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Timothy Wong is a Research Associate in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD and MEng from the same institution, with a research focus on high voltage engineering, pulsed power, plasma physics, and dielectric breakdown phenomena. He is affiliated with the High Voltage Technologies Research Group and maintains professional memberships with IEEE (DEIS and NPSS), IET, IMechE, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (awarded 2024)
- MEng in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with International Study, University of Strathclyde (2020), with exchange at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PGCert RPD), University of Strathclyde
Timothy's research centers on the dynamics of impulse-driven breakdown in composite dielectric systems, computational modeling of fast ionization events in gas discharges, high voltage insulation coordination, and low-temperature plasmas. He employs analytical, computational, and experimental methods to advance pulsed power and plasma-based technologies. His recent work includes modeling transient processes in plasma closing switches for inertial fusion and developing safety protocols for high voltage pulsed power systems.
The trend across his recent publications reveals a strong focus on dielectric breakdown under impulse conditions, with emphasis on surface and interface phenomena in polymers and composite systems. His work spans fundamental plasma physics, high voltage engineering, and applications in energy and fusion research, often involving computational modeling and experimental validation. Key themes include flashover characteristics, avalanche-to-streamer transitions, and electrostatic modeling of defects in insulation systems.
His scientific awards and recognitions include:
- EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (2024)
- IEEE NPSS Graduate Scholarship Award (2024)
- IEEE NPSS Outstanding Student Paper Award (2023)
- IEEE DEIS Best Presentation Award (2022)
- IMechE Student Award (2020)
- BP Summer Internship (2017)
Timothy has contributed to teaching as a lecturer and teaching assistant in courses such as High Voltage Technology, Electronic and Electrical Principles, and Engineering Fundamentals. He has supervised B.Eng/M.Eng student projects on composite insulators and surface texture optimization. His research is supported by grants from EPSRC and industry partners including MBDA UK and First Light Fusion Ltd. He is actively involved in professional activities, including peer review for IEEE, Journal of Physics D, and Energies, and presents regularly at international conferences such as IEEE Pulsed Power & Plasma Science Conference and the International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering. He leads a research project on plasma closing switches for inertial fusion and contributes to knowledge exchange initiatives.
He is a member of the High Voltage Technologies Research Group at Strathclyde and collaborates with institutions such as North East Electric Power University (NEEPU) in China and industrial partners in the pulsed power and energy sectors.
