Hangyue (Henry) Liu, PhD

• Led the research in deep reinforcement learning in power systems operations and planning; • Led a VPP project, overseeing project delivery with proficient resource allocation, WHS management, and time management skills, with a focus on FCAS and energy arbitrage. • Developed industrial project opportunities by bringing reputable companies on board with exceptional negotiation and communication skills, achieving significant synergy between industry and research. • Participated in grid connection studies of hundreds of MWs PV projects. • Assisted the team in various industrial consulting projects, from power systems to smart cities, with global partners like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

• Oversaw technical supports across different businesses, including TrinaSolar, TrinaHome, and TrinaBESS, focusing on both pre-sales and post-sales activities. • Assisted the country manager in account management and business development, contributing to continuous growth in module market share in residential and C&I sections. • Managed deliveries of technical proposals and tenders for utility-scale BESS projects in the Australasia region, providing customized commercial solutions and prompt technical support upon requirements. • Successfully delivered one of the first Australian C&I DC-coupled BESS – the Alice Springs Bunnings BESS (330kW/580kWh), receiving compliments for excellent and on time technical support. • Liaised with regional head office and headquarters to ensure the effective implementation of company strategic plans and clear understanding of customer concerns and requirements.

• Led the research on the off-grid smart home energy management system (SHEMS) with advanced optimization algorithm and demand response schemes, research work published in the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. • Participated in the research on energy harvesting and efficiency of the Internet of Things, research work published on the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials.

• Lab Tutor of ENGG1800 Introduction to Engineering Disciplines - Electrical engineering fundamentals including basic circuit connection, interaction with electronic devices like pulse sensor, and radio frequency (RF) spectrum introduction. • Lab Tutor of ELEC 2602/9602 Digital Logic: - VHDL design, programming and configuring the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Device and testing the designed circuits; - Supervised the final project - 16-bit Processor Design; - Report and demonstration marking with feedback provided. • Lab Tutor of ELEC 3206/9206 Electrical Energy Conversion Systems: - Open circuit and short circuit tests, load tests of Transformers, DC machines, AC synchronous and induction machines, with results analysis; - Report marking with feedback provided.

• Provided proficient pre-sales and post-sales technical assistance, particularly regarding Huawei inverters. • Assisted in delivering residential and C&I Huawei solar projects, creatively solved technical issues throughout the projects, such as export limitation, power factor correction, hybrid system design, etc. • Built a strong network of client base and scout for new clients, liaised with other members of the team and technical experts from manufacturers.

• Developed, configured, tested, and improved a full SCADA system for geographically distributed C&I solar systems with PLCs, SMA and other inverters, and other devices. • Prepared system documentations such as Installation Manual, Operation Manual, and Developer Manual. • Managed the whole project, from the product development phase to final delivery.

• JavaScript and HTML development for integration and improvement of two software - GE's Smallworld network viewer and GT's AIMS 3D asset viewer, to improve the user experience. • Managed the project with GE’s FastWorks technique and Agile project management to deliver faster, better and smarter outcomes.

• Assisted the project manager in developing Ovation system graphics and Human Machine Interface (HMI) configurations, as well as testing, and documenting the designs and test results. • Coordinated with the Operations, Electrical and Instrument departments for improvements on the distributed control system (DCS) in terms of installation, maintenance, upgrade and troubleshooting. • Data mining and anlysis with the data collected from Ovation Process Historian and Ovation Operator Station, then extracted patterns and optimized the configurations accordingly.

• Collaborated with different departments to identify critical users’ needs, and programmed PLC accordingly. • Involved in maintenance and overhaul of electrical equipment, including generators, synchronous motors, three-phase squirrel-cage asynchronous motors, three-phase oil-immersed transformer. • Participated in the routine field inspections and facilities management.