Representative SCI Journal Papers

1. Zhao, C., Xiao, G., Gao, Z., Zhu, L., Abou Houran, M.* Wang, L., & Yan, Z. Asymmetric Dead-Time Control in 6.78 MHz Wireless Power Transfer Systems for CC/CV Output with Critical ZVS Operation. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Accepted for Publication, 2026. (JCR Q1, IF: 7.5)

2. Zhu, L., Wang, L., Zhao, C., Lu, X., Jiang, H., & Abou Houran, M. High-Speed Body Diode Conduction Detection Circuit for 6.78 MHz Wireless Power Transfer Systems with Adaptive Synchronous Rectification Control. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 14(1), 1257–1268, 2026. (JCR Q1, IF: 5.7)

3. Hassan A, Abou Houran M, Abu-Zaher M, Ali AI, Aly M, Carnielutti F. Efficient Voltage Boosting and Leakage Current Suppression Multi-Input Multilevel Inverter Structure for Grid-Tied PV Systems. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics. 2026.

4. Abou Houran, M., et al. Two-Degree-of-Freedom Wireless Power Transfer System Using a Cylindrical-Joint Structure for Applications with Movable Parts. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 68(1), 366–370, 2021.

5. Abou Houran, M., et al. Design and Analysis of Coaxial Cylindrical Wireless Power Transfer Coils for Two-Degree-of-Freedom Applications. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 53(49), 495004, 2020. 

6. Abou Houran, M.*, et al. COA-CNN-LSTM: Coati Optimization Algorithm-Based Hybrid Deep Learning Model for PV/Wind Power Forecasting in Smart Grid Applications. Applied Energy, 349, 121638, 2023. (JCR Q1, IF: 12.2) ESI Highly Cited Paper; Highlighed as Top-Cited Paper in Applied Energy.

7. Abou Houran, M., et al. Active Power Filter Module Function to Improve Power Quality Conditions Using GWO and PSO Techniques for Solar Photovoltaic Arrays and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Journal of Energy Storage, 72, 108552, 2023. (JCR Q1, IF: 10.7)

8. Zafar, M. H., Khan, N. M., Abou Houran, M., et al. A Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Accurate State-of-Charge Estimation of Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Under High- and Low-Temperature Conditions. Energy, 2024, 130584. (JCR Q1, IF: 10.1) ESI Highly Cited Paper.

9. Zafar, M. H., Mansoor, M., Abou Houran, M., et al. Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Efficient State-of-Charge Estimation of Li-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles. Energy, 282, 128317, 2023. (JCR Q1, IF: 10.1)

10. Abou Houran, M., et al. Centralized Task Allocation for Multiple UAVs in Time-Constrained Industrial IoT Operations. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 12(18), 37529–37537, 2025. (JCR Q1, IF: 8.7)

11. Abou Houran, M.,  et al. Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces-Assisted Cellular V2X-Based Open RAN Communications. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(7), 9226–9233, 2024. (JCR Q1, IF: 7.5)

12. Bukhari, Z., M. H. Zafar, Abou Houran, M., et al. Secure and Privacy-Preserving Intrusion Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks: Federated Learning with SCNN-BiLSTM for Enhanced Reliability. Ad Hoc Networks, 155, 103407, 2024. (JCR Q1, IF: 5.4) ESI Highly Cited Paper; Recipient of the 2025 Best Paper Award.

13. Abou Houran, M., et al. Design of a Cylindrical Winding Structure for Wireless Power Transfer Used in Rotatory Applications. Electronics, 9(3), 526, 2020. 

14. Abou Houran, M., et al. Magnetically Coupled Resonance Wireless Power Transfer: A Review of Compensation Topologies, Resonator Structures Under Misalignment, and EMI Diagnostics. Electronics, 7(11), 296, 2018. 

Representative Conference Papers

1. Jiang, H., Eshetu, F. A., Li, H., & Abou Houran, M. Design of a Self-Quadruplexing Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antenna for IoT Applications. IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Europe (ECCE Europe), United Kingdom, 2025.

2. Jiang, H., Li, S., Abou Houran, M., & Li, H. Design of an Asymmetric Double-Sided LCC Compensation Network with High Efficiency and Low Current Stress. IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition Europe (ECCE Europe), United Kingdom, 2025.

3. Abou Houran, M., et al. Wireless Power Transfer System for Automatic Revolving Doors. IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Canada, 2021.

4. Abou Houran, M., et al. Design of Coaxial Wireless Power Transfer Coils for Linear and Rotational Motion Applications. IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia), Nanjing, China, 2020.

5. Abou Houran, M., et al. Design of Wireless Power Transfer Coils for High Efficiency and Low Leakage Magnetic Fields. IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC-ECCE Asia), Nanjing, China, 2020.

6. Abou Houran, M., et al. Bio-Inspired Joint for a Movable Wireless Power Transfer System. International Conference on Power Electronics (ICPE-ECCE Asia), Busan, Korea, 2019.

7. Abou Houran, M., et al. Wireless Power Transfer: A Critical Review of Related Standards. International Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-ECCE Asia), Niigata, Japan, 2018.

8. Abou Houran, M., et al. Energy Management of Microgrids in Smart Buildings Considering Air Temperature Impacts. IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), San Antonio, USA, 2018.

Others Works:

Goyal D, Sharma A, Abou Houran M, editors. Intelligent Machinery Fault Diagnostics and Prognostics: The Future of Smart Manufacturing. [B] CRC Press; 2025 May 1.

Abou Houran, M, et al. 一种两自由度WPT线圈结构, 2019 [P], ZL 201910151571.8, Patent专利,已授权

Abou Houran, M, et al.一种用于自动旋转门供电的无线充电系统, Patent专利,已授权

Abou Houran, M, et al. 一种 LCC-S 型无线电能传输系统的参数设计方法及系统: Patent; CN202510375829.8[P]. 2025.07.22.