Dr. Islam’s research group is seeking highly motivated M.S. and Ph.D. students in the School of ECBE at SIU. Research opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Smart grid monitoring
• Cyber-physical power system resilience and security
• Machine learning applications in power systems
• Grid-edge resource management and optimization
• Large language models for power systems

Detailed Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Solid knowledge of power systems
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments**

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in publishing research papers in power systems
• Expertise in machine learning and mathematical optimization
• Experience in communication networks and cybersecurity research
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Islam at mdzahidul.islam@siu.edu with the following documents:
✔ CV
✔ Transcripts
✔ GRE scores
✔ English test scores