Sustainability and Renewable Energy projects:

May 15, 2025 · View on GitHub

Battery Fast Charging Optimization

Optimize lithium-ion battery charging strategies while preserving longevity and safety.

Impact: Improve battery charging performance while preserving safety and longevity.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Modeling and Simulation, Optimization, Electrification

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Intelligent Trip Planning for Battery Electric Vehicles Using Real-Time Map Data

Simulate electric vehicle trips using real-time map data to evaluate energy-efficient routes and strategies.

Impact: Reduce energy use and environmental impact in electric vehicle travel.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Automotive, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation, Optimization

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Detection and Visualization of CO2 Concentration Using Hyperspectral Satellite Data

Develop a CO2 detection algorithm using hyperspectral images and visualize the results geospatially.

Impact: Enable precise CO2 monitoring for effective climate action.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Signal Processing

Intelligent Energy Management Systems for Smart Grids

Design and Implement an Intelligent Energy Management System (IEMS) for Smart Grids to Optimize Energy Distribution and Consumption.

Impact: Elevate efficiency and forge a sustainable world through advanced energy management.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning

Solar Tracker Control Simulation

Design a control system for a multi axis solar tracker.

Impact: Maximize solar irradiance to increase renewable energy production.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Control, Modeling and Simulation, Solar Panels

Energy Management for a 2-Motor BEV using Model-Predictive Control

Develop a Model-Predictive Control algorithm to optimally distribute torque in a 2-motor Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) powertrain.

Impact: Reduce energy consumption while maintaining best motor performance.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Automotive, Control, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation

Carbon Neutrality

Build a CO2 emission model from historical data and create a plan to achieve carbon neutrality in the future.

Impact: Set up a strategy for carbon neutrality and consolidate the international collaboration.

Expertise gained: Computational Finance, Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning

Techno-Economic Assessment of Green Hydrogen Production

Perform early-stage economic feasibility of an energy project to determine project viability.

Impact: Connect economic aspect to technical design.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Modeling and Simulation, Electrification

Coastline Prediction using Existing Climate Change Models

Develop an example that predicts and visualizes coastline impact due to rising sea levels.

Impact: Assess and plan for the potential impact of climate change.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Modeling and Simulation

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping using Machine Learning

Develop a tool to identify and visualize geographical areas susceptible to landslides.

Impact: Identify areas that are at risk for landslides to help mitigate devastating impacts on people and infrastructure.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Machine Learning

Smart Watering System with Internet of Things

Develop a smart plant water system using Internet of Things (IoT) and low-cost hardware

Impact: Minimize the negative effects of the overuse of water in farming and preserve water resources.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Low-Cost Hardware, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing

Portable Charging System for Electric Vehicles

Design a portable charger for Electric Vehicles.

Impact: Help make Electric Vehicles more reliable for general use.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Control, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation

Green Hydrogen Production

Develop a model of a reversible fuel-cell integrated into a renewable-energy microgrid structure.

Impact: Contribute to the global transition to zero-emission energy sources through the production of hydrogen from clean sources.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Electrification, Digital Twins, Modeling and Simulation

Electrification of Household Heating

Build and evaluate an electrical household heating system to help minimize human environmental impact and halt climate change.

Impact: Contribute to the global transition to zero-emission energy sources by electrification of household heating.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Digital Twins, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation

Electrification of Aircraft

Evaluate electric aircraft energy requirements, power distribution options, and other electrical technologies.

Impact: Contribute to the global transition to zero-emission energy sources by electrification of flight.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Digital Twins, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation, Zero-fuel Aircraft

Wind Turbine Predictive Maintenance Using Machine Learning

Improve the reliability of wind turbines by using machine learning to inform a predictive maintenance model.

Impact: Contribute to providing the world with reliable green energy.

Expertise gained: Industry 4.0, Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Machine Learning, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation, Predictive Maintenance, Wind Turbines

Optimal Data Center Cooling

Improve performance, stability, and cost effectiveness of data centers by designing a cooling algorithm that keeps the system running as efficiently as possible.

Impact: Contribute to the performance, reliability, and efficiency of data centers worldwide.

Expertise gained: Big Data, Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Cloud Computing, Control, Deep Learning, Modeling and Simulation, Parallel Computing, Predictive Maintenance

Control, Modeling, Design, and Simulation of Modern HVAC Systems

Model a modern HVAC system and design a controller to improve heating, cooling, ventilation, air quality, pressure, humidity, and energy efficiency.

Impact: Contribute to the design and control of modern homes and buildings to preserve energy and healthy living environments.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Modeling and Simulation, Electrification, Control

Predictive Electric Vehicle Cooling

Improve range, performance, and battery life by designing a cooling algorithm that keep EV battery packs cool when they need it most.

Impact: Contribute to the electrification of transport worldwide. Increase the range, performance, and battery life of EVs.

Expertise gained: Autonomous Vehicles, Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Automotive, Control, Electrification, Modeling and Simulation, Optimization

Intelligent Fan Air Cooling System

Design an intelligent fan cooling system to moderate temperatures in a building to eliminate or reduce the need for air conditioning systems.

Impact: Contribute to energy and carbon footprint reduction.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Control, Modeling and Simulation, Optimization

Battery Pack Design Automation

Reduce the effort required to properly develop a battery pack optimized for an automotive drive cycle.

Impact: Contribute to the global transition to zero-emission energy source.

Expertise gained: Sustainability and Renewable Energy, Control, Electrification, Optimization, Parallel Computing