On May 18, Doctor Li Qifeng at the University of Central Florida gave an academic report entitled "Convex Optimization in Power Systems and Fluid Networks" .
This report comprised two sessions. In the first session, Dr. Li Qifeng made an introduction to the advanced nonlinear optimization and nonlinear control system technology and its application in power and energy systems, besides, he shared some impressive experiences in his doctoral study and also his experience in academic studies. In the second session, Dr. Li exchanged with the teachers and students. The teachers made in-depth discussions with Dr. Li on some professional questions. The students asked some questions of their own interest like the notes for overseas studying, how to adjust mindset when faced with difficulties in scientific research, and how to choose the doctoral study orientation. Dr. Li continued answering the students’ questions even when the scheduled reporting time was used up. The teachers and students said they benefited a lot from Dr. Li’s report.
Dr. Li Qifeng will attend the Young Talents Forum of NCEPU, which is dedicated to invite the world-wide talented young people of diversified academic background to discuss and exchange on the issues of international scientific studies frontier, hot research field and professional and industrial technology, thus achieving the result of mutual inspiration, envision broadening and international cooperation enhancing and promoting the joint development.
Dr. Li Qifeng, assistant professor and doctoral supervisor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida, and currently a visiting professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He learned after Professor Vijay Vittal, academician of the National Academy of Engineering and director of the Engineering Research Center, American Electric Power System and did post-doctoral research at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT from 2016 to 2018. Dr. Li’s research interests mainly lie in the advanced nonlinear optimization and nonlinear control system technology and its application in power and energy systems including microgrid optimization and control, optimal demand side management, and energy-water-food nexus. Dr. Li has been many times invited to make academic reports by renowned universities and academic organizations such as Harvard University, SIAM and INFORMS. He is a member of IEEE and INFORMS.
