Myburgh HC, “Improving face recognition systems using a new image inhancement technique, hybrid features and the convolutional neural network”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 75181 - 75191.

Onumanyi AJ, Abu Mahfouz AM, Hancke GP, “A comparative analysis of local and global adaptive threshold estimation techniques for energy detection in cognitive radio”, Physical Communication, Vol. 29, pp. 1 - 11.

Osanaiye O, Alfa AS, Hancke GP, “A statistical approach to detect jamming attacks in wireless sensor networks”, Sensors, Vol. 18, No. 1691, pp. 1 - 15.

Osanaiye O, Alfa AS, Hancke GP, “Denial of service defence for resource availability in wireless sensor networks”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 6975 - 7004.

Osuch PJ, Stander T, “A Millimeter-Wave Second-Order All-Pass Delay Network in BiCMOS”, IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, Vol. 28, No.10, pp. 912 - 914.

Paluncic F, Alfa AS, Maharaj BTJ, Tsimba HM, “Queueing Models for Cognitive Radio Networks: A survey”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 50801 - 50823.

Panwar A, Shara G, Nasiruddin I, Bansal RC, “Frequency stabilization of hydro-hydro power system using hybrid bacteria foraging PSO with UPFC and HAE”,Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 161, pp. 74 - 85.

Pienaar C, Odendaal JW, Smit J, Joubert J, Cilliers J, “RCS Results for an Electrically Large Realistic Model Airframe”, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 87 - 90

Qu B, Yang Q, Li Y, Malekian R, Li Z, “A new concentration detection system for SF6/N2 mixture gas in extra/ultra high voltage power transmission systems”,  IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 18, No. 9, pp. 3806 - 3812

Rajan A, Kuang Y, Po-leen Ooi M, Demidenko S, Carstens H, “Moment-constrained maximum entropy method for expanded uncertainty evaluation”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6,  pp. 4072 - 4082

Ramotsoela TD, Abu Mahfouz AM, Hancke GP, “A survey of anomaly detection in industrial wireless sensor networks with critical water system infrastructure as a case study”, Sensors, Vol. 18, No. 2491, pp. 1 - 24.

Rigby A, Olivier J, Myburgh HC, Xiao C, Salmon B, “Augmented decoders for LDPC codes”, Eurasip Journal On Wireless Communications and Networking, Vol. 189, pp. 1 - 9.

Sande MM, Hamouda S, Maharaj BTJ, “Fast converging robust beamforming for massive MIMO in heterogeneous networks”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 23918 - 23928.

Schmidt S, Heyns PS, de Villiers JP, “A novelty detection diagnostic methodology for gearboxes operating under fluctuating operating conditions using probabilistic techniques”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 100, pp. 152 - 166.

Schmidt S, Heyns PS, de Villiers JP, “A tacholess order tracking methodology based on a probabilistic approach to incorporate angular acceleration information into the maxima tracking process”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 100, pp. 630 - 646.

Senatla M, Bansal RC, “Review of planning methodologies used for determination of optimal generation capacity mix: the cases of high shares of PV and wind”, IET Renewable Power Generation, Vol. 12, No. 11, pp. 1222 - 1233.

Shara G, Panwar A, Nasiruddin I, Bansal RC, “Non-linear LS-SVM with RBF-kernel-based approach for AGC of multi-area energy systems”, IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, Vol. 12, No. 14, pp. 3510 - 3517.

Sharma G, Nasiruddin I, Niazi K, Bansal RC. “ANFIS based control design for AGC of a hydro-hydro power system with UPFC and hydrogen electrolyzer units”, Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 406 - 417.

Singh N, Stander T, “E-band active Q-enhanced pseudo-combline resonator in 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS”, Journal of Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, Vol. 39, No. 10, pp. 949 - 953.

Singh R, Bansal RC, “Review of HRESs based on storage options, system architecture and optimisation criteria and methodologies”, IET Renewable Power Generation, Vol. 12, No. 7, pp. 747 - 760.

Singh R, Bansal RC, Singh A, “Optimization of an isolated photo-voltaic generating unit with battery energy storage system using electric system cascade analysis”, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 164, pp. 188 - 200.

Singh R, Bansal RC, Singh A, Naidoo RM, “Multi-objective Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy System Using Reformed Electric System Cascade Analysis for Islanding and Grid Connected Modes of Operation”, IEEE Access, Vol. 6, pp. 47332 - 47354.

Slabbert M, Bansal RC, Naidoo RM, “Application of let-through energy to back-up over-current protection on high-voltage feeders”, IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, Vol.12, No. 19, pp. 4341 - 4347.

Song S, Hu Y, Ni K, Yan J, Chen G, Wen H, Ye X, “Multi-port high voltage gain modular power converter for offshore wind farms”, Sustainability, Vol.10, No. 2176, pp. 1 - 15.

Srivastava V, Dalal D, Kumar A, Prakash S, Dalal K,  “In vivo automated quantification of quality of apples during storage using optical coherence tomography images”, Laser Physics, Vol. 28, pp. 1 - 7.

Sun X, Tian Z, Malekian R, Li Z, “Estimation of vessel emissions inventory in Qingdao Port based on big data analysis”, Symmetry, Vol. 10, No. 452, pp. 1 - 11.

Thopil M, Bansal RC, Zhang L, Sharma G, “A review of grid connected distributed generation using renewable energy sources in South Africa”, Energy Strategy Reviews, Vol. 21, pp. 88 - 97.

Udenze P, Hu Y, Wen H, Ye X, Ni K, “A reconfiguration method for extracting maximum power from non-uniform aging solar panels”,  Energies, Vol. 11, No. 2743, pp. 1 - 15.

Vallabh PH, Malekian R, “Fall detection monitoring systems: a comprehensive review”, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol. 9, pp. 1809 - 1833.

van der Walt HLR, Bansal RC, Naidoo RM, “Maintaining overcurrent protection in a PV-based distributed generation power systems”, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, Vol. 28, No. 7, pp. 1 - 13.

van der Walt HLR, Bansal RC, Naidoo RM, “PV based distributed generation power system protection: A review”, Renewable Energy Focus, Vol. 24, pp. 33 - 40.

van Eeden WD, de Villiers JP, Berndt R, Nel W, Blasch E, “Micro-Doppler radar classification of humans and animals in an operational environment”, Expert Systems With Applications, Vol. 102, pp. 1 - 11.

Van Zyl M, Swanepoel DCDW, Myburgh HC, “Modernising speech audiometry: using a smartphone application to test word recognition”, International Journal of Audiology, Vol. 57, No. 8, pp. 561 - 569.

Venter J, Sinha S, Lambrechts W, “Characterization of diode-connected heterojunction bipolar transistors for near-infrared detecting applications”, Optical Engineering, Vol. 57, No. 11, pp. 1 - 7.

Venter JJP, Stander T, Ferrari P, “X-Band Reflection-Type Phase Shifters Using Coupled-Line Couplers on Single-Layer RF PCB”, IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, Vol. 28, No. 9, pp. 807 - 809.

Viljoen JH, Muller CJ, Craig IK, “Dynamic modelling of induced draft cooling towers with parallel heat exchangers, pumps and cooling water network”, Journal of Process Control, Vol. 68,  pp. 34 - 51.

Wan P, Jian J, Mei J, “Periodically intermittent control strategies for α-exponential stabilization of fractional-order complex-valued delayed neural networks”, Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 92, pp. 247 - 265.

Wang S, Maharaj BTJ, Alfa AS, “A maximum throughput channel allocation protocol in multi-channel multi-user cognitive radio network”, Journal of Communications and Networks, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 111 - 121.

Wang S, Maharaj BTJ, Alfa AS, “Queueing Analysis of Performance Measures Under a New Configurable Channel Allocation in Cognitive Radio”, IEEE Transactions On Vehicular Technology, Vol. 67, No. 10, pp. 9571 - 9582.

Wanjiru EMN, Xia X, “Sustainable energy-water management for residential houses with optimal integrated grey and rain water recycling”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 170, pp. 1151 - 1166.

Wannenburg J, Malekian R, Hancke GP, “Wireless Capacitive-Based ECG Sensing for Feature Extraction and Mobile Health Monitoring”, IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 18, No. 14, pp. 6023 - 6032.

Wu Z, Xia X, “Tariff driven demand side management of green ship”, Solar Energy, Vol. 170, pp. 991 - 1000.

Wu Z, Zhao K, Xia X, “Lighting retrofit and maintenance models with decay and adaptive control”, IET Control Theory and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 593 - 600.

Xuefeng L, Wang S, Shirong G, Malekian R, Li Z, “Investigation on the influence mechanism of rock brittleness on rock fragmentation and cutting performance by discrete element method”, Measurement, Vol.113, pp. 120 - 130.

Yan J, Yu H, Xia X, “Distributed optimization of multi-agent systems with delayed sampled-data”, Neurocomputing, Vol. 296, pp. 100 - 108.

Yang T, Shao J, Huang Y, Malekian R, “A method of multi-component signal detection based on differential nonlinear mode decomposition”, Journal of Communications Software and Systems, Vol. 14, No. 2, June: pp. 171 - 184.

Zhang L, Chennells M, Xia X, “A power dispatch model for a ferrochrome plant heat recovery cogeneration system”, Applied Energy, Vol. 227, pp. 180 - 189.

Zhang R, Ma Y, Li Z, Malekian R, Sotelo M, “Energy dissipation based longitudinal and lateral coupling control for intelligent vehicles”, IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 121 - 133.

Zhou Z, Zhao D, Hancke GP, Shu L, Sun Y, “Cache-aware query optimization in multiapplication sharing wireless sensor networks”, IEEE Transactions On Systems Man Cybernetics-Systems, Vol. 48, No. 3, pp. 401 - 417.

 

Published in non accredited journals

Manditereza PT, Bansal RC, “Fault detection and location algorithm for DG-integrated distribution systems”, The Journal of Engineering, Vol. 14, pp. 4481 - 4486.

Masaki MS, Zhang L, Xia X, “Hierarchical power flow control of a grid-tied photovoltaic plant using a battery-supercapacitor energy storage system. Energy Procedia, Vol. 14, pp. 32 - 37.

Tungadio DH, Bansal RC, Siti W, Mbungu NT, “Predictive active power control of two interconnected microgrids”, Technology and Economics of Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy, Vol. 3,  pp. 1 - 15.

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