Irina Oleinikova

About

Irina Oleinikova is Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Electric Energy, and Head of Power System Operation and Analysis research group.

NTNU Smart Grid Team Leader. Steering committee member in the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) Joint Programme on Smart Grids, and an expert in International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) WG6: Power Transmission and Distribution Systems. Main research activities: Power System Operation, Digital Power System Protection and Control, Flexibility for Resilience studies. With more than 10 years of management experience to carry out research projects in field of Smart Grids, playing an active role in exploring R&D for industrial sector.

Reserch activities and projects:

FME CINELDI- Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution. The main objective of the CINELDI, is to enable a cost-efficient realisation of the future flexible and robust electricity distribution grid. Contrinutions related to the new concepts, technologies and solutions to enable the cost-effective realisation of a flexible, intelligent, and robust electricity distribution system. FME Centre funded by RCN.
Project HONOR (2019-2023) - Holistic flexibility market integration of cross-sectoral energy sources, funded by ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems with support from the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, a collaborative project with Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The project aims to develop and evaluate a trans-regional flexibility market mechanism, integrating cross-sectoral energy flexibility at a community-wide level.
Project ASAP (2021-2023) - Advanced System protection schemes Applied in the Power grid, will design the next generation of system protection through the development of new methods for risk control, optimization and automation, and an intelligent interface with the control centers' operators. Funded by RCN and STATNETT.
Project ZeroKyst, part of the Green Platform initiative. Project features multiple innovations within energy and other fields. NTNU and SINTEF together will develop a cohesive plan for hydrogen supply and charging infrustructure along the Norwegian coast. Funded by RCN.
Project COSPAT Nordic-Baltic Co-Simulation Platform Towards Increasing the Stability of AC/DC Transmission Grids. COSPACT will form a cooperation and simulation platform for information exchange and system analysis and provide mobility to increase the knowledge on future power system development and control.

Research

Reserch activities and projects:

FME CINELDI- Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution. The main objective of the CINELDI, is to enable a cost-efficient realisation of the future flexible and robust electricity distribution grid. Contrinutions related to the new concepts, technologies and solutions to enable the cost-effective realisation of a flexible, intelligent, and robust electricity distribution system. FME Centre funded by RCN.
Project HONOR (2019-2023) - Holistic flexibility market integration of cross-sectoral energy sources, funded by ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems with support from the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, a collaborative project with Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The project aims to develop and evaluate a trans-regional flexibility market mechanism, integrating cross-sectoral energy flexibility at a community-wide level.
Project ASAP (2021-2023) - Advanced System protection schemes Applied in the Power grid, will design the next generation of system protection through the development of new methods for risk control, optimization and automation, and an intelligent interface with the control centers' operators. Funded by RCN and STATNETT.
Project ZeroKyst, part of the Green Platform initiative. Project features multiple innovations within energy and other fields. NTNU and SINTEF together will develop a cohesive plan for hydrogen supply and charging infrustructure along the Norwegian coast. Funded by RCN.
Project COSPAT Nordic-Baltic Co-Simulation Platform Towards Increasing the Stability of AC/DC Transmission Grids. COSPACT will form a cooperation and simulation platform for information exchange and system analysis and provide mobility to increase the knowledge on future power system development and control.

Power System Operation and Analisys

Publications

2025

Zahraoui, Younes; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Gros, Sebastien Nicolas. (2025) Assessment of TSO-DSO coordination to enhance flexible grid operation. Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports
Academic article
Jha, Shailendra Kumar; Oleinikova, Irina; Morch, Andrei Z. (2025) Multi-state load model for multiple hydrogen electrolysers operation in the power grid. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Mishchenko, Denys; Skaga, Cornelia. (2025) Cyber-physical Studies for Smart Grid Sustainability and Resilience.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2024

Hauso, Torgeir G.; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Hydrogen in the Distribution Grid for Capacity Planning and Flexibility. IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe
Academic article
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Oleinikova, Irina; D'Arco, Salvatore; Acevedo, Santiago Sanchez; Hoidalen, Hans Kristian; Rajaretnam, Aldrich Zeno Albert. (2024) Advanced Digital Lab Infrastructure for the Development of Smart Power Grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) The Impact of Stealthy Data Integrity Attacks on Wide-Area Monitoring System Applications.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Jha, Shailendra Kumar; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2024) Impact of Integration of Hydrogen Electrolysers in the Operation of Coastal Power Grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Backe, Stian; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Smart strømstyring kan gi både lavere og flatere strømpriser. Teknisk Ukeblad
Popular scientific article
Khalili, Mohammad; Rahmani, Aamir; Hoidalen, Hans Kristian; Oleinikova, Irina; Mork, Bruce Andrew Knut. (2024) Backup subscription scheme for differential protection using IEC61850-9-2 sampled values. Energy Informatics
Academic article
Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) Multidomain Cyber-Physical Testbed for Power System Vulnerability Assessment. IEEE Access
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Rasmussen, Marius; Lorentzen, Sofie. (2024) Hydrogen Electrolysers as a flexible source for the optimal operation of the distribution grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina; Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder. (2024) Enhancing Grid Resilience with the Integration of Frequency Response in Renewable Energy Systems.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Zahraoui, Younes; Gros, Sebastien Nicolas; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Optimal Power Management of Multi-energy Community Considering The Local Energy Market.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina; Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) Challenges and solutions in low-inertia power systems with high wind penetration. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article

2023

Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2023) Cyber-Security Assessment of Power System Digital Components in the Conditions of Hostilities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Lorentzen, Sofie; Rasmussen, Marius; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2023) Coastal Electrification Using Hydrogen Technology and Distribution Grid Flexibility Potential.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sieraszewski, Damian; Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Multi-Period Hybrid AC/DC-OPF Model for Flexibility Market Clearing With Seamless TSO-DSO Coordination. IEEE Access
Academic article
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina. (2023) Improving Frequency Stability Assessment through K-Nearest Neighbors and Machine Learning Techniques. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina. (2023) A Coherency Identification Approach for Low-Inertia Power Systems. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
Melle, Sebastian Engmo; Bardal, Kaja; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Framework and model for flexibility exchange between DSO and LECs.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2022

Ivanko, Dmytro; Vågane, Ine Solsvik; Hashemipour, Seyed Naser; Oleinikova, Irina; Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Hybrid AC/DC-OPF ADMM model for TSO coordination with multiple DSOs in Flexibility Market. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Oppegård, André; Katoulaei, Mohammad Khalili; Oleinikova, Irina. (2022) Complete FEM-based model of a bulk-glass optical current transformer.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Hillberg, E.; Oleinikova, Irina; Iliceto, A.. (2022) Flexibility bene ts for Power System Resilience. CIGRE Science and Engineering
Academic article
Hillberg, Emil; Oleinikova, Irina; Iliceto, Antonio. (2022) Flexibility Benefits for Power System Resilience. CIGRE Science and Engineering
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Hillberg, Emil; Iliceto, Antonio. (2022) Flexibility for resilience. How can flexibility support power grids resilience?. European Commission European Commission
Report

2021

Oleinikova, Irina. (2021) CINELDI Memo - Power system flexibility assessment: incentives and instruments overview. SINTEF Energi AS SINTEF Energi AS
Report
Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Sieraszewski, Damian; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Hybrid AC/DC Optimal Power Flow Modelling Approach for Coordination in Flexibility Market.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Farahmand, Hossein; Mohamed, Farooq; Oleinikova, Irina; Granado, Pedro Crespo del; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2021) Specification of flexibility need and services (under TSO-DSO coordination). HONOR Project HONOR Project
Report

2020

Sæle, Hanne; Morch, Andrei Z; Degefa, Merkebu Zenebe; Oleinikova, Irina. (2020) Assessment of flexibility in different ancillary services for the power system.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sperstad, Iver Bakken; Istad, Maren Kristine; Sæle, Hanne; Korpås, Magnus; Oleinikova, Irina; Hänninen, Seppo. (2020) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Battery Energy Storage in Electric Power Grids: Research and Practices.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Oleinikova, Irina; Hillberg, Emil. (2020) micro vs MEGA: trends influencing the development of the power system. ISGAN ISGAN
Report
Bø, Andreas Hovde; Kallset, Vegard Viken; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein; Refsnæs, Karl Ludvig. (2020) The impact of Flow-Based Market Coupling on the Nordic region. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article

2019

Hillberg, Emil; Zegers, Antony; Herndler, Barbara; Wong, Steven; Wong, Steven; Pompee, Jean. (2019) Flexibility needs in the future power system. ISGAN ISGAN
Report
Oleinikova, Irina; Mutule, Anna. (2019) Flexibility Assessment Through Local Energy Consumer. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Revenga, Rodrigo Villanueava; Granado, Pedro Crespo del; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) A Minute-To-Minute Unit Commitment Model to Analyze Generators Performance. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Bobinaite, Viktorija; Somma, Marialaura Di; Giorgio, Graditi; Oleinikova, Irina. (2019) The Regulatory Framework for Market Transparency in Future Power Systems under the Web-of-Cells Concept. Energies
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Mutule, Anna; Zikmanis, Ivars; Grebesh, Ervins. (2019) Energy Management Modelling Under Real-time Approach.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Oleinikova, Irina; Martini, Lucuano; Rodriguez-Seco, J.Emilio. (2019) A Transparent Market Design for Balancing an Voltage Control Products. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal
Article in business/trade/industry journal

Journal publications

Zahraoui, Younes; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Gros, Sebastien Nicolas. (2025) Assessment of TSO-DSO coordination to enhance flexible grid operation. Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports
Academic article
Jha, Shailendra Kumar; Oleinikova, Irina; Morch, Andrei Z. (2025) Multi-state load model for multiple hydrogen electrolysers operation in the power grid. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Hauso, Torgeir G.; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Hydrogen in the Distribution Grid for Capacity Planning and Flexibility. IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe
Academic article
Backe, Stian; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Smart strømstyring kan gi både lavere og flatere strømpriser. Teknisk Ukeblad
Popular scientific article
Khalili, Mohammad; Rahmani, Aamir; Hoidalen, Hans Kristian; Oleinikova, Irina; Mork, Bruce Andrew Knut. (2024) Backup subscription scheme for differential protection using IEC61850-9-2 sampled values. Energy Informatics
Academic article
Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) Multidomain Cyber-Physical Testbed for Power System Vulnerability Assessment. IEEE Access
Academic article
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina; Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) Challenges and solutions in low-inertia power systems with high wind penetration. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Academic article
Sieraszewski, Damian; Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Multi-Period Hybrid AC/DC-OPF Model for Flexibility Market Clearing With Seamless TSO-DSO Coordination. IEEE Access
Academic article
Ivanko, Dmytro; Vågane, Ine Solsvik; Hashemipour, Seyed Naser; Oleinikova, Irina; Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del; Farahmand, Hossein. (2022) Hybrid AC/DC-OPF ADMM model for TSO coordination with multiple DSOs in Flexibility Market. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Hillberg, E.; Oleinikova, Irina; Iliceto, A.. (2022) Flexibility bene ts for Power System Resilience. CIGRE Science and Engineering
Academic article
Hillberg, Emil; Oleinikova, Irina; Iliceto, Antonio. (2022) Flexibility Benefits for Power System Resilience. CIGRE Science and Engineering
Academic article
Bø, Andreas Hovde; Kallset, Vegard Viken; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein; Refsnæs, Karl Ludvig. (2020) The impact of Flow-Based Market Coupling on the Nordic region. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Mutule, Anna. (2019) Flexibility Assessment Through Local Energy Consumer. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Revenga, Rodrigo Villanueava; Granado, Pedro Crespo del; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2019) A Minute-To-Minute Unit Commitment Model to Analyze Generators Performance. International Conference on the European Energy Market
Academic article
Bobinaite, Viktorija; Somma, Marialaura Di; Giorgio, Graditi; Oleinikova, Irina. (2019) The Regulatory Framework for Market Transparency in Future Power Systems under the Web-of-Cells Concept. Energies
Academic article
Oleinikova, Irina; Martini, Lucuano; Rodriguez-Seco, J.Emilio. (2019) A Transparent Market Design for Balancing an Voltage Control Products. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal
Article in business/trade/industry journal

Books

Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina. (2023) Improving Frequency Stability Assessment through K-Nearest Neighbors and Machine Learning Techniques. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina. (2023) A Coherency Identification Approach for Low-Inertia Power Systems. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Part of book/report

Oleinikova, Irina; Mishchenko, Denys; Skaga, Cornelia. (2025) Cyber-physical Studies for Smart Grid Sustainability and Resilience.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Oleinikova, Irina; D'Arco, Salvatore; Acevedo, Santiago Sanchez; Hoidalen, Hans Kristian; Rajaretnam, Aldrich Zeno Albert. (2024) Advanced Digital Lab Infrastructure for the Development of Smart Power Grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Erdodi, Laszlo Tibor; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj. (2024) The Impact of Stealthy Data Integrity Attacks on Wide-Area Monitoring System Applications.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Jha, Shailendra Kumar; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2024) Impact of Integration of Hydrogen Electrolysers in the Operation of Coastal Power Grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Rasmussen, Marius; Lorentzen, Sofie. (2024) Hydrogen Electrolysers as a flexible source for the optimal operation of the distribution grid.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Baningobera, Bwandakassy Elenga; Oleinikova, Irina; Uhlen, Kjetil Obstfelder. (2024) Enhancing Grid Resilience with the Integration of Frequency Response in Renewable Energy Systems.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Zahraoui, Younes; Gros, Sebastien Nicolas; Oleinikova, Irina. (2024) Optimal Power Management of Multi-energy Community Considering The Local Energy Market.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Mishchenko, Denys; Oleinikova, Irina; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2023) Cyber-Security Assessment of Power System Digital Components in the Conditions of Hostilities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Lorentzen, Sofie; Rasmussen, Marius; Oleinikova, Irina; Pokhrel, Basanta Raj; Morch, Andrei Z. (2023) Coastal Electrification Using Hydrogen Technology and Distribution Grid Flexibility Potential.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Melle, Sebastian Engmo; Bardal, Kaja; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2023) Framework and model for flexibility exchange between DSO and LECs.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Oppegård, André; Katoulaei, Mohammad Khalili; Oleinikova, Irina. (2022) Complete FEM-based model of a bulk-glass optical current transformer.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Olsen, Ole Kjærland; Sieraszewski, Damian; Ivanko, Dmytro; Oleinikova, Irina; Farahmand, Hossein. (2021) Hybrid AC/DC Optimal Power Flow Modelling Approach for Coordination in Flexibility Market.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sæle, Hanne; Morch, Andrei Z; Degefa, Merkebu Zenebe; Oleinikova, Irina. (2020) Assessment of flexibility in different ancillary services for the power system.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Sperstad, Iver Bakken; Istad, Maren Kristine; Sæle, Hanne; Korpås, Magnus; Oleinikova, Irina; Hänninen, Seppo. (2020) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Battery Energy Storage in Electric Power Grids: Research and Practices.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Oleinikova, Irina; Mutule, Anna; Zikmanis, Ivars; Grebesh, Ervins. (2019) Energy Management Modelling Under Real-time Approach.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Oleinikova, Irina; Hillberg, Emil; Iliceto, Antonio. (2022) Flexibility for resilience. How can flexibility support power grids resilience?. European Commission European Commission
Report
Oleinikova, Irina. (2021) CINELDI Memo - Power system flexibility assessment: incentives and instruments overview. SINTEF Energi AS SINTEF Energi AS
Report
Farahmand, Hossein; Mohamed, Farooq; Oleinikova, Irina; Granado, Pedro Crespo del; Ivanko, Dmytro. (2021) Specification of flexibility need and services (under TSO-DSO coordination). HONOR Project HONOR Project
Report
Oleinikova, Irina; Hillberg, Emil. (2020) micro vs MEGA: trends influencing the development of the power system. ISGAN ISGAN
Report
Hillberg, Emil; Zegers, Antony; Herndler, Barbara; Wong, Steven; Wong, Steven; Pompee, Jean. (2019) Flexibility needs in the future power system. ISGAN ISGAN
Report

Teaching

Courses

Supervision

PhD student supervision:

Bwandakassy Elenga Baningobera (2021- ) Digital power system protection and control.
Denys Mischenko (2022- ) Data communication, cyber-security assessment and its operational impact estimation for digital substation devices.

PhD co-supervision:

Daniel S. Baltensperger (2019-2023) Optimal and Adaptive Arming of System Protection Schemes.
Thomas Treider (2020-2023) Detection and localization of earth faults in the coil earthed network.

Outreach