Mohammadreza Manami
PhD
Novel Wind Lidar Configurations for Wind Energy Applications
Host Organisation
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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Company
Lumibird
Project Description
My PhD project explores the design space of lidar configurations specifically tailored to capture atmospheric turbulence for wind energy applications. The main objective is to develop state-of-the-art algorithms to enhance our understanding of small-scale atmospheric turbulence.
Supervisors
Mikael Sjöholm (DTU)
Jakob Mann (DTU)
Guillaume Lea (Lumibird)
Guillaume Gorju (Lumibird)
Background
I am originally from Iran, where I began my academic journey. After completing my bachelor’s and master’s in mechanical engineering, I was honored to receive the MOPGA scholarship from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to study the second master's (M2) at Institut Polytechnique de Paris, École Polytechnique (l’X).
During my studies in Paris, I collaborated with Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD) on a research project aimed at mesoscale air quality analysis. Subsequently, I concluded my studies with an internship at Airparif, where I was involved in the "Mesures et Perceptions" project to enhance knowledge of traffic-related air pollution using a dense network of microsensors in the Île-de-France region.
These experiences inspired me to pursue a PhD in meteorology. Therefore, I joined the AptWind doctoral network as an industrial PhD student, engaging in collaborative research with Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lidar Division of Lumibird group.
The primary motivation behind this decision was my desire to work in the renewable energy sector. This field provides a unique opportunity to impact two global challenges: the energy crisis and climate change. I am particularly interested in wind energy due to its rapid growth and vast potential to influence the industry while contributing to innovative academic research.