Power Conversion, Control and Cyber-secured EV Charging Solutions for Smart Grid Networks

Short description

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the landscape of power distribution and management within smart grid networks. As we transition towards a more sustainable energy future, the need for efficient power conversion, advanced control strategies, and robust cyber-security measures in EV charging solutions becomes paramount.

This special session will address vulnerabilities and propose robust solutions to ensure the safety and reliability of these infrastructures by exploring innovative approaches in power conversion, control systems, and cybersecurity for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within smart grid networks. It will provide researchers, industry experts, and policymakers a platform to discuss advancements, challenges, and future directions in integrating smart technologies (i.e., IoT, AI) and cybersecurity into EV Charging (EVC) systems. The workshop aligns with EUROCON 2025’s focus on smart technologies and responds to growing cybersecurity concerns in EV charging systems. We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit papers addressing innovative approaches, case studies, and technological advancements related to the following topics.

List of topics

• Efficient power conversion technologies, including renewable energy, for EV charging infrastructure.
• Smart charging algorithms, advanced and real-time control of EV charging stations.
• Cybersecurity threats, risk assessment and countermeasures for EV charging networks.
• AI-driven optimization of EV charging systems and placement in smart grid networks.
• Bidirectional charging systems and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) communication protocols and security challenges.
• Blockchain and decentralized solutions for secure energy transactions.
• Impact of cyber-secured EV charging on smart grid stability, operation and resilience.
• Regulatory and policy frameworks for secure and efficient EV infrastructure.
• Real-world case studies of secured EV integration into smart grid networks.

Co-chairs

Mohammad Abdur Razzaque
m.razzaque@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University, UK

Shafi K Khadem
shafi.khadem@ierc.ie
Tyndall National Institute, UCC, IE

Hasan Komorcugil
hasan.komurcugil@emu.edu.tr
Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey

Program Committee

• Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, Teesside University, UK
• Shafi K Khadem, Tyndall National Institute, UCC, IE
• Hasan KOMURCUGIL, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
• Sandipan Patra, International Energy Research Centre, TNI, IE
• Md Noor-A-Rahim, University College Cork, IE
• Hafiz Ahmed, University of Sheffield, UK