Annual Report 2009 - webfiles its vmware

Highlights During 2009The year 2009 was full of highlights at the Division, starting with the arrival of anew head of the Division after a long period of vacancy for this position. It has alsobeen a year when energy has been at the top of the agenda in society, particularlyas political meetings were held regarding European climate goals under the SwedishPresidency of the EU, followed by the Copenhagen Accord.This book is a key result from joint work during the year, formulating a strategy forthe research and education within the Division. A brief summary of the most importantevents during 2009 is listed below.• Lina Bertling was appointed as Professor in Sustainable Electric PowerSystems and Head of the Division of Electric Power Engineering, January2009. This position is sponsored within an industry consortium including ABB,Göteborg Energi, Svenska Kraftnät and Vattenfall.• Per Norberg was appointed as Adjunct Professor in Electric Power Systems,February 2009, supported by Vattenfall.• Division strategy meeting Nösund 23-24 February, 2009.• 2 PhD theses were presentedo Abram Perdana, 10th of March 2009.o Lena Max, 8th of December 2009.• 2 Tech Lic theses were presentedo Tarik Abdulahovic, 17th of April 2009.o Andreas Karvonen, 8th of June 2009.• 33 Master theses were completed by 44 students.• One new PhD student and one post-doc researcher started during the year.• ELKRAFTDAGEN (Electric Power Day) arranged by Elkraftrådet was held onMarch 19, 2009. Around 150 persons attended the event.• Lina Bertling was appointed Chairman of SEK Svensk Elstandard, April 2009.• A new ELFACK breakfast event was held, during which industry was invited tothe Division for an overview information session prior to the ELFACK mainevent on May 7, 2009.6 |