Position Overview

Aalto University is seeking a fully funded Doctoral Researcher in AI and Quantum‑Inspired Optimization for Sustainable Energy Systems. The role is funded by the Research Council of Finland and is part of the project “Smart, Economic, and Sustainable Energy Management of Green Maritime Industry via AI Approaches” (SiGMA). It will be hosted by the Multi‑energy System Planning and Operation Research Group in the School of Electrical Engineering. The primary workplace is Otaniemi campus, Espoo, Finland.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical, data‑driven, and AI‑based models for sustainable multi‑energy systems.
• Design optimisation and decision‑making methods for system planning, scheduling, and operation.
• Explore quantum‑inspired optimisation methods for selected energy‑system problems.
• Apply the developed methods to case studies related to ship and port energy systems, green hydrogen, smart grids, or other en...