PhD Scholarship: Resilience in Power Systems: The PhD scholarship focuses on the enhancement of cyber-physical resilience in power systems through innovative algorithmic and theoretical tools. This opportunity is offered by DTU Wind and Energy Systems in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.
PhD Scholarship: Enhancing Cyber-Physical Resilience in Power Systems
Designation
PhD Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cyber-Physical Resilience in Power Systems |
| Location | Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | A two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent, preferably in control engineering, operations research, or power systems. |
| Last Date for Application | March 21, 2025 |
Description
The ongoing changes in the power system necessitate novel statistical and control-theoretic tools to identify and mitigate cyber-attacks. The scholarship aims to develop these approaches while leveraging advancements in machine learning and optimization. The successful candidate will:
- Develop statistical methods for attack identification on the power grid.
- Utilize control and optimization techniques to mitigate cyber-physical threats.
- Conduct benchmarks against current state-of-the-art methods.
Candidates must possess a mathematical or coding background, showcasing skills in control and optimization, communicative ability, and a teamwork mindset. Coding experience in Julia or Python is desired.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their complete online applications as a single PDF file including:
- A cover letter motivating the application.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English, including an official grading scale description.
- Contact information for two references (academic or professional).
The application can be submitted through the DTU application portal.
Note: It is permissible to apply before completing the master’s degree, but the start of the PhD cannot occur until the degree is obtained.
Last Date to Apply
March 21, 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
