Electrical engineering - Power Systems
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Work description
State-of-the-art analysis of AC/DC hybrid microgrid architectures applicable to ships. This work also involves characterizing shipboard electrical loads and identifying requirements, as well as analyzing the most suitable microgrid topologies for ship electrical systems. Identification of the most appropriate voltage and frequency control strategies based on state-of-the-art research, and development of dispatch algorithms for islanded microgrids that account for coordinated control of generation, energy storage, and loads. Validation considering real vessel use cases in a laboratory environment. Publication of results in leading conferences and journals in the field.
Academic Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field;
Minimum profile required
? Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field;? Applicants must either already be enrolled in a PhD programme or be available to enroll in a PhD programme at the earliest possible date;? Solid knowledge of energy systems;
Preference factors
? Experience in the modelling and control of microgrids; ? Experience in the modelling and operation of real-time simulation systems and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing systems; ? Previous experience in MATLAB/Simulink and power system modelling; ? Familiarity with AC/DC hybrid microgrid topologies and power electronics. ? Experience with real-time simulators (e.g., OPAL-RT).
Application Period
Since 01 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
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Centre
Power and Energy Systems