Mpipatta.github.io

Manisa Pipattanasomporn, Ph.D.

Manisa Pipattanasomporn is an associate professor of Smart Grid Research Unit (SGRU) at Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND and an adjunct faculty at Virginia Tech – Advanced Research Institute, USA. Since 2006, Dr. Pipattanasomporn has been working at Virginia Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and from 2019, she has joined Smart Grid Research Unit at Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, as a research associate professor with the aim to develop an IoT-based smart campus. Her research interests include smart grid, smart home, smart building, demand response, renewable energy integration, electric vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning with particular applications on energy savings, building-level load forecasting and blockchain for peer-to-peer trading of solar electricity. She is also a guest lecturer at the International School of Engineering (ISE), Information and Communication Engineering (ICE), teaching students on IoT-related topics.<br>

Google scholar Page: GoogleScholar<br> Email: mpipatta@vt.edu and manisa.pip@chula.ac.th

See my tutorials about building data analytics here (under development).

Education

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA 2004<br>
• M.S., Energy Economics and Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND, 2001<br>
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, 1999<br>

Appointments

• Research Associate Professor, Smart Grid Research Unit (SGRU), Department of Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND, 2019 – Present<br>
• Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech, USA 2018 – Present<br>
• Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2017 – 2018<br>
• Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech, USA 2016 – 2017<br>
• Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2013 – 2016<br>
• Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA 2006 – 2013<br>

Publications: Journal Papers

2020

• G. Chitalia, M. Pipattanasomporn, V. Garg and S. Rahman, "Robust short-term electrical load forecasting framework for commercial buildings using deep recurrent neural networks," Applied Energy, Vol 278, Nov 2020.
• M. Pipattanasomporn, G. Chitalia, J. Songsiri, C. Aswakul, W. Pora, S. Suwankawin, K. Audomvongseree and N. Hoonchareon, "CU-BEMS, smart building electricity consumption and indoor environmental sensor datasets," Scientific Data, July 2020.
• R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Heuristic algorithms for aggregated HVAC control via smart thermostats for regulation services,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, Vol. 11, Iss. 3, May 2020.
• M. Alrashidi, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, "Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms to Estimate Statistical Distribution Parameters for Characterizing Wind Speeds," Renewable Energy, vol. 149, pp. 664-681, April 2020.
• X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn, T. Chen and S. Rahman, "An IoT-based Thermal Model Learning Framework for Smart Buildings," IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 518-527, Jan. 2020.

2019

• J. Lin, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, "Comparative Analysis of Auction Mechanisms and Bidding Strategies for P2P Solar Transactive Energy Markets," Applied Energy, Vol 255, December 2019.
• A. Nugur, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Design and Development of an IoT Gateway for Smart Building Applications,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Vol. 6, Iss. 5, October 2019.
• D. Bian, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Performance Evaluation of Communication Technologies and Network Structure for Smart Grid Applications,” IET Communications, Vol. 13, Iss. 8, May 2019.
• M. Cai, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Day-ahead building-level load forecasts using deep learning vs. traditional time-series techniques,” Applied Energy, vol. 236, pp. 1078-1088, February 2019.

2018

• D. Bian, D. Shi, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu and S. Rahman, “Mitigating the Impact of Renewable Variability With Demand-Side Resources Considering Communication and Cyber Security Limitations,” IEEE Access, pp. 1379-1389, December 2018.
• A. Alfadda, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Solar Irradiance Forecast using Aerosols Measurements: A Data Driven Approach,” Solar Energy, Vol. 170, pp 924-939, August 2018.
• R. Adhikari, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An algorithm for optimal management of aggregated HVAC power demand using smart thermostats,” Applied Energy, pp. 166-177, May 2018.
• F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Coordinated Control of Building Loads, PVs and Ice Storage to Absorb PEV Penetrations,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 95, pp. 394-404, Feb 2018.

2017

• X. Zhang, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A self-learning algorithm for coordinated control of rooftop units in small- and medium-sized commercial buildings,“ Applied Energy, Vol. 205, pp. 1034-1049, Nov 2017.
• M. Kuzlu, M. Rahman, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An internet-based communication platform for residential demand response programs,” IET Networks, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 25 – 31, March 2017.
• F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Demand management to mitigate impacts of plug-in electric vehicle fast charge in buildings with renewables,” Energy, Volume 120, Pages 642–651, February 2017.
• S. Ghosh, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Distribution voltage regulation through active power curtailment with PV inverters and solar generation forecasts,” IEEE Trans. On Sustainable Energy, Vol. 8., Iss. 1, pp.13-22, January 2017.
• F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Integrated automation for optimal demand management in commercial buildings considering occupant comfort,” Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 28, pp. 16-29, January 2017.

2016

• A. Saha, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Enabling Residential Demand Response Applications with a ZigBee-based Load Controller Systems”, Intelligent Industrial Systems, Vol. 2, Iss. 4, pp. 333-318, December 2016.
• J. Zou, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman and X. Lai, “A Frequency Regulation Framework for Hydro Plants to Mitigate Wind Penetration Challenges”, IEEE Trans. On Sustainable Energy, vol. 7, no. 4, pp.1583 – 1591, October 2016.
• F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “An Energy Management Model to Study Energy and Peak Power Savings from PV and Storage in Demand Responsive Buildings”, Applied Energy, vol. 173, pp. 406-417, July 2016.
• Q. Wang, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, T. Yi, Y. Li and S. Rahman, “A Framework for Vulnerability Assessment of Communication Systems for Electric Power Grids,” IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Vol. 10, Iss. 2, pp. 477-486, Feb 2016.
• F. Sehar, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “A peak-load reduction computing tool sensitive to commercial building environmental preferences", Applied Energy, Vol. 161, pp. 279-289, Jan 2016.

2015

• M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn and S. Rahman, “Impacts of House Sizes, Appliance Ratings and Usage Patterns on Demand Response Applications: A Case-based Study,” Intelligent Industrial Systems, Vol. 1, Iss. 4, pp. 345-357, Dec 2015.
• H. Bitaraf, S. Rahman and M. Pipattanasomporn, “Sizing Energy Storage to Mitigate Wind Power Forecast Error Impacts by Signal Processing Techniques,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 1457-1465, Oct 2015.
• D. Bian, M. Pipattanasomporn, and S. Rahman, “A Human Expert-Based Approach to Electrical Peak Demand Management,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol.30, Iss.3, pp.1119-1127. June 2015.
• A. Saha, M. Kuzlu, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, O. Elma, U. S. Selamogullari, M. Uzunoglu and B. Yagcitekin, “A Robust Building Energy Management Algorithm Validated in a Smart House Environment,” Intelligent Industrial Systems, May 2015.
• R. Hebner, F. Uriarte, A. Kwasinski, A. Gattozzi, H. Estes, A. Anwar, P. Cairoli, R. Dougal, X. Feng, H.M. Chou, L. Thomas, M. Pipattanasomporn, S. Rahman, F. Katiraei, M. Steurer, O. Faruque, M. Rios, G. Ramos, M. Mousavi and T. Mccoy, “Technical cross-fertilization between terrestrial microgrids and ship power systems,” Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, pp. 1-19, May 2015.
• W. Khamphanchai, M. Pipattanasomporn, M. Kuzlu, J. Zhang, and S. Rahma