Oct 4th, 2024
SynGRID Special session at SST 2024 conference in Osijek
We are pleased to invite you to a special session at the SST Conference in Osijek tilted Creating Synergies in Widening Countries on Low-Voltage Grid Management.
This session will focus on enhancing collaboration and innovation in low-voltage grid management across Widening countries, particularly Croatia, Greece, and Slovenia. The session, scheduled for October 16th, between 15:00 and 16:30, will explore the potential of past and ongoing Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects to foster regional innovation and support the transition to a more resilient and decarbonized energy system.
International Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies (SST) is a conference organized and hosted by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. The conference will provide a platform for researchers and practitioners interested in the theory and practice of smart systems and technologies related to electrical engineering, communications, computer science and engineering, control systems, robotics, as well as interdisciplinary research and applications.
Speakers for SynGRID special session:
Prof. Danijel Topić, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Osijek | Presentation of the SynGRID project, its goals, and synergies
Prof. Danijel Topić is an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean for Education and Student Affairs at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology (FERIT) in Osijek, Croatia. His research focuses on renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and the integration of power systems. He has contributed to various international and national research projects, such as the IPA UNIREG IMPULSE, RESCUE, and FLEXIBASE, and has led initiatives aimed at enhancing the integration of renewable energy in rural development and smart sustainable health centers. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering, with a dissertation on forecasting wind power production. Prof. Topić has also been actively involved in developing educational and training programs related to energy management and has co-authored several textbooks and books in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Dr. Tomi Medved, Laboratory for Energy Policy at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana | Good practices from OPENTUNITY, COMPILE, and X-Flex projects
Dr. Tomi Medved, Head of the Laboratory for Energy Policy at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, specializes in smart grids, renewable energy integration, and demand response optimization. After completing his PhD at the same institution, where he focused on electricity markets and policy design, he has been actively involved in numerous EU research projects, including INCREASE, STORY, CONSEED, CROSSBOW, COMPILE and X-FLEX. His work explores advanced methods for improving energy systems, such as using AI for demand response modelling, which he researched during his tenure as a visiting scholar at UCLA’s Smart Grid Energy Research Center. Currently, as Project Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project STREAM, he continues to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for low-voltage grid management.
Mr. Jan Jeriha, Laboratory for Energy Policy at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana| Insights from the STREAM project on flexibility ecosystems
Jan Jeriha, a researcher and PhD candidate at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, specializes in enhancing the management and controllability of low-voltage grids through the integration of small-scale flexibility solutions. His research focuses on European energy markets, local flexibility markets, and the role of demand response and storage technologies. Since joining the Laboratory of Energy Policy (LEST) in 2018, he has contributed to Horizon 2020 projects, and currently serves as Deputy Project Coordinator for the Horizon Europe project STREAM. In 2024, he began leading the SynGRID project, aimed at fostering regional innovation in Widening countries. Jan also presides over the Slovenian Chapter of the IEEE Power & Energy Society.
Dr. Edin Lakič, Institute for Innovation and Development of University of Ljubljana | Session introduction and moderation
Dr. Edin Lakić, a senior researcher at the Laboratory of Energy Policy (LEST) at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, holds a PhD in electrical engineering from the same institution. His research encompasses smart grids, renewable energy integration, power system operations, energy markets, and storage technologies. Prior to his academic role, he gained industry experience at the power exchange BSP SouthPool. Currently, as Assistant Director at the Institute for Innovation and Development (IRI UL), he supports the management in achieving institutional goals, overseeing project teams, and coordinating EU-funded research initiatives. His work bridges academic research and practical applications, particularly in the areas of energy system innovation and efficiency.