The Applied Superconductivity Lab (ASL) has demonstrated a 100 kW fully superconducting aviation motor, marking an important step towards future electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion. Developed by the ASL team, the prototype represents one of the first attempts worldwide to …
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Applied Superconductivity Lab Delivers Critical Electromagnetic Analysis for SpaceX Transporter-16 Satellite Missions
The Applied Superconductivity Lab is pleased to announce its technical contributions to three pioneering space missions successfully launched via the SpaceX Transporter-16 mission on March 30, 2026. This involvement underscores the lab’s expertise in delivering high-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) and magnetic …
New national superconductivity facility to support UK fusion and energy technologies
The lab is delighted to have contributed to the opening of the new facility at ANZIC. This news was originally reported on the University website. Source: University of Strathclyde, “New national superconductivity facility to support UK fusion and energy technologies” …
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Farewell Meeting Held for Dr. Yudi Xiao
A farewell meeting was recently held in honor of Dr. Yudi Xiao as he prepares to begin the next chapter of his journey. During the meeting, Dr. Xiao reflected on his time with the group, sharing memorable moments from both …
EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE & RSE Workshop on Power Electronics for Extreme Environments successfully hosted at the University of Strathclyde
On 27 October 2025, the University of Strathclyde hosted the EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE & RSE Workshop on Power Electronics for Extreme Environments at the scenic Ross Priory, Glasgow. The one-day event brought together 27 delegates from academia, industry, and …
Special Memorial Session for Professor Fred Eastham FRAEng, FRSE
We are deeply sorry to share that Professor Fred Eastham has passed away recently. Fred was known as the grandfather of electrical machines in the UK and was a world-leading and widely respected professor in this area. He actively mentored …
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Strathclyde EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE & RSE Workshop on Power Electronics for Extreme Environments
We are happy to announce that the Strathclyde EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE & RSE funded Workshop on Power Electronics for Extreme Environments will be held in Glasgow on 27 October 2025. The goal of the workshop is to identify challenges, …
Prof. Min Zhang Awarded International Excellence Fellowship at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
We are proud to announce that Prof. Min Zhang has been awarded the prestigious International Excellence Fellowship of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). As part of this fellowship, Prof. Zhang will be spending time at the Institute for Technical …
Prof. Weijia Yuan Elected as ESAS Board Member at EUCAS Conference
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Weijia Yuan has been elected as a board member of the European Society for Applied Superconductivity (ESAS) during the European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (EUCAS). This prestigious appointment highlights Prof. Yuan’s outstanding contributions …
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Cryogenic Inverter & Superconducting Propulsion Unit Showcased by Applied Superconductivity Lab at ECCE-Europe-2025, and technical visit in Warwick University
Our Applied Superconductivity Laboratory in University of Strathclyde was honored to participate in the Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE) 2025, held in Birmingham, UK. As Europe’s premier conference in power electronics and energy conversion, ECCE provided an exceptional platform …