Gopalakrishnan Sivakumar

Research Engineer @EDF (UK)

London, GB

Conduct research on the latest energy market trends, regulatory changes, and developments in energy technologies.• Apply mathematical modelling techniques (LP, MILP, MIP) in energy systems to assess feasibility, potential benefits, and to estimate projected OPEX, CAPEX, and ROI. These models, utilizing Python with the PuLP package and COIN solver, suggest optimal operations and investment capacities.• Lead projects on microgrid energy management, revenue evaluation, and quantification of smart charging, V2G, BESS, and other storage systems. Develop comprehensive models for the optimal operation of the UK energy system at national and regional levels. Collaborate on UK government public funding projects and assignments for EDF France, EDF UK, and its subsidiaries.• Participate in project bidding and attract funding by presenting models to stakeholders or by selling analysis results from case studies for different scenariosAdditional activities: • Present research work at public conferences, with one paper currently submitted and awaiting acceptance for this year\'s conference.• Completed the PASS LEVEL-1 Project Management course, conducted by Université Groupe du Management d\'EDF. I was selected by my manager for this course, which was sponsored by EDF.• In addition to regular duties, I volunteer for several projects outside of work hours, including the Net-Zero Innovators Challenge 2024 which is project about innovating a business case for virtual / community batteries