Currently, SHIFT has four team clusters: Business and Economics, Energy Management, Simulations, and AI Control Systems. Although each specialises in one particular side of our project, there is great communication among them, so if you feel like using your expertise in one field while learning something new, this is the team for you!
To apply, send your motivation to info@shifthydrogen.nl. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. We’re always happy to have a chat over a cup of coffee.
Join the Team!
SHIFT is building an AI-driven energy management system for hydrogen microgrids and we need talented students to help make it happen. It’s a complex, multidisciplinary challenge, and every team member plays a role in moving it forward.As part of the team, you won’t just be studying energy systems in a classroom, you’ll be actively designing, testing, and improving them. You’ll collaborate with students from different disciplines, work on problems that don’t have textbook answers, and gain hands-on experience that goes far beyond what a typical course can offer.
Business and Economics Cluster
The Business and Economics cluster bridges the gap between engineering and adoption. We analyze operational cost reductions, develop business cases, and navigate the legislative frameworks surrounding energy systems and AI in critical infrastructure. We also handle PR and partnerships to bring SHIFT’s work to a wider audience.
Do you have background in data analysis or economics? Then this is the right place for you!
Simulations Cluster
As the simulations team, our role is to develop a digital twin of the infrastructure energy system that accurately represents the interaction between solar PV, batteries, hydrogen technologies, and grid operations. We are responsible for building and integrating component-level models in Simulink, ensuring that each subsystem behaves realistically under different operating conditions. The team designs and runs simulation scenarios such as varying energy demand, renewable generation changes, and grid disturbances to evaluate performance. We also support the development and testing of the AI-driven energy management system by providing a reliable virtual environment for validation.
Energy Management Cluster
The Energy Management cluster is responsible for collecting and processing data from across the system to evaluate its overall performance and efficiency. This includes analyzing energy flows, as well as key parameters such as CAPEX, OPEX, efficiencies, inputs, and outputs. The cluster also examines the performance of subsystems, including electrolyzers, hydrogen fuel cells, and other infrastructure components. By transforming raw data into actionable insights, we assess whether the system operates optimally and identify opportunities for improvement. In close collaboration with other clusters, we continuously share data and findings to support informed decision-making and enhance the overall efficiency and optimization of the entire system.
AI & Control Systems Cluster
The AI Control Team develops the intelligence behind SHIFT’s energy management system. By combining machine learning and reinforcement learning, the team works on predicting hospital energy demand and renewable generation, while optimizing how energy flows between solar panels, batteries, hydrogen storage, electrolyzers, and fuel cells. Their goal is to create a control system that improves efficiency, reduces emissions, and strengthens the resilience of hospital energy supply.
