Team

PhD students

Julien BrandoitOn the quest for the perfect RNN cell
Julien HansenAI for defense
Louis ColsonAI for defense
Antoine LarbanoisTechno-economic model of the inclusion of Small Modular Reactors in the Belgian energy system
Samy MokeddemGBOML for bi-level optimization and the handling of uncertainty (2024-)
Lize Pirenne Large Language Models for the industry (2023-)
Arthur Louette AI for defense (2023-)
Laurie Boveroux Optimizing complex large-scale scheduling problems using reinforcement learning (2023-)
Matthias Pirlet Artificial intelligence for electricity markets (2023-)

Maurizio Vassallo
Reinforcement learning for smart grids (2022-)
Victor DachetRemote renewable energy hubs (2022-)
Florent De GeeterBiological models for improving Deep learning (2021-)
Jocelyn Mbenoun Study and optimization of multi-energy systems (2021-)
Samy AttaiharReinforcement learning and microgrids (2015-)

Post-docs

Alireza BahmanyarOperation of power systems by levering the concept of safe dynamic operating envelope (2025-) (Part-time position – main employer Haulogy)
Adrien BollandDeep reinforcement learning and decision-making in energy systems (2025-)
Gaspard LambrechtsReinforcement learning for POMDP (2025-)
Bardhyl MiftariGraph-Based Optimization Modelling Language (2025-)
Pascal LeroyAI for defense (2024-)
Guillaume DervalOptimisation for energy systems (2022-)
Raphael FonteneauEnergy and artificial intelligence (2011-)

Others

Danielle BontenSecretary

Former PhD

Elie Kadoche Deep reinforcement learning for wind farm control (2021-2025) (co-supervied by Pascal Bianchi)
Bardhyl MiftariTools and Techniques for Efficient Encoding and Analysis of Linear Programming Models (2021-2025) (co-supervised by Quentin Louveaux and Guillaume Derval)
Adrien BollandReimagining Exploration: Theoretical Insights and Practical Advancements in Policy Gradient Methods (2020-2025)
Gaspard LambrechtsReinforcement Learning in Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes: Learning to Remember the Past by Learning to Predict the Future (2021-2025) (co-supervised by Guillaume Drion).
Amina BenzergaHosting capacity of low-voltage distribution networks (2020-2024)
David VangulickContribution to decision making in power system driven by distributed generation. Solutions and implementation based on Distributed Ledger Technology (2015-2024)
Pascal LeroyContributions to multi-agent reinforcement learning (2018-2024)
Antoine DuboisExploring the near-optimal spaces of energy system optimisation models using necessary conditions for better decision making (2018-2023)
Thibaut ThéateArtificial Intelligence Techniques for Decision-Making in Market Environments (2018-2023)
Mathias Berger Low-carbon energy system design: methods, software and applications (2018-2023)
Nicolas VecovenIntroducing biological neuronal dynamics and neuromodulation in artificial neural networks (2017-2022) (co-supervised with Guillaume Drion)
David RaduSiting Strategies for Variable Renewable Generation Assets in Capacity Expansion Planning Frameworks (2017-2021)
Ioannis Boukas Deep Reinforcement Learning for the Control of Energy Storage in Grid-Scale and Microgrid Applications (2016-2021) (co-supervised by Bertrand Cornélusse)
Miguel Manuel de VillenaSmart Regulation for Distribution Networks – Modelling New Local Electricity Markets and Regulatory Frameworks for the Integration of Distributed Electricity Generation Resources (2016-2021) (co-supervised by Raphael Fonteneau)
Frédéric Olivier Solutions for Integrating Photovoltaic Panels Into Low-voltage Distribution Networks (2013-2017) (co-supervised by Raphael Fonteneau)
Vincent François-Lavet Contributions to deep reinforcement learning and its applications in smart grids (2014-2017) (co-supervised by Raphael Fonteneau)
Michael CastronovoOffline Policy-search in Bayesian Reinforcement Learning (2012-2017) (co-supervised by Raphael Fonteneau)
Quentin GemineActive network management for electrical distribution systems (2012-2016) (co-supervised by Bertrand Cornélusse)
Sebastien MathieuFlexibility services in the electrical system (2012 – 2016) (co-supervised by Quentin Louveaux and Bertrand Cornélusse)
Firas SafadiAI and video games (2010-2015) (co-supervised by Raphael Fonteneau)
David Lupien St-PierreContributions to Monte-Carlo Search (2010-2013) (co-supervised by Quentin Louveaux)
Jing DaiFrequency control coordination among non-synchronous AC areas connected by a multi-terminal HVDC grid (2008-2011) (co-supervised by Yannick Phulpin)
Florence Fonteneau – Belmudes Identification of dangerous contingencies for large-scale power system security assessment (2007-2012) (co-supervised by Louis Wehenkel)
Raphael FonteneauContributions to batch mode reinforcement learning (2007-2011) (co-supervised by Louis Wehenkel)

Former post-docs

Alireza BahmanyarSmart operation of distribution networks (2020-2023 )
Ioannis BoukasOptimising flexibility in water systems (2021- 2023)
Michael CastronovoReinforcement learning for energy systems (2017-2022)
Miguel Manuel de VillenaRenewable energy communities (2021)
Hatim DjelassiOptimisation for multi-energy systems (2020-2021)
Yves VanaubelIntelligent computing for future energy systems (2018-2021)
Quentin GemineSmart operation of microgrids (2016-2022)
Sebastien MathieuIntelligent computing for future energy systems (2017-2020)
Gilles MeyerEnergy management systems for microgrids (2016-2018)
Adrien CouetouxReinforcement learning (2014-2016)
Bertrand CornélusseSmart grids (2013-2016)
Aivar SootlaOptimal control and synthetic biology (2014-2016)
Tobias JungReinforcement learning with application to computer networks (2010-2013)
Efthymios KarangelosRisk-based operation of power systems (2012-2014) (co-supervised by Louis Wehenkel)
Francis MaesReinforcement learning (2012)
Emmanuel RachelsonReinforcement learning (2010)