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Professor Min Zhang is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. She was appointed as the first female professor in her department in 2021, after joining as a Reader in 2018. Prior to Strathclyde, she served as a Lecturer at the University of Bath and a Junior Research Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge.
- PhD in Engineering, University of Cambridge
- Masters and Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
Her research focuses on the application of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in transformative energy sectors, particularly aviation electrification, fusion, and renewable energy systems. She leads the Cryogenic Propulsion Lab, where her team develops advanced superconducting technologies for zero-emission air transport and sustainable energy conversion. Her work bridges materials science, electrical engineering, and cryogenics.
The most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on AC loss characterization in HTS coils, cryogenic power electronics using GaN transistors, and the design of superconducting motors for aircraft. These works span key subfields including thermal management, flux pump design, and comparative analysis of superconducting materials. The overarching theme is the integration of superconductivity into practical, high-efficiency systems for aerospace and energy applications.
She has received multiple scientific awards and recognitions:
- Jan Evetts Superconductor Science and Technology Award (2019)
- Superconductor Science and Technology Reviewer Award (2018)
- Jan Evetts SUST Award (2017)
- SUST Highlights of 2017
- IOP Reviewer Awards (2017)
Prof Zhang is a Principal Investigator on several active research grants, including the Airbus Cryoprop project and a UKRI-funded ERC grant awarded in 2022. She supervises postgraduate researchers and has contributed to major professional activities such as organizing the EFATS conference and serving on the advisory board of the International HTS Modelling Workgroup. Her leadership in both research and mentorship underscores her significant impact in the field of applied superconductivity.
She leads the Cryogenic Propulsion Lab (https://cryogenicpropulsion.com/wordpress/our-team/), which focuses on developing fully superconducting machines for electric aircraft propulsion, with emphasis on AC loss reduction, cryogenic testing, and system integration. The lab collaborates with industry leaders like Airbus and UKAEA, and maintains strong academic ties with institutions including the University of Bath.
