PhD Scholarships at Maynooth University – Apply Now!
The prestigious John and Pat Hume PhD Scholarships are now open at Maynooth University! These scholarships offer:
€25,000 per year (tax-free stipend) Full coverage of tuition fees Additional expenses covered
Application deadline: April 17th
To apply:
Find a supervisor Explore available research projects Check out the full call document here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-research-academy/john-pat-hume-doctoral-awards
Exciting PhD projects in the Department of Electronic Engineering include:
Simple Controllers for Wave Energy Systems Based on Test Responses – Supervised by Prof. John Ringwood
Development of a Novel Control Strategy for a Wave Energy Converter – Supervised by Dr. Joel Ferguson
This is an incredible opportunity to pursue fully funded doctoral research at Maynooth University. Don’t miss out—start your application today! 
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Exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) on the INFINITY project: Instant Force & Model Predictive Control for Ocean Energy Power Take-Off with High Fidelity.
About INFINITY:
This EU-funded project is tackling key challenges in wave energy, aiming to make Power Take-Off (PTO) systems more efficient and reliable. By leveraging advanced control strategies and predictive maintenance, INFINITY aims to:
Extend maintenance intervals from 2 to 5 years
Reduce O&M costs by 50%
Support a circular supply chain for sustainability
Who You'll Work With:
A world-class team of researchers and industry experts, including:
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Ocean Harvesting Technologies
Politecnico di Torino
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and more!
Why Join COER?
COER is home to 30+ researchers working on cutting-edge wave energy technology, with strong international and industry collaborations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to game-changing renewable energy research!
Apply here https://lnkd.in/dsvJQeY and be part of the... Topic: Control Co-Design for Wave Energy Conversion
Speaker: Prof John Ringwood
When: Thursday 6th March at 11 AM
Abstract:
Control co-design (CCD) plays a crucial role in optimizing wave energy systems, linking physical system attributes with energy-maximizing controllers. In this talk, John Ringwood will explore the CCD philosophy and its applications in wave energy, covering topics such as hull geometry, array layout, power take-off parameters, and more. He’ll also discuss computational challenges and the role of mathematical models in CCD performance evaluation.
Don't miss this insightful session on cutting-edge developments in wave energy! 
Here's the MSTeams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjBlYmNlZDUtOGJmZC00YmNkLTlmNTgtZjNhZjNlOTVhYjU1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221454f5cc-bb35-4685-bbd9-8621fd8055c9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22aaee71d7-dc7c-4959-a00d-a418289f336c%22%7d
If you would like to join our seminar invitation list, contact CarrieAnne.Barry@mu.ie... 
