Ronald C. Matthews Jr.

Senior Member of Technical Staff

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Senior Member of Technical Staff

rcmatth@sandia.gov

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(505) 845-7608

Biography

Ronald C. Matthews received his B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematical Sciences from the University of West Florida in 2005 and 2007 respectively. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2012 and 2018 respectively. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in 2018 as a Postdoctoral Appointee and transitioned to R&D S&E, Electrical Engineer in 2020. His current work focuses on grid/microgrid protection, optimization, real-time modeling of microgrids, and controls.

Education

  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2018
  • MS, Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2012
  • MS, Mathematical Sciences, University of West Florida, 2007
  • BS, Mathematics, University of West Florida, 2005

Publications

  • Reno, M.J., Jimenez-Aparicio, M., Patel, T., Summers, A., Hernandez-Alvidrez, J., Wilches-Bernal, F., Montoya, A., Dow, A.R.R., Kelly, D.J., Matthews, R., Ojetola, S.T., Darbali-Zamora, R., Palacios, F., Flicker, J.D., Bidram, A., Paruthiyil, S.K., Montoya, R., Poudel, B., Rajendra-Kurup, A., … Bauer, D. (2024). Adaptive Protection and Control for High Penetration PV and Grid Resilience (Final Technical Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/2382709 Publication ID: 124860
  • Veurink, M.G., Weaver, W.W., Robinett, R.D., Wilson, D.G., Matthews, R., & Matthews, R. (2022). WEC Array Optimization with Multi-Resonance and Phase Control of Electrical Power Take-Off [Conference Proceeding]. IFAC-PapersOnLine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.10.479 Publication ID: 109460
  • Veurink, M., Weaver, W., Robinett, R.D., Wilson, D.G., Matthews, R., & Matthews, R. (2022). Efficient WEC array buoy placement optimization with multi-resonance control of the electrical power take-off for improved performance [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2004576 Publication ID: 117492
  • Weaver, W., Wilson, D.G., Robinett, R.D., Matthews, R., & Matthews, R. (2022). WEC array optimization with multi-resonance and phase control of electrical power take-off [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2004393 Publication ID: 116788
  • Summers, A., Patel, T., Matthews, R., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2022). Prediction of Relay Settings in an Adaptive Protection System [Conference Poster]. 2022 IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2022. https://doi.org/10.2172/2002355 Publication ID: 110364
  • Matthews, R., Patel, T., Summers, A., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2022). Optimal Coordination of Distance and Overcurrent Relays with Sparse Placement [Conference Paper]. 2022 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2022. https://doi.org/10.1109/NAPS56150.2022.10012216 Publication ID: 116712
  • Matthews, R., Patel, T., Summers, A., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2022). A Graph Theory Approach for Placing Overcurrent Relays and Reclosers for Economical Protection of Meshed Transmission Networks [Conference Paper]. 2022 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2022. https://doi.org/10.1109/NAPS56150.2022.10012215 Publication ID: 116728
  • Veurink, M., Weaver, W.W., Robinett, R.D., Wilson, D.G., Matthews, R., & Matthews, R. (2022). Efficient WEC Array Buoy Placement optimization with Multi-Resonance Control of the Electrical Power Take-off for Improved Performance [Conference Paper]. Oceans Conference Record (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANS47191.2022.9977067 Publication ID: 117544
  • Matthews, R., Rashkin, L.J., Glover, S.F., Doerry, N.H., & Doerry, N.H. (2021). Stabilization of Generator Frequency under Pulsed Load Condition Using Regenerative Propeller Braking [Conference Paper]. 2021 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium, ESTS 2021. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85114006672&origin=inward Publication ID: 77901
  • Summers, A., Patel, T., Matthews, R., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2021). Prediction of Relay Settings in an Adaptive Protection System [Conference Paper]. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT50606.2022.9817483 Publication ID: 75428
  • Summers, A., Matthews, R., Patel, T., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2021). Power System Protection Parameter Sensitivity Analysis with Integrated Inverter Based Resources [Conference Paper]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC43889.2021.9518534 Publication ID: 78863
  • Reimer, B., Khalili, T., Bidram, A., Reno, M.J., Matthews, R., & Matthews, R. (2020). Optimal Protection Relay Placement in Microgrids [Conference Poster]. 2020 IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference, KPEC 2020. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85092756594&origin=inward Publication ID: 73059
  • Rashkin, L.J., Matthews, R., Neely, J.C., Doerry, N., & Doerry, N. (2020). Dynamic response comparison of dual-wound and single-wound machines in multi-bus power system architectures [Conference Poster]. 2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85096567108&origin=inward Publication ID: 73503
  • Rashkin, L.J., Neely, J.C., Matthews, R., Doerry, N., & Doerry, N. (2020). Dynamic Response Comparison of Dual-Wound and Single-Wound Machines in Multi-Bus Power System Architectures [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC48692.2020.9161568 Publication ID: 73713
  • Matthews, R., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Reno, M.J., & Reno, M.J. (2019). Fault Current Correction Strategies for Effective Fault Location in Inverter-Based Systems [Conference Poster]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85075510128&origin=inward Publication ID: 69727
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Patents & Trademarks

  • Wilson, D.G, Weaver, W.W., Robinett III, R. D., Matthews, R., Glover, S.F., “Unstable Controller Design of DC Microgrids”, SD#12857, Non-Provisional Patent Application, January 11th, 2018, Patent Pending August 2018.