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PhD Position in Electric Power System: Sweden

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KTH School of Electrical Engineering seeks a PhD candidate in Electric Power Systems

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Project title: PMU-signal-based control of Power System Stabilizers (PSSs)

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 12,000 full-year undergraduate students, 1,400 postgraduate students and 3,100 employees.

The School of Electrical Engineering conducts research and education on the highest international level in Electric Power Engineering, Fusion and Space Plasma Physics, Telecommunications, and Networks, Information and Control Systems (NICS).
The scientific and technical activities of the Division of Electric Power Systems cover development and application of methods for analysis, simulation, and control of electric and integrated energy systems. The research activities in this division are divided into three subject areas, namely, power system dynamics and control, electricity markets and production planning, and power system network planning.

Background

Occurrence of low frequency inter-area modes is very frequent in interconnected power systems. The stability of these modes is necessary for secure system operation, and the behaviors of these modes are one of the crucial factors on setting the maximum allowable power transfer within the transmission systems. To damp these modes, Power System Stabilizers (PSSs) are the most common control means. However, today’s PSSs normally rely on local input information, and the effectiveness in damping inter-area modes may be limited since inter-area modes are not highly controllable and observable in the local signals. The main objective of this project is to tune some of the PSSs installed in the system based on remote information provided by PMUs, and to analyze the impact of these PSSs on damping of inter-area oscillations. It is expected that based on PMU signals a global observability can be achieved which may lead to an effective damping of inter-area oscillations by means of PMU-signal-based control of PSSs.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a completed academic degree on master’s level in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics, and also a good command of English.

To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.

Employment

Form of employment: Time limited.
Start date: According to agreement.
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH, and the position will include 80% research and 20% teaching assistance.

Application

The application should contain, a CV, a letter in which the applicant motivates the choice of conducting PhD studies, contact information to three reference persons, the degree certificate, and transcripts of records.

Application by ordinary mail to:
KTH School of Electrical Engineering
Osquldas väg 10
SE – 100 44 Stockholm
Sweden

Application deadline: 2008-10-22

Employers reference number: E-2008-0400

Contact

Lennart Söder, Professor
Phone: +46 8 790 8906

Mehrdad Ghandhari, Senior lecturer
Phone: +46 8 790 7758

15 comments

  1. Zephania A.D.Chaula says:

    I have masters in Electrical Power Systems and Networks . I graduated at Donetsk State Technical University(UKRAINE) in 1996.I have worked in industry from 1997 to 2007.Then from 2008 to date Iam an Assistant Lecturer at Mbeya Institute of Science and Technology here in Tanzania.Iam very much interested in doing a PhD in Electrical Power System .So please , let me know how to join your good Institute. Thank you for your consideration.My mobile phone is 255-754477760

  2. Chi Eric Nche says:

    I am a Cameroonian and have just passed the Msc in electrical power systems. I am a lecturer in a polytechnic in Bamenda (Cameroon), an have been on this job for 15th years. I shall be happy to contenue to the phd if given the opportunity

  3. Patrobers Simiyu says:

    I’m an Master’ in Technology (electrical & Electronics) Moi university Kenya. I’m interested in doing a PHD in power systems in your institututiion. Please send me more info on how to get there for the 2010/11 year.

    I’ll be grateful for your assistance.

  4. brian tembo says:

    I am a Zambian boy aged 19 and completed my high school education last year.cold you help me with a scholarship

  5. ENGR ODIN, ODUMA says:

    I HAVE MASTERS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGAND MASTER IN ENERGY AND PETROLEUM ECONOMICS WITH 28 YEARS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY OF NIGERIA.WHEN IS THE TIME TO APPLY AND CAN I START THIS YEAR 2009?I HAVE WORKED IN THE GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SECTORS.IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET SCHOLARSHIP?IF I HAVE THE CASH TO PAY, CAN I START THE PHD THIS YEAR? PLEASE, I,M SORRY FOR BORDERING YOU WITH THESE QUESTIONS.

  6. shuaib says:

    I want to study my Ph.D at KTH Stockholm in the field of Electric power Engineering or Energy systems.I would like to know how to write an acceptable proposal and join the university

  7. Solomon Mamo says:

    I want to study my Ph.D at KTH Stockholm in the field of Electric power Engineering or Energy systems.I would like to know how to write an acceptable proposal and join the university. I have an M.Sc degree in electric power engineering from Addis ababa university.

  8. muataz Bellah says:

    I am graduated from Aleppo University in the Faculty of Electronical and Electrical Engineering – Communication Department.
    I am look to enhance specialty in more highly experienced country in communication science, concerning the advanced labs, researches and technologies.
    I enroll my skills, abilities and academic projects as following:
    I had training course in the Syrian Korean Company for communication.
    I had training course in the MTN Company for communication.
    and I am on graduate Project about “Mobile Programming for Positioning Purposes Via GSM Network”and have get 95%in it.
    My graduation average is 80,54%.
    High scholastic achievement certificate(93.75).
    Good knowledge of GSM Network, Very good experience of Microcontrollers and microprocessors programming ,Very good back ground in Logical systems & Digital circuits, Excellent study Standard at Calculus and Mathematics science.
    Computer maintenance experience , fast learning abilities.
    I have got the excellence certificate three times through my study.
    I am looking for the better understanding of the European Union’s developed societies, having the apporchinity to benefit from the European enhanced social and scientific standards.

  9. Jemal Kemal Nigo says:

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    My name is Jemal Kemal Nigo. I have M.Sc degree in Mathematics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. Now I am a lecturer in Haramaya University. I want to pursue my PhD degree in Applied Mathematics with Musical Modeling or in any field related to Mathematics and Economics. So please, help me in getting fully funded PhD scholarship.

  10. CLIVE MOONGA says:

    I am a male Zambian who possess a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. I would like to pursue a degree in the same field. Please help me find a scholarship or financial aid to make my dream come true. Thank you in advance.

    Clive Moonga

  11. SIMON KARANJA says:

    I very much respect KTH Stockholm for their work in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. I would like to know how I would do a PhD there either at the School of Electrical Engineering or at the Linne Flow Centre. Does anybody know how to write an acceptable PHD proposal for this University?

  12. Hooman says:

    Would you please inform me any PhD programs for Telecommunications with funding?

    I’m looking for this programs at any universities all around the world.

    I’m educated in Telecommunications of Master degree and Power Eletric of Bachelore.

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