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Dr. Yang Xiao is a Lecturer in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) at the University of Leicester, where he has been since December 2023. He holds the position of Deputy Director of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering discipline and has over 10 years of combined academic and industrial experience in electrical machine research. His expertise spans from large-scale generators for hydro power to high-torque-density traction motors for electric vehicles and ultra-high-speed machines for energy storage systems. Dr. Xiao has successfully commercialized multiple industry-collaborative projects and holds 20 granted patents in US/EU/China, alongside over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals like IEEE Transactions and IET Proceedings.
His research focuses on advanced electrical machine design, fault-tolerant systems, and energy-efficient drives. Notable contributions include innovative modular-rotor designs for wind power generation and magnetic-field-shifting techniques enhancing torque density in asymmetric permanent magnet machines. Dr. Xiao has received several accolades, including Best Paper Awards at SMART 2024 and ISEEIE 2024.
- Education: PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (University of Sheffield, 2021)
- Professional Roles: Session Chair at ICEMS 2023, Special Session Chair at ICEM 2024, and Local Chair at ISEEIE 2024
- Editorial Activities: Associate Editor of IEEE Trans. Energy Conversion (2024–present)
Dr. Xiao actively engages in industry partnerships, having previously worked as a Senior Research Engineer at Dyson Technology, Ltd., and as a lecturer at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His work bridges academic innovation with practical industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and high-performance motor systems.
