PhD: University of Western Ontario, Canada

Contributed by: Jin Jiang, jjiang@eng.uwo.ca

Doctoral Fellowships in Control Systems and Power System Dynamics

A number of doctoral fellowships are available in the Control, Instrumentation and Electrical Systems Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario in Canada.

The lab houses a number of state-of-the-arts industrial grade and dedicated research facilities in distributed control systems, power plant simulators, as well as a small scale microgrid with diverse physical energy sources (PV, wind, fuel cell, and synchronous generators), and controllable loads and energy storage devices (batteries, super-caps, controllable electronic loads, and wireless-enabled smart meters).

The successful candidates will be working with a group of dynamic researchers on the design, analysis, and proof-of-concept implementation of control systems for power plants, power systems, and smart grids. The lab offers an inspiring and challenging environment for a self-motivated individual. An ideal candidate should have an advanced degree (MESc) in control system engineering or power system engineering. Previous experience on multivariable control systems, power electronic converters/inverter controls, and power dynamics and control will favourably be considered. 

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to: 

Prof. Jin Jiang

Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering

University of Western Ontario, London, Ont., N6A 5B9, CANADA

E-mail: jjiang@eng.uwo.ca

The selection process will commence as the applications arrive.