Jef Beerten

4.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
121 papers, 3.7k citations indexed

About

Jef Beerten is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering and Astronomy and Astrophysics. According to data from OpenAlex, Jef Beerten has authored 121 papers receiving a total of 3.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 113 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 63 papers in Control and Systems Engineering and 10 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Recurrent topics in Jef Beerten's work include HVDC Systems and Fault Protection (102 papers), High-Voltage Power Transmission Systems (64 papers) and Microgrid Control and Optimization (54 papers). Jef Beerten is often cited by papers focused on HVDC Systems and Fault Protection (102 papers), High-Voltage Power Transmission Systems (64 papers) and Microgrid Control and Optimization (54 papers). Jef Beerten collaborates with scholars based in Belgium, Norway and Spain. Jef Beerten's co-authors include Ronnie Belmans, Stijn Cole, Dirk Van Hertem, Willem Leterme, Jon Are Suul, Salvatore D’Arco, Johan Driesen, Shaun Cole, Oriol Gomis‐Bellmunt and Mian Wang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.

In The Last Decade

Jef Beerten

108 papers receiving 3.5k citations

Hit Papers

Generalized Steady-State VSC MTDC Model for Sequential AC... 2012 2026 2016 2021 2012 100 200 300
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  1. Generalized Steady-State VSC MTDC Model for Sequential AC/DC Power Flow Algorithms
    2012 346 citations Jef Beerten, Stijn Cole et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Jef Beerten Belgium 29 3.5k 2.3k 106 96 93 121 3.7k
Kumars Rouzbehi Spain 27 2.3k 0.6× 1.5k 0.7× 40 0.4× 49 0.5× 85 0.9× 115 2.4k
Stijn Cole Belgium 17 1.9k 0.5× 1.2k 0.5× 118 1.1× 50 0.5× 62 0.7× 39 2.0k
Eduardo Prieto‐Araujo Spain 26 2.2k 0.6× 1.5k 0.6× 32 0.3× 30 0.3× 105 1.1× 160 2.4k
Jiuping Pan United States 23 1.8k 0.5× 876 0.4× 179 1.7× 30 0.3× 35 0.4× 75 1.9k
A. Sannino Sweden 24 3.3k 0.9× 2.6k 1.1× 98 0.9× 56 0.6× 31 0.3× 60 3.5k
Dimitrios Tzelepis United Kingdom 20 1.1k 0.3× 793 0.3× 37 0.3× 68 0.7× 35 0.4× 62 1.2k
Robert Cuzner United States 19 1.5k 0.4× 868 0.4× 28 0.3× 101 1.1× 20 0.2× 105 1.6k
Suman Debnath United States 16 2.6k 0.7× 607 0.3× 27 0.3× 20 0.2× 161 1.7× 79 2.7k
Shunfeng Yang China 20 1.4k 0.4× 610 0.3× 54 0.5× 17 0.2× 68 0.7× 70 1.5k
Mohammad Tavakoli Bina Iran 23 2.0k 0.6× 786 0.3× 179 1.7× 15 0.2× 27 0.3× 133 2.1k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chaffey, Geraint, et al.. (2025). Review, definition and challenges of electrical energy hubs. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 226. 116258–116258.
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2025). Hybrid MIMO method for impedance-based stability analysis of MTDC systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 172. 111254–111254.
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2024). Modular multilevel converter periodic trajectory determination — A generic Fourier-based collocation method. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 164. 110336–110336.
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2024). Automated Frequency-Domain Small-Signal Stability Analysis of Electrical Energy Hubs. Lirias (KU Leuven). 1–6.
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2023). Identification of mechanisms behind converter-related issues in power systems based on an overview of real-life events. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 183. 113431–113431. 6 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2023). Converter Interaction Identification using Open-Loop Mode Transition Criterion. Lirias (KU Leuven). 1–6.
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Prieto‐Araujo, Eduardo, et al.. (2022). Robust multivariable control design for HVDC systems considering AC grid impedance uncertainties. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 141. 108152–108152. 3 indexed citations
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Bergna‐Diaz, Gilbert, et al.. (2021). Design of Robust MMC Controls Considering HVDC Grid Protection: Small Signal-Based Tuning. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 36(6). 3914–3924. 5 indexed citations
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Zhou, Weihua, Raymundo E. Torres‐Olguin, Jef Beerten, et al.. (2021). A Robust Circuit and Controller Parameters’ Identification Method of Grid-Connected Voltage-Source Converters Using Vector Fitting Algorithm. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 10(3). 2748–2763. 17 indexed citations
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Fekriasl, Sajjad, et al.. (2021). Optimal $\mathcal {H}_{\infty }$ Control Design for MMC-Based HVDC Links. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 37(2). 786–797. 12 indexed citations
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D’Arco, Salvatore, Jon Are Suul, & Jef Beerten. (2020). Configuration and Model Order Selection of Frequency-Dependent π Models for Representing DC Cables in Small-Signal Eigenvalue Analysis of HVDC Transmission Systems. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 9(2). 2410–2426. 19 indexed citations
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Wang, Mian, et al.. (2020). Backup Protection Algorithm for Failures in Modular DC Circuit Breakers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 36(6). 3580–3589. 12 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2020). Equivalent Multiple $dq$-Frame Model of the MMC Using Dynamic Phasor Theory in the $\alpha \beta z$-Frame. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. 35(6). 2916–2927. 17 indexed citations
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Kim, Heejin, Jae Woong Shim, Jef Beerten, et al.. (2019). Exploiting Redundant Energy of MMC–HVDC to Enhance Frequency Response of Low Inertia AC Grid. IEEE Access. 7. 138485–138494. 20 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, et al.. (2018). Design of a DC Fault Current Reduction Control for Half-Bridge Modular Multi-Level Converters. European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications. 8 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, Salvatore D’Arco, & Jon Are Suul. (2016). Frequency‐dependent cable modelling for small‐signal stability analysis of VSC‐HVDC systems. IET Generation Transmission & Distribution. 10(6). 1370–1381. 104 indexed citations
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Asplund, Gunnar, Kerstin Lindén, Carl Barker, et al.. (2013). HVDC Grid Feasibility Study. 50–59. 111 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, Stijn Cole, & Ronnie Belmans. (2013). Generalized steady-state VSC MTDC model for sequential AC/DC power flow algorithms. Lirias (KU Leuven). 1–1. 37 indexed citations
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Beerten, Jef, Wim Jonckheere, Stanislav G. Rudyak, et al.. (2012). Aggregation gatekeepers modulate protein homeostasis of aggregating sequences and affect bacterial fitness. Protein Engineering Design and Selection. 25(7). 357–366. 35 indexed citations

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