Tao Yang
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Biography
After studying at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, Dr. Tao Yang joined the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Group at the University of Nottingham as a PhD candidate in 2009. After gaining PhD in 2013, he has been a researcher in the PEMC group focusing on the more-electric aircraft technologies. As an assistant professor since 2016, he is extensively involved in establishing the Aerospace Engineering course within the University of Nottingham. His currently research covers aircraft electrical power systems, system integration, renewable energy and electric motor drives.
Research Interest
In the Flightpath 2050, the ACARE sets out some very tough long-term environmental goals for the industry. Compared to a new aircraft in 2000, by 2050 the aim is to reduce CO2 emissions per passenger Kilometre by 75%, emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) by 90% and the perceived noise emission of flying aircraft by 65%. The only way to achieve this goal is ELECTRIFICATION. Indeed, many functions, which conventionally were driven by pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical power, are now being replaced by electrical subsystems to improve the overall aircraft efficiency, reliabilities and flexibilities. The EU has launched a 4 billion EURO (2015 - 2022) research programme "Clean Sky" aiming to develop novel aircraft technologies to achieve goals set by the ACARE.
Publications
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YEOH S, YANG T, TARISCIOTTI L, HILL CI, BOZHKO, ZANCHETTA P. More electric aircraft starter-generator system with utilization of hybrid modulated model predictive control In: ESARS.(2016).
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YANG T, BOZHKO S, LE-PEUVEDIC J, ASHER G, HILL C. Dynamic Phasor Modeling of Multi-Generator Variable Frequency Electrical Power Systems IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. 31(1), 563-571 .(2016).
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COX T, YANG T, GERADA C. Enhancing Electromagnetic Launch Capability: Design of a Small Launch System for Large UAVs In: IMarEST Engine as a Weapon VII. (2017).
