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I’m seeking self-motivated students who are passionate about research and have strong background in mathematical and electrical engineering to join my group. My research interests include modeling, optimization and machine learning for power distribution systems. If you are passionate about advancing research in these fields, please send your resume to lusha.wang@ua.edu with subject line “PhD Application + Name”. Detailed information can be found on the PhD application details page.
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Minor: Computer Science), Washington State University, Pullman, USA, 2022.
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, 2016.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, The University of Alabama, Alabama, United States, 2023–present.
- Post-doctoral Appointee, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, United States, 2022–2023.
- Research Aide, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, United States, May–Dec 2019; May–Aug 2020.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, United States, 2017–2022.
- Software Developer, Virtue Intelligent Network Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China, 2016–2017.
Research Interests
My research focuses on analyzing and managing electric vehicles (EVs) and distributed energy resources (DERs) in emerging power distribution and transportation systems for improved grid resilience. The goal of my research is to develop practically efficient tools for utilities that lead to intelligent and sustainable power and energy systems and facilitate electrification.
- Power distribution systems modeling and analysis
- Transportation electrification
- Power system resilience and protection
- Power system optimization and control
- Distributed renewable integration
Awards
- IEEE PES General Meeting Best Paper Award 2025: Smart charging impact analysis using clustering methods and real-world distribution feeders
- iREDEFINE Professional Development Award: Awarded to 12 PhD students and Post-doc in the US and Canada selected by ECE department chairs, 2023
- IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies 3-Minute Ph.D. Dissertation Challenge Finalist, 2023
CV
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Contact
Email:
lusha.wang[AT]ua.edu
lwang115[AT]ua.edu
lushawang06[AT]gmail.com
Address:
3018 SERC
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States