Dr. Ridha BENADLI | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award
IREEA Laboratory, University of Nantes, France.
Ridha BENADLI is a Doctor of Electrical Engineering qualified in sections 61 and 63 in France, with extensive teaching and research experience in France and Tunisia. His expertise spans advanced control, energy management, microgrids, and industrial automation. He has held teaching and research roles at institutions including the Central School of Lille and Grenoble, contributing to projects in renewable energy and electric mobility.
Profile
Education 🎓
Ridha Benadli holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Tunis (ENSIT), completed in 2020. His doctoral research centered on optimizing hybrid energy systems using predictive and sliding mode control. Prior to his Ph.D., Ridha earned a Master of Research in Electrical Engineering from ENSIT (2012-2014), where he specialized in sliding mode control for photovoltaic-wind hybrid systems. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation from ENSIT, obtained in 2011.
Experience 🧑🏫
Ridha Benadli is currently an ATER (Attaché Temporaire d’Enseignement et de Recherche) and researcher at the Central School of Lille in France, where he teaches electrical engineering courses and supervises electric vehicle projects. His work at the L2EP Lab involves developing advanced control laws for energy conversion. Prior to this, he was an ATER/researcher at the IUT of Saint-Nazaire (2023-2024), where he led energy management projects at the IRRENA Lab with a focus on renewable energy conversion. In 2023, he served as a teacher-researcher at IUT1 in Grenoble, France, instructing courses in industrial automation, digital filtering, and electrical machines while conducting research in energy conversion at G2Elab. Before moving to France, Ridha was a contractual teacher at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Tunisia (2020-2023), where he conducted workshops and taught courses in power electronics, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.
Research Interests 🔬
Energy Conversion Systems
Ridha Benadli is proficient in designing and optimizing energy conversion systems that efficiently transfer power in hybrid setups. His work ensures smooth integration of different power sources, particularly in renewable energy systems.
Advanced Control Strategies
Specializing in cutting-edge control methods, Ridha applies predictive and sliding mode control techniques. These strategies enhance system stability and performance in complex energy setups like microgrids.
Energy Management for Hybrid Systems and Microgrids
Ridha focuses on improving energy management systems, balancing supply and demand in hybrid systems and microgrids. This work supports resilience and efficiency, especially in setups utilizing multiple energy sources.
Renewable Energy Integration
Dedicated to sustainable solutions, Ridha’s work aims to maximize the integration of renewable sources, such as wind and solar, into existing and new energy systems, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources.
Electric Mobility
Ridha contributes to advancements in electric mobility by developing efficient power conversion methods for electric vehicles. His expertise supports the transition to cleaner transportation options.
Converter Optimization
By refining converter designs, Ridha enhances energy efficiency and reliability across different power applications. His work ensures optimized performance, vital for both renewable energy systems and electric mobility.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Participation in international scientific congresses, including the International Conference on Electrical Sciences and Technologies in the Maghreb and the International Renewable Energy Congress.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Benadli, R., Frey, D., Lembeye, Y., Bjaoui, M., & Sellami, A. (2023). A Direct Backstepping Super-Twisting Algorithm Controller MPPT for a Standalone PV Storage System: Design and Real-Time Implementation. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 1-31. Link.
Benadli, R., Bjaoui, M., Khiari, B., & Sellami, A. (2022). An Improved Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Control for Standalone Hybrid Wind/Photovoltaic/Fuel Cell System Based on Energy Management of Battery/Hydrogen. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 144(3): 031003, 145-167. Link.
Benadli, R., Bjaoui, M., Khiari, B., & Sellami, A. (2021). Sliding Mode Control of Hybrid Renewable Energy System Operating in Grid Connected and Stand-Alone Mode. Power Electronics and Drives, 6(1), 145-167. Link