Dr. Guangya Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Guangya Yang completed his PhD at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2008 and has since joined the Technical University of Denmark. He worked full-time as a specialist in electrical design simulation for large offshore wind farms with Ørsted. He is a senior member of IEEE and has served as an expert member of the European Technology & Innovation Platform for solar photovoltaic systems. His areas of expertise include stability and control of low-inertia power systems and electromagnetic transient simulation, with a focus on offshore wind applications. Dr. Yang has played a significant role in validating the importance of synchronous condensers in low-inertia systems and provides industry training related to offshore wind power systems. He is the convenor of IEC61400-21-5, a working group developing technical specifications for industrial-level test benches for wind power plants. He has secured numerous research grants totaling €12 million and coordinates the Innovative Training Network project, InnoCyPES, funded by the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska Curie Action program. Additionally, he is the lead editor for the IEEE Access PES section and an editorial board member for multiple journals. Dr. Yang is recognized for his impactful contributions and is listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Teaching and research in electrical engineering, focusing on offshore wind energy systems and their stability and control.

Awards

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World's Top 2% Scientist

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.