Damir Jakus

Damir Jakus

Head of Department of Power Engineering

University of Split - FESB

Biography

I was born in 1984 in Split, Croatia, where I received a dipl. ing. title, equivalent to the M.E.E., at the University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in 2006. In 2012, I defended my PhD thesis, “Wind power integration considering limited transmission capacity,” under the supervision of Prof. Ranko Goić. Currently, I am a researcher and a Full-Time Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split.

For the past decade, my primary interest has been the optimal operation of energy systems with a high penetration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. My work focuses on power system planning and analysis, and the application of mathematical programming to address modern power system challenges, including electric vehicle integration and renewable energy sources (RES) integration.

Today, I focus on a broader research portfolio with the main objective of supporting the integration of renewable energy generation and electric vehicles into power systems. By considering electricity markets and optimal grid operation, I aim to facilitate the energy transition and help create a sustainable future.

I belive that the future of electric power systems lies in our ability to harness data, technology, and collaboration to create an energy landscape that is both sustainable and equitable. My work aims to contribute to this vision, driving forward innovations that will help us achieve a cleaner, brighter future for all.

I teach the following courses:

My hobbies include spearfishing, basketball and electronics.

Interests
  • Power System Analysis and Optimization
  • Renewable Energy Sources Integration
  • Electricity Market Modeling
  • Mathematical programming
  • Artificial Intelligence
Education
  • PhD in Power Engineering, 2012

    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

  • MEng in Power Engineering, 2006

    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Skills

Technical
Python
Data Science
custom/pyomo Pyomo
custom/gams GAMS
custom/plexos Plexos
custom/powerfactory PowerFactory
custom/opendss OpenDSS
Matlab
Hobbies
Basketball
Spearfishing
Electronics

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
FESB
Head of Department for Power Engineering
November 2024 – Present Croatia

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching
  • Research Projects
  • Expert studies
 
 
 
 
 
FESB
Full Professor
FESB
January 2024 – Present Croatia
Lecturer: power system analysis, renewable energy sources, power system optimization.
 
 
 
 
 
FESB
Associate Professor
FESB
January 2024 – August 2018 Croatia
Lecturer: power system analysis, renewable energy sources, power system optimization.
 
 
 
 
 
FESB
Asistant Professor
FESB
August 2018 – August 2013 Croatia
Lecturer: Energy economics, Distribution Networks, Power System Analysis,…
 
 
 
 
 
FESB
PhD & PostDoc student
FESB
January 2007 – January 2013 Croatia
Research: power systems with high shares of RES. Lecturer: Energy economics, Distribution Networks, Power System Analysis,…

Projects

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LuminH2
Laboratorijski model i prototip sustava upravljanja i monitoringa za mikromreže s obnovljivim izvorima energije i vodikovim tehnologijama
LuminH2
Advance-RES
Application of advanced optimization and machine learning methods for optimal planning and control of power systems with a high share of RES
Advance-RES
MsEVP
Research and development of smart-grid charging station for electric vehicles within the construction of a rotary parking system.
MsEVP
GridS
System for establishing a stable power distribution network
GridS

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