On 27th November 2024, Gaurav Gautam successfully defended his PhD viva, marking the culmination of 3.5 years of intensive research in the field of superconductivity. Reflecting on his PhD journey, he shared: “Pursuing a PhD is often described as a …
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We were pleased to host the Superconductivity Group from the University of Edinburgh for an engaging visit to the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory. Our academic exchange took place in the Royal College Building, where we participated in knowledge sharing and experience …
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Our team embarked on a scenic hike to Ben A’an, covering around 14km and taking in the stunning natural beauty along the way. We also walked by Loch Katrine, the main source of drinking water for Glasgow, and enjoyed the …
We had a fantastic time at the ApSTL Lab-Warming Party held at the Royal College Building, where we enjoyed delightful treats, drinks, and a festive Halloween atmosphere. The ApSTL team shared insights into their exciting and impactful research projects, and …
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We were privileged to host Professor Fred Eastham, a distinguished leader in the field of electrical engineering, for a one-day visit to the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory. This visit was more than just an academic exchange—it was an invaluable opportunity for …
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We are delighted to welcome Xiang Kang, a final-year PhD student from Lan Zhou University, to our lab! Kang’s research focuses on the multi-physics behavior of HTS non-insulation magnets during electromagnetic quench propagation. During his 3-month visit, he will be …
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We welcome Dr Canan Aksoy and Dr Ezgi Koparan as visiting researchers to the Applied Superconductivity Laboratory to perform research on superconducting joints. They will be working closely with our PhD student Roshan Parajuli under the support from the COST …
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Pavan Chaganti triumphantly passed the viva for his PhD degree, focusing on the ‘Study of Long Distance High-Temperature Superconductivity Power Cable for HVDC Connections’. This significant achievement represents years of excellent research into a critical area of HTS application. Congratulations …
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Dr. Hengpei Liao has successfully defended his PhD thesis on the ‘Development of HTS Trapped Field Magnets Using 2G HTS Coated Conductors’. This momentous achievement marks the culmination of years of dedicated research in a field with profound implications for …
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Felix Huber triumphantly passed the viva for his PhD degree, focusing on the ‘Electromagnetic Modelling of a Tokamak Fusion Reactor Magnet System using 2G High-Temperature Superconductors’. This significant achievement represents years of meticulous research into a critical area of fusion …
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