Qiang Liu

Qiang Liu is a Professor of High Voltage Engineering at The University of Manchester, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on dielectric fluids and their applications in high voltage power equipment, including characterisation of advanced dielectric liquids, discharge and breakdown mechanisms, and ageing indicators of insulation systems. He is also involved in high voltage testing and insulation system design. Liu holds a BEng and MEng from Xi’an Jiaotong University and a PhD from The University of Manchester. He is a senior member of IEEE and an associate editor of IET High Voltage Journal. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, and 13.

Prof. Qiang Liu is a researcher in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester, specializing in dielectric liquid, high voltage, transformer, and asset management. His work focuses on the performance and aging of transformer liquids, including synthetic and natural ester oils, under various electrical stresses. He investigates breakdown mechanisms, insulation degradation, and cooling efficiency in power transformers. His research also addresses the impact of oxidation, thermal aging, and chemical markers on insulation systems. Prof. Liu's studies contribute to improving the reliability and sustainability of high-voltage insulation systems.