James Carroll

James Carroll is a Professor in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (EEE) at the University of Strathclyde, where he also serves as Director and Principal Investigator of the Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures CDT (2019–2027) and the Strathclyde lead for the EnerHy Wind and Hydrogen CDT (2024–2032). He is Co-Lead of the Wind Energy and Control (WEC) Group, one of the largest university-based wind energy research groups in the UK, comprising 8 academics and over 35 researchers.

His research interests are centered on wind energy systems, with a focus on:

• Novel wind turbine concept development
• Wind turbine reliability and maintenance modeling
• Cost of energy and O&M cost modeling
• Drive train selection impact on reliability
• Condition monitoring and failure prediction of wind turbine components
• Data-driven machine learning and physical modeling for remaining useful life prediction
• SCADA and vibration data analytics

The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in offshore and onshore wind energy innovation, with strong emphasis on predictive maintenance, cost reduction, digital twins, and novel turbine design. His work bridges engineering, data science, and sustainability, contributing significantly to renewable energy advancement.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2nd Place, Future Energy Competition (2019)

James Carroll has been actively involved in major research projects, including EPSRC-funded CDTs and industry collaborations, focusing on hydrogen integration, digital twins for powertrains, and offshore wind maintenance optimization. He has also contributed to professional activities such as keynote speaking at the Wind Energy Science Conference 2019 and participation in EPSRC scoping workshops. He supervises research students and leads a dynamic team within the WEC Group, driving innovation in wind and marine energy systems.

His research group, the Wind Energy and Control (WEC) Group, is a leading UK academic team in wind energy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and training the next generation of energy engineers through doctoral training programs.