Duy Tran (LinkedIn) is a PhD research fellow in hydropower at the University of South‑Eastern Norway, based in Porsgrunn, Norway.
His work focuses on performance enhancement and optimization of hydropower plants.
- Industry relevance tags: Energy systems, Hydropower, Sustainability, Industrial optimization
- Core research problem: How existing hydropower plants can be optimized to improve performance and flexibility, supporting the energy transition without relying solely on building new infrastructure.
"How can existing hydropower infrastructure support net‑zero goals?"
Duy Tran, The Short Version
- LinkedIn: Duy Tran
- University: University of South‑Eastern Norway
- Location: Porsgrunn, Norway
Duy Tran is a PhD researcher in mechanical engineering working on hydropower optimization.
His research adopts a holistic approach, integrating technical, environmental and economic perspectives.
He is interested in academia–industry collaboration and applied energy research.
Nature, landscapes, and shared experiences energize him outside work.
Optimizing Hydropower Systems
Duy's research investigates how hydropower plant performance can be improved through system‑level analysis. His work emphasizes that complex energy challenges require interdisciplinary thinking.
A key lesson from his research is learning to work with imperfect data and uncertainty. This has shifted his focus from idealized solutions towards robust, practical approaches.
Energy Transition Through Existing Infrastructure
Duy is particularly passionate about optimizing existing energy systems rather than relying solely on new infrastructure. In hydropower‑rich countries like Norway, this approach can deliver rapid and meaningful impact.
"Sometimes the biggest gains come from improving what we already have."
Looking Ahead
Through TESE Days, Duy hopes to expand his professional network, exchange ideas across disciplines, and strengthen both technical dissemination skills and soft skills such as communication and research ethics.