Shawn Nielsen

Dr Shawn Nielsen is a Lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics, Queensland University of Technology. He specializes in High Voltage Engineering, Condition Monitoring, and Transformer Systems. His research focuses on dielectric insulation systems, transformer monitoring, and the application of advanced measurement techniques in power equipment. He coordinates several postgraduate courses, including the Postgraduate Electricity Supply Training Course (PESTC), and teaches subjects like Electromagnetics and Machines, Energy Supply and Delivery, and Power Systems Management with Renewable Resources.

His academic and professional background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Dr Nielsen’s work integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in power systems, such as improving transformer safety through dielectric response measurements and mitigating risks of fires/explosions in power infrastructure. He has published extensively on topics including harmonic distortion effects, insulator condition modeling, and superconducting materials.

Dr Nielsen’s supervision topics include enhancements to dielectric response measurements and circuit breaker restrike risk assessment. His contributions span academic teaching, research, and industry collaboration, reflecting a commitment to advancing electrical engineering practices and safety standards.