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Professor David Stone is a faculty member in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield, where he holds the position of Professor in Electrical Engineering and serves as Theme Lead for Electrical Machines. He earned his BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Sheffield (1982–1985) and a PhD in Automatic Weld Penetration Control from Liverpool University (1989). Since joining the University of Sheffield in 1989, he has been affiliated with the Electrical Machines and Drives (EMD) Group, advancing to full professorship in 2013.
His research focuses on power electronics, energy storage systems, and their applications in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy integration. Notable work includes leading the CREESA initiative, which operates the UK's largest grid-connected lithium titanate battery storage system. Current projects explore hybrid energy storage, EV battery second-life applications, and high-frequency resonant converters for industrial heating.
Research interests span:
- Simulation of energy systems and hybrid storage technologies
- Electric vehicle energy consumption modeling using dashcam telemetry
- Smart battery management for EVs and grid support
- High-efficiency wireless EV charging systems
- Advanced control strategies for power converters
His publications (2020–2025) reflect contributions to:
- Energy storage system design and control
- Electric machine fault detection and diagnostics
- Grid integration of renewable energy sources
- Piezoelectric transformer-based power supplies
- Microgrid optimization with hybrid energy storage
He collaborates with industry through initiatives like the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership in Offshore Wind and the TransEnergy project linking road-rail energy exchange. His work addresses challenges in sustainable energy systems and smart grid technologies.
