Staff Profile

I lead research at the intersection of electric mobility, user experience, and sustainable urban systems, using AI, data analytics, ethnography, and design to create more inclusive and accessible low-carbon transport solutions.

I am an academic researcher and educator with a deep commitment to sustainable energy and mobility transitions, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, smart local energy systems, and AI-driven planning. With over a decade of research across India, the UK, Germany, Norway, Finland, and Slovenia, my work brings together machine learning, optimization, and systems thinking to tackle real-world challenges in energy planning and electrified transport.

I have led or contributed to high-impact projects funded by the EU, MSCA, HWK, and ERCIM. I have published over 30 journal papers, 25+ conference proceedings, and several book chapters in the domains of energy systems, transport, and sustainability.

I enjoy working at the intersection of technology, policy, and justice—whether it's modeling intersectional EV behaviours, developing planning algorithms, or mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Specialties:

EV Charging Infrastructure | Local Energy Systems | AI/ML for Energy | Optimization Algorithms | Smart Grids | Sustainable Transport | Energy Policy | Gender & Energy | Climate Adaptation

Research Focus

1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
2. AI for energy management
3. Participatory Approach for energy management
4. Smart Charging
5. Renewable Energy

1. UG Supervision
2. PG Supervision (Electric Power, REEM, Data Science, Transport)

• Articles

  • Cavus M, Ayan H, Dissanayake D, Sharma A, Deb S, Bell M. Forecasting Electric Vehicle Charging Demand in Smart Cities Using Hybrid Deep Learning of Regional Spatial Behaviours. Energies 2025, 18(13), 3425.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)