Networks and Distribution research within the energy initiative is carried out across a number of departments and research groups at the University of Cambridge.
Power Electronics research includes:
- Nanoscale materials and device design for energy conversion, including graphene for energy harvesting, storage, conversion and delivery.
- Integrated and discrete semiconductor devices, smart sensors and MEMS integrated circuits for power switching and control, for example to make optimum grid connections for large photovoltaic electric generation systems.
Superconductivity research includes:
- YBCO-based superconductors for lossless power transmission
- fault-current limiters and energy-storage applications
- novel high current device applications of engineering superconductors
Electricity networks including regulation is covered by the Energy Policy Research Group.
We collaborate with industrial partners and are also actively involved in increasing both energy awareness and public understanding of the opportunities and challenges in networks and distribution.
Please visit individual faculty profiles to learn more about their research in the Networks and Distribution theme.
People specializing in this area
Principal Investigators
Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow
Junior Research Fellow, King's College
Head of Department of Engineering
Professor of Superconducting Engineering
Professor of Materials Science
Member of Energy Transitions@Cambridge Strategic Advisory Board
Professor of the Mathematics of Systems
Master of Christ's College
Emeritus Professor of Economics
Director of the Energy Policy Research Group
Member of Energy Transitions@Cambridge Strategic Advisory Board
Professor of Business Economics
Assistant Director of the Energy Policy Research Group
Member of Energy Transitions@Cambridge Strategic Advisory Board
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Associate Members
Maxwell Centre Programme Manager
Knowledge Transfer Facilitator, Cavendish Laboratory
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