Opportunities & Focus Areas

V2G + Renewable Energy Integration

  • EVs as distributed storage for solar and wind
  • Virtual Power Plant (VPP) using EV fleets
  • Microgrid and community energy resilience

AI-Driven Smart Charging & Discharging

  • Reinforcement learning & federated learning for large EV fleets
  • Real-time charging optimization using mobility + grid demand data
  • Peak-shaving and cost-minimization strategies

6G-Enabled Smart Energy Networks

  • Ultra-low latency V2G communications
  • Edge AI and digital twin of city energy systems
  • V2X + V2G integration for real-time coordination

Autonomous EV Fleets as Grid Assets

  • Joint routing + charging optimization
  • Robotaxi and logistics fleet energy management
  • Energy-aware mobility planning

Large-Scale Simulation & Digital Twins

  • City-scale power–transport co-simulation
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing platforms
  • Real-world datasets and benchmarking

V2G Market & Energy Trading Mechanisms

  • Dynamic pricing for V2G participation
  • Peer-to-peer EV energy trading
  • Blockchain-based energy marketplaces
  • Incentive design for EV owners

Shaping Future Innovators

Research project

Individual and group projects in renewable energy, energy storage, smart charging, and ECAV-related topics.

Laboratory Experience

Hands-on work with test setups, simulation tools, and datasets.

Industry-Led Workshops

Technical sessions and seminars delivered by CNBM and partner companies.

Internships & Industry Placements

Opportunities to gain experience within CNBM and associated organisations, subject to availability.

Publications & Conferences

Support to present research at academic and industry events.

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