Innovative LVDC grid protection methodologies
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Belgium
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KU Leuven
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On Campus (Full Time)
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Research Assistantship (RA)
Expired
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (PhD Research Project)
The Electa Ghent research group is one of the 14 research groups of the Faculty of Engineering Technology at KU Leuven, Ghent Campus. The group is part of the ESAT cluster Electrical Engineering. The research is situated in the field of electrical energy technology. Within the group, expertise was built up through various research projects in areas such as autonomous hybrid energy systems, industrial datacom and security, PV metrology, industrial energy metering, LVDC and light electric mobility.
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Project
We are looking for a motivated and talented PhD student to join our team. The candidate will work on novel protection methodologies for low voltage, industrial, hybrid AC/DC grids that enhance the availability and resource efficiency of industrial factories. Although the potential of DC grids for industrial use cases has been proven, there are still many relevant open research questions regarding the sizing and protection methodology.
Profile
- a master in electrical engineering technology
- an analytical mind and are eager to learn
- a hands-on, collaborative can-do mindset
- fluent English communication skills,
Offer
- to work towards obtaining a PhD degree from a highly ranked university and become a well-trained, independent researcher,
- a supportive and collaborative team in which you can develop know-how and expertise in state-of-the-art technologies,
- the opportunity to build up research and innovation skills that are essential for a future career in industrial as well as academic research and development environments,
- support in the further development of your competences to analyze strategic research problems and to architect and evaluate innovative solutions with industrial applicability,
- an international and multicultural working environment at the KU Leuven campus Gent
- an attractive salary package, complemented with multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.).
Interested?
For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Simon Ravyts, tel.: +32 16 37 76 39, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. ir. Jan Cappelle, tel.: +32 9 267 27 02, mail: [email protected].
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