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Biography
Dr Mutasim Nour is the Associate Director of External Relations and Industry Engagement in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Dubai Campus. He is also the Director of studies for MSc Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering programmes at Dubai Campus. Prior to joining Heriot-Watt University, Dr Nour was an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Dr Nour served as a consultant to several companies in the areas of energy storage, efficiency control of AC Machines and energy saving solutions. Also, he was the co-investigator of a research funded by the Malaysian Government on the development and commercialization of smart hybrid storage systems employing super capacitors for PV solar systems and hybrid electric vehicles. Dr Nour is currently involved in different research projects in the fields of solar PV integration to the grid, energy demand management, energy efficiency, renewable energy storage systems, fuzzy logic control and applications of artificial intelligence in power systems.
Dr Nour’s research output to-date includes more than forty peer-reviewed journal and conference publications including a book chapter. Also, he is a reviewer of several international refereed Journals and conferences. He is also a member of IEEE and JEA.
Research Interest:
Solar PV Inverters, Renewable Energy Storage Systems, Power Quality, applications of AI in Power systems, Fuzzy Logic Control, Demand Management and Energy Efficiency.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Integrated Market–Grid Simulation Framework for Optimizing Short- and Long- Duration Energy Storage Technologies in 100% Renewable Power Systems
Varhegyi, G. & Nour, M. I., 3 Feb 2026, 2025 Saudi Arabia Smart Grid (SASG). IEEE, 11365470Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Techno-Enviro-Economic Assessment of Long-Term Strategic Capacity Expansion for Dubai’s Clean Energy Future Using PLEXOS
Yousry, A. & Nour, M., 1 Jan 2026, In: Energies. 19, 1, 173.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Cost-Optimizing Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies and Transmission Lines for Decarbonizing the UK Power System by 2035
Calderon Jerez, L. E. & Nour, M., 18 Mar 2025, In: Energies. 18, 6, 1489.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Low-Cost Prototype I-V and P-V Curve Tracer for PV Modules
Rashid, F. & Nour, M. I., 2 Oct 2025, Integrating Sustainability to Education, Business, and Environmental Energy Solutions: Conference proceedings. Springer, p. 141-149 9 p. (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Integrating Fast Frequency Response Ancillary Services: A Global Review of Technical, Procurement, and Market Integration Challenges
Varhegyi, G. & Nour, M., Apr 2025, In: Clean Energy. 9, 2, p. 204-218 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Interactive Professor of The Year
Nour, M. I. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Inter Solar - Young Leaders Innovation Challenge
Nour, M. I. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Advances in Sensorless Control of AC Drives
Nour, M. I. (Contributor)
20 Mar 2007 → 21 Mar 2007Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk