News & Updates

September 3, 2026

Applied Superconductivity Laboratory in University of Strathclyde and JTMicroelectronics jointly conducted performance testing of the driver chip in a liquid nitrogen environment at an ultra-low temperature of -196°C. Preliminary results show that 2511U1 series chips from JTM possess cold-start capability …

Read more… “ASL and JTMicroelectronics Demonstrate GaN Driver Chip Operation at −196 °C”

August 21, 2026

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”

July 8, 2026

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 …

Read more… “ASL Participates in CDT in Net Zero Aviation Partners & Stakeholders Event at Cranfield University”

June 19, 2026

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”

June 2, 2026

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 …

Read more… “Applied Superconductivity Laboratory Demonstrates 100 kW Fully Superconducting Aviation Motor”

May 5, 2026

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 …

Read more… “Applied Superconductivity Lab Delivers Critical Electromagnetic Analysis for SpaceX Transporter-16 Satellite Missions”

March 10, 2026

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” …

Read more… “New national superconductivity facility to support UK fusion and energy technologies”

February 6, 2026

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 …

Read more… “Farewell Meeting Held for Dr. Yudi Xiao”

October 27, 2025

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 …

Read more… “EPSRC IAA & N-ZEEE & RSE Workshop on Power Electronics for Extreme Environments successfully hosted at the University of Strathclyde”

October 21, 2025

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 …

Read more… “Special Memorial Session for Professor Fred Eastham FRAEng, FRSE”