Dr. Wengkean Yew is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, where he also serves as a core member of the Electrical Department within the School of Engineering. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Tenaga Nasional, and during his Ph.D. studies, he worked on a project titled “Design of an AC-coupled stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system with an improved control strategy”—a research endeavor that helped him develop a deep understanding of and technical knowledge in microgrid design, control, sizing, and optimization. Beyond his doctoral work, Dr. Yew has participated in several international conferences and published multiple papers in international journals, and his current research interests cover key areas in energy and technology, including Microgrids, Stand-alone Hybrid Systems, Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Energy Storage, Energy Management Systems, Microgrid Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, and Smart Grids.
Heriot-Watt University
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Department of Electrical and Electronics