Dr. Kraj is an accomplished author and speaker, having presented and published several articles on energy policy, community energy development, and smart power systems. Her work in applied R&D has resulted in industrial patents worldwide.
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Refereed Journal Papers
Novaes Pires Leite G., Weschenfelder F., Araújo A.M., Villa A. A. O., Prestrelo Neto N.F., Kraj A G., “A techno-economic analysis of the integration between air-conditioning systems and solar photovoltaic: a Brazilian case study,” Energy Conversion Management Journal, April 1, 2019.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Community Power and Renewable Energy: Where do they FIT?” August 2016, in review.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Networks, submitted for review, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N. Increasing the renewable energy ratio for remote communities: case study of the island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, submitted for review, 2013.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Best practices for renewable energy development,” March 2012, in review.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Phases of icing on wind turbine blades characterized by ice accumulation,” Renewable Energy Journal, Volume 35, Issue 5, May 2010, p.966-972.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Measurement method and results of ice adhesion force on a curved surface of a wind turbine blade,” Renewable Energy Journal, Volume 35, Issue 4, April 2010, p. 741-746.
Trade Journal Papers
Kraj A. G., Potter, S., Grow your own tractor, JEC Composites Magazine, No.87 March 2014.
Conference Papers
Kraj A. G., Smart Cities Begin With You, TEDx Winnipeg Conference: Think Forward, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 6, 2017.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation and real-time optimization of a multi-renewable energy system for autonomous power generation, Elsevier Energy Systems Conference: When Theory Meets Reality, Westminster, London, UK, June 24-25, 2014.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation and Optimization of a Multi-Renewable Energy System for Remote Power Generation at Fernando de Noronha. Brazil, Brazil Wind Power, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, September 3-5, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Power Generation. WWEC, Havana, Cuba, June 3-5, 2013.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S., Best Practices in Sustainable Deployment of Renewable Energy Projects. WWEC 2013, Havana, Cuba June 3-5, 2013.
Kraj, A. G., Komus, A., Wheeler, F., Natural fiber stadium speakers. ACMA Composites, Orlando, FL, January 29-31, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., “Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Networks,” European Wind Energy Conference, Warsaw, Poland, April 2010.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N. “Increasing the renewable energy ratio for remote communities: case study of the island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil,” WWEC Wind Power for Islands Conference, Jeju, Korea, June 2009.
Feitosa, E.A.N., Leite, G.N.P., Kraj, A.G., “Remote condition monitoring system for a hybrid wind-diesel system—application at Fernando de Noronha Island, Brazil,” WWEC, Kingston, Canada, June 2008.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Impact of mitigation strategies on ice accumulation rate for wind turbines in cold climates”, CANWEA, Winnipeg, Canada, October 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 3: accumulation rate,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 2: profile shape extension,” GWEC, Adelaide, Australia, September 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 1: adhesion force & accumulation amount,” WREC, Florence, Italy, August 2006.
Derksen, R. W., Kraj, A.G., “Aerodynamic Optimization of a Bi-Plane Configuration using Differential Evolution,” OPTI 2007 Tenth International Conference on Computer Aided Optimum Design in Engineering, Myrtle Beach, USA, May 2007.
Smith D.W., Bibeau E.L., Kraj A.G., "Challenging the current thinking in biomass energy," Capturing Canada’s Green Advantage: Biosphere solutions for climate change and the economy, Biocap Canada Foundation’s 1st National Conference, Ottawa, Canada, February 2005.
Patents
Shanker K., Kraj, A.G., April 2005: “Wear Resistant Ceramic Composite Coatings and Process for Production Thereof”, Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Patent No.: WO2006111025, CA2504831A1, CA2504831C, CN101248144A, EP1871843A1, EP1871843A4, EP1871843B1, US20090130324).
Poster, Workshop, Technical Reports, Doctoral Colloquium
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Real-Time Optimization of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Power Generation. CANWEA & WESnet, Toronto, Canada, October 7-9, 2013. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Communities. CANWEA & WESnet, Toronto, Canada, October 14-18, 2012. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Power Generation in Remote Communities. CANWEA & WESnet, Vancouver, Canada, October 3-7, 2011. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Multi-renewable energy system for power generation in remote communities. CSBE, Winnipeg, Canada, July 2011. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., HRES for remote communities: case study Brasil. CANWEA & WESNET, Montreal, Canada, November 2010. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Application of Coatings for Icing Mitigation of Wind Turbines in Cold Climates,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006. (poster)
Dissertation & Theses
Kraj, A.G., "Intelligent Computational Infrastructures for Optimized Autonomous Distributed Energy Generation in Remote Communities," PhD Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2015.
Kraj, A.G., "Icing Characteristics & Mitigation Strategies for Composite Wind Turbine Blades in Cold Climates," MSc Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2007.
Kraj, A.G., "Aerodynamic Optimization of a Bi-Plane Configuration through Differential Evolution," BSc Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2003.
Awards
Kraj, A. G., Komus, A., Crouch, S., Composite biomaterial roof panels. ACMA COMPOSITES, Orlando, FL, January 29-31, 2013. Best In-Track Paper
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 3: accumulation rate,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006. Best Paper in Conference.
Special Reports
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Renewable energy policy: recommendations for implementation of renewable energy projects in rural communities,” September 2010.
Kraj, A.G., “The feasibility of increased renewable energy penetration on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil,” WWEI, Recife, Brazil, October 2007.
Novaes Pires Leite G., Weschenfelder F., Araújo A.M., Villa A. A. O., Prestrelo Neto N.F., Kraj A G., “A techno-economic analysis of the integration between air-conditioning systems and solar photovoltaic: a Brazilian case study,” Energy Conversion Management Journal, April 1, 2019.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Community Power and Renewable Energy: Where do they FIT?” August 2016, in review.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Networks, submitted for review, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N. Increasing the renewable energy ratio for remote communities: case study of the island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, submitted for review, 2013.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Best practices for renewable energy development,” March 2012, in review.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Phases of icing on wind turbine blades characterized by ice accumulation,” Renewable Energy Journal, Volume 35, Issue 5, May 2010, p.966-972.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Measurement method and results of ice adhesion force on a curved surface of a wind turbine blade,” Renewable Energy Journal, Volume 35, Issue 4, April 2010, p. 741-746.
Trade Journal Papers
Kraj A. G., Potter, S., Grow your own tractor, JEC Composites Magazine, No.87 March 2014.
Conference Papers
Kraj A. G., Smart Cities Begin With You, TEDx Winnipeg Conference: Think Forward, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 6, 2017.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation and real-time optimization of a multi-renewable energy system for autonomous power generation, Elsevier Energy Systems Conference: When Theory Meets Reality, Westminster, London, UK, June 24-25, 2014.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation and Optimization of a Multi-Renewable Energy System for Remote Power Generation at Fernando de Noronha. Brazil, Brazil Wind Power, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, September 3-5, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Power Generation. WWEC, Havana, Cuba, June 3-5, 2013.
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S., Best Practices in Sustainable Deployment of Renewable Energy Projects. WWEC 2013, Havana, Cuba June 3-5, 2013.
Kraj, A. G., Komus, A., Wheeler, F., Natural fiber stadium speakers. ACMA Composites, Orlando, FL, January 29-31, 2013.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., “Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Networks,” European Wind Energy Conference, Warsaw, Poland, April 2010.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N. “Increasing the renewable energy ratio for remote communities: case study of the island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil,” WWEC Wind Power for Islands Conference, Jeju, Korea, June 2009.
Feitosa, E.A.N., Leite, G.N.P., Kraj, A.G., “Remote condition monitoring system for a hybrid wind-diesel system—application at Fernando de Noronha Island, Brazil,” WWEC, Kingston, Canada, June 2008.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Impact of mitigation strategies on ice accumulation rate for wind turbines in cold climates”, CANWEA, Winnipeg, Canada, October 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 3: accumulation rate,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 2: profile shape extension,” GWEC, Adelaide, Australia, September 2006.
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 1: adhesion force & accumulation amount,” WREC, Florence, Italy, August 2006.
Derksen, R. W., Kraj, A.G., “Aerodynamic Optimization of a Bi-Plane Configuration using Differential Evolution,” OPTI 2007 Tenth International Conference on Computer Aided Optimum Design in Engineering, Myrtle Beach, USA, May 2007.
Smith D.W., Bibeau E.L., Kraj A.G., "Challenging the current thinking in biomass energy," Capturing Canada’s Green Advantage: Biosphere solutions for climate change and the economy, Biocap Canada Foundation’s 1st National Conference, Ottawa, Canada, February 2005.
Patents
Shanker K., Kraj, A.G., April 2005: “Wear Resistant Ceramic Composite Coatings and Process for Production Thereof”, Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Patent No.: WO2006111025, CA2504831A1, CA2504831C, CN101248144A, EP1871843A1, EP1871843A4, EP1871843B1, US20090130324).
Poster, Workshop, Technical Reports, Doctoral Colloquium
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Real-Time Optimization of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Autonomous and Distributed Power Generation. CANWEA & WESnet, Toronto, Canada, October 7-9, 2013. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Simulation of Multi-Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Communities. CANWEA & WESnet, Toronto, Canada, October 14-18, 2012. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Power Generation in Remote Communities. CANWEA & WESnet, Vancouver, Canada, October 3-7, 2011. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., Multi-renewable energy system for power generation in remote communities. CSBE, Winnipeg, Canada, July 2011. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., Feitosa, E.A.N., HRES for remote communities: case study Brasil. CANWEA & WESNET, Montreal, Canada, November 2010. (poster)
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Application of Coatings for Icing Mitigation of Wind Turbines in Cold Climates,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006. (poster)
Dissertation & Theses
Kraj, A.G., "Intelligent Computational Infrastructures for Optimized Autonomous Distributed Energy Generation in Remote Communities," PhD Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2015.
Kraj, A.G., "Icing Characteristics & Mitigation Strategies for Composite Wind Turbine Blades in Cold Climates," MSc Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2007.
Kraj, A.G., "Aerodynamic Optimization of a Bi-Plane Configuration through Differential Evolution," BSc Thesis. Winnipeg, Canada. University of Manitoba, 2003.
Awards
Kraj, A. G., Komus, A., Crouch, S., Composite biomaterial roof panels. ACMA COMPOSITES, Orlando, FL, January 29-31, 2013. Best In-Track Paper
Kraj A. G., Bibeau E.L., “Icing characteristics and mitigation strategies for wind turbines in cold climates, Part 3: accumulation rate,” RE2006, Makuhari, Japan, October 2006. Best Paper in Conference.
Special Reports
Kraj, A.G., Thompson, S. “Renewable energy policy: recommendations for implementation of renewable energy projects in rural communities,” September 2010.
Kraj, A.G., “The feasibility of increased renewable energy penetration on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil,” WWEI, Recife, Brazil, October 2007.
