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Dr. Yuan Gao is a Lecturer in Transport Electrification and Deputy Programme Director for General Engineering at the University of Leicester's School of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham (2021), an MSc in Aeronautical Engineering from Beihang University (2017), and a BSc in Transportation Engineering from Dalian Maritime University (2013). His research focuses on transport electrification, power electronics, and control systems, with emphasis on applications in aerospace and renewable energy systems. He leads projects such as the EUROCONTROL Point Merge system modeling and the EMINEO Project (funded by Clean Sky 2 and Horizon 2020). He is affiliated with the Green Energy and Transport Group and the Aerospace Engineering Group.
Key research interests include: machine learning-driven control systems, hybrid energy storage optimization, electric drive systems for aircraft, and digital twin technologies. He has contributed to advancements in multi-agent system engineering, fault diagnosis in power converters, and energy management strategies for more-electric aircraft (MEA).
- Education:
- PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham (2021)
- MSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Beihang University (2017)
- BSc in Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University (2013)
- Awards:
- Chinese National Award for Outstanding Students Abroad (2021)
- Professional Roles:
- Guest Editor, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
- Associate Editor, Electronics and Signal Processing
- Session Chair/Co-Chair for multiple conferences (IECON 2025, AIAA/IEEE EATS 2020)
- Grants & Projects:
- EUROCONTROL Point Merge System Modelling (2023–present)
- EMINEO Project (Clean Sky 2/Horizon 2020, 2020)
- Optimization of DC/AC filters for aircraft electrical systems
His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, system reliability, and intelligent control. He actively collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance sustainable transportation and aerospace technologies.
