Nigel Schofield

Professor Nigel Schofield holds a prominent academic position within the University of Huddersfield, serving as a Professor in the Department of Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering. He is also a member of the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering and the Centre for Climate Resilient Societies. His academic journey includes a B.Eng (Hons) and Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield (1990 and 1997, respectively), followed by industry experience as a Design Engineer. Prior roles include Lecturer (2004–2009) and Senior Lecturer (2009–2012) at the University of Manchester and Full Professor at McMaster University (2013–2017). He is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

• Education:
  • B.Eng (Hons) in Engineering, University of Sheffield, 1990
  • Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Sheffield, 1997

Research Interests: Professor Schofield’s work focuses on renewable energy technologies, electrical power engineering, power electronics, and sustainable energy systems. His expertise spans electric vehicles, hybrid powertrains, energy storage, wind energy systems, and grid stability. He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy and climate action.

Recent Articles Trends: His recent publications emphasize innovations in hybrid generators for wind energy, transient energy storage systems, and advanced power electronics for grid stability. He also explores applications like EV battery reprocessing and wireless wearable antennas, reflecting a blend of foundational and applied research.

Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD students in electrical engineering and leads the Resilient Societies Research Centre project (2021–2024), focusing on climate-resilient technologies. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address energy challenges.

Labs & Teams: Engaged with the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering, advancing sustainable engineering practices, and the Centre for Climate Resilient Societies, addressing climate adaptation strategies.