CV
Education
- Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2016
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, China Electric Power Research Institute, 2012
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2009
Work experience
- August 2022: Assistant Professor
- Mississippi State University
- July 2017 to August 2022: Senior Researcher
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- July 2016 to July 2017: Power System Engineer
- GE Grid Solutions
Current Research Projects
Selected Journal Publications
Energy Equity-Aware Load Shedding Optimization Methodology
Xin Fang,Energy Equity-Aware Load Shedding Optimization Methodology, Energy Internet.
Virtual Inertia Synthesis and Control: Informative and Relevant
Xin Fang,Virtual Inertia Synthesis and Control: Informative and Relevant, IEEE Power and Energy Magazine.
Dynamics-incorporated Modeling Framework for Stability Constrained Scheduling Under High-penetration of Renewable Energy
Jinning Wang, Fangxing (Fran) Li, Xin Fang, Hantao Cui, Buxin She, Hang Shuai, Qiwei Zhang, Kevin Tomsovic, "Dynamics-incorporated Modeling Framework for Stability Constrained Scheduling Under High-penetration of Renewable Energy," in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.
Stable Relay Learning Optimization Approach for Fast Power System Production Cost Minimization Simulation
Zishan Guo, Qinran Hu, Chong Qu, Tao Qian,, Xin Fang, Renjie Hu, Zaijun Wu, "Stable Relay Learning Optimization Approach for Fast Power System Production Cost Minimization Simulation," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.
Multi-Timescale Modeling Framework of Hybrid Power Plants Providing Secondary Frequency Regulation
Yuxin Deng, Xin Fang, Ningchao Gao, Jin Tan, "Multi-Timescale Modeling Framework of Hybrid Power Plants Providing Secondary Frequency Regulation," in IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy
Frequency Security-Constrained Unit Commitment with Fast Frequency Support of DFIG-Based Wind Power Plants
Rushuai Han, Qinran Hu, Xin Fang, Tao Qian, Yuanshi Zhang, "Frequency Security-Constrained Unit Commitment with Fast Frequency Support of DFIG-Based Wind Power Plants," in International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems.
DC Near-area Voltage Stability Constrained Renewable Energy Integration for Regional Power Grids
Hailei He, Yantao Zhang, Xin Fang, Qinyong Zhou, "DC Near-area Voltage Stability Constrained Renewable Energy Integration for Regional Power Grids," in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution.
On the Decomposition of Locational Marginal Hydrogen Pricing−Part II: Solution Approach and Numerical Results
Q. An, G. Li, X. Fang, F. Li and J. Wang, "On the Decomposition of Locational Marginal Hydrogen Pricing−Part II: Solution Approach and Numerical Results," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, doi: 10.1109/TII.2024.3393498.
Addressing Wind Power Forecast Errors in Day-Ahead Pricing With Energy Storage Systems: A Distributionally Robust Joint Chance-Constrained Approach
A. Zhou, M. Yang, X. Fang and Y. Zhang, "Addressing Wind Power Forecast Errors in Day-Ahead Pricing With Energy Storage Systems: A Distributionally Robust Joint Chance-Constrained Approach," in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2024.3374212.
Frequency Nadir Constrained Unit Commitment for High Renewable Penetration Island Power Systems
X. Liu, Xin Fang, et al., "Frequency Nadir Constrained Unit Commitment for High Renewable Penetration Island Power Systems," in IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy, vol. 11, pp. 141-153, 2024, doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2024.3370504.
Implications of electricity and gas price coupling in US New England region
Qiwei Zhang, Fangxing Li, Xin Fang, Jin Zhao, Implications of electricity and gas price coupling in US New England region, iScience, Volume 27, Issue 1, 2024, 108726, ISSN 2589-0042, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.108726.
Electric Vehicles Charging Time Constrained Deliverable Provision of Secondary Frequency Regulation
J. Wang et al., "Electric Vehicles Charging Time Constrained Deliverable Provision of Secondary Frequency Regulation," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2024.3356948.
Manage Real-Time Power Imbalance With Renewable Energy: Fast Generation Dispatch or Adaptive Frequency Regulation?
N. Gao, D. W. Gao and X. Fang, "Manage Real-Time Power Imbalance With Renewable Energy: Fast Generation Dispatch or Adaptive Frequency Regulation?," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 5278-5289, Nov. 2023, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3232759.
On Thermal Dynamics Embedded Static Voltage Stability Margin
S. Lu, Y. Xu, W. Gu, X. Fang and Z. Dong, "On Thermal Dynamics Embedded Static Voltage Stability Margin," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 3, pp. 2982-2985, May 2023, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3246301.
Demonstrating the transient system impact of cyber-physical events through scalable transmission and distribution (T&D) co-simulation
M. Cai, W. Wang, X. Fang, A. R. Florita, M. Ingram and D. Christensen, "Demonstrating the transient system impact of cyber-physical events through scalable transmission and distribution (T&D) co-simulation," in CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, doi: 10.17775/CSEEJPES.2023.01710.
DLMP of Competitive Markets in Active Distribution Networks: Models, Solutions, Applications, and Visions
X. Wang, F. Li, L. Bai and X. Fang, "DLMP of Competitive Markets in Active Distribution Networks: Models, Solutions, Applications, and Visions," in Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 111, no. 7, pp. 725-743, July 2023, doi: 10.1109/JPROC.2022.3177230.
Real-Time Dispatch With Secondary Frequency Regulation: A Pathway to Consider Intra-Interval Fluctuations
M. Xiang, Z. Yang, J. Yu, E. Du and X. Fang, "Real-Time Dispatch With Secondary Frequency Regulation: A Pathway to Consider Intra-Interval Fluctuations," in IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 5556-5567, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2021.3125796.
Transmission-and-Distribution Dynamic Co-Simulation Framework for Distributed Energy Resource Frequency Response
W. Wang, X. Fang, H. Cui, F. Li, Y. Liu and T. J. Overbye, "Transmission-and-Distribution Dynamic Co-Simulation Framework for Distributed Energy Resource Frequency Response," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 482-495, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2021.3118292.
Secondary Frequency Regulation from Variable Generation Through Uncertainty Decomposition: An Economic and Reliability Perspective
X. Fang, H. Yuan and J. Tan, "Secondary Frequency Regulation from Variable Generation Through Uncertainty Decomposition: An Economic and Reliability Perspective," in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 2019-2030, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2021.3076758.
Effective Parallelism for Equation and Jacobian Evaluation in Large-Scale Power Flow Calculation
H. Cui, F. Li and X. Fang, "Effective Parallelism for Equation and Jacobian Evaluation in Large-Scale Power Flow Calculation," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 4872-4875, Sept. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2021.3073591.
Two-stage stochastic optimization frameworks to aid in decision-making under uncertainty for variable resource generators participating in a sequential energy market
Razan A.H. Al-Lawati, Jose L. Crespo-Vazquez, Tasnim Ibn Faiz, Xin Fang, Md. Noor-E-Alam, Two-stage stochastic optimization frameworks to aid in decision-making under uncertainty for variable resource generators participating in a sequential energy market, Applied Energy, Volume 292, 2021, 116882, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116882.
Deliverable Flexible Ramping Products Considering Spatiotemporal Correlation of Wind Generation and Demand Uncertainties
X. Fang, K. S. Sedzro, H. Yuan, H. Ye and B. -M. Hodge, "Deliverable Flexible Ramping Products Considering Spatiotemporal Correlation of Wind Generation and Demand Uncertainties," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 2561-2574, July 2020, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2019.2958531.
Introducing Uncertainty Components in Locational Marginal Prices for Pricing Wind Power and Load Uncertainties
X. Fang, B. -M. Hodge, E. Du, C. Kang and F. Li, "Introducing Uncertainty Components in Locational Marginal Prices for Pricing Wind Power and Load Uncertainties," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 2013-2024, May 2019, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2018.2881131.
Evaluation of LMP Intervals Considering Wind Uncertainty
X. Fang, Y. Wei and F. Li, "Evaluation of LMP Intervals Considering Wind Uncertainty," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 2495-2496, May 2016, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2015.2449755.
Teaching
AWARDS AND HONORS
- IEEE PES PSOPE Technical Committee Prize Paper Award, 2024
- Outstanding Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2023
- Outstanding Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2022
- Best Journal Paper Award of Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2019
- Best Conference Paper in IEEE PES General Meeting, 2018
- Outstanding Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2022, 2023
- Outstanding Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2021
- Outstanding Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2019
- Outstanding Reviewer for Applied Energy, 2018
- Outstanding Reviewer for International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 2018
- Outstanding Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2017
- Outstanding Reviewer for Electric Power Systems Research, 2016/2018
- Excellent Reviewer for Journal of Modern Power and Clean Energy, 2016/2017/2018/2019
- University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Citation Award for Extraordinary Professional Promise, 2016
- Department Fellowship, EECS Department, University of Tennessee, 2012/2013
- Outstanding Graduate student at China Electric Power Research Institute, 2012
- Self-improvement scholarship of HUST, 2007
- Freshman scholarship of HUST, 2006
Service and leadership
- Vice Chair, IEEE PSOPE Bulk Power System Planning Subcommittee, from 2023
- Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, from 2022
- Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, from 2020
- Associate Editor, Energy Internet, from 2025
- Associate Editor, Energy Conversion and Economics, from 2024
- Associate Editor, Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, from 2017