The School of Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) is seeking applications for 2 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on a national grant-funded research project on low concentration, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Specifically, your research will be focused on developing performance /cost models for solar concentrators which take account of the solar profile and other conditions in Singapore.

Requirements
At least a 2nd upper class B.Eng. Degree in the area of Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering (an additional masters degree will be an advantage)

• Proficient in MatLab and C/C++
• Fluent verbal and written communications in English
• Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities
• Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of R&D work

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PhD Studentships
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering

Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.

In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.

The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network. It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role. The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs. The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions. The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.

Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including “Smart Grids” of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.

The specific PhD projects available are:

1. Integration of Gas/Electricity/Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
2. System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
3. Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
4. Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
5. Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
6. Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)

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