Federated Learning for Decentralized and Personalized Demand Side Management in Smart Grids

Description

The research project aims at developing federated learning techniques for demand side management in smart grids. The approach consists in creating general models of electricity demand management using historical data from the whole grid and then adapting them to the specificities of each site in order to optimize consumption and reduce costs. The project involves the development of algorithms adapted to this problem and their integration in a practical context based on real data and complex simulation models. The selected candidate will work in a multidisciplinary collaboration between a research group specialized in machine learning and a group working in the field of smart grids.

Research Field

- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Smart Grids

Research Supervisor

Christian Gagné

Research Environment

Institute Intelligence and Data (IID) of Université Laval

The IID is dedicated to federating and supporting expertise and innovation in artificial intelligence and data valorization in the greater Quebec City area, placing itself at the heart of a global centre of excellence of international calibre in these fields and related research areas.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Computer Science

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$24000 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$24000 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Computer Software
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Artificial intelligence

Requirements and Conditions

The candidates for this project should demonstrate a willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary project, with a thorough knowledge of machine learning and a strong interest in its use in a smart grid demand side management context.

Required Documentation

- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Transmit the scientific publications or other productions demonstrating research experience.

Find Out More

Christian Gagné
Professeur
Département de génie électrique et de génie informatique
christian.gagne@gel.ulaval.ca