Fully Funded PhD in Energy Management Systems and Battery Management Systems at Concordia University Concordia University in Canada

Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is advertising a fully funded PhD position in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Battery Management Systems (BMS/BMU) for Fall 2026. The project is associated with Professor Karim Zaghib and focuses on advanced research in lithium-ion battery technologies under extreme low-temperature conditions.

The successful PhD student will work on intelligent energy management algorithms for coordinating battery storage, hydrogen fuel cells, solar PV, wind generation, and diesel backup systems. The research also includes predictive control, optimization, and machine learning models to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and resilience in hybrid energy networks.

Another major component of the project is advanced battery state estimation, including State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and Remaining Useful Life (RUL), with attention to nonlinear battery behavior in cold climates. This makes the opportunity especially relevant for students interested in energy systems, battery analytics, and sustainable power technologies.

Funding is clearly stated: 35K CAD per year for 4 years. The post describes the role as fully funded and provides a link to the full role description and application instructions. Interested applicants should review the linked posting and follow the application steps there. Questions about the position or application process can be directed to the poster.