Applications are invited for ONE position of Research Fellow/PhD Student on project, “Development of a prototype model for optimal load balancing strategy in a Peer-to-Peer energy trading network of renewable energy prosumers with economic benefits” under the supervision of Prof. Sandip S. Deshmukh and Prof. Alivelu Manga Parimi.

Deadline: 15th December 2023

Objectives
1)      Design and development of multiple lab-scale renewable energy microgrids with prosumer features. 
2)      Development of optimal control strategy framework to monitor self-produced energy for energy trading tasks
3)      Development of Peer-to-peer (P2P) trading optimizations.
4)      Techno-economic analysis and Return of Investment analysis of the P2P distribution network.


This position is applicable only to PhD aspirants. The candidates check the eligibility criteria and qualification process of the PhD program of BITS Pilani (Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.)).

Essential Qualification: ME/MTech in EEE above 70%

Note: GATE qualification is not mandatory for this position.
Fellowship: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month (based on the year of PhD and performance)
Duration: As per BITS Pilani norms (Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.))
Place of work: BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad
Application process: Please apply with CV and Cover letter (showing alignment and justification with the roles/responsibilities/requirements) using this form


Preliminary shortlisting will be based on resume and telephonic/audio-visual interview within a week of last date of application. For the final interview, the candidate will be informed through e-mail for interview.

For more details, please contact:

1. Prof. Sandip S. Deshmukh
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad
Email address: ssd@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Website: Prof. Sandip S Deshmukh

2. Prof. Alivelu Manga Parimi
Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad
Email address: alivelu@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in

Website: Prof. Alivelu Manga Parimi