Electrical Machines and Power
The pioneering research in the Electrical Machines and Power theme is distinguished for its groundbreaking work in permanent magnet machines and drives, as well as its international expertise in power electronics, power systems and energy storage.

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This research theme plays a crucial role in advancing technologies across the automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, power grids, and consumer product sectors. Contributions have driven significant improvements in power density, energy efficiency, reliability, and functionality while minimising maintenance requirements. We host six industrially funded research centres and two government-funded research hubs:
- Centre for Research into Electrical Storage and Applications (CREESA)
- The Rolls-Royce СŷÊÓÆµ Technology Centre in Advanced Electrical Machines
- Romax Technical Centre
- Sheffield Midea Joint Research Laboratory
- Sheffield Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Research Centre
Core members
Electrical Machines:
- Professor Kais Atallah
- Dr Xiao Chen
- Professor Antonio Griffo
- Professor Geraint Jewell
- Professor Guang-Jin Li
- Dr Mahmoud Masoud
- Ken Mitchell
- Dr Panagiotis Panagiotou
- Professor David Stone (Head of Group)
- Professor Zi-Qiang Zhu
Power Devices and Systems: