{"id":4727,"date":"2025-06-13T15:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rwth-aachen.de\/elektrotechnik\/?p=4727"},"modified":"2025-06-13T15:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:05:12","slug":"humboldt-stipendiatin-am-e-on-energy-research-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rwth-aachen.de\/elektrotechnik\/en\/humboldt-stipendiatin-am-e-on-energy-research-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Humboldt Fellow at the E.ON Energy Research Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_4727 social_share_privacy clearfix 1.6.4 locale-en_US sprite-en_US\"><\/div><div class=\"twoclick-js\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\njQuery(document).ready(function($){if($('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_4727')){$('.twoclick_social_bookmarks_post_4727').socialSharePrivacy({\"services\":{\"facebook\":{\"status\":\"on\",\"txt_info\":\"2 Klicks f\\u00fcr mehr Datenschutz: Erst wenn Sie hier klicken, wird der Button aktiv und Sie k\\u00f6nnen Ihre Empfehlung an Facebook senden. 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Ameze Big-Alabo, an experienced researcher with an international background, then moved from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria to RWTH Aachen University.<\/p>\n<p>She specialises in wind turbines and solar panels, as well as their integration into local energy grids. Her aim is to make microgrids more efficient, robust and sustainable. Microgrids are small, local energy networks that can operate separately from, or be connected to, the general power grid. Further development of these systems requires complex designs and mathematical modelling to represent real microgrids. This includes optimisation, energy management and fault detection.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u2018My field of research fits in perfectly with the Institute&#8217;s focus areas in Aachen. I&#8217;m making good progress, and everything is going according to plan so far,\u2019 the scientist made her initial assessment.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Computer-aided simulations play a vital role in her work. She analyses how different energy sources can be combined most effectively. When modelling solar panels, for example, she considers factors such as solar intensity, outdoor temperature, geographical location and panel size. These simulations are then followed by experimental tests. As well as the intensive computer-based work, she values personal dialogue within the research team.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u2018I really like the international community that exists here. There are many people from different backgrounds working at the institute and I get on well with all of them,\u2019 says the researcher.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ameze Big-Alabo has extensive international experience. She obtained her Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s degrees in Electrical Engineering in Nigeria, after which she was awarded a scholarship to study for a Master&#8217;s degree in Advanced Control Systems Engineering at the University of Manchester. She won the Neil Munro Prize for the best Master&#8217;s thesis in her field there. This was followed by a scholarship to undertake a PhD at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>The scientist hopes to continue collaborating with RWTH after her research stay ends in April 2026. Upon her return, she intends to resume her teaching activities in Nigeria. Her long-term goal is to help improve the energy supply in her home country.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u2018Energy generation is one of the biggest challenges that we face. I want to use the knowledge that I acquire during my research visits to help with sustainable development,\u2019 Ameze Big-Alabo explains.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Humboldt Research Fellowship is aimed at highly qualified postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines and all over the world. It enables researchers at various stages of their academic careers to conduct personal research projects in collaboration with a host research institution in Germany. The monthly stipend amounts to \u20ac3,200 plus fringe benefits. The fellowship can be applied for in periods of between six and 18 months, and can be divided into up to three stays within a three-year period.<\/p>\n<p>The Henriette Herz Scouting Programme enables renowned and well-connected researchers to expand their team with excellent Humboldt Research Fellows. When nominating fellows, individual life and educational paths are taken into account, particularly with regard to equal opportunities and accessibility.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Further information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humboldt-foundation.de\/en\/apply\/sponsorship-programmes\/humboldt-research-fellowship\">Humboldt Research Fellowship<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humboldt-foundation.de\/en\/apply\/sponsorship-programmes\/henriette-herz-scouting-programme\">Henriette Herz Scouting Programme<\/a> can be found via the links provided.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ameze Big-Alabo, an electrical engineer specialising in microgrids, joined Professor Antonello Monti&#8217;s international research team in April 2025 as part of a Humboldt Fellowship. 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