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Dr Xianwu Zeng received his MSc and PhD at the University of Manchester between 2009 and 2014. He had a broad industry experience in power converter design. He was a lead power electronics engineer in GE grid solution before, and was responsible to design valve unit for HVDC projects. He was also involved in several automotive projects including kW level DC-DC converter, inverter. The product he designed is currently used by high brand such as McLaren.
His principle research interests include power electronics, motor drives, hybrid electric vehicles, and renewable energy interface systems.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Dr Vincent Zeng is a member of Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) and the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) which are the leading research organzation on electric propulsion system in UK. Candidates interested in a PhD in Power Electronics and Machine Drive may directly email their CV.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Innovative e-motor technologies covering e-axles and e-corners vehicle architectures for high-efficient and sustainable e-mobility - Horizon Europe Guarantee
Vagg, C. (PI) & Zeng, V. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: EU Commission
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Innovative e-motor technologies covering e-axles and e-corners vehicle architectures for high-efficient and sustainable e-mobility - Horizon Europe Guarantee
Vagg, C. (PI), Asef, P. (CoI), Pei, X. (CoI) & Zeng, V. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: EU Commission
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ZEST1 Zero Emissions for Sustainable Transport 1
Pei, X. (PI), Zeng, V. (CoI) & Song, W. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/03/22 → 31/01/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Additive manufacturing of stator winding for cryogenically cooled axial flux motor
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
25/03/24 → 24/03/25
Project: Research council
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HiVE4HD - High Voltage E-powertrain for Heavy Duty Road Freight
Zeng, V. (PI) & Vagg, C. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/08/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Topology Optimization of a Fully Superconducting Air-core Motor for Electric Aircraft
Yan, W., Pei, X., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Eastham, J. F. & Zeng, X., 10 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. p. 1-7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Axial flux permanent magnet motor topologies magnetic performance comparison
Wang, H., Zeng, V., Eastham, F. & Pei, X., 13 Jan 2024, In: Energies. 17, 2, 401.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and Experimental Testing of a Moving Coil Actuator with Compensation Coils
Yin, B., Zeng, X., Eastham, J. F., Nilsson, E., Rouquette, J. F., Rivenc, J., Ybanez, L. & Pei, X., 1 Mar 2024, In: CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems. 10, 2, p. 707-716 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic Performance of a Decoupled Dual Wound Synchronous Generator for Electric Propulsion of Ships
Wang, H., Zeng, V., Eastham, F., Yin, B. & Pei, X., 22 Jul 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 102085 - 102095Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extended Minimum Copper Loss Range Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual Three-Phase PMSM
Zheng, H., Pei, X., Liagas, C., Brace, C. & Zeng, V., 31 Aug 2024, In: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 60, 4, p. 6263-6276 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (SciVal)100 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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IAAPS: Propulsion and Mobility (Organisational unit)
Akehurst, S. (Participant), Zeng, V. (Participant), Oliver, R. (Host), Pei, X. (Participant) & Brace, C. (Participant)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Network