A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics Engineering from October 1, 2009.
Project goal
The aim of the project is to research in generic structures for control and management in a network-oriented service structure in the domestic network. Although there are many initiatives to provide network access to many different devices at home (from the computer and broadcasting equipment for sockets and thermostats based on zigbee, z-wave, wifi, plc, etc.) there is no common platform for integration and management of these devices in a user-friendly form. Especially in the management of electricity consumption, it is important to have a system that is reliable and easy to use to ensure system effectiveness on a larger scale. To obtain the effect of intelligent and dynamic power consumption, it is necessary that the system is being used on a large scale, as savings for the individual user are unlikely to motivate, especially if the system is somewhat complex to use.
Method
The proposed method for building a generic control structure is an open platform which allows for the use of a "service aggregator," and a "software configuration manager” that are either controlled by the end user or remotely by a service that one can subscribe to.
To understand the requirement of the various subsystems, the project will continuously monitor the development of more specific sub-systems that "only" cover parts of the home units (and therefore does not have a generic structure). This applies, for example, to “smart energy initiative" to ensure stable electricity supply.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
Application
The application must be received no later than 15 July 2009. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Method
The proposed method for building a generic control structure is an open platform which allows for the use of a "service aggregator," and a "software configuration manager” that are either controlled by the end user or remotely by a service that one can subscribe to.
To understand the requirement of the various subsystems, the project will continuously monitor the development of more specific sub-systems that "only" cover parts of the home units (and therefore does not have a generic structure). This applies, for example, to “smart energy initiative" to ensure stable electricity supply.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
Application
The application must be received no later than 15 July 2009. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
