Thesis: Optimisation of spatial balancing and storage needs for large-scale power system integration of fluctuating solar energy.
Kabitri Chattopadhyay
Energy System Analyst
Contact Info
- +1 (785) 491 8892
- kabitri.chattopadhyay@gmail.com
- www.kabitrichattopadhyay.com
- www.linkedin.com/Kabitri
- Orlando, Florida, USA
Expertise
Energy System
- Towards sustainablity
- VRES integration
- Balancing needs
- Market evaluation
Grid Operation
- Unit commitment
- Storage adequancy
- Cost-optimization
- Performance analysis
Meteorology
- Air quality assessment
- Satellite imagery
- Tracer transports
- Forecasting (NWP models)
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- German
- Danish
Soft Skills
- Assertive communication
- Problem solving ability
- Keen observation
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork
- Patience
Profile
Energy system analyst and energy meteorologist with 10+ years of experience in computational modelling. Assisted in developing complex tools for sustainable and cost-effective operation of electric power grid under variety of scenarios. Actively participated in developing codes for existing numerical models to further enhance their capabilities. Able to collect, process and analyse large quantity of data and make impactful presentation of insights. Working experience in several multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural international groups.
Education
Ph.D in Renewable Energy
(cum laude)
Carl von Ossietzky University, Germany
2013 - 2017
M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences
(First-class First)
Calcutta University, India
2007 - 2009
Thesis: Prediction of pre-monsoon thunderstorm using ant colony optimisation technique
Employments
2017 - 2020
Technical University of Denmark
Postdoctoral Fellow
Developing a computational model to simulate the operation of a reversible, high-temperature solid oxide cell in a future Danish power system.
- Developed Python-based stand-alone model
- Lead the investigation on cost-optimal operations
- Evaluated performance of state-of-the-art units
- Results presented with several reports and slides
2013 - 2017
Carl von Ossietzky University, Germany
PhD Scholar
Optimisation of spatial balancing and storage needs for large-scale power system integration of fluctuating solar energy.
- Quantified balancing needs at high VRES shares
- Improved cloud retrieval algorithm from Meteosat images
- Optimisation of large-scale solar deployments
- Prepared reports, journal articles and oral presentations
2012 - 2013
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany
Research Intern
Investigating dust transport events from the Saharan desert to the Mediterranean region using WRF-Chem and EMAC models.
- Comprehensive aerosol and tracer distribution studies
- Active code development for long range transport
- Systematic model evaluation against balloon-measurements
- Managed and negotiated the scope and timing of the project.
2009 - 2011
Physical Research Laboratory, India
Senior Research Fellow
Tropospheric tracer distribution study using chemical transport model MOZART.
- Comprehensive study of vertical tracer distribution
- Model evaluation with MOPITT satellite data
- Evaluation against high quality ground-based measurements
- Oral presentation of results
Professional Skills
Programming Language
- Python
- MatLab
- C/C++
- Fortran
Other
- LaTeX
- Bash/Zsh
- HTML/CSS
- Javascript
Technical Components
- Platforms: Unix/Linux, Mac, Windows
- Binary file formats: NetCDF, HDF, grib