This page provides a selection of presentation given at various events.
Readings of Lithium Language - presented at the University of Sheffield Festival of the Mind event September 2024
Professor Martin Foster and artist Joseph Cutts present their research and investigations into electronic energy conversion, machine drives systems, precious metals analysis and electronic waste cycles, leading to the development of their collaborative work Readings of a Lithium Language, depicting the setup of the Willenhall Energy Storage System.
Sustainable Electric Vehicle Stations: An Introduction to the Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks Supporting Renewables (FEVER) Research Project presented at CPE2024 – Centre for power electronics annual conference July 2024
The benefits of electric transportation are widely publicised and include reduced carbon emissions, improved utilisation of energy, decreased environmental impact and better health. However, the transition to electric transport is challenging due to fears over range, electrical network connectivity restrictions and uncertainties with cost and user experience. FEVER is an EPSRC sponsored collaborative research project between the universities of Southampton, Sheffield, Surrey and Portsmouth investigating the viability of off-grid, renewable energy generation powered electric vehicle charging stations. A fully grid-independent EV charging solution can assist in alleviating existing national grid capacity constraints by facilitating the deployment of new renewable generation. A FEVER charging station will combine renewable generation (PV and wind) with short- and long-term energy storage through intelligent energy management and power electronics to balance supply and demand. The design and operation of a FEVER charging station will be informed by specific site requirements and user perspectives. The concept will be demonstrated through the construction of at least one FEVER charging station.
Holistic approach to piezoelectric transformer power supply design - presented at EMD Research Group Symposium November 2023
An overview of piezoelectric transformer power supply research undertaken over the last decade the the University of Sheffield.
Modelling of power electronic DC converters for energy system - presented as part of FEVER researcher training series November 2023
Energy storage and future electricity - presented at London International Science Forum August 2023
The discovery and harnessing of electricity has revolutionised humanity. Just over a hundred years ago mechanical methods of generating electricity were invented and this led to lightbulbs replacing gas lamps and electric motors replacing steam engines as the prime movers for industry. Wired and then wireless communications followed. In the 1950s the transistor was invented paving the way towards micro, and then nano, electronics, computing and the manipulation of electricity using solid-state devices. Since the start of the millennium government’s throughout the world have supported renewable energy and the transition to electric powered transport heading towards the goal of Net Zero. This talk describes the roles of energy storage can, and, will play in future electricity.
Evaluating the actual outlook on renewable energy - presented at Energy Storage 2020, January 2020, Berlin
Holistic approach to piezoelectric transformer power supply design - presented at DTU Copenhagen, May 2020
Grid Connected Energy Storage - presented at DTU Copenhagen 2016
Using Pseudo Random Binary Sequences For Power Electronic Applications - presented at DTU Copenhagen
Presentation describing research on using PRBS for battery electroimpedance spectroscopy (EIS) and power electronic system thermal model identification.