
Brian Azzopardi : Curriculum Vitae
Azzopardi, B., and A. Gabriel-Buenaventura. “Feasibility Assessment for High Penetration of Distributed Photovoltaics Based on Net Demand Planning.” Croatia: in press, 2013.
Azzopardi, B., and J. Mutale. “Analysis of Renewable Energy Policy Impacts on Optimal Integration of Future Grid-Connected PV Systems.” In 2009 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 000865–70. Piladelphia, United States: IEEE, 2009. doi:10.1109/PVSC.2009.5411152.
———. “Life Cycle Analysis for Future Photovoltaic Systems Using Hybrid Solar Cells.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 14, no. 3 (April 2010): 1130–34. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.016.
———. “Smart Integration of Future Grid-Connected PV Systems.” In 2009 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 002364–69. Philadelphia, United States: IEEE, 2009. doi:10.1109/PVSC.2009.5411318.
Azzopardi, B., J. Mutale, and D. Kirschen. “Cost Boundaries for Future PV Solar Cell Modules.” In IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 2008. ICSET 2008, 589–94. Singapore: IEEE, 2008. doi:10.1109/ICSET.2008.4747076.
Azzopardi, Brian. “First Solar Multi-Purpose Roof Membrane in Malta.” Innovative Technology in the Building Industry, Building Industry Consultive Council, 2008.
———. “Grid Connected Solar Inverter.” B.Eng.(Hons), University of Malta, 2002.
———. “High Concentration PV Power System.” Malta: University of Malta, 2006.
———. “Integration of Hybrid Organic-Based Solar Cells for Micro-Generation.” PhD, The University of Manchester, 2010.
———. “Integration of Hybrid Organic-Based Solar Cells for Micro-Generation.” Seminar of optoelectronics, Vilnius University, Lithuania, 2011.
———. “Integration of Hybrid Organic-Based Solar Cells for Micro-Generation.” Seminar to the Department of Physics, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania, 2011.
———. “Light - Illumination and Solar Radiation.” Lecture to Transport Engineers, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania, 2011.
———. “Multi-Objective Framework for Optimal Integration of Grid-Connected PV Systems Using Emerging PV Technologies.” Manchester, United Kingdom: The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Manchester, 2009.
———. “Photovoltaic Systems.” Malta: Malta Resource Authority, 2006.
———. “Solar Electricity Is Not Free.” The Sunday Times. July 31, 2011. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110731/business-news/Solar-powered-electricity-is-not-free.378092.
———. “Solar Electrified Buildings.” Lecture to Architects and Civil Engineers, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, 2011.
———. “Take the Juice out: Energy in Buildings.” Lecture to Architects and Civil Engineers, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania, 2011.
———. “The Perceived Effectiveness of Further Education Adverts on Student Choice.” BTEC Certificate in Further Education Teaching, Malta College of Arts. Science and Technology (MCAST), 2008.
———. “Water Resource Management,” 1998.
———. “Water Resource Management.” 9th Young European Scientists. Malta: National Student Travel Foundation, 1998.
Azzopardi, Brian, Joseph Cilia, and Edward Mallia. “The Performance of EV on a Small Island.” In European Ele-Drive Transportation Conference (EET’ 2007). Brussels, Luxembourg, 2007.
Azzopardi, Brian, Joseph Cilia, Edward Mallia, and Klaus-Dieter Merz. “Clean Transportation and Successful Implimentation of EV in Malta.” In Electric Vehicle Symposium 21 (EVS 21). Monaco: AVERE, 2005. http://www.thierry-lequeu.fr/data/EVS/evs21/rubrique48.html.
Azzopardi, Brian, Joseph Cilia, and Cyril Spiteri-Staines. “Interfacing Solar Inverters with Our Grid.” Malta, 2003.
Azzopardi, Brian, Christopher J. M. Emmott, Antonio Urbina, Frederik C. Krebs, Joseph Mutale, and Jenny Nelson. “Economic Assessment of Solar Electricity Production from Organic-Based Photovoltaic Modules in a Domestic Environment.” Energy & Environmental Science 4, no. 10 (2011): 3741. doi:10.1039/c1ee01766g.
Azzopardi, Brian, and Alejandro Gabriel-Buenaventura. “Feasibility Assessment for High Penetration of Distributed Photovoltaics Based on Net Demand Planning.” Energy 76 (November 1, 2014): 233–40. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.052.
Azzopardi, Brian, Eduardo-Alejandro Martinez-Cesena, and Joseph Mutale. “Decision Support Systems for Ranking Photovoltaic Technologies.” IET Renewable Power Generation, in press.
Azzopardi, Brian, Eduardo-Alejandro Martinez-Cesena, Joseph Mutale, and Christopher J. M. Emmott. “Which PV Technology Should I Invest In?” Hamburg, Germany: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, 2011. http://www.eupvsec-planner.com/presentations/c12099/which_pv_technology_should_i_invest_in.htm.
Azzopardi, Brian, and Joseph Mutale. “High Efficiency Hybrid Solar Cells for Micro-Generation.” Sheffield, United Kingdom, 2008.
———. “Optimal Integration of Grid Connected PV Systems Using Emerging Technologies.” In 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 3161–66. Hamburg, Germany: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, 2009. doi:10.4229/24thEUPVSEC2009-4BO.12.3.
Azzopardi, Brian, Joseph Mutale, and Daniel S. Kirschen. “Integrating Hybrid Solar Cells into Micro-Generation.” Manchester: The University of Manchester, 2008.
Bertašienė, Agnė, and Brian Azzopardi. “Synergies of Wind Turbine Control Techniques.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 45 (May 2015): 336–42. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.01.063.
Candelise, Chiara, Brian Azzopardi, Jenny Nelson, Joseph Mutale, Mark Winskel, and Rob Gross. “Emerging and Mature Thin Film: A Comparison over Component Materials.” In 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 5359–65. Valencia, Spain: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, 2010. doi:10.4229/25thEUPVSEC2010-6CV.5.10.
Cecotti, M., J. Larminie, and B. Azzopardi. “Estimation of Slip Ratio and Road Characteristics by Adding Perturbation to the Input Torque.” In 2012 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES), 31–36, 2012. doi:10.1109/ICVES.2012.6294285.
———. “Estimation of Slip Ratio and Road Characteristics by Adding Perturbation to the Input Torque.” In 2012 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES), 31–36, 2012. doi:10.1109/ICVES.2012.6294285.
Davda, Akash T., Brian Azzopardi, Bhupendra R. Parekh, and Manhar D. Desai. “Dispersed Generation Enable Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile Improvement in Distribution Network - Case Study, Gujarat, India.” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, in press.
Emmott, C., B. Azzopardi, N. Espinosa, R. Garcia-Valverde, A. Urbina, J. Mutale, F. C Krebs, and J. Nelson. “Economical Assessment of Solar Electricity from Organic Photovoltaic Systems.” In IET Conference on Renewable Power Generation (RPG 2011), 1–2. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: IET, 2011. doi:10.1049/cp.2011.0107.
Emmott, Christopher J. M., Brian Azzopardi, N. Espinosa, R. Garcia-Valverde, Antonio Urbina, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, and Jenny Nelson. “Economic Assessment of Solar Electricity from Organic Photovoltaic Systems.” Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: The Solar Energy Society and PV-Net UK, in press.
———. “Economical Assessment of Solar Electricity from Organic Photovoltaic Systems.” Hamburg, Germany: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, 2011. http://www.eupvsec-planner.com/presentations/c13350/economical_assessment_of_solar_electricity_from_organic_photovoltaic_systems.htm.
Espinosa, N., Christopher J. M. Emmott, R. Garcia-Valverde, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, A. Urbina, and Jenny Nelson. “An Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Polymer Solar Modules.” Hangzhuo, China, 2011.
Espinosa, N., Christopher J. M. Emmott, R. Garcia-Valverde, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, Antonio Urbina, and Jenny Nelson. “An Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Polymer Solar Modules.” Valencia, Spain, 2011.
Gabriel-Buenaventura, Alejandro, and Brian Azzopardi. “Energy Recovery Systems for Retrofitting in Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles: A Review of Techniques.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 41 (January 2015): 955–64. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.08.083.
Martinez-Cesena, Eduardo Alejandro, Brian Azzopardi, and Joseph Mutale. “Assessment of Domestic Photovoltaic Systems Based on Real Options Theory.” Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 21, no. 2 (2013): 250–62. doi:10.1002/pip.2208.
Martinez‐Cesena, Eduardo Alejandro, Brian Azzopardi, and Joseph Mutale. “Investment Assessment for Photovoltaic Systems Based on Real Options Theory.” Hamburg, Germany: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG, in press.
Raslavičius, Laurencas, Brian Azzopardi, Artūras Keršys, Martynas Starevičius, Žilvinas Bazaras, and Rolandas Makaras. “Electric Vehicles Challenges and Opportunities: Lithuanian Review.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 42 (February 2015): 786–800. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.10.076.