Sustainable Energy Transition (SET)
Introduction / Background
This interdisciplinary program encompasses clean energy transition technologies, policy, environmental, social and management aspects. Graduates from this program will be able to address the challenges of energy transition, especially in the areas of low carbon electricity supply systems, reduction of energy intensity, and providing energy access to all physical and geographical areas.
The main goal of this program is to prepare students to face the impending challenges in the global energy sector through strategic state of the art knowledge, tools and research skills to support technology, market, business, finance and policy development. This is expected to prepare them to deliver solutions-oriented knowledge and innovative practices for cleaner energy transitions for human progress.
Areas of Specialization
- Sustainable Energy Transition
- Electric Power System Management
Focus Areas
- Improving Energy Access
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Renewable Energy Technology, Diffusion and Integration to Energy System
- Green Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cell Technology
- Smart Grid and Microgrid
- Application of IoT, Big Data, and Blockchain Technology in Energy Systems
- Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technology Diffusion
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Industry
- Battery and other Energy Storage Technology
- Energy Policy and Demand Analysis
- Energy Market Regulation
- Cross-border Electricity Trade
- Carbon Market and Finance
- Climate Change Adaptation in Power and Energy Infrastructure
- Decarbonization of Power, Transport and Energy Sector
Preferred Background
Degrees from an institution of recognized standing, preferably in engineering, management, economics, social sciences, and other related fields. Our curriculum is intended not only for fresh graduates but also for professionals from energy utilities (including power utilities), municipalities, regulators, energy ministries/authorities, private companies, consulting companies, academia, NGOs, city and municipal authorities dealing with or interested in the sustainable energy transition.
Course Structure
3.5-year Doctoral degree program:
- Option-1: 12 credits elective courses + 72 credits dissertation research
- Option-2: 9 credit elective courses + 3 credit special study + 72 credit dissertation research
Two-year master program:
- Thesis option: 6 credits required courses + 20 credits elective courses + 22 credits Thesis
- Research study option/ Internship option: 6 credits required courses + 27-30 credits elective courses with maximum 1-3 credit special study + 12 credits Research study/12 credits Internship
- Minor option from other academic program: 6 credits required courses + 18 credits elective courses+ 12 credits course from other academic program + 12 credits Research study
- Minor option in SET: 12 credit courses from SET program(6 credit required + 6 elective courses)
- Exchange option: 24 credits courses at AIT+ 12 credits of courses at partner universities + 12 credit research at AIT
One-year Master program:
- Only courses option: 6 credits required courses + 24 credits elective courses
- Project option: 6 credits required courses + 18-21 credits elective courses + 3-6 credit project/special study
One-year Diploma: 6 credits required courses + 18 credits elective courses
| Course Title | Credits (Lecture hrs. – Lab hrs.) | Type | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Technology, Transition and Sustainability | 3(45-0) | Required | August |
| Energy Systems, Economics and Policy | 3(45-0) | Required | January |
| Smart Energy Buildings | 3(30-45) | Elective | August |
| Green Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, and Energy Storage Technology | 3(30-45) | Elective | August |
| Economics of Clean Energy Transition | 3(45-0) | Elective | January |
| Power System Modeling and Analysis | 3(30-45) | Elective | August |
| Microgrid Design, Control and Applications | 3(30-45) | Elective | January |
| Design and Operation of the Transmission and Distribution Systems | 3(30-45) | Elective | August |
| Carbon Pricing, Market and Climate Finance | 3(45-0) | Elective | August |
| Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Energy Transition | 3(45-0) | Elective | August |
| Smart Grid and Variable Renewable Energy Integration | 3(45-0) | Elective | January |
| Energy Policy Analysis | 3(45-0) | Elective | January |
| Power System Restructuring and Economics | 3(45-0) | Elective | August |
| AI Applications in Power and Energy Systems | 3(30-45) | Elective | January |
| Bioenergy | 3(30-45) | Elective | January |
| Energy Market Regulation | 3(45-0) | Elective | August |
| Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles Technology | 2(30-0) | Elective | Inter-sem |
