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…
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The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) at the University of Strathclyde is featured in a new podcast series, Superconducting Machines & Systems, produced in collaboration with Engineer a Career and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). In the first episode, released …
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ASL researchers Alexander Shchukin and Ercan Ertekin recently participated in the Transport Sector Workshop organised by the Superconducting Machines and Systems Catalyst at IAAPS, Bristol. The workshop brought together representatives from industry, academia and the wider superconductivity community to discuss …
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The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) welcomed Professor Qingjin Xu from the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IHEP-CAS). During the visit, Professor Min Zhang and Professor Weijia Yuan introduced ASL’s research activities and provided a tour of …
Read more… “ASL Welcomes Professor Qingjin Xu to Discuss Advances in High-Field Magnet Technology”
The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) was represented at the 27th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2026), held in Madeira, Portugal. Research Fellow Alexander Shchukin delivered an oral presentation on the development of a 100 kW fully superconducting axial flux …