Southeast University Uses MATLAB to Accelerate Student Learning in Integrated Energy Systems
Students Develop Real-World Skills and Master Optimization Tools
“MATLAB requires no complex configuration and is very user-friendly for students who are new to programming and simulation software. Its extended functionalities can be directly accessed through the Add-On Explorer for one-stop installation and immediate use, meeting student needs.”
Key Outcomes
- MATLAB live scripts and App Designer enabled the use of innovative teaching methods, enhancing students’ learning experience
- Through MATLAB simulation demonstrations, students mastered modeling and optimization tools, improving their ability to solve real-world problems in integrated energy systems
- The comprehensive basic functions and easily accessible extension capabilities of MATLAB lowered the threshold for learning and researching integrated energy systems, laying a foundation for further studies or employment
Prof. Qinran Hu uses live scripts to teach natural gas network modeling.
Developing integrated energy systems is an important area of future research. The undergraduate course Introduction to Integrated Energy Systems offered by Professor Qinran Hu at Southeast University’s School of Electrical Engineering aims to explore the relationship between energy systems and the development of human society.
MATLAB® is used for demonstrating simulations in this course. Professor Hu primarily uses MATLAB live scripts and App Designer to explore innovative teaching models based on different teaching content, helping students accelerate their learning of how to use MATLAB to solve real-world problems in integrated energy systems. He uses MATLAB live scripts to deconstruct the modeling process of integrated energy systems and introduce the optimization problem of joint operation through practical examples. Additionally, Professor Hu has developed interactive demonstration applications using App Designer to facilitate simple simulation of integrated energy systems.
MATLAB requires no complex configuration, making it very user-friendly for students new to programming and simulation software. Its extension functions can be obtained directly through the Add-On Explorer, allowing for one-stop installation and use. Whether students choose to pursue further studies or enter the workforce in the future, MATLAB can help them adapt to the work environment more quickly.
