Regular biography
Vidyadhar Peesapati is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on high voltage and electrical power engineering, particularly in the context of future energy systems. He addresses challenges related to the integration of electric vehicles and photovoltaic systems into aging electrical networks, emphasizing asset management and condition monitoring to enhance reliability and resilience. His expertise includes high voltage testing, 3D FEA simulations, and interdisciplinary research combining material sciences with electrical power engineering. He contributes to projects involving network innovation and sustainable development, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals such as affordable and clean energy and industry innovation.
Scholar-generated biography
Vidyadhar Peesapati is a researcher focused on the design and analysis of high-voltage insulation systems and lightning protection for wind turbines. His work includes the evaluation of lightning protection standards, finite element analysis of electric fields, and the development of superhydrophobic insulation materials. He has also explored the use of fiber Bragg grating sensors for condition monitoring of high-voltage assets and the electrical aging behavior of insulation materials under various stress conditions. His research contributes to the advancement of electrical insulation, lightning protection, and condition monitoring technologies for power systems and aerospace applications.