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<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I am seeking a motivated master’s student to join the <b>DSOC AI Research Lab at Western
Kentucky University (WKU)</b> beginning in <b>Spring 2027</b>, with a research focus on <b>AI for energy systems and disaster resilience</b>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The student will work with <b>Dr. Manmeet Singh</b> on developing AI methods to support
reliable and resilient energy systems. Potential research topics include:</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Solar power and electricity demand forecasting using weather and climate information.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">AI-supported operation and scheduling of microgrids.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Energy resilience during extreme weather and power outages.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Decision-support tools for renewable energy integration and disaster preparedness.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applicants with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, atmospheric science, mathematics,
geography, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Experience with <b>Python, machine learning, time-series analysis, optimization, or energy systems</b> is desirable. Strong quantitative skills and a willingness to work across disciplines are especially
valued.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Funding:</b> A graduate research assistantship is available. Details regarding the
stipend, tuition support, appointment duration, and responsibilities will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>How to apply:</b> Please email <a href="mailto:manmeet.singh@wku.edu" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-outlook-id="94af5ec1-f4ff-4bc2-947f-b40ecf061ba1"><b>manmeet.singh@wku.edu</b></a> with
the subject line <b>“Spring 2027 Funded Master’s — AI for Energy”</b> and include:</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Your CV.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">A brief statement of research interests and relevant experience.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Unofficial academic transcripts.</span></p>
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<p role="presentation"><span style="text-transform: none;">Your availability to begin in Spring 2027.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Links to relevant publications, projects, or code repositories are welcome. Selected candidates
will be invited for an online discussion. Admission is subject to WKU’s graduate admissions requirements.</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-transform: none;">Manmeet Singh, Ph.D.</span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">DSOC AI Research Lab </span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Western Kentucky University</span></div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Editor: Nature Scientific Reports, Theoretical and Applied Climatology</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Fulbright Fellow (2021), World’s Top 5% Scientists (SciRank Global)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(203, 96, 21); text-transform: none;"><br>
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</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(144, 109, 221); text-transform: none;">+1 (512) 296-9098</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-transform: none;"> (c)<br>
Email: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-transform: none;">manmeet.singh@wku.edu</span></div>
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