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25 May 2021

Logically and the University of Sheffield announce research partnership to develop AI tools to combat misleading online videos and images

Logically, a Yorkshire-based technology company using advanced AI to tackle harmful misinformation, and the University of Sheffield announce their collaboration in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) in the field of artificial intelligence.
Image showing epitaxial approach aiming to monolithically integrate microLEDs and HEMTs on a single chip.
19 May 2021

New integration concept for microLEDs

Professor Tao Wang and his team proposed a different type of integration concept for microLEDs - an epitaxial approach aiming to monolithically integrate microLEDs and high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) on a single chip.
A close up of an electric motor stator and winding stack
26 April 2021

Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub - 2nd Annual Report

The EPSRC Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub was set up in 2019 by Professor Jewell from EEE as a collaboration between academia and industry to help put the UK at the forefront of the electrification revolution. Read their Report here.
Professor de Souza at an outreach event in the Winter Gardens, Sheffield.

EEE Professor inspires engineers of the future

Professor Merlyne de Souza has been awarded one of the new Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Public Engagement Awards to help inspire engineers of the future.

20 April 2021
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New sensors research to benefit healthcare and the environment

Professor Heffernan from the University of Sheffield is co-investigator of MISSION, an EPSRC funded collaboration between Universities of Southampton, Sheffield and York, the University Hospital Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre.

14 April 2021
An view of the Houses of Parliament in London from across the River Thames

EEE academic paired with Sheffield MP to improve future research

Dr. Rob Richards, a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow, has been paired with MP Paul Blomfield as part of a scheme to bring together researchers and policy makers to improve the effectiveness of research.

24 February 2021
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Evolution Power Tools Colleagues

Successful knowledge transfer partnership leads to innovation

Dr. Guang-Jin Li led the successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Evolution Power Tools and the Electrical Machines and Drives research group which has resulted in product innovation.

24 February 2021
Prof Zhu wearing his IEEE Tesla medal and holding his certificate

Head of Electrical Machines and Drives group honoured for pioneering research work

Professor Zhu has received the prestigious and highest award in his field of research - the 2021 IEEE Nikola Tesla Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the generation and utilisation of electric power.

15 February 2021