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Newshub front pageThe world needs sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions. The University of Vaasa conducts multidisciplinary energy research across technology, business studies, economics, and governance. The university's strategy is particularly focused on the energy transition. As part of the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics, in one of the most successful regions of Finland, we are at the heart of the solution to the energy transition and the shift towards a carbon-neutral society. Strong collaboration with industry partners ensures that research has a direct impact on real-world challenges, driving innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector.
High-performance computing systems are increasingly central to modern industry and digital infrastructure, especially to AI. However, their high energy consumption and privacy issues raise concerns. To strengthen research in this area, the University of Vaasa has appointed Assistant Professor (tenure track) Xiaoli Liu who will focus on Artificial Intelligence and energy optimisation for high-performance computing. The position is supported by the Sarlin Foundation professorship programme.
Studies on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into local energy markets have been hindered by the high computational complexity associated with EV modelling. Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa overcomes these hurdles by introducing a streamlined virtual battery model and a cost-effective charger sharing concept.
