Dr Isaac Flower

Isaac's Journey in AAPS: An Alumni Profile

Isaac’s passion for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure began during his undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences (Physics with Chemistry) at the University of Bath. A placement year at Shell as an e-mobility intern exposed him to cutting-edge projects related to EV charging, sparking his interest in research on sustainable mobility solutions. His experiences in industry and academia led him to pursue a PhD at AAPS, where he is dedicated to advancing EV adoption and grid integration through data-driven forecasting models.

PhD Focus

Isaac’s PhD project, titled ‘Probabilistic forecasting of residential electric vehicle charging demand for low voltage distribution network planning’ supervised by Furong Li, Julian Padget and Chris Brace.

This research proposed a new approach to integrating openly available datasets to create high-spatial-resolution forecasts for future EV adoption and charging demand on the electrical distribution network. His work aimed to assist distribution network operators, such as National Grid, in making targeted, timely investments to support the growing number of EVs without overburdening the grid.

Looking Forward

Since completing his PhD, Isaac has started as a research assistant in Electricity Networks at the University of Bath. Isaac aspires to work in the energy sector, specializing in energy systems and data science. He hopes to contribute to the energy transition by leveraging advanced analytics to optimize infrastructure planning and accelerate the decarbonization of transport and power networks.

The Reflection on AAPS

Isaac’s experience in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS) has equipped him with a broad understanding of the automotive sector, as well as invaluable skills in teamwork and communication. The program has introduced him to a rich community of PhD researchers, each working on innovative projects that align with the goal of achieving sustainable mobility solutions.