• Vicentiu Iulian Savu

  • Theme:Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
  • Project:Automatic Parametrisation Procedure for Equivalent Circuit Models of Li-ion batteries
  • Supervisor:Chris Brace
  • Industry Partner: AVL
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Bio

Vicentiu graduated from Coventry University in 2019 with a first-class degree in Automotive Engineering. During his studies, he researched the combustion process of hydrous ethanol, intending to analyse whether it represents a feasible renewable source of energy for thermal propulsion systems. Vicentiu has also been working for Denso Automotive on an Industrial Placement, as part of the Thermal Systems Department, where he supported commercial design and development activities focused on heating, ventilation and air conditioning units. Outside of his passion for cars, Vicentiu enjoys hiking, cycling and playing chess.

Name Description Date
AAPS ITT1

AAPS ITT1 took place in collaboration with external partners from AVL in the centre of Bath. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the ITT Students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

20/01/2020
- 23/01/2020
Public Engagement Training

Public Engagement Training delivered by Cardiff University and Science Made Simple.

27/04/2020
AAPS ITT2

AAPS ITT2 took place in collaboration with external partners from Horiba Mira virtually. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the ITT Students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

01/06/2020
- 05/06/2020
Summer Masterclass - Thermal Modelling Techniques

AAPS CDT Students attended a series of summer masterclasses on the theme Thermal Modelling Techniques. In this session they gained an overview of engine and turbocharger modelling techniques and experience of different simulation software.

23/07/2020
Python Training

Developing new parametrisation strategies for physical models could prove challenging not only due to the actual ideas and principles implemented but also due to the implementation environment. Due to the resources available as well as support and flexibility provided, one of the most recent challenges in my research trip was a complete transfer of the research activity to the python environment. Despite a minor setback caused by the learning process through numerous activities, I trust this decision will promote faster and more efficient research, and it is a time investment I would recommend to any fellow researcher to do as early as possible, provided he observes the same benefits.

01/01/0001
Summer Masterclass - Thermal Modelling Techniques Part 2

AAPS CDT Students attended a series of summer masterclasses on the theme Thermal Modelling Techniques, this session gave an in depth overview of electric motor modelling and architectures.

24/07/2020
Modelling and Simulation of Electric Vehicle Powertrain in SaberRD - Summer Masterclass

AAPS CDT Students attended a series of summer masterclasses on the theme Thermal Modelling Techniques, this session gave an overview of three different modelling domains within SaberRD: Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal. Students constructed a basic model for each of the three domains and simulated various typical scenarios, allowing them to solidify our knowledge whilst gaining experience working in SaberRD.

30/07/2020
- 31/07/2020
Peer Mentor Training - Cohort 1

Each student is assigned a peer mentor when they join the programme, and then subsequently become a peer mentor to the following intake of students. Peer mentoring training is delivered by the Student Union to provide students with key insights on how to be a good mentor such as being a good active listener and a set of psychological models that can be used to encourage reflective discussions.

17/09/2020
RRI Training - Cohort 1

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is an important part of the AAPS CDT’s training programme, so each student undertakes a introduction to RRI to be able to understand and explain the concept of RRI, the importance of RRI and to illustrate how RRI principles can be implemented

03/10/2020
AAPS ITT3

AAPS ITT3 took place in collaboration with external partners from Horiba Mira virtually, on the theme of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the ITT Students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

18/01/2021
- 22/01/2021
Summer Masterclass - LCA

AAPS CDT Students attended a summer masterclass on the topic of LCA, where they gained an overview of sustainability and learn the theory of LCA (attributional, consequential, use in existing and emerging technology/materials) and looked into different case studies.

06/07/2021
- 14/07/2021
Summer Masterclass - Low Carbon Fuels

AAPS CDT Students attended a summer masterclass on the theme Low Carbon Fuels, where they learnt about the chemistry behind conventional fuels and what they actually are, what each family of components do and used this as a platform to overview the main routes to future renewable transport fuels. This masterclass also gave an introduction to Hydrogen.

26/07/2021
Summer Masterclass - Gas Purification

AAPS CDT Students attended a summer masterclass on the theme Gas Purification where they learnt about different technologies for air cleaning, reduction of emissions and treatment of exhaust gas and gained an understanding in the differences between new and traditional technologies in terms of emissions.

29/07/2021
RRI Joint CDT Workshop

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is an important part of the AAPS CDT’s training programme. AAPS partnered with the Sustainable Electric Propulsion CDT to deliver both sets of students a debating training session focused on some contentious topics in the sector.

30/07/2021
AAPS ITT5

AAPS ITT5 took place in collaboration with external partners from Lotus Engineering in the centre of Bath. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the ITT Students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

17/01/2022
- 21/01/2022
AAPS ITT6

AAPS ITT6 took place in collaboration with external partners from SHELL in the centre of Bath. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the ITT Students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

05/06/2022
- 10/06/2022
Public Engagement training 2022

Training session for engaging with the public with Science made simple

26/04/2022
- 31/05/2022
Summer Masterclass - AVL Model Based Development 14/07/2022
- 15/07/2022
Research Incubator: Hydrogen

Research Incubator: Hydrogen took place in the centre of Bath. Academics, students and industry representatives work collaboratively in groups throughout the week to describe and formulate real-life industrial problems into research proposals. During the Research Incubator, students gained research distillation, presentation and group working skills.

23/01/2023
- 27/01/2023

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