Professor Emeritus:Osama Ahmed Mahgoub
Electrical Power and Machines
 Chairman 
Email :osama.mahgoub***eng.cu.edu.eg
Work Phone :35678832
 
Qualifications
imgB.Sc. (1982) "Electrical Engineering " Cairo University (Egypt)
imgM.Sc. (1987) "Electrical Engineering" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgPh.D. (1991) "Electrical Engineering" Cairo University (Egypt)
 
Fields of Interest :
imgIndustrial Electronics
imgPower Semiconductor Devices Driving and Protection
imgRenewable Energy Systems
imgElectrical Machine Drives
imgPower Electronics Converters
 
Recent Publications :
img-2010-S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, K. El-Metwally, S.E. Abo-Shady, "Dual Inverter Based Direct Torque Control of a Six Phase Induction Motor ", Journal of Engineering and Computer Science (QJECS), vol 3, No 1, Feb 2010.
img-2010-S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, K. El-Metwally, "Implementation of a New Fast Direct Torque Control Algorithm for Induction Motor Drives", Electrical Power Applications journal IET Electr. Power Appl., Volume 4, Issue 5, p.305–313, May 2010.
img-2010-Ayman M. Soliman, Aziza M. Zaki, Abdel Latif M. El-Shafei, and Osama A. Mahgoub, “High Performance Robotic Gripper Based on Choice of Feedback Variables”, IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, IEEE ICIA 2010, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, June 20 - 23, 2010.
img-2010-M. A. Ahmed, S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, “Implementation of Microcontroller-Based Three Phase PWM Rectifier without Measuring the Supply Voltage”, JEE, Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 139-143, 2010.
img-2010-Mohamed R. Amer, Osama A. Mahgoub, and Sherif A. Zaid, “New Adaptive Hysteresis Modulation Technique for Three Phase Shunt Active Power Filter”; Fourteenth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON’10), Cairo University, Egypt, December 19-21, 2010.
img-2010-Mohamed Taha Elsayed, Osama Ahmed Mahgoub, and Sherif Ahmed Zaid, “Simulation study of Conventional Control versus MTPA-Based for PMSM Control”; Fourteenth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON’10), Cairo University, Egypt, December 19-21, 2010.
img-2009-M. A. Ahmed, S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, “Analysis and Implementation of Supply Voltage Sensorless Microcontroller-Based Three Phase Active Power Filter”, ASJEE, Ain Shams Univ, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt, Vol. 2, pp. 305-311, 2009.
img-2009-S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, K. Elmetwally, and S. E. Abo-Shady, " Direct Torque Control of a Six Phase Induction Motor Drive ", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (JEAS), Vol. No. 56, Feb. 2009
img-2009-A. M. Soliman, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, and A. M. Ragai, “New Fuzzy Control- Based Grasping Algorithm for a Novel Compliant Robot Gripper”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Monash University-Gippsland, Australia, 10-13 February 2009.
img-2009-A. M. Soliman, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, and A. M. Ragai, “A Robotic Gripper Based on Advanced System Set-up and Fuzzy Control Algorithm”, ICROS-SICE International Joint Conference, Fukuoka, Japan, August 18-21, 2009.
img-2009-A. M. Soliman, A. M. Zaki, A.M. El-Shafei, and O. A. Mahgoub, “Robotic Gripper Based on Advanced System Set-up and Fuzzy Control Algorithm”, IEEE International Conference on Automation & Logistics, Shenyang, China, August 5-7, 2009.
img-2009-M. S. S. Taha, N. M. B. Abdel Rahim, and O. A. Mahgoub, "Simple Controller for Boost Converter for Fuel Cell Applications", 13th Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON' 2009, Assiut University, Egypt, December 2009.
img-2008-M. A. Ahmed, S. A. Zaid and O. A. Mahgoub, "Implementation of Supply Voltage Sensorless Microcontroller-Based Three Phase PWM Rectifier", Ain Shams Journal of Architectural Engineering (ASJAE), Vol. 1.No. 1 ISSN: 1687-8604, 2008.
img-2005-Mohammed Taha, Wael A. Farag, and Osama A. Mahgoub, “A Cost-Effective SVM-Based Micro-Stepping Control Circuit for Stepping Motors”, INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL IFAC, 6th - 10th March 2005, Cairo, Egypt.
img-2005-O. M. Arafa, O. A. Mahgoub, and M. N. Eskander, “Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor Sensorless Control Based on EMF Extraction and Simple Digital Filtering”, Engineering Research Journal , Vol. 28, No. 2, April 2005, pp. 143-150, Faculty of Engineering, Minoufiya University, Egypt.
img-2005-O. M. Arafa, O. A. Mahgoub, and M. N. Eskander, “Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor Sensorless Control Based on EMF Extraction and Extended Kalman Estimator”, Engineering Research Journal , Vol. 28, No. 2, April 2005, pp. 151-158, Faculty of Engineering, Minoufiya University, Egypt.
img-2005-A. A. Mansour, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, and E. E. Abu-Elzahab, “Three-Phase Shunt Active Power Line Conditioner”, Engineering Research Journal , Vol. 28, No. 2, April 2005, pp. 179-184, Faculty of Engineering, Minoufiya University, Egypt.
img-2005-Ashraf Abdel Hafeez, Khaled El-Metwally, and Osama Mahgoub, "Neural Networks Based Photovoltaic Model", Tenth Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON’2005, December 13-15, 2005.
img-2002-M. M. Salem, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, E. Abu El-Zahab, and O. P. Malik, “Experimental Studies With Simple Neuro-Controller Based Excitation Controller”, IEE Proceedings, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Vol. 149, Number 1, January 2002.
img-2001-Y. Atia, S. El-Hefnawi, O. Mahgoub, E. Aboul-Zahab, and M. Kamel, “Efficiency Optimization of the Induction Motor Fed From A Photovoltaic Source Using Direct Torque Control”, Forum 2001 Solar Energy: The Power to Choose, Proceeding of ASES Annual Conference, and Proceeding of 26th National Passive Solar Conference, Washington DC, April 21-25, 2001.
img-2001-O. A. Mahgoub, “Simple ZVS for Soft Switching VSI”; ACEMP’01 Conference, pp. 540-543, 06531 Ankara, TURK?YE, June 27–29, 2001.
img-2001-S. A. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, K. El-Metwally, and S. E. Abu-Shady, “Rigorous Direct Torque Control Method for Induction Motor Drive”, ACEMP’01 Conference, pp. 478-483, 06531 Ankara, TURK?YE, June 27–29, 2001.
img-2001-O. A. Mahgoub, “Regulated DC Power Supply with PFC”; IASTED International Conference, Power and Energy Systems (Euro-PES 2001), pp. 348-352, Rhodes, Greece, July 3-6, 2001.
img-2001-Abo El Abbass Hussein, M. Kamel, O. Mahgoub, and M. Fikri; “Design & Implementation of an Industrial Control System for Tension in Winding Section of an Aluminum Rod-Wire-Rolling Machine”; IETA2001, 19-21 December 2001, Cairo-Egypt.
img-2000-M. M. Salem, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, E. Abu El-Zahab, and O. P. Malik, “Experimental Verification of a Generating Unit Excitation Neuro-Controller”, Proceedings, IEEE Power Engineering Society, Winter Meeting 2000, Jan. 22-27, 2000, Singapore.
img-2000-A. M. El-Nady, A. A. El-Kousy, and O. A. Mahgoub, "Novel Analysis of Parallel Resonant Converter Operated Above Resonant Frequency", Seventh Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON-2000, March 28-30, 2000.
img-2000-M. M. Salem, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, E. Abu El-Zahab, and O. P. Malik, “Generating Unit Excitation Neuro-Controller”, IFAC Symposium on Power Plants & Power Systems Control 2000, Brussels, Belgium, April 26-29, 2000.
img-2000-M. M. Salem, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, E. Abu El-Zahab, and O. P. Malik, “On-Line Trained Neuro-Controller with a Modified Error Function”, Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Halifax, May 7-10, 2000.
img-2000-M. M. Salem, A. M. Zaki, O. A. Mahgoub, E. Abu El-Zahab, and O. P. Malik, “Studies on a Multi-Machine Power System With a Neural Network Based Excitation Controller”, Proceedings, IEEE Power Engineering Society, Summer Meeting 2000, July 16-20, 2000, Seattle, USA.
img-2000-M. Zahran, A. Hanafi, O. Mahgoub, and M. Kamel, “FLC Based Photovoltaic Battery Diesel Hybrid System Management and Control”, 35Th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference & Exhibit (IECEC), Volume 2, pp. 1502-1512, Las Vegas, Nevada, 24 July-28 July, 2000.
img-2000-M. Zahran, O. Mahgoub, and A. Hanafi, “P-Controller Based Photovoltaic Battery Diesel (PVBD) Hybrid System Management and Control”, 35Th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference & Exhibit (IECEC), Volume 2, pp. 1513-1521, Las Vegas, Nevada, 24 July-28 July, 2000.
img-1999-M. Zahran, S. El-Hefnawi, A. Hanafi, O. Mahgoub, and M. Kamel, “Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis for Different Photovoltaic Remote Area Systems (Part I)” North Sun’99 Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, August 11 to 14, 1999.
img-1999-M. Zahran, S. El-Hefnawi, A. Hanafi, O. Mahgoub, and M. Kamel, “Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis for Different Photovoltaic Remote Area Systems (Part II)” North Sun’99 Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, August 11 to 14, 1999.
img-1999-M. Zahran, A. Hanafi, O. Mahgoub, and S. El-Hefnawi, “Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis for Different Photovoltaic Remote Area Systems”, Technical Digest of the International PVSEC-11, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1999.
img-1999-Y. Atia, O. Mahgoub, M. Kamel, S. El-Hefnawi, and E. Aboul-Zahab, “Direct Torque Control of Photovoltaic Pumping System”, Technical Digest of the International PVSEC-11, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1999.
img-1999-E. E. Abou El-Zahab, A. M. Zaki, O. Mahgoub, and E. S. El-Wakil, “A High- Frequency Switching Power Supply Control and Performance Analysis”, European Power Electronics EPE’99 Conference, Switzerland, Lausanne, September 9, 1999.
img-1998-Abd El-Shafy A. Nafeh, Faten H. Fahmy, Osama A. Mahgoub, and Essam M. Abou El-Zahab, “Developed Algorithm of Maximum Power Tracking for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System”, Energy Sources Journal of Extraction, Conversion, and Environment, Volume 20, Number 1, 1998, pp 35-53
img-1998-M. Zahran, A. Hanafi, S. El-Hefnawi, O. Mahgoub, M. Kamel, “Sensitivity Analysis for Photovoltaic Remote Area Power System Subject to Dynamic Load Changes” the 3rd International Conference on Solar Electricity, Sharjah, March 21-25, 1998.
img-1998-A. Nafeh, F. H. Fahmy, O. A. Mahgoub, and E. M. Abou El-Zahab, “Microprocessor Control System for Maximum Power Operation of PV Arrays”, Cairo 6th International Conference on Energy and Environment, pp. 247-251,Cairo, Egypt, May 18-21, 1998.
img-1997-A. M. Zaki, A. A. Mansour, O. A. Mahgoub, and E. E. Abu-Elzahab, “Solid-State Power Factor Correction Using Voltage-Source Inverter Self-Controlled DC Bus”, 7th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Norway, 8-10 September 1997.
img-1997-S. El-Hefnawi, A. Hanafi, M. Zahran, M. Kamel, and O. Mahgoub, and F. Fett, “Optimal Sizing for Photovoltaic Diesel-Generator Hybrid Power Systems”, Engineering research Journal, University of Helwan, Faculty of Eng. & Tech., Vol. 54, pp.129-141, November 1997.
img-1997-Farouk Ismail, Osama Mahgoub, Hisham El Khashab, and Ahmed Oshiba; “Realization of Controllers for DC and Vector Controlled Induction Motors”, AMSE, Vibration Control Conference California, USA, September 1997.
img-1996-S. Zaid, O. Mahgoub, A. Mahfouz, and E. Abu-Elzahab, "Complete Analysis and Simulation of The Current Source Resonant Inverter", Fourth Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON-96, Jan. 3-5, 1996.
img-1996-S. Zaid, O. A. Mahgoub, A. Mahfouz, and A. El-Tobshy, "New Exact Model of GTO for CAD Simulation", Fourth Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON-96, Jan. 3-5, 1996.
img-1996-A. A. Mansour, O. A. Mahgoub, A. M. Zaki, and E. E. Abu-Elzahab, "Analysis and Simulation of Solid-State Var Compensator Using VSI Self-Controlled DC Bus", Fourth Middle East Power Systems Conference, MEPCON-96, Jan. 3-5, 1996.
img-1996-A. A. Adly, A. A. El-Kousy, O. A. Mahgoub, and S. A. Zaid, “Field Distribution and Power Loss Assessment in Conductive Rod Cores Exhibiting Hysteresis”, IEEE Transaction on Machines, Vol. 32, No. 5, September 1996.
img-1996-M. Zahran, A. Hanafi, S. El-Hefnawi, M. Kamel, and O. Mahgoub, and F. Fett,“Optimal Sizing for Photovoltaic Diesel-Generator Hybrid Power Systems”, EuroSun’96 Conference, 16-19 Aug. 1996, Freiburg, Germany.
img-1996-Osama A. Mahgoub, “Microcontroller-Based Switch for Three-Phase Transformer Inrush Current Minimization”, V-IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, Cuernavaca, Mexico, October 14-18, 1996.
img-1996-S. H. El-Hefnawi, O. A. Mahgoub, and M. B. Zahran, ”Photovoltaic Diesel-Generator Hybrid Power System Sizing”, Technical Digest of the International PVSEC-9, Miyazaki, Japan, November 11-15, 1996. (9th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference).
img-1996-A. A. Mansour, O. A. Mahgoub, A. M. Zaki, and E. E. Abu-Elzahab, “Transient Performance of Three-Phase Static VAR Compensator Using Voltage-Source Inverter”, Proceeding of The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, 1996.
img-1995-A. Mahfouz, S. Shehata, O. Mahgoub, A. El-Tobshy, "PC-Based Optimal PWM for Harmonic Minimization of 1-Ph Converter System", Mansourah First International Engineering Conference, Mansourah, Egypt, March 1995.
img-1994-A. Mahfouz, N. Rafee, O. Mahgoub, A. El-Tobshy, "A Spice Model for Power MOSFET Transistors", 3rd Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), Jan. 1994, Egypt.
img-1994-M. Bayoumy, S. El-Hefnawy, O. Mahgoub, and A. El-Tobshy, "New techniques for battery charger and SOC estimation in photovoltaic hybrid power systems", International Journal of Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Vol. 35, pp. 509-514, Japan (1994).