What is the difference between a default figure from a plotting library and a beautiful data visualisation? The answer lies in the number of plotting parameters tuned. This is especially important when…
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G-PST Research Summit, Copenhagen
It is hard to believe that this stunning photo from a 65-meter-high offshore wind turbine was actually taken by me! Until that moment, I have never had an opportunity to climb onto…
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Power Systems Computation Conference 2024, Paris
The Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC) is a significant event in the field of power systems research. The conference is held every two years and is notoriously known for its challenging review…
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IEEE Outstanding Reviewer Award
In 2023, I reviewed 19 papers, including 8 manuscripts for IEEE Transactions and multiple submissions to conferences such as PowerTech 2023, SEST 2023, and PSCC 2024. I cannot make quick superficial reviews…
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Siemens Energy Manchester
This summer I had the opportunity to visit Siemens Energy office in Manchester. The tour was organised by the IEEE PES Student Branch at the University of Manchester and Lois Efe, who…
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IEEE PowerTech 2023 conference, Belgrade
PowerTech 2023 was the second PowerTech conference that I have participated in. Compared to the previous PowerTech 2019, I was happy to see major improvements in the conference. The venue, Crowne Plaza…
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UKERC Energy Summer School 2023, Newcastle
This June I travelled to Newcastle for the first time to take part in the UKERC International Summer School “Global Just Transition: Equity in Net Zero”. The school brought together more than…
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The University of Edinburgh
Having travelled to Edinburgh for a few days, I couldn’t miss visiting the University of Edinburgh. One of the oldest universities in the UK and in the world, Edinburgh University also reaches…
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University of Manchester High Voltage Lab
Walking down Grosvenor Street, I often stared at the massive high-voltage equipment behind the engineering building windows. However, I had neither the time nor the opportunity to visit the Manchester High Voltage…
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Tenerife renewable energy
The Canary Islands are a perfect example of modern isolated power systems. The islands integrate more and more renewables and maintain a reliable power supply, not being connected to any mainland grid.…