# Han Kun RenPhD

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# Han Kun Ren PhD

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### DPhil Student

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EMAIL:
[han.ren@eng.ox.ac.uk](mailto:han.ren@eng.ox.ac.uk)

COLLEGE:
Oriel College

LOCATION:
[Oxford e-Research Centre](https://eng.ox.ac.uk/contact)

Biography

Research

### Biography

Han Kun Ren is an Oriel Scholar pursuing a DPhil in Engineering Science. He holds an MSc in Energy Systems from the University of Oxford and a BASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto.\
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His research centers on energy storage design in hybrid renewable systems, specifically focusing on optimizing battery storage capacity, placement, and operation to enhance storage and renewable utilization.\
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Han has prior work experience in both industrial and research roles, where he honed his skills in programming, optimization, and hybrid renewable design.

[Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=C7wIKb8AAAAJ&hl=en)

### Research Interests

• Energy Storage\
• Hybrid Renewable\
• Optimization\
• Machine Learning

### Current Projects

Energy storage sizing, placement, and operation in hybrid renewable systems with solar and wind generation.

### Research Groups

[Renewable Energy](https://oerc.ox.ac.uk/research-groups/energy-and-environmental-informatics/)

### Related Academics

[Professor David Wallom](https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/david-wallom/)

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