Sonam Norbu

Sonam Norbu serves as a Research Associate within the Autonomous Systems & Connectivity group at the University of Glasgow, focusing on advanced energy system optimization. His work bridges electrical engineering, computer science, and energy economics to develop practical solutions for modern grid challenges.

His research centers on smart grid innovation and decentralized energy systems, with core expertise in battery storage optimization, peer-to-peer energy trading mechanisms, and residential flexibility modeling. Key contributions include:

• Algorithmic approaches for battery scheduling that maximize asset lifespan and revenue stacking
• Game-theoretic modeling of prosumer coalitions in transactive energy communities
• Smart meter data analytics for demand response optimization
• Fair asset-sharing frameworks using cooperative game theory principles
• Policy frameworks for democratizing energy systems through community-centric design

Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward integrated energy community solutions, combining technical optimization with socio-economic modeling. His work demonstrates particular strength in applying computational methods to real-world energy market structures, with significant contributions to Applied Energy and IEEE conference proceedings.

As an active member of Glasgow's Autonomous Systems & Connectivity research group, Norbu collaborates extensively with Valentin Robu, David Flynn, and Merlinda Andoni on projects advancing local energy system efficiency and community engagement in the energy transition.