Research projects

• “PROMOTION -Progress on Meshed HVDC Offshore Transmission Networks” (REf no 691714) EU Horizon2020 (Value at Aberdeen is £913k).

2016-2020 

• “Developing DC networks with DC transformers” (EPSRC EP/K006428/1) and NSFC China joint call on Smart Grids, (Total project value is £798k).

2013- 2016

• “Modelling platforms for high-power resonant DC hub and power networks with multiple converter systems” European Research Council, ERC Starting grant no 259328, (Total project value is £580k).

2011- 2015

• “DC grids with full-bridge MMC and DC CBs” Funded by RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité, France),

2014-2016

• "Isolated multiterminal DC/DC converter for high power DC grids" Funded by Scottish and Southern Energy,

2015-2016

• “DC/DC Converter Design for RTE Mock-up DC grid” Funded by RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité, France),

2015-2018

• “Optimisation of Moray Firth HVDC”Funded by SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy),

2013-2016

• “SHAPED –Scottish Hub for Advanced Power Engineering Design” Funded by ERDF and SFC HORIZON,

2011-2014

• “Development of RTE NorthSea DC grid” Funded by RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité, France),

2012-2014

• “High Voltage Direct Current Transmission” CPD course funded by SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy,)

2012-2013

• “Development of DC Transformer and Fault Current Limiter for High-Power DC networks", Funded by EPSRC grant no EP/H010262/1,

2011-2014

• “Prototype development for High Gain DC transformer” Funded by Scottish Enterprise, Proof of Concept award,

2010-2011

• “Drivetrain development for PIGASYS tool” Funded by Department of Trade and Industry, KTP with PACT Engineering,

2007-2010