James Watt School of Engineering

Dr Sheng Wang

  • Senior Lecturer (Autonomous Systems & Connectivity)

Biography

Sheng Wang is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in the Autonomous Systems and Connectivity Research Division at the University of Glasgow. He currently serves as the Chair of the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) UK and Ireland Chapter, a Member of CIGRE Study Committee WG C6.42, and an Editor of Results in Engineering (IF: 9.4). He was a Lecturer/Assistant Professor at Cardiff University (2020-2025) and a part-time Research Fellow at the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (2022-2025).

He has (co)-led 19 projects funded by EPSRC, Innovate UK, STEC, EC Horizon Europe and multiple industry partners, and (co)-authored >60 papers and chapters for two IEEE/Wiley and Elsevier books. 

More information is available at:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheng-wang-b67978a7/

IEEE PELS UK and Ireland Chapter: 

https://www.ieee-ukandireland.org/chapters/power-electronics/ 

Editor of Results in Engineering (IF: 9.4):

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/results-in-engineering

 

Research interests

He has nearly 16+ years of experience in DC power networks and power electronics (PE). He has acted as principal or co-investigator in 18 projects.

Ongoing projects cover the development of active gate drivers, reliability analysis of PE, data-driven design optimisation of compound-semiconductor-based converters, DC technology for offshore wind energy integration, solar battery energy storage systems, and protection solutions for low- to high-voltage DC power systems. 

Summary of research interests:  

- Reliability enhancement of PE

- Power conversion systems of AI Data Centres 

- PE-based solutions for renewable energy integration 

- Artificial-intelligence-driven design optimisation of PE

- Smart gate driving technology

Publications

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2026

Lai, Jinmu, Liu, Huan, Liang, Jun, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Xu, Shuai and Liu, Chen (2026) A transformer-integrated traction power supply system with comprehensive power quality control. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, (doi: 10.1109/TTE.2026.3720332) (Early Online Publication)

Lai, Jinmu, Wang, Fei, Liang, Jun, Xiao, Fan, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Yin, Xin (2026) A novel hybrid capacity regulating transformer and its dual-mode flexible switching strategy. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronic, 73(8), pp. 11711-11723. (doi: 10.1109/TIE.2026.3672864)

Khalid, J., Uddin, M., Smailes, M., Liang, J. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Event-Driven State-Machine Coordination of Grid-Forming Wind Turbine and Hybrid Transformer for Fault Ride-Through. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Uddin, M., Khalid, J., Smailes, M., Liang, J. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) DC Power Quality Assessment of an MVDC–HVDC Offshore Wind Farm. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Zhang, X., Chen, J., Hu, J., Chen, Z., Ye, S. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Lifetime Prediction and AI-Based Remaining Useful Life Estimation of SiC MOSFETs: A Review. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Uddin, Muhammad Helal, Khalid, Junaid, Smailes, Michael, Liang, Jun and Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Accurate and computationally efficient aggregated modeling of offshore wind farms for grid compliance. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 17(3), pp. 3138-3154. (doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2026.3666091)

Hu, J., Chen, J., Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Liang, J. and Yuan, X. (2026) Enhanced Predictive Current Control for PMSM Drives Using Voltage Vector Expansion and Efficient Screening. In: IEEE 27th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL 2026), Cambridge, UK, 20-23 July 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Tang, J.C., Yuan, X., Vaibhav, N. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Quasi-Square-wave Modulation Optimization for GaN-Based Modular Multilevel Converters in Variable Frequency Drives with Considering of Power Density. In: IEEE 27th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL 2026), Cambridge, UK, 20-23 July 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Feng, Z., Ye, S. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Power Architecture Evolution in Data Centers. In: IEEE ECCE Europe, Valencia, Spain, 14-18 Sept 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Lai, Jinmu, Wu, Zijian, Liang, Jun, Yang, Ning, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Khan, Musa and Yin, Xianggen (2026) Enhancing transient performance of hybrid distribution transformer using event-triggered proportional-integral repetitive controller. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 41(2), pp. 2860-2878. (doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2025.3609690)

2022

Rajamony, Rajesh, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Calderon-Lopez, Gerardo, Ludtke, Ingo and Ming, Wenlong (2022) Artificial neural networks-based multi-objective design methodology for wide-bandgap power electronics converters. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, 3, pp. 599-610. (doi: 10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3204630)

Li, Chuanyue, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Liang, Jun (2022) Tuning method of a grid-following converter for the extremely-weak-grid connection. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 37(4), pp. 3169-3172. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3167899)

Chen, Jinlei, Ming, Wenlong, Ugalde-Loo, Carlos Ernesto, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Jenkins, Nick (2022) Analysis and mitigation of DC voltage imbalance for medium-voltage cascaded three-level neutral-point-clamped converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(4), pp. 4320-4336. (doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3129877)

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Articles

Lai, Jinmu, Liu, Huan, Liang, Jun, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Xu, Shuai and Liu, Chen (2026) A transformer-integrated traction power supply system with comprehensive power quality control. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, (doi: 10.1109/TTE.2026.3720332) (Early Online Publication)

Lai, Jinmu, Wang, Fei, Liang, Jun, Xiao, Fan, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Yin, Xin (2026) A novel hybrid capacity regulating transformer and its dual-mode flexible switching strategy. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronic, 73(8), pp. 11711-11723. (doi: 10.1109/TIE.2026.3672864)

Uddin, Muhammad Helal, Khalid, Junaid, Smailes, Michael, Liang, Jun and Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Accurate and computationally efficient aggregated modeling of offshore wind farms for grid compliance. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 17(3), pp. 3138-3154. (doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2026.3666091)

Lai, Jinmu, Wu, Zijian, Liang, Jun, Yang, Ning, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Khan, Musa and Yin, Xianggen (2026) Enhancing transient performance of hybrid distribution transformer using event-triggered proportional-integral repetitive controller. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 41(2), pp. 2860-2878. (doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2025.3609690)

Rajamony, Rajesh, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Calderon-Lopez, Gerardo, Ludtke, Ingo and Ming, Wenlong (2022) Artificial neural networks-based multi-objective design methodology for wide-bandgap power electronics converters. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, 3, pp. 599-610. (doi: 10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3204630)

Li, Chuanyue, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Liang, Jun (2022) Tuning method of a grid-following converter for the extremely-weak-grid connection. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 37(4), pp. 3169-3172. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3167899)

Chen, Jinlei, Ming, Wenlong, Ugalde-Loo, Carlos Ernesto, Wang, Sheng ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 and Jenkins, Nick (2022) Analysis and mitigation of DC voltage imbalance for medium-voltage cascaded three-level neutral-point-clamped converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(4), pp. 4320-4336. (doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3129877)

Conference Proceedings

Khalid, J., Uddin, M., Smailes, M., Liang, J. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Event-Driven State-Machine Coordination of Grid-Forming Wind Turbine and Hybrid Transformer for Fault Ride-Through. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Uddin, M., Khalid, J., Smailes, M., Liang, J. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) DC Power Quality Assessment of an MVDC–HVDC Offshore Wind Farm. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Zhang, X., Chen, J., Hu, J., Chen, Z., Ye, S. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Lifetime Prediction and AI-Based Remaining Useful Life Estimation of SiC MOSFETs: A Review. In: International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES 2026), Cardiff, Wales, 20-22 Aug 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Hu, J., Chen, J., Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633, Liang, J. and Yuan, X. (2026) Enhanced Predictive Current Control for PMSM Drives Using Voltage Vector Expansion and Efficient Screening. In: IEEE 27th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL 2026), Cambridge, UK, 20-23 July 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Tang, J.C., Yuan, X., Vaibhav, N. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Quasi-Square-wave Modulation Optimization for GaN-Based Modular Multilevel Converters in Variable Frequency Drives with Considering of Power Density. In: IEEE 27th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL 2026), Cambridge, UK, 20-23 July 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

Feng, Z., Ye, S. and Wang, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-2633 (2026) Power Architecture Evolution in Data Centers. In: IEEE ECCE Europe, Valencia, Spain, 14-18 Sept 2026, (Accepted for Publication)

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Prior publications

Article

Tian Jin, Zhengyang Feng, Jun Liang, Rukshan Navaratne, Fulong Li, Sheng Wang (2026) Explainable Multi-Objective Optimization for DataDriven Design: Application to Power Converters Crossref. (doi: 10.2139/ssrn.7021149)

Liu,Renjun et al. (2025) Sputtered AlN/Al2O3 distributed Bragg reflectors on amorphous glass Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.117332)

Jinde Hu, Zhaoyang Fu, Rongwei Xu, Tian Jin, Zhengyang Feng, Sheng Wang (2024) Low-Complexity Model Predictive Control for Series-Winding PMSM with Extended Voltage Vectors Electronics Crossref. (doi: 10.3390/electronics14010127)

Jinde Hu, Zhaoyang Fu, Rongwei Xu, Tian Jin, Jenny Feng, Sheng Wang (2024) Low-Complexity Model Predictive Control for Series-Winding PMSM with Extended Voltage Vectors Crossref. (doi: 10.20944/preprints202411.1761.v1)

Jinlei Chen, Sheng Wang, Jun Liang, Rukshan Navaratne, Wenlong Ming (2024) Decentralized Control for Multi-Terminal Cascaded Medium-Voltage Converters Considering Multiple Crossovers IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery Crossref. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3268829)

Rajesh Rajamony, Sheng Wang, Rukshan Navaratne, Wenlong Ming (2022) Multi-Objective Design of Single-Phase Differential Buck Inverters With Active Power Decoupling IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics Crossref. (doi: 10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3147769)

(2021) Losses in the Saturated Iron-Core Superconducting Fault Current Limiter For VSC-HVDC System IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity sheng wang. ISSN 2378-7074 (doi: 10.1109/tasc.2021.3089123)

(2021) Superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL): Experiment and the simulation from finite-element method (FEM) to power/energy system software Energy sheng wang. ISSN 0360-5442 (doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121251)

Sheng Wang, Wenlong Ming, Wei Liu, Chuanyue Li, Carlos E. Ugalde-Loo, Jun Liang (2021) A Multi-Function Integrated Circuit Breaker for DC Grid Applications IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery Crossref. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2020.2984673)

(2021) A Low-Loss Integrated Circuit Breaker for HVDC applications IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery sheng wang. ISSN 1937-4208 (doi: 10.1109/tpwrd.2021.3063515)

(2021) Dominant instability mechanism of VSI connecting to a very weak grid IEEE Transactions on Power Systems sheng wang. ISSN 1558-0679 (doi: 10.1109/tpwrs.2021.3115968)

Sheng Wang, Carlos E. Ugalde-Loo, Chuanyue Li, Jun Liang, Oluwole Daniel Adeuyi (2020) Bridge-Type Integrated Hybrid DC Circuit Breakers IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics Crossref. (doi: 10.1109/JESTPE.2019.2900492)

Sheng Wang, Chuanyue Li, Oluwole Daniel Adeuyi, Gen Li, Carlos Ernesto Ugalde-Loo, Jun Liang (2019) Coordination of MMCs With Hybrid DC Circuit Breakers for HVDC Grid Protection IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery Crossref. (doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2018.2828705)

(2018) Interlink Hybrid DC Circuit Breaker IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics sheng wang. ISSN 1557-9948 (doi: 10.1109/tie.2018.2803778)

(2016) Coordination of DC power flow controllers and AC/DC converters on optimising the delivery of wind power IET Renewable Power Generation sheng wang. ISSN 1752-1424 (doi: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2015.0452)

(2015) Risk of Multiple Cross-Over of Control Characteristics in Multiterminal HVDC 11th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission sheng wang. (doi: 10.1049/cp.2015.0038)

(2014) Design and Comparison of Feasible Control Systems for VSC-HVDC Transmission System 2014 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation sheng wang. (doi: 10.1109/aims.2014.18)

Wang, S., Feng, C., Wen, A., Liang, J. (2013) Cost and benefit analysis of VSC-HVDC schemes for offshore wind power transmission Dianli Xitong Zidonghua/Automation of Electric Power Systems Scopus - Elsevier. ISSN 10001026 (doi: 10.7500/AEPS201302012)

Wang,Yufeng, Tao,Yufei, Wang,Sheng, Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Ming,Wenlong, Li,Weilin () A fault protection strategy based on Z-source solid state circuit breaker for more electric aircraft Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/TTE.2023.3307947)

Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Wang,Yufeng, Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong, Liang,Jun, Weilin,Li () A review on z-source solid state circuit breakers for DC distribution networks Cardiff University. (doi: 10.17775/CSEEJPES.2022.04320)

Chen,Jinlei, Wang,Sheng, Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Liang,Jun, Ludtke,Ingo, Ming,Wenlong () Active thermal sharing control for a cascaded converter in medium-voltage applications Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3444459)

Chen,Jinlei, Gong,Qingyuan, Zhang,Yawen, Fawad,Muhammad, Wang,Sheng, Li,Chuanyue, Liang,Jun () Comprehensive assessment of transient stability for grid-forming converters considering current limitations, inertia and damping effects Cardiff University. (doi: 10.17775/CSEEJPES.2024.03160)

Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun, Wen,An, Feng,Chunmei () Cost and benefits analysis of VSC-HVDC schemes for offshore wind power transmission Cardiff University.

Chen,Jinlei et al. () Demonstration of converter control Interactions in MMC-HVDC systems Cardiff University. (doi: 10.3390/electronics11020175)

Wang,Yufeng, Wang,Sheng, Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Ming,Wenlong, Li,Weiling () Low-loss bidirectional solid-state circuit breakers with reliable breaking capability for protecting DC microgrids Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2023.3313985)

Rajamony,Rajesh, Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong () Modelling and optimal design of a multifunctional single-stage buck-boost differential inverter Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/OJPEL.2024.3445313)

Liu,Wei, Li,Chuanyue, Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Wang,Sheng, Li,Gen, Liang,Jun () Operation and control of an HVDC circuit breaker with current flow control capability Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/JESTPE.2020.3005894)

Barker,Carl, Lang,Jun, Whitehouse,Robert, Wang,Sheng () Risk of multiple cross-over of control characteristics in multi-terminal HVDC Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2015.0873)

Wang,Lei, Liu,Yaru, Li,Min () Time-dependent reliability-based optimization for structural-topological configuration design under convex-bounded uncertain modeling Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2022.108361)

Abdelrahman,Mohamed, Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong, Wu,Jianzhong, Jenkins,Nicholas () Transformer-less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks Cardiff University.

Abdelrahman,Mohamed A., Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong, Wu,Jianzhong, Jenkins,Nick () Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1049/gtd2.12730)

Ahmad,T. et al. () Use of failure-to-rescue to identify international variation in postoperative care in low-, middle- and high-income countries: a 7-day cohort study of elective surgery Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1093/bja/aex185)

Conference Proceedings

Fawad,Muhammad, Garg,Akansha, Galeela,Mohamed, Li,Chuanyue, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun (2025) Comparative analysis of grid-following and grid-forming control in VSC-HVDC system Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/isgteurope64741.2025.11305589)

Uddin,Muhammad Helal, Khalid,Junaid, Fawad,Muhammad, Smailes,Michael, Jia,Chunjiang, Simmonds,Rebecca, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun (2025) Reliability and cost assessment of AC/DC networks for offshore wind farm integration Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892590)

Khalid,Junaid, Uddin,Muhammad Helal, Fawad,Muhammad, Smailes,Michael, Jia,Chunjiang, Simmonds,Rebecca, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun (2025) Self-tunning converter control of pmsg-based wind turbine using multi-agent deep reinforcement learning Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892442)

Rajamony,Rajesh, Ming,Wenlong, Wang,Sheng (2020) Artificial neural networks based multi-objective design approach for single-phase inverters Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia48364.2020.9368235)

Wang, S., Zheng, R., Liang, J., Adamczyk, A., Barker, C.D., Whitehouse, R.S. (2019) Evaluation of “Open Grid” protection strategy for a DC Network IET Conference Publications Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1049/cp.2019.0097)

Zheng, R., Joseph, T., Wang, S., Liang, J. (2017) A control strategy for TCSC to mitigate SSR with local measurements IET Conference Publications Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1049/cp.2017.0006)

Li, C., Wang, S., Liang, J. (2017) Bypassing SM strategy applied in interconnected LCC-HVDCs for commutation failure mitigation IET Conference Publications Scopus - Elsevier.

Orellana, L., Matilla, V., Wang, S., Adeuyi, O.D., Ugalde-Loo, C.E. (2017) Fast frequency support control in the Gb power system using VSC-HVDC technology 2017 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, ISGT-Europe 2017 - Proceedings Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260209)

Wang, S., Barker, C.D., Whitehouse, R.S., Liang, J. (2014) Experimental validation of autonomous converter control in a HVDC grid 2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014 Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1109/EPE.2014.6910786)

Wang, S., Liang, J., Ekanayake, J. (2012) Optimised topology design and comparison for offshore transmission Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1109/UPEC.2012.6398577)

Uddin,Muhammad Helal, Khalid,Junaid, Smailes,Michael, Liang,Jun, Wang,Sheng () Fast and accurate aggregated modelling for wind farms using gaussian mixture model Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/ecce-europe62795.2025.11238822)

Jin,Tian, Kumar,Manish, Feng,Zhengyang Jenny, Ming,Wenlong, Wang,Sheng () Prediction of active gate drivers' performance using GAN-augmented data Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/ecce-europe62795.2025.11238950)

Book

Feng, C., Wang, S., Mu, Q. (2016) DC grid power flow control devices HVDC Grids for Transmission of Electrical Energy: Offshore Grids and a Future Supergrid Scopus - Elsevier. (doi: 10.1002/9781119115243.ch21)

Other

Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong, Ugalde-Loo,Carlos E. () A low-loss low-cost DC circuit breaker for power system protection Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/IECON43393.2020.9254875)

Jin,Tian, Wang,Yufeng, Ming,Wenlong, Lüdtke,Ingo, Lewis,Adam, Wang,Sheng () AI-driven design approach for dual active bridge converters with increased explainability Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1049/icp.2024.2175)

Chen,Jinlei, Cao,Zheyu, Jin,Tian, Wang,Sheng () Active bypass control for fault tolerant operation of cascaded three-level neutral-point-clamped converters Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/EI259745.2023.10512479)

Ugalde Loo,Carlos et al. () BEST PATHS project: real-time demonstrator for the integration of offshore wind farms using multi-terminal HVDC grids Cardiff University.

Chuanyue,Li, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun () Bypassing SM strategy applied in interconnected LCC-HVDCs for commutation failure mitigation Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1049/cp.2017.0066)

Kumar,Manish, Feng,Zhengyang, Wang,Sheng, Sandell,Magnus, Ming,Wenlong () Closed loop digital design of active gate driver based power converter Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509512)

Wang,Sheng () Control and protection of HVDC grids Cardiff University.

Wang,Sheng, Li,Chuanyue, Adeuyi,Oluwole Daniel, Li,Gen, Ugalde Loo,Carlos, Liang,Jun () Coordination of DC circuit breakers and modular multi-level converters for HVDC grid protection Cardiff University.

Li,Chuanyue, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun () Dual-circuit hybrid circuit breaker Cardiff University. (doi: 10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8099056)

Jin,Tian, Ming,Wenlong, Feng,Zhengyang, Kumar,Manish, Wang,Sheng () Enhancing high-power-density converter design: A data-driven analysis of MOSFET and heatsink selection Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/wipdaeurope62087.2024.10797340)

Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun, Barker,C. D., Whitehouse,R. S. () Experimental validation of autonomous converter control in a HVDC grid Cardiff University.

Wang,Sheng, Ming,Wenlong, Liang,Jun () Interlinked solid-state MVDC circuit breaker with current regulation capability Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/IECON.2019.8927420)

Ugalde Loo,Carlos Ernesto et al. () Open access simulation toolbox for the grid connection of offshore wind farms using multi-terminal HVDC networks Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1049/cp.2017.0054)

Wang,Sheng () Optimised topology design and comparison for offshore transmission Cardiff University.

Chen,Jinlei, Ming,Wenlong, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun, Ludtke,Ingo () Power control strategy for cascaded 3L-NPC converters considering thermal conditions Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253741)

Li,Chuanyue, Wang,Sheng, Liang,Jun () Switch yard and isolation control design for DC/AC/DC converter operating at power reversal condition in LCC-HVDC system Cardiff University. (doi: 10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8098981)

Book Section

() Ancillary services from HVDC offshore wind farms and protection Cardiff University. (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-29210-1.00086-8)

Grants

Dr Sheng Wang has been the PI/Academic Lead for the following 9 projects:

  1. "Stable wind integration for tomorrow’s net zero power systems (SWIFT-Net Zero)", GCF Collaborative Seed Fund. (01.10.2026 – 31.07.2027)
  2. "Accurate reliability prediction of semiconductors for a resilient net zero future (ARISE)", EPSRC IDLA with Toshiba Europe Ltd.  (01.03.2025 – 31.09.2029)
  3. "Compound-semiconductor-enabled renewable energy system for powering critical buildings in Africa", STFC, Glasgow PI (01.02.2025 – 01.03.2027)
  4. "Development of active gate drivers for compound-semiconductor-based net-zero energy systems", EPSRC DTP with Cardiff. (01.10.2023 – 31.03.2027) 
  5. "Development of a commercially viable active gate driver", Innovate UK and Toshiba Europe Ltd. (21.10.2022 – 20.10.2025)
  6. "AI-based optimal design of GaN-based solar PV inverter", Industry funder.  (15.02.2024 – 14.03.2025)  
  7. "Accurate thermal characterisation and modelling of GaN transistors, Innovation Launchpad Network+ Researchers in Residence fellowship. (01.05.2023 – 31.10.2024). 
  8. "Accurate thermal characterisation and modelling of gallium-nitride power semiconductors", EPSRC H-IAA with Cardiff. (01.03.2023 –31.05.2024)
  9. "Multiple-objective design of a solar battery energy storage system based on GaN power switches", Cardiff University. (01.04.2021 – 01.07.2021).

Dr Sheng Wang has been the Co-I for 10 projects. Recent ones are listed as follows: 

  1. "Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore wind using DC technology (ADOreD)", EC Horizon Europe Marie-Skłodowska -Curie ITN (EPSRC Guarantee Funding)(01.10.2022 – 30.09.2027)
  2. "Offshore MTDCs - strategic advancements for enhanced system services", Innovate UK, (01.08.2024 – 31.07.2026)
  3. "Optimised hydrogen fuel cell to battery coupling using WBG PE", CSA Catapult, (01.04.2024 – 31.03.2025)
  4. "To develop a digital twins-based Asset Management System to effectively manage the batteries and power electronics converters in the VIRTUE", Innovate UK and PowerStar Ltd. (10.08.2022 – 09.02.2025)  
  5. "Impedance scan method", National Grid ESO, (04.09.2023 – 28.02.2025)

 

Supervision

I warmly welcome ambitious PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars who are passionate about redefining the future of power electronics — pioneering cutting-edge solutions that will power the backbone of tomorrow’s critical systems, from high-efficiency data centres and offshore renewable integration to next-generation electrified transportation.

If you’re interested in joining the team, please send your CV to sheng.wang@glasgow.ac.uk, along with a brief note on the type of studentship or research opportunity you would like to explore.

Current funded PhD studentship opportunities: 

1. A University of Glasgow Scholarship focusing on power electronics for resilient Net Zero applications

2. CSC-funded studentships 

Applications from self-funded or externally funded students are also warmly welcomed.

Current Supervision (based at Cardiff University)

Mr. Jin Tian (Control of active gate driver for energy application, Lead Supervisor)

Mr. Jinde Hu (Reliability modelling of wide bandgap power semiconductors, Lead Supervisor) 

Mr. Muhammad Helal Uddin (Aggregated Modelling for offshore wind farms, Co-lead Supervisor)

Mr. Junaid Khalid (DC technology for integrating renewable energy, Co-lead Supervisor)

Mrs. Hajar Aloufi (PE for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft; Secondary Supervisor)

 

Past Supervision

 

NameStart / End DatesRoleStatus
Dr Yufeng WANG 11/2021 - 08/2023 Primary supervisor Visiting PHD student
Dr Rajesh Rajamony 03/2018 - 12/2021 Co-supervisor  PHD student

 

Teaching

UESTCHN3014 – Power Electronics

UESTCHN3008 – Electronic Devices 

UESTC3028 – APS Summer School

UESTC4006P – Individual Project

ENG4110P – Individual Project 4

Additional information

Events Organisation and Engagement

  1. Organising Chair, 2026 International Conference on Transport Electrification and Energy Storage (ICTEES) at the University of Cardiff, UK, from 20-22 August 2026.
  2. Co-organiser, CIGRE UK C1/C6 Liaison Meeting – Combined D/T Power System Planning to Facilitate Net Zero, Glasgow, 23rd of June. 2026. 
  3. Chair, IEEE PELS UK and Ireland Chapter Early Career Researcher Webinar, 24 October 2025 
  4. Chair, PELS Day 2025 | UK and Ireland Chapter Celebration, Cardiff, UK, 18. June. 2025. 
  5. Treasurer, 2nd IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Europe (WiPDA-Europe 2024). Cardiff, UK, 16-18 of September 2024. 
  6. Co-chair, IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Day (UK-I region) 2024, Leicester (hybrid), UK, 20. June.2024 
  7. Chair, Toshiba Europe BRIL and Cardiff University Research Day, Cardiff, UK, 30.05.2023
  8. Chair, CIGRE and IEEE PELS Joint Webinar “Enhancement of Resilience and Reliability of Large-Scale Renewable Power Systems”, 07.02.2023. 
  9. Co-organiser of UK-I PELS Chapter Best Thesis Award Programme since 2022.
  10. Technical committee member of seven international conferences, including PEET 2025, SGGE 2025, PSET2024, UPEC2024, ICSGSC 2024, ISEEIE 2024, and WTC (World Transport Convention) 2024.  
  11. With the IEEE UK-I PELS Chapter, co-led the UK-I PELS Chapter’s sponsorships to several conferences. (e.g. ISEEIE 2024, CPERE 2023 and PEMD 2022).

Keynotes, Invited Talks and Tutorials   

  1. Invited talk: “Reliable, Efficient and Smart Power Conversion Solutions for Net Zero Applications” , Workshop - Grid-Coupled Power Converter-Based Renewable Energy Systems: Digitalization and AI Applications, Leicester, UK, 5th of Aug.2026.
  2. Keynote: “Reliable and efficient power conversion solutions for Net Zero applications”, E-REACT Workshop, Cardiff, UK, 26th of Jan. 2026.
  3. Invited talk: “Power Electronics Solutions for Power Network Application”, CAU Webinar, 13th of Otc. 2026.
  4. Tutorial: “Data-Driven Design of Power Converter”​, International Symposium on Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering (ISEEIE) 2024, Leicester, UK, 28th-30th 2024.
  5. Invited talk: “Active Power Conversion Solution for Converter-based Net Zero Applications”, ABCP Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Forum, Birmingham, UK, 14th of May 2024.
  6. Invited talk: “Digital Design of Compound-semiconductor-based Power Electronics for Net Zero Applications”, UK-China Workshop and Electrical Technology and Energy Equipment Forum, Cardiff, 7th of Oct. 2023.
  7. Tutorial: “AI-driven Closed-loop design of Power Converters for Solar PV Battery Energy Storage Systems”. Toshiba Europe BRIL and Cardiff University Research Day, Cardiff, UK, 30th of May 2023
  8. Invited talk: “Commercially Viable Active Gate Driver with Closed Loop Control”, Cardiff-Toshiba Energy Research Day (Virtual), 19th of Jan. 2022.