Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Environment
Research project description
Interested in creating sustainable energy systems for vibrant economies and happy communities? Professor Jessie Ma is looking for MASc/MES students and/or PhD students at the University of Waterloo to join us in exploring deep electrification through distributed energy resources. Preference will be given to candidates with legal status in Canada (e.g., Canadians, permanent residents, valid work permit, etc.). Students can join us in either Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) in the Faculty of Engineering or the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development (SEED) in the Faculty of Environment.
Fields of research
- Power systems economics
- Energy policy
- Energy regulation
- Distributed energy resources
Qualifications and ideal student profile
Prospective graduate student researchers must meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for the programs connected to this opportunity. Visit the program pages using the links on this page to learn more about minimum admission requirements. In addition to minimum requirements, the research supervisor is looking for the following qualifications and student profile.
SYDE requirements:
- Degree(s) in electrical engineering or related field
- Background in power systems planning/scheduling and/or communications
SEED requirements:
- Degree(s) in economics, political science, management, or related field
- Background in electricity policy and/or regulation
All positions require strong oral and written communications skills.
Exceptional PhD students for SYDE can be considered for the prestigious Cornfield Sustainable Systems Design PhD Fellowship.
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Jessie Ma
Assistant Professor, Ontario Research Chair in Future Energy Systems, Department of Systems Design Engineering and the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development
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Important dates
Energy Systems Research is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.