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Graphic visual of quantum computing
4 January 2022

EEE academic leads collaboration on development of next generation micro-displays and visible light communication

Professor Tao Wang is leading a £1.9M project in collaboration with American Universities Harvard and MIT and UK Universities Strathclyde and Bath, to advance the technology for the next generation of micro-displays and visible light communication.
Loop diagram showing how a circular economy works
15 November 2021

How can sustainable manufacturing of electrical machine components be achieved?

With the world focused on a route to net zero, sustainability should be at the core of future manufacturing processes. Can this be achieved? Dr Jill Miscandlon shares her thoughts as a partner of the Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub.
2021 IEMDC Best Paper award to Professor Jiabin Wang
1 November 2021

Academic papers awarded top prizes by Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Academics from the Electrical Machines and Drives research group were awarded the top prizes for their paper by the IEEE Industry Application Society Industry Drives Committee and at the IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference.
Presentation header slide for Prof Zhu 'Impact: Working with industries on renewable energy and electrification'

Expert in permanent magnet machines inspires future engineers

Professor Zhu, a world recognised expert in permanent magnet machines, delivered a presentation on the positive impact his research has had on the wider world to the IEEE PES Young Professionals at their Powering the Future Summit 2021.

26 October 2021
A close up of a disassembled permanent magnet motor.

The importance of innovation in permanent magnet motors for electrical vehicles

World acclaimed expert in electrical machines and permanent magnets, Professor Zhu, explains why China is lagging behind in electric vehicle (EV) technology despite its access to the rare earth materials required to make them.

18 October 2021
Aerial view of an offshore wind farm

Can wind turbines alone meet UK energy demands?

As COP 26 gets closer, the UK Government's pledge to power the UK on renewable energy only by 2035 is under scrutiny. Professor Dan Gladwin shares his views on what is needed in a piece published in the Mirror on Sunday.

11 October 2021
Athena Swan Bronze Award logo 2021

Athena SWAN Bronze awarded to Department

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) is pleased to announce that it has retained the Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of its work to ensure gender equality in the workplace.

20 September 2021
Man in a high visibility coat and hat in a field using a smartphone to get data from the soil

EEE research shows how a smartphone can reduce the cost of hyperspectral imaging

A team led by Dr Jon Willmott from EEE have demonstrated that high quality, portable hyperspectral imaging can be achieved at a fraction of the cost of currently available commercial instruments. Find out more about their research.

8 September 2021