Increasing Hosting Capacity of Distributed Generation in the Distribution Systems

Brunel University London (BUL) is recruiting to EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships effective 1 October 2020. Applications are invited for the following specific project called “Increasing Hosting Capacity of Distributed Generation in the Distribution Systems”. Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend (bursary) of £17,285 plus payment of their full-time home tuition fees for a period of 36 months (3 years). Applicants must be eligible for home tuition fees either through nationality, residency (living in the UK for at least three years and not wholly for educational purposes) or other connection to the UK.

The successful applicants will join the internationally recognised researchers in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering. This exciting research project is focused on the hosting capacity research which is the crucial enabler for renewable energy penetration level against high-carbon energy challenges while moving forward into affordable, reliable and sustainable energy provision. Electrical Energy Storage systems help in overcoming the overvoltage resulting from high distributed generation penetration, thus allowing the increase of the system’s hosting capacity. This project will investigate the various energy storage technologies and examine their techno-economic impact on hosting capacity enhancement.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to demonstrate a mature approach to learning, enthusiasm, and creativity.

Please contact Dr Ahmed F. Zobaa at [Email Address Removed] for an informal discussion about the studentships.

Eligibility
Applicants will have or be expected to receive a first or upper-second class honours degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Mathematics, Physics or a similar discipline. A Postgraduate Masters degree is not required but may be an advantage.

Experience in Electrical Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power System Analysis using different software packages (i.e. DIgSILENT, ETAP, etc) is an advantage. In addition, applicants should be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, collaborate with others and have good communication skills.

How to Apply
Please submit your application documents (see list below) by Noon on Friday 26 June 2020 to [Email Address Removed] Interviews will take place in July 2020.
• Your up-to-date CV;
• Your personal statement (300 to 500 words) summarising your background, skills and experience;
• Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Masters degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
• Evidence of your English language skills to IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent, 6.0 in all sections), if appropriate;
• Contact details for TWO referees, one of which can be an academic member of staff in the College.

Remember to state the title of the project at the top of your personal statement.