Timothy Wong

Dr, MEng, AFHEA, PGCert, MIEEE, MIET, AMIMechE

  • United Kingdom

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Personal Statement

Timothy Wong received the M.Eng degree in electrical and mechanical engineering with international study from the University of Strathclyde (UoS), Glasgow, U.K., in 2020, undertaking a one-year exchange with the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He subsequently received the degree of Ph.D. in electronic and electrical engineering from the UoS, where he remains based within the High Voltage Technologies Research Group as a Research Associate.

His research has contributed towards deepening the understanding of impulsive interfacial breakdown at solid-solid and solid-gas dielectric interfaces, computational modelling of fast transient gas discharge phenomena, and novel applications of pulsed power. He has particular interests in innovative methods for the analytical and computational modelling of physical phenomena relevant to novel pulsed power and plasma technology. Timothy has received a number of awards and accolades during his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Student Award (2020), IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society (DEIS) Best Poster Award (2018), IEEE DEIS Best Presentation Award (2020), and IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) Outstanding Student Paper Award (2023). In 2024, Timothy was awarded the IEEE-NPSS Graduate Scholarship Award for his contributions to the field of nuclear and plasma sciences, and was further awarded a prestigious EPSRC Doctoral Prize research fellowship. He continues his membership with the IMechE, the IET, and the IEEE DEIS and IEEE NPSS, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

Research Interests

Research interests primarily focuses on the mixed and multi-disciplinary use of analytical, computational and experimental methods for:

  • The dynamics of impulse-driven breakdown events in composite dielectric systems, with a focus on novel pulsed power and plasma-based applications.
  • Computational modelling of fast ionisation events and physical mechanisms relating to pulsed nanosecond discharges and other gas discharge phenomena.
  • HV insulation coordination, with particular interest in novel developments of composite insulator technology; particularly for pulsed power applications.
  • Fundamental characteristics and emerging applications of low temperature plasmas.
  • Innovative mathematical and numerical methods that may significantly benefit the future modelling of complex physical phenomena.

Teaching Interests

Teaching experience includes acting as a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator for the following classes:

  • EE107 - Electronic and Electrical Principles 1
  • EE105/EM105 - Electronic and Electrical Techniques and Design 1
  • 19207 - Electromagnetism
  • EE574/874/974 - High Voltage Technology and Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • EF103 - Engineering Fundamentals (Upskilling course)

Academic / Professional qualifications

  • Master of Engineering (MEng) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (with International Study, at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore).
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
  • Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (AMIMechE).
  • Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET).
  • Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE), including membership of the Dielectrics and Electrical Insultion Society (DEIS) and Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS).

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University Of Strathclyde

1 Oct 202010 Sept 2024

Award Date: 1 Nov 2024

Master of Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with International Study (in partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore), University Of Strathclyde

1 Sept 201531 Jul 2020

Award Date: 31 Jul 2020

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