News & Updates

November 7, 2024

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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November 2, 2024

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 …

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October 30, 2024

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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October 3, 2024

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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September 11, 2024

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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August 28, 2024

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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August 23, 2024

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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January 26, 2024

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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October 7, 2023

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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October 4, 2023

The applied superconductivity laboratory has attended the EFATS 2023 conference in Bristol, which is focusing on emission free aircraft through superconductivity. Professor Weijia Yuan gave a talk on the development of a 200kW cryogenic invertor at Strathclyde, which is a …

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