Haiyu Li

Dr. Haiyu Li is a Reader in Power Systems Digitisation and Automation at the University of Manchester's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on developing smart grid technologies and digital substation systems to enhance power network flexibility and sustainability.

Research Interests:

• Active distribution network voltage management
• IEC61850 digital substation automation
• Cyber-resilient grid technologies
• Renewable energy integration

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on grid modernization, with recent works addressing resilience modeling, electric vehicle infrastructure, and nanotechnology applications in RF systems. This reflects a multidisciplinary approach to solving energy challenges.

Awards:

• IEEE Power Energy Society Prize Paper (2017) for innovations in customer load active system services

Industry Impact:

• Led the £11m Ofgem FITNESS project for Scottish Power
• Developed VSATT platform for digital substation validation
• Economic benefits estimated at £300m over 25 years for UK energy systems