We are leading research into energy and power applications of
We are leading research into energy and power applications of
We are working on advanced modelling tools for superconducting devices, designing and manufacturing high power density superconducting machines and cryogenic power electronics converters/inverters and conducting power system modelling incorporating superconducting devices such as distribution networks and HVDC networks.
We have a fully equipped cryogenic and superconductivity laboratory located in the Technology and Innovation Centre in the centre of Glasgow. More details of the laboratory’s capability can be found in the Facilities page.
Our research has three main themes: Cryogenic Propulsion for zero emission aviation, Power System applications and Fusion.
We focus on developing cryogenic propulsion powertrain for zero emission aviation, using high temperature superconductors to improve the overall power density and efficiency of the powertrain. Read more…
We have been studying various superconducting devices for power system applications. These include using superconducting magnetic energy storage systems. Read more…
We are supporting the fusion sector by providing leading expertise in advanced HTS modeling, cryogenic magnet power supplies and fusion power plant designs. Read more…
Home to researchers and students from ten different countries.
Over the past year, ASL welcomed Hanxiao Guo from Lanzhou University, China as a visiting student researcher. During the placement, Hanxiao worked on the project “Quench Behavior of an Intact and Locally Damaged No-Insulation (NI) REBCO Coil”, focusing on the behaviour …
Read more… “ASL Hosts Visiting Student from Lanzhou University, China”
Members of the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) attended the CDT in Net Zero Aviation Partners & Stakeholders Event held at Cranfield University’s Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC) on 8 July 2026. The event brought together researchers, industry representatives and stakeholders …
The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory was pleased to welcome Emily Kei from OpenStar and Professor Wei Wang from Sichuan University for a recent visit. During the visit, Emily Kei introduced OpenStar and shared updates on its latest research activities. The discussion …
Read more… “Academic Visitors from OpenStar and Sichuan University”
Researchers at the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) have demonstrated a 100 kW fully superconducting aviation motor that could help pave the way for electric aircraft. The prototype system represents one of the first attempts in the world to develop a fully …