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Professor Zi-Qiang Zhu is a distinguished academic and researcher in electrical engineering at the University of Sheffield, holding a Personal Chair and leading the Electrical Machines and Drives Research Group. He earned his BEng and MSc from Zhejiang University and his PhD from the University of Sheffield. His career spans over 35 years, focusing on high-efficiency permanent magnet machines and drives for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial applications. He has secured over £30M in research funding and founded key research centers like the Sheffield Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Research Centre.
Research interests include novel machine designs (Halbach, switched-flux, magnetically geared), control strategies (PWM, sensorless), and thermal management. His work has resulted in over 100 patents and 1000+ papers, including 400+ IEEE Transactions contributions. Notable awards include the 2021 IEEE Nikola Tesla Award and multiple best paper prizes. He has chaired major conferences and delivered over 26 keynote speeches globally.
- Education: BEng (Zhejiang U, 1982), MSc (Zhejiang U, 1984), PhD (Sheffield U, 1991)
- Affiliations: Royal Academy of Engineering/Siemens Chair, Founding Director of CRRC Electric Drives Tech Centre
His research spans from fundamental electromechanical theory to industrial partnerships with Rolls Royce, Siemens, and others. Key areas of impact include wind power generators, EV propulsion, and energy-efficient domestic appliances.
