Update

Author: lvanfretti

_pages/about.md

@@ -11,8 +11,10 @@ redirect_from:
 ![1pager](https://alsetlab.github.io/images/ALSETLab-1pager.png "Flyer")
 [Download Larger Version](https://alsetlab.github.io/images/ALSETLab-1pager.pdf)
 
-### ***2025-10-04:*** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Students: 
-***I will NOT be recruiting any graduate students (MSc and PhD) to join my team for the foreseeable future.***  Please see the information [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/recruiting/) for students, researchers, etc., looking to join my team.
+### **2026-04-08:** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Graduate Students: 
+**I will be recruiting 1 graduate student to join my team in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.** 
+
+Please see the information [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/recruiting/) for students, researchers, etc., looking to join my team.
 
 ### About this Website
 This is the website of Prof. Luigi Vanfretti and ALSETLab (a research group and a laboratory) at the department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

_pages/labroster.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ redirect_from:
 ## PhD Students
 - Since Spring of 2024: [Md. Nazmul Hassan Chowdhury](https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-nazmul-hassan-chowdhury/), working on modeling of black start HVDC controls.
 - Since Fall of 2023: [Mohtarima Medha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohtarima-medha-7a0506176/), working on analysis of embedded HVDC links in a synchronous dispatch region.
-- Since Spring 2023: [Srijita Bhattacharjee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/srijitabhattacharjee/), working on multi-domain modeling for grid-interactive district energy systems.
+- Since Spring 2023: [Srijita Bhattacharjee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/srijitabhattacharjee/), working on modeling of energy sources.
 - Since Spring 2022: [Hao Chang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hao-chang-346b05156/) working on modeling, simulation, testing and identification of Inverter-based resources.
 
 ## MSc Students

_pages/recruiting.md

@@ -5,23 +5,22 @@ excerpt: "Description of Currently Available Research Positions"
 author_profile: true
 ---
 
-### ***2025-10-04:*** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Students - I will NOT be recruiting any graduate students (MSc and PhD) to join my team for the foreseeable future.
+### **2026-04-08:** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Graduate Students: 
+**I will be recruiting 1 graduate student to join my team in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.** 
 
-Given the uncertain funding situation in the United States due to budget cuts in different agencies, and because I have not managed to obtain any new research grants (many grant applications have been rejected), I will NOT be looking for any new students in the near future. 
+Given the uncertain funding situation in the United States due to budget cuts in different agencies, and because I have not managed to obtain any new research grants (many grant applications have been rejected), I will only recruit 1 graduate student in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. 
 
 My current priority is to find funds to support my existing group of students, however, in the unlikely event that more funding than expected becomes available, I may start looking for new students to join in Fall 2027.
 
-Please do not email me with requests and questions about joining my research program because I will not have available funding to support additional students. 
-
-See more information about how funding/support schemes for  [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/students/).
+Please do not email me with requests and questions about joining my research program because I will not have available funding to support additional students. Moreover, until you have been admitted to RPI's graduate program, there is no point in discussing. **Please read carefully** the information about how admissions and funding/support schemes work [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/students/).
 
 # Available Positions: None
 
 * **Undergrads:** I am currently not taking in any additional undergraduates to work with my team. I will start taking new undergrads in Fall 2027.
 
 * ***MSc Students:*** I don't foresee taking any MSc students in the future unless they are self-supported or have a fellowship.
 
-* ***PhD Students:*** I am currently not taking in any PhD students. I don't foresee taking any PhD students until Fall 2027, unless they are self-supported or have a fellowship.
+* ***PhD Students:*** I am currently looking for 1 graduate student to join in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. I don't foresee taking any PhD students until Fall 2027, unless they are self-supported or have a fellowship.
 
 * **Post-docs and Senior Researchers:** no positions available available in the foreseeable future.
 
@@ -39,4 +38,4 @@ My second interest is on measurement data analytics, I will favor those with pro
 Before contacting me, please apply to [RPI for admission into the graduate program](https://gradadmissions.rpi.edu/). There is nothing I can offer until you have passed through the whole admissions process.
 
 ### While you are here, take the chance to ...
-  - See how you can help! Click [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/donate/).
+  - See how you can help! Click [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/donate/).

_pages/research.md

@@ -26,11 +26,11 @@ and developing/supporting/using open source software and open access standards.
 
 # Research Projects
 ## Current Research Projects
-- (2025) New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Funded Project: "Dynamic Modeling of Voltage Source Converters for Black Start Capability Analysis".
+- (2025-2026) New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Funded Project: "Dynamic Modeling of Voltage Source Converters for Black Start Capability Analysis".
   - Abstract: To aid the NYISO better determine the potential application of VSC-HVDC “black start” capabilities currently adopted in the field, this project addresses fundamental aspects of VSC-HVDC modeling and simulation. The project will derive and implement the required models to analyze the operation of VSC-HVDC for black start capabilities, both using “conventional” black start control loops as implemented in the field and alternative control configurations.
 
 
-- (2025) [Elia Group and Energinet Research Challenge](https://www.mccs.com/en/latest-updates/20250101_elia-group-and-energinet-research-challenge). Proposal in Response to Research Question 4b (How can we in Modelica express and design a simplified model representation from a black box model (dll) given an interface and an accepted error tolerance?) [Selected for Funding!](https://www.mccs.com/en/latest-updates/20250602_update-on-elia-group-energinet-research-challenge). Project: ''“Clean Room” Re-Engineering of Black Box Models for Power System Simulation using Modelica''
+- (2025-2026) [Elia Group and Energinet Research Challenge](https://www.mccs.com/en/latest-updates/20250101_elia-group-and-energinet-research-challenge). Proposal in Response to Research Question 4b (How can we in Modelica express and design a simplified model representation from a black box model (dll) given an interface and an accepted error tolerance?) [Selected for Funding!](https://www.mccs.com/en/latest-updates/20250602_update-on-elia-group-energinet-research-challenge). Project: ''“Clean Room” Re-Engineering of Black Box Models for Power System Simulation using Modelica''
   - Abstract: This project aims to create a systematic approach to derive simplified simulation models in Modelica that can replace black box models implemented in dynamic link libraries (DLL), ensuring the preservation of essential dynamic behaviors. The goal is to enhance computational efficiency of the simplified models as compared with the DLLs in order to facilitate near-time dynamic simulations, addressing current challenges in system operations. The project will develop a proof-of-concept, a guideline and potential solutions to generate simplified models from black-box DLLs that would aid in performing simulations at the pan-European scale.
 
 To be updated, some may be missing...

_pages/students.md

@@ -11,8 +11,11 @@ redirect_from:
 
 **Looking for the Lab's current members?** Please follow this link to find the Lab's team roster (past students, post-docs, researchers and visitors): *[Lab Roster!](/labroster/)*
 
-### ***2025-10-04:*** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Students: 
-***I will NOT be recruiting any graduate students (MSc and PhD) to join my team for the foreseeable future.***  Please see the information [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/recruiting/) for students, researchers, etc., looking to join my team.
+
+### **2026-04-08:** Notice to Prospective Researchers and Graduate Students: 
+**I will be recruiting 1 graduate student to join my team in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.** 
+
+Please see the information [here](https://alsetlab.github.io/recruiting/) for students, researchers, etc., looking to join my team.
 
 # About Joining my Team: ALSETLab
 
@@ -67,9 +70,9 @@ You are also expected to deliver at the same rate as other students under an RA.
 - Visit RPI's Grad. Admission website to find out about the requirements [here](http://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/).
 
 ### Test Scores:
-- Ask the Admissions Office whether or not GRE Scores are required, if they are, as a guideline, the following are some scores you should aim to obtain. Verbal: 156, Quantitative: 146, Analytical: 4.0. I strongly recommend you take the GRE if it is no longer mandatory, it will make your application stand out (if the scores are good), as others might not report scores.
+- Ask the Admissions Office whether or not GRE Scores are required. If they are, as a guideline, the following are some scores you should aim to obtain. Verbal: 156, Quantitative: 146, Analytical: 4.0. I strongly recommend you take the GRE if it is no longer mandatory, it will make your application stand out (if the scores are good), as others might not report scores.
 
-- TOEFL score of 230 CBT/88 iBT/570 PBT (IELTS 6.5 or PTE 60) - these are minimum thresholds.
+- Ask the Admissions Office whether or not TOEFL is required. As a guideline, scores of 230 CBT/88 iBT/570 PBT (IELTS 6.5 or PTE 60) are minimum thresholds.
 
 - ***Don't shoot for the minimum!*** The list above gives you ***minimum*** scores that give an idea of the level expected for Institute-wide admission. Note that these are old numbers, I do not know what the current minimums are officially, but these are a good guess. Keep in mind that you are competing against applicants from everywhere in the world, and obviously, this means that your scores will be used as a basis for ranking you for admission (if required). Don't shoot for the minimum, get as high scores as possible.