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- Degree: Ph.D.
- Year: 1975
- Institution and Location
  University of Oklahoma, Stillwater, OK
- Major Discipline
  Electrical Engineering
- Degree: M.E.
- Year: 1971
- Institution and Location
  Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Major Discipline
  Electrical Engineering
- Degree: B.S.
- Year: 1970
- Institution and Location
  Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Major Discipline
  Electrical Engineering

B. Don Russell

Engineering Research Chair Professor, Regents Professor and Distinguished Professor; Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Department(s): Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Campus: Texas A&M University

Contact Information

Phone: 979-845-7912
E-mail: bdrussell@tamu.edu

Personal/Dept/Lab URL:
Personal Departmental Webpage
Power System Automation Laboratory
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Research Topic(s)

Smart grid conversion and distribution technologies; Electric power generation and storage; Smart grid architecture; Smart grid safety and security; Modeling, simulation and optimization of energy systems; Control, scheduling, planning, safety, risk analysis, and uncertainty in energy systems

Research Summary

Advanced real-time diagnostic tools are being developed for condition-based maintenance and health assessment of electric distribution systems. Using pattern recognition and advanced signal processing methods, an autonomous distributed computing system provides electric utility operators a continuous situational awareness of the condition of each feeder, thereby increasing reliability and reducing outages. The distribution monitoring system incorporates previously developed distribution fault anticipation (DFA) technology and high impedance fault detection. It recognizes the incipient failure mechanisms of most distribution hardware, allowing operators to find and fix failing devices before catastrophic failure.

Professional Background

2009-Present	Distinguished Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
2008-Present	Harry E. Bovay, Jr. Endowed Chair, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
2000-Present	Regents Professor, The Texas A&M University System
1988-Present	Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
1981-Present	Director, Power System Automation Laboratory, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
2002-2008	J.W. Runyon, Jr. Professorship I in Engineering, Texas A&M University
1996-2002	Associate Vice Chancellor for Engineering Research, The Texas A&M University System
1996-2002	Deputy Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, The Texas A&M University System
1996-2002	Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University
1994-1996	Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs, Texas A&M University System
1994-1996	Executive Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University
1994-1996	Assistant Agency Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, The Texas A&M University System
1986-1992	Assistant Department Head, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
1979-1988	Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
1982-1985	Associate Director, Institute for Ventures in New Technology, Texas A&M University
1980-1981	Director, Electric Power Institute, Texas A&M University
1976-1979	Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University

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