Wah Hoon Siew, SMIEEE (life Member)

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  • United Kingdom

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Research Interests

Generally, the areas of research interests are in high voltage technology and large systems electromagnetic compatibility.  Specific topics are given below:

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility with emphasis on transients emissions and immunity arising from switching; lightning; electromagnetic pulse; electrostatic discharges; and system harmonics.
  • Lightning Protection for aircraft and grounded structures, including wind turbines and large solar photovoltaic systems.
  • Cable diagnostics including partial discharge and cable fault location.
  • Wireless Sensor Network
  • Photovoltaic

Personal Statement

I am a professional engineer (registered in the UK until 2023) with more than 30 years of teaching, research and consultancy experience in Electronic & Electrical Engineering.  During this period, I have worked with UK and overseas organisations on various projects related to lightning protection; large systems electromagnetic compatibility; and electrical plant monitoring and diagnostics.  I am also very active in the activities of CIGRE and was the Convener of C4.208 and C4.30.  Additionally, I represent the UK in the Standards Maintenance of IEC61400-24.  I am currently an Honorary Research Professor at the University since January 2023.

Teaching Interests

I have taught electromagnetics at level 3 of a 4 level degree programme.

I have also taught power systems electromagnetic compatibility at level 5 of a 5-year degree programme and at MSc level.

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Business Administration, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Award Date: 1 Jan 1985

Doctor of Philosophy, Radome Lightning Protection - A Study of Impulse Flashover of Radar Transparent Lightning Diverter Strips, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Award Date: 1 Jan 1982

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Award Date: 1 Jan 1978

External positions

UK Representative, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

1 Jan 2022 → …

UK Member, CIRED BRITISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE

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