Brian Kirby

Brian Kirby is an HP Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences at Brunel University London, bringing over 20 years of industrial expertise in power system protection, HVDC control systems, and software modeling solutions.

His research concentrates on Power System Analysis & Design, Power System Protection & Control, Smart Grids, and Energy Storage, with specific focus on how renewable energy integration impacts transmission system protection schemes. This work bridges theoretical electrical engineering principles with practical grid modernization challenges.

Professional honors include:

• Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET)
• Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE)

As a visiting lecturer for the MSc Power Systems Operation & Management program, Mr. Kirby teaches Transmission & Distribution System Design, Protection & Control modules and supervises MSc projects examining renewable energy's effects on grid protection systems, though no specific PhD students or major research grants are documented in the provided materials.