PhD Student Position, Germany

Networked Control Systems (NCS) are control systems where the spatially distributed control elements (sensors, actuators and controllers) communicate over a shared communication network which might lead to time varying delays and information losses. Therefore, the design and analysis of these systems have to take the effects of the communication links into account. Smart power grid is a concept where, among others, the high percentage of renewable energy sources leads to a qualitatively new dynamic behaviour which requires new control approaches. It is expected that real-time information exchange between the control elements will be necessary for optimizing the performance of the grid. Therefore, the sensitivity of the control design with respect to delays and information losses will be of high importance.

The PhD work will focus on the design of novel NCS design concepts, among others, in:
a) wind park control
b) weak grids with a high percentage of renewable sources.

The candidates should have a master (or equivalent) degree in Electrical Engineering with an excellent academic record and be familiar with control theory and with the concepts of power generation and distribution, preferably with renewable energy sources (wind and solar). It is expected that the selected PhD student spends some time at Siemens AG Corporate Technology in Munich, Germany.

The financing is obtained through a stipend of 1500€ per month from the International Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGSSE) at TUM. T