The Electrical Power and Control Systems group is an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary team dedicated to pioneering research in several cutting-edge fields. Our work spans across renewable energy, power electronics, electric vehicles, energy management, advanced control systems, and artificial intelligence for engineering applications. We aim to contribute significantly to the energy revolution and advancements in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 through the development of power-efficient and energy-saving methods and technologies.
Research Themes and Areas
Our group brings together the expertise of its members to contribute to the following core research themes:
Renewable Energy and Power Electronics
- Power Conversion & Transmission
- Energy Systems Monitoring and Control and Management
Power Systems and Smart Grid
- Power Systems Management & Optimisation
- Smart Grid and Industrial Solutions
Control Theory and Applications
- Control Systems & Electric Drive Technologies
- Advanced Techniques in Control Theory
We also have expertise in electronic system design and verification using hardware description languages, integrated circuit design (VLSI), analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors and embedded systems, microcontrollers, and digital electronics.
Key Research Projects
Our research is supported by various prestigious funding bodies, with recent projects including:
- Satellite-Aided Technologies for Advancing Resilience (SAT-Guard)
Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) | 2024–2026
- Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions Hub
Funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) | 2023–2028
- Real-Time Diagnosis and Health Management for Wave Energy Conversion Systems
Funded by The Royal Academy of Engineering | 2024–2025
- Fostering Clean Energy Transition in Jordan Using Energy Storage and Demand Side Management
Funded by The Royal Academy of Engineering | 2024–2025
- Low-Carbon Framework for a Resilient Water Network
Funded by Northumbrian Water | 2021–2025
- Marie Curie Rise TESTBED2
Funded by the European Commission | 2020–2024
- Northumbria University-Integrated System Technologies
Funded by Innovate UK | 2021–2024
Group leadership and contacts
Research relationships
This group is a part of the University’s multi-disciplinary research into the theme of Energy Futures.
Research from this group has been submitted to REF2028 under UoA 12: Engineering.
To view research papers emanating from this group, please click here to view Northumbria Research Link, our open access repository of research output from Northumbria University.
PhD opportunities
Electrical Power and Control
Systems Research Group welcome applications from excellent and motivated students and
researchers. There are the following research opportunities:
- Fully-funded
PhD studentships: pre-defined projects, advertised usually in December
every year. You can feel free to apply following the information in the
advertisement.
- Collaborative doctoral research studentship (CDRS)
programme: co-funds, typically 50% of the total project cost, with
external partners/organisations.
- Self-sponsored
PhD students: researching your own idea with an academic supervisor. You
are welcome to discuss your projects before submitting your application.
- China
scholarship council (CSC) PhD students and visiting scholars: You are
welcome to contact the head of the research group for discussion.
Successful
applicants will benefit from joining a vibrant and diverse environment, working
with world leading experts at the forefront of electrical and electronic
engineering. A wide range of projects are available covering important topics
in renewable energy (offshore wind/wave, and PV), power electronics, power
systems, smart grids, electric machines, electric vehicles, control
engineering, intelligent manufacturing, smart transportation/cities, complex
systems and dynamics, robotic systems, and health care systems.
