Applied Superconductivity
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Strathclyde EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE Workshop on Cryogenic Power Electronics

We invite you to Strathclyde EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE Workshop on Cryogenic Power Electronics on 27 October 2025, at Ross Priory, Alexandria, United Kingdom, G83 8NL. The goal of the workshop is to identify challenges, gaps, opportunities and trend of …

Prof. Jie Sheng to Present on HTS Power Cable Advances in China

Associate Professor Jie Sheng from Shanghai Jiao Tong University will deliver a talk on the latest progress and trends in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) power cables in China. His presentation will highlight how superconducting power cables, with their high current-carrying capacity …

Cryogenic Power Electronics & Superconducting Motor Showcased by ASL at PEASA25

The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory was honored to participate in the esteemed Power Electronics for Aerospace Applications (PEASA25) workshop, hosted by the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow on July 23rd-24th, 2025. This significant gathering provided a valuable platform for sharing cutting-edge …

Dr. Yudi Xiao awarded prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh funding

Six research projects involving the University of Strathclyde have been awarded funding in the latest call from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), recognising innovative work across diverse disciplines. In energy research, Dr Yudi Xiao is leading a project in …

Prof. Fedor Gömöry Visits the ASL

We were honored to welcome Prof. Fedor Gömöry to the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory for an academic exchange. Prof. Gömöry’s research focuses on the application of hard superconductors in electric power systems, particularly in relation to numerical simulation techniques for composite …

We Host UKAEA Visit for Academic Exchange

The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory recently welcomed a delegation from UKAEA for a lab visit and academic exchange. During the visit, we provided a comprehensive introduction to our research directions and experimental facilities, offering insights into our ongoing work in superconducting …

Research Group Celebrates Min’s Birthday with Food, Games and Music

Our group came together to celebrate Min’s birthday in a warm and joyful gathering. Members brought their families and shared delicious food from different countries, creating a truly multicultural experience. The celebration was filled with fun activities, including board games …

Zhishu Qiu Successfully Completes PhD with Viva Examination

We are delighted to announce that Zhishu Qiu has successfully passed her viva and completed her PhD. Her research, titled “HTS Armature Study for Electrified Aviation Propulsion Motors,” explores advanced superconducting technologies for next-generation aviation propulsion systems. Zhishu’s work contributes …

Prof. Min Zhang Appointed as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Min Zhang has been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity (IEEE TAS) for the next two years. As a leading journal in the field of applied superconductivity, IEEE TAS …