PEPSC 2026 proposals for special sessions should be within the technical scope of the conference. Special sessions supplement the regular program of the conference and provide a sample of state-of-the-art research in academia and industry on special, novel, challenging, and emerging topics. Special session proposals should be submitted by the prospective organizer(s) who will commit to promoting and handling the review process of the special session as Chair or Co-Chair of the event. One special session lasts 2 hours, which allows 6–10 oral presenters. If the number of presenters is beyond the capacity, parts of them will be arranged for poster sessions. Accepted and presented papers will be included in the conference proceeding and submitted to related databases.
Approved Special Sessions
Special Session I: Advanced Operations and Control for Inverter-Dominated Power Grids
 Chair |
Mohamed A. H. El-Sayed, Cairo University, Egypt |
Energy transition and sustainability can be achieved by increasing the proportion of Renewable Energy in power systems to limit climate change and mitigate global warming. Integrating renewable energy into the grid through power electronic-based devices requires solving the challenge of intermittency, Network Inadequacy, low inertia, inadequate transmission infrastructure. The possible solutions of these challenges include Grid-Scale Energy Storage, Smart Grid technology, Advanced Inverters, network expansion and computational techniques to support energy management and ensure grid stability.
Related Topics:
1) Designing power electronics converter for smart microgrid
2) Grid forming inverter for renewable energy integration
3) Optimal operation of smart microgrid
4) Artificial intelligence application on power converters and battery storage systems
5) Coordinated control of multiple converters in hybrid renewable energy system
Special Session II: Advanced Control, Estimation, and Optimization of Battery Energy Storage Systems for Sustainable Power Applications
 Chair |
Mohamed Mohamed, Research Fellow , University of Warwick, UK |
 Vice Chair |
Essam Ali, Assistant Professor, Assiut University, Egypt |
 Vice Chair |
Alaaeldin M. Abdelshafy, Assistant Professor, Assiut University, Egypt |
This special session addresses state-of-the-art research in battery energy storage systems (BESS), with emphasis on modelling, control, estimation, and optimisation for modern power and energy applications. As renewable energy integration deepens and electrified transport systems expand, robust and intelligent battery management systems (BMS) have become central to ensuring safety, reliability, and operational longevity. The session invites contributions spanning the full spectrum of battery system research, from physics-based and equivalent circuit modelling (ECM) to data-driven and machine learning approaches for diagnostics and prognostics. Particular focus is placed on real-time state estimation (SoC, SoH, SoP), parameter identification, and advanced control strategies for integrated energy systems including microgrids and electrified transport platforms (EVs, more-electric aircraft, and marine systems). Contributions bridging embedded implementation, power electronics interfacing, and degradation-aware control are especially encouraged. This session aims to unite researchers and industry practitioners to share recent advances and chart future directions in intelligent, sustainable energy storage technology.
Related Topics:
1) Battery modelling-equivalent circuit, electrochemical, and hybrid model approaches
2) State estimation: SoC, SoH, SoP, and online parameter identification
3) Battery management systems (BMS), design, architecture, and safety
4) Advanced control strategies for energy storage systems
5) AI and machine learning for battery diagnostics and prognostics
6) Degradation modelling and lifetime prediction
7) Energy storage integration in microgrids
8) Electrified transport systems, EVs, more-electric aircraft, and marine platforms
9) Power electronics interfaces for battery systems
10) Real-time and embedded implementation of BMS algorithms
11) Optimal energy management in hybrid and renewable energy systems
Special Session Proposal Format
Proposals should include the following information:
- Title of the Special Session
- General information of organizers (mail address of main contact person, biodata)
- Brief description of special session
- Scope and topics of the special session
- Information of Special Session Chairs
Please download the Special Session Proposal and send your proposal to the PEPSC Conference Team via email directly: info@pepsc.org.
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