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Dr. Pedram Asef is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Advanced Electrical Machines at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London. He serves as the Director of the UCL e-Motion Laboratory and is a member of the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at UCL. Additionally, he participates in the Computing Committee within the Mechanical Engineering Department. His professional activities span academia, industry, and research funding bodies, where he serves as a Panel Member for the Royal Society, UK Research and Innovation, and the British Council for Grant Application Assessment.
Dr. Asef earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) with Cum Laude distinction in 2019, where his thesis was nominated for the Best Thesis Award. His academic journey includes previous positions as a Lecturer in Electric Propulsion Systems at the University of Bath (2022-2023), Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire (2020-2022), and Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Surrey (2019-2020).
Dr. Asef's research focuses on the design, optimization, and control of advanced electrical machines, electric propulsion systems, and electric drives for next-generation electric vehicles across ground, maritime, and aerospace applications. His interdisciplinary approach integrates applied mathematics, particularly optimization and machine learning methods, to enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of electric drives and energy systems. His work addresses critical challenges in electrified transport innovation, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and commercialization.
His research portfolio includes leading and contributing to high-impact, multi-institutional projects funded by prestigious bodies including the EPSRC, ESA, European Commission, Innovate UK, and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. Notable projects include FEMMHUB (exploring novel manufacturing techniques for electrical machines), AutoTrust (focusing on autonomous system reliability), EM-TECH (developing innovative e-motor technologies), OBELICS, AutoPower, and the UK-Japan-xEV collaboration.
Dr. Asef has received several prestigious recognitions including:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered by the Engineering Council
- Endorsed Researcher by the Royal Academy of Engineering
- IEEE Senior Member
- Star Reviewer of IEEE Power and Energy Society
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Fellowship
As an academic leader, Dr. Asef serves as an Associate Editor for IET The Journal of Engineering and has held various editorial roles for other journals. He actively participates in international conferences as a Technical Track Chair, Steering Committee member, and Technical Committee member. He has led research and industrial projects worth over £6 million in recent years, with funding from diverse sources including EPSRC, ESA, European Commission, and Innovate UK.
Dr. Asef directs the UCL e-Motion Laboratory, which focuses on advanced electrical machines and propulsion systems research. He is also a member of the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at UCL, where interdisciplinary teams work on sustainable mobility solutions. His laboratory environment fosters innovation in electric vehicle technologies, collaborating with industry partners and international research institutions to translate theoretical advances into practical applications.
