Regular biography
Dr Tony Lujia Chen is a Reader in High Voltage Engineering at The University of Manchester, Department of Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on environmentally friendlier retrofill replacement of SF6 for the power industry, insulation reliability of dynamic cable for floating offshore wind, and high voltage systems in transportation applications. He is a Regular Member of CIGRE UK Study Committee B3 Substations and Electrical Installations. Dr Chen holds a BEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Cardiff University, UK.
Scholar-generated biography
Lujia Chen, a Reader in High Voltage Engineering at The University of Manchester, specializes in gaseous and solid dielectrics, with a focus on SF6 replacement. Their research explores the breakdown characteristics and insulation potential of gas mixtures such as CF3I and C3F7CN/CO2. Chen's work addresses the technical viability of alternative gases for use in gas-insulated equipment and transmission systems. They also investigate partial discharge management, electrical tree development in XLPE, and the impact of mechanical strain on insulation performance. Additionally, their research includes modeling of DC breakdown characteristics and the development of high-performance nanocomposites for sealing applications.