معرفی
Dr. Nan Zhao serves as Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Lancaster University's School of Engineering, UK, since 2022. Previously, he held positions as Assistant Professor at University College Dublin (2018-2022) and Sessional Lecturer at McMaster University (2017-2018), where he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2017.
His research spans electrical power engineering with core focus areas including energy storage systems, renewable integration (solar, wind, wave), electric machines, and EV powertrain systems. Current projects involve AI-driven ocean energy arrays and high-performance wave energy conversion systems. His publication record demonstrates deep engagement with power system stability challenges in renewable-dense grids, particularly through virtual synchronous generators and transportable storage solutions.
Key editorial activities include contributions to Electronics Letters and IET Renewable Power Generation. His research group actively recruits PhD students and postdocs, with Renqi Guo currently listed as a PhD student. Primary research collaborations occur through the Energy TALOS group.
Notable scientific contributions include:
- Hybrid synchronous condenser-virtual generator systems for microgrid stability (2025)
- Statistical deadband estimation for transportable energy storage (2025)
- Novel wave energy conversion grid integration techniques (2024)
Dr. Zhao maintains active industry engagement through research on practical grid integration challenges, with recent work addressing frequency response services, curtailment reduction, and cyber-physical grid resilience. His lab focuses on translating theoretical power electronics advances into deployable renewable energy solutions.
