dr. ir. Gerwin Hoogsteen

Gerwin Hoogsteen received the PhD degree from the University of Twente in 2017 with his thesis “A Cyber-Physical Systems Perspective on Decentralized Energy Management”. He is currently employed as permanent researcher in the field of smart grids within the Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems chair, with a focus on applying theoretical research in field-tests. His research interest is in energy management for smart grids, and in particular where it concerns multi-disciplinary research and cyber-physical systems. Current research directions include the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in smart grids, distributed coordination, and cyber-security of smart grids. Hoogsteen is the founder and maintainer of the DEMKit and ALPG software.

Address

dr. ir. Gerwin Hoogsteen
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands

Office

University of Twente
Dept. of EEMCS
Chairs CAES and MOR
Zilverling room 5046 (no. 11)

Contact


g.hoogsteen@utwente.nl
+31 53 489 4681

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Research

In my research I strive to join theoretical knowledge with practical applicability to solve real-world control problems in the domain of control and energy management. I am specialized in researching, developing and implementing control, coordination and optimization algorithms, targeted to run on low powered distributed (embedded) systems, in a cyber-physical systems context. In order to do so, I work together with researchers from various institutes (e.g., University of Twente, University of Texas, Saxion UAS), industry (e.g., Alliander, Coteq) and society (e.g., LochemEnergie, Aardehuizen Olst) in field tests. An example is the smart grid pilot site in Lochem, where we demonstrated the challenges of, and validated solutions for the energy transition. Current research focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice by developing a software framework (DEMKit), such that theoretical models can be applied and validated more easily in practice, by e.g., using hardware-in-the-loop simulation.

Education

2017 | PhD – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Thesis: G. Hoogsteen, “A Cyber-Physical Systems Perspective on Decentralized Energy Management”

Promotors: prof. dr. ir. G. J. M. Smit and prof. dr. J. L. Hurink

2013 | Master Embedded Systems – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Thesis: G. Hoogsteen, “Simulating the Effects of Smart Grid Technologies on Power Quality”

Supervisors: prof. dr. ir. G. J. M. Smit, dr. ir. A. Molderink, dr. ir. V. Bakker and ir. T. Brand - in collaboration with Alliander N.V.

2010 | Bachelor Electrical Engineering – Hanze UAS, Groningen, the Netherlands

Institute of Engineering, Centre of Expertise Energy

Thesis: G. Hoogsteen, J. O. Krist, “Navigatiesysteem voor elektrische scooters” (English: “Navigation system for electric scooters”)

Supervisors: ing. J. Leupen

Academic Employment

2020 - Now | Researcher (permanent position) – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Research: Development and practical applicability of control algorithms for distributed coordination in smart grids. Including hardware-in-the-loop simulations

2017 - 2020 | Postdoctoral Researcher – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Research: Development and practical applicability of control algorithms for distributed coordination in smart grids. Including hardware-in-the-loop simulations

2013 - 2017 | PhD Student – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Research: Development of models and algorithms for distributed coordination mechanisms for smart (micro)grids within a cyber-physical systems context

2015 | Visiting researcher – University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States

Cockrell School of Engineering, Center for Electromechanics

Research: Coordination mechanisms for (islanded) microgrids and applicability of such mechanisms in different (regional) electricity systems and structures

2012 | Research assistant – University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands

Dept. of EEMCS, chair Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems

Research: Develop methods for non-intrusive detection of appliances using smart meters

Teaching and Supervision

Courses

  • 2021 - Now | Energy Transitions Perspectives Minor - University of Twente
    Lectures, lab – BSc
  • 2018 - Now | Distributed Energy Management for Smart Grids – University of Twente
    Lectures, project tutoring – MSc EMSYS/EE/SET
  • 2013 - 2017 | Energy Efficient Embedded Systems – University of Twente
    Guest lectures, project tutoring – MSc EMSYS/EE/CS
  • 2013 - 2014 | C Programming – University of Twente
    Lab – BSc EE
  • 2013 - 2015 | Embedded Computer Architectures 1 – University of Twente
    Project tutoring – MSc EMSYS/CS

Workshops

  • 2018 - Now | DEMKit Workshop – University of Twente & Saxion UAS, Enschede, the Netherlands
    Lecture, lab – PhD, MSc, BSc
  • 2018 | SuPREME International Summer School 2018 – KEZO Lab, Jabłonna, Poland
    Lectures, project tutoring, lab – PhD, MSc

Supervision of PhD students

Bart Nijenhuis, Aswin Ramesh Vadavathi, Edmund Schaefer, Bahman Ahmadi, Aditya Pappu, Leoni Winschermann, Leander van der Bijl, Ivo Varenhorst, Maja Scharevska.

Supervision of MSc students

Jan Oene Krist (EMSYS), Robbert Cornelissen (SET), Qiang Fu (EMSYS), Jorrit Nutma (EMSYS), Klaas Hoekstra (EMSYS), Yinping Dai (SET), Sytze Buruma (SET), Sriganesh Karuppannan (SET), Aditya Pappu (SET), Josefien Tiel Groenesteege (SET), Jules van Dijk (SET), Vishnu Shankar Ramesh (SET), Matthijs van Rijswijk (SET), André Traa (SET), Matthijs Oosterloo (SET), Gino van Spil (EMSYS), Ivo Varenhorst (SET), Felix Tangerding (SET).

Reviewer

Journals: MDPI Energies, Elsevier Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

Conferences: IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grids

Projects

International

  • H2020 SERENE (2020 - Now)
  • H2020 SUSTENANCE (2020 - Now)
  • H2020 SUPREME (2015 - 2018)

National (the Netherlands)

  • TKI MOOI New Energy Garden (2022 - Now)
  • ICAI AI for Energy Grids Lab (2022 - Now)
  • TKI MOOI EIGEN (2022 - Now)
  • KIEM SpaVER (2021 - 2022)
  • NWO Perspective MEGAMIND (2021 - Now)
  • OP-OOST EFRO Flex-Go (2021 - Now)
  • TKI MOOI SmoothEMS met Gridshield (2021 - Now)
  • KIEM SEDCON (2020 - 2021)
  • NWO Cybersecurity ISOLATE (2020 - Now)
  • TKI PPS SLIMPARK (2020 - Now)
  • TKI FAIRPLAY (2020 - Now)
  • DEI+ "Buurtbatterij in de weverij" (2020 - Now)
  • OP-OOST EFRO "Vliegwieltechnologie voor energieopslag in microgrids" (2019 - Now)
  • TKI iDEEGO ORTEP (2017 - 2020)
  • NWO Perspectief CPS - Project EASI (2013 - 2017)
  • TKI IN4Energy (2012-2015)

Software

DEMKit | Decentralized Energy Management toolKit

Maintainer of the open-source DEMKit simulation and demonstration software. Several PhD and MSc students at the University of Twente use this software. DEMKit is currently also in use by Saxion UAS staff, and gains attention in the research community.

ALPG | Artificial Load Profile Generator

Maintainer of the open-source ALPG tool to generate benchmark sets for smart grid control systems and scheduling algorithms.

Statistics

Google Scholar statistics:

h-index: 10 | i10-index: 10

International (refereed) Journal Publications

  1. E. W. Schaefer, G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and R. P. van Leeuwen, " Sizing of Hybrid Energy Storage through Analysis of Load Profile Characteristics: A Household Case Study," In Journal of Energy Storage, 52, Part A, 104768, 2022, ISSN: 2352-152X. - doi: 10.1016/j.est.2022.104768
  2. W. Radziszewska, M. A. Bugaj, M. Łuniewski, G. Hoogsteen, P. Chaja, and S. Bykuć, " Testing of a Price-Based System for Power Balancing on Real-Life HVAC Installation in Real Life," In Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences, vol. 70, no. 2, 2022, March 2022. - doi: 10.24425/bpasts.2022.140690
  3. R. P. van Leeuwen, A. E. Boerman, E. W. Schaefer, G. Hoogsteen, and Y. S. Hajimolana, "Model Supported Business Case Scenario Analysis for Decentral Hydrogen Conversion, Storage and Consumption within Energy Hubs," In Energies 2022, 15, 2065, March 2022. - doi: 10.3390/en15062065
  4. B. Homan, G. Hoogsteen, S. Nebiolo, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Maximizing the degree of autarky of a 16 house neighbourhood by locally produced energy and smart control," In Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, vol. 20, p. 100270. October 2019, ISSN: 2352-4677. - doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2019.100270
  5. D. F. Quintero Pulido, G. Hoogsteen, M. V. Ten Kortenaar, J. L. Hurink, R. E. Hebner, and G. J. M. Smit, "Characterization of storage sizing for an off-grid House in the US and the Netherlands," In Energies, vol. 11, no. 2, art. 265, February 2018, ISSN: 1996-1073. - doi: 10.3390/en11020265
  6. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, G. J. M Smit, B. Kootstra, and F. Schuring, "Charging electric vehicles, baking pizzas and melting a fuse in Lochem," CIRED Open Access Journal, 5 pages, 2017, ISSN 2515-0855. - doi: 10.1049/oap-cired.2017.0340

International (refereed) Conference Proceedings

  1. A. Pappu, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, "Distributed Co-operative Demand Side Management for Energy Communities," in 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Novi Sad, 5 pages, October 2022. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960572
  2. E. W. Schaefer, B. Homan, G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and R. P. van Leeuwen, "Recuperation of railcar braking energy using energy storage at station level," in 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Novi Sad, 6 pages, October 2022. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960571
  3. F. Tangerding, I. A. M. Varenhorst, G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, and J. L. Hurink, "GridShield: A Robust Fall-Back Control Mechanism for Congestion Management in Distribution Grids," in 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Novi Sad, 5 pages, October 2022. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960301
  4. G. Hoogsteen, A. Pappu, B. Ahmadi, J. L. Hurink, E. W. Schaefer, C. Gercek, and R. P. van Leeuwen, "On the Effects of Active Energy Community Participation in the Energy System," in 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Novi Sad, 5 pages, October 2022. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960552
  5. J. S. Giraldo, N. Bañol Arias, E. M. Salazar Duque, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, "A Compensation Mechanism for EV Flexibility Services using Discrete Utility Functions," in 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, Novi Sad, 6 pages, October 2022. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960542
  6. B. Ahmadi, J. S. Giraldo, G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, and J. L. Hurink, "A Decentralized Control Strategy for Voltage Regulators and Energy Storage Devices in Active Unbalanced Distribution Systems," In IEEE International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Eindhoven, 6 pages, September 2022. - doi: 10.1109/SEST53650.2022.9898481
  7. B. Ahmadi, A. Pappu, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, "Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Communities," In 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Istanbul, 6 pages, August 2022. - doi: 10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917732
  8. B. Ahmadi, N. Bañol Arias, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, "Multi-objective Advanced Grey Wolf optimization Framework for Smart Charging Scheduling of EVs in Distribution Grids," In IEEE 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Istanbul, 6 pages, August 2022. - doi: 10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917961
  9. M. Zweistra, H. van Sambeek, and G. Hoogsteen, "GridShield – Optimizing the Use of Grid Capacity during Increased EV Adoption," In International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition EVS35 2022, Oslo, 5 pages, June 2022. - Available: UT Library
  10. E. Schaefer, B. Nijenhuis, G. Hoogsteen, J. Hurink, and R. Van Leeuwen, "Hybrid Energy Storage to Increase Grid Flexibility when Charging an EV Fleet," In CIRED Porto Workshop 2022: E-mobility and power distribution systems, Porto, 5 pages, June 2022. - doi: 10.1049/icp.2022.0736
  11. B. Nijenhuis, L. Winschermann, N. Bañol Arias, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, "Protecting the Distribution Grid while Maximizing EV Energy Flexibility with Transparency and Active User Engagement," In CIRED Porto Workshop 2022: E-mobility and power distribution systems, Porto, 5 pages, June 2022. - doi: 10.1049/icp.2022.0696
  12. B. Nijenhuis, S. C. Doumen, J. Hönen, and G. Hoogsteen, "Using Mobility Data and Agent-Based Models to Generate Future E-mobility Charging Demand Patterns," In CIRED Porto Workshop 2022: E-mobility and power distribution systems, Porto, 5 pages, June 2022. - doi: 10.1049/icp.2022.0697
  13. B. Homan, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, “Multi-Objective Optimized Operation of Energy Storage Devices,” In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Espoo, 5 pages, October 2021. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope52324.2021.9640150
  14. A. R. Vadavathi, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, “Comparison of Fairness based Coordinated Grid Voltage Control Methods for PV Inverters,” In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Espoo, 5 pages, October 2021. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope52324.2021.9639982
  15. B. Nijenhuis, M. E. T. Gerards, G. Hoogsteen, and J. L. Hurink, “An Outage Probability Model for Electric Vehicles in Low Voltage Grids,” In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Espoo, 5 pages, October 2021. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope52324.2021.9640169
  16. G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, and J. L. Hurink, “Optimization of Multi-Energy Systems Using the Profile Steering Coordination Framework,” In 2020 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, The Hague, 5 pages, October 2020. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe47291.2020.9248766
  17. L. M. Bollen, L. R. Heinsius, M. L. Souilljee, M. Boe, G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, and J. L. Hurink, “Profile Steering with Non-regular Time-Intervals,” In 2020 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, The Hague, 5 pages, October 2020. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe47291.2020.9248922
  18. G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, “DEMKit: a Decentralized energy management simulation and demonstration toolkit,” In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Bucharest, 5 pages, October 2019. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2019.8905439
  19. B. Homan, S. Nebiolo, G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, “Improving the degree of autarky of a 16 house neighbourhood in the Netherlands: a case study,” In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Bucharest, 5 pages, October 2019. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2019.8905491
  20. G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, J. L. Hurink, G. J. M. Smit, O. Mansour, and D. Bijwaard, "Combining distributed synchronized high frequency measurements with a control system for smart low voltage grids," In 2019 CIRED, Madrid, 5 pages, June 2019. - doi: 10.34890/496
  21. G. J. H. de Goeijen, G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Using the ecovat system to supply the heat demand of a neighbourhood," In 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, 6 pages, June 2019. - doi: 10.1109/PTC.2019.8810724
  22. G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, J. L. Hurink, "On the scalability of decentralized energy management using profile steering," In 2018 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Sarajevo, 6 pages, October 2018. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2018.8571823
  23. B. Homan, V. M. J. J. Reijnders, G. Hoogsteen, J. L. Hurink, and Gerard J.M. Smit, "Implementation and Verification of a Realistic Battery Model in the DEMKit Simulation Software," In 2018 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Sarajevo, 6 pages, October 2018. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2018.8571691
  24. M. H. H. Schoot Uiterkamp, G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, “Multi-commodity support in profile steering," In 2017 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Turin, 6 pages, September 2017. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260190
  25. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, “Asynchronous event driven distributed energy management using profile steering," In 2017 IEEE Manchester PowerTech, 6 pages, June 2017. - doi: 10.1109/PTC.2017.7980986
  26. J. S. Nutma, G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, W. Wijbrandi, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, “On integrating device level schedules into market based control,” In 2017 IEEE Manchester PowerTech, 6 pages, June 2017. - doi: 10.1109/PTC.2017.7980984
  27. T. van der Klauw, G. Hoogsteen, M. E. T. Gerards, J. L. Hurink, X. Feng, R. E. Hebner, “Assessing the potential of residential HVAC systems for demand-side management,” In 2016 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, Minneapolis, 6 pages September 2016. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT.2016.7781193
  28. G. Hoogsteen, T. van der Klauw, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, G. J. M. Smit, X. Feng, and R. E. Hebner, “Balancing islanded residential microgrids using demand side management,” In 2016 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, Minneapolis, 6 pages September 2016. - doi: 10.1109/ISGT.2016.7781167
  29. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Generation of flexible domestic load profiles to evaluate demand side management approaches," In 2016 IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), Leuven, page 6 pages, April 2016. - doi: 10.1109/ENERGYCON.2016.7513873
  30. T. van der Klauw, M. E. T. Gerards, G. Hoogsteen, G. J. M. Smit, and J. L. Hurink, "Considering grid limitations in profile steering," In 2016 IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), Leuven, page 6 pages, April 2016. - doi: 10.1109/ENERGYCON.2016.7514033
  31. K. X. Perez, M. Baldea, T. F. Edgar, G. Hoogsteen, R. P. van Leeuwen, T. van der Klauw, B. Homan, J. Fink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Soft-islanding a group of houses through scheduling of CHP, PV and storage," In 2016 IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), Leuven, page 6 pages, April 2016. - doi: 10.1109/ENERGYCON.2016.7513972
  32. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, G. J. M. Smit, B. Kootstra, and F. Schuring, "Impact of peak electricity demand in distribution grids: a stress test," In PowerTech, 2015 IEEE, Eindhoven, 6 pages, June 2015. - doi: 10.1109/PTC.2015.7232412
  33. M. E. T. Gerards, H. A. Toersche, G. Hoogsteen, T. van der Klauw, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Demand side management using profile steering," In PowerTech, 2015 IEEE, Eindhoven, 6 pages, June 2015. - doi: 10.1109/PTC.2015.7232328
  34. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, J. L. Hurink, and G. J. M. Smit, "Managing energy in time and space in smart grids using TRIANA," In 2014 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Istanbul, 6 pages, October 2014. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2014.7028973
  35. G. Hoogsteen, A. Molderink, V. Bakker, G. J. M. Smit, "Integrating LV network models and load-flow calculations into smart grid planning," In 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Copenhagen, 6 pages, October 2013. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2013.6695427
  36. G. Hoogsteen, J. O. Krist, V. Bakker, G. J. M. Smit, "Non-intrusive appliance recognition," In 2012 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, Berlin, 7 pages, October 2012. - doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2012.6465688

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