Biography
Dr. Chadi Nohra is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Beirut Arab University (BAU), Lebanon, where he has served since 2012. He holds a B.S. from Lebanese University (1997) and a Ph.D. in Control and Automation from Paul Cézanne University, France (2009). He played a key role in establishing BAU’s Electric Vehicle track. His research interests include robust and optimal control, fault diagnosis, renewable energy, smart grid, interconnected power systems and electric vehicles, focusing on sustainable energy systems. He reviews for International Journals such: Applied Energy, Energy, Journal of Energy Storage, Energy Reports, and Ain Shams Engineering Journal.
Research Interests
Robust and Optimal Control; Fault Detection, Isolation, and Diagnosis (FDI); Renewable Energy Systems; Smart Grids and Interconnected Power Systems; Load Frequency Control; Electric Vehicles and Electric Mobility; Energy Storage Systems; Control and Optimization of Sustainable Energy Systems; Artificial Intelligence Applications in Power Systems and Energy Management.
Education & Qualifications
Ph.D. in Control and Automation, Paul Cézanne University (Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III), France, 2009. Doctoral research focused on diesel engine diagnosis. B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Lebanese University, Lebanon, 1997.
Teaching Areas
Teaching areas include electrical power engineering, electrical machines and special machines, power system protection, high-voltage engineering, electrical installations, PLCs and industrial automation, control systems, power generation, renewable energy, wind energy conversion, electric vehicles, smart grids, energy storage, and power system analysis and control. Experienced in teaching approximately 40 courses in ECE, as well as professional training at the Order of Engineers and Architects.
Awards & Recognition
Recognized as one of the Most Active Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab University (BAU), for the 2024–2025 academic year, in recognition of research activity and contributions to academic excellence.