UK Energy Storage Conference 2019: Early Career Researcher Parisa Akaber
Parisa Akaber shares her journey from obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering to pursuing a Master's in Information Systems Security, leading her to work on smart grid vulnerability assessment and security metrics deployment. She discusses her role as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate at Newcastle University in collaboration with SIEMENS Future Grid, highlighting real-world problems she tackles and her transition to starting a Ph.D. in the Power System Group. Additionally, she delves into developing an E-depot Smart Charging Scheduling and E-Fleet Management Solution, particularly focusing on load balancing, load shifting, and fast charging optimization.
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UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 My life as an Early Career Researcher Parisa Akaber Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Newcastle University/SIEMENS Future Grid
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 My background Education Work Experience How did I end up here! What am I working on as an Early Career Researcher? My KTP Project Responsibilities and challenges Overview Lesson learned!
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering Discrete Mathematics Digital Circuit logics Undergraduate Studies
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Moving to Canada!
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 MSc. Information Systems Security Smart Grid vulnerability assessment and security metric deployment How to represent a complex coupled power-communication network into mathematical equations What are the most critical components in the system? How to optimally allocate protection resources to maximize system resilience? How to minimize the restoration time after a service interruption? Master s Studies
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Moving to the UK!
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Knowledge Transfer Partnership Real world problem KTP Associate Newcastle University SIEMENS Future Grid Knowledge and Expertise Higher Qualification Opportunity: Started PhD in Newcastle University Power System Group
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Developing an E-depot Smart Charging Scheduling and E-Fleet Management Solution E-fleet Charging Scheduling Optimization Engine Objective : Load Balancing, Load Shifting, Fast Charging, Multi-Objective Optimized Charging Strategy Depot Data Bus Battery Charger/Connector Bus Schedule Bus Trip Grid Connection 6 20 5 Power demand (MW) 15 e 4 #Nbuses 3 10 2 5 1 0 0 e Time Slot Grid 6 20 Energy Tariff Data Time of use Tariff Peak penalty 5 Power demand (MW) 15 4 #Nbuses 3 10 KTP Associate Newcastle University SIEMENS Future Grid 2 5 1 e 0 0 Data-driven integrated optimization platform Considering Economical and Technical aspects of operating an e-fleet Scalable solution for large e-fleets
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Knowledge Transfer Partnership Appreciate the opportunities! Associate Responsibilities: Problem Solving Research Novelty Act as a bridge between Academic and Industry partner Act as Industry and Academia representative Managing my own research project Project progress, Time Management Budget Management Identify required training Resource Management Project Management! Time management Identify the needs KTP Associate Newcastle University SIEMENS Future Grid Learn the differences: Sales Pitch Academic Presentation Learn the language! Identify the common interest! Learn how to find short-term solutions! (maybe sacrifice precision at first)
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Knowledge Transfer Partnership What I have learned as an Early Career Researcher? Always Ask! Seek mentoring! Network Collaboration Shake hands Personal Development vs Career Development Differences between academic and industrial mindset! Expectations Objectives Try to accept various responsibilities (out of my comfort zone)! Do not be afraid KTP Associate Newcastle University SIEMENS Future Grid Leverage Opportunities! Training Presentation (feedbacks) How to start simple and add complexity over time! Get work done!
UK Energy Storage Conference 2019 5 September 2019 Knowledge Transfer Partnership WORK KTP Associate Newcastle University SIEMENS Future Grid Jeff Weiner (CEO of LinkedIn) on Twitter
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