Master of science Odin Foldvik Eikeland will Monday October 23rd, 2023, at 12:15 hold his disputas for the PhD degree in Science. The title of his thesis is:
"Enhancing Decision-making in the Electric Power Sector with Machine Learning and Optimization"
The electric power system infrastructure is essential for modern economies and societies, as it provides the electricity needed to power homes, businesses, and industries. It is of critical importance that the operation of the electric power system is optimized to serve the electricity demand reliably and sustainably. Advances in machine learning and optimization have enabled the potential to enhance decision-making in the electric power sector by gaining insight into the vast amount of data stored digitally. The operation of electric power systems poses many challenges, such as the rising integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage, and the aging transmission infrastructure. This thesis explores machine learning and optimization techniques to enhance decision-making concerning decarbonization targets, integration of renewable energy sources, cost savings, and reliable power supply.
Evaluation Committee
The disputas will be led by Professor Unni Pia Løvhaug, of the Department of Physics and Technology at UiT.
Supervisors
Streaming site
The disputas and trial lecture will be streamed from these sites:
Disputas (12:15 - 16:00)
Trial Lecture (10:15 - 11:00)
Thesis
The thesis is available through Munin.