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Overview
Future development will focus on: i) incorporating additional e-fuesl production, ii) improving the accuracy and scalability of the Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) models, iii) adding new types of electrolyser technolgies and iv) expanding the environmental impact assessment to include more comprehensive sustainability metrics.
Enhanced user interfaces and scenario analysis tools will be developed to facilitate broader adoption and customizable policy and market condition simulations. The goal of this e-Hydrogen Cost Optimizer (Future development) (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is to create a robust, flexible decision-support tool that can adapt to emerging technologies and evolving hydrogen economies worldwide.
Recommended Student Background
- Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of renewable energy systems and hydrogen production
- Familiarity with techno-economic modeling and optimization techniques
- Experience with Python programming and data analysis
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- Enhanced version of the e-Hydrogen Cost Optimizer application with improved MILP models, expanded renewable energy technology options, and advanced environmental impact metrics integrated.
- Comprehensive scenario-based techno-economic optimization reports analyzing system performance and sustainability under varying policy, market, technology conditions, and locations.
- A peer-reviewed publication presenting the methodology, new app capabilities, and case study results demonstrating the optimized cost and environmental benefits of advanced electrolytic hydrogen production systems developed with the tool.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Application deadline: all year around
Language
English
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Contact details of 3 referees
- Official English language test score
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Additional Details
- This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs
Thuwal
Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month
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