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Stephen Robson
MEng PhD
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Stephen Robson
Senior Lecturer
Overview
I am a senior lecturer and deputy group leader of the Advanced High Voltage Engineering Research Centre.
My current research interests focus on 1) The application of machine learning and advanced techniques for fault location and detection on power networks, 2) Development of Power Line Communication, 3) Condition Monitoring of high voltage assets, 4) Earthing and lightning protection, 5) Optimisation techniques (discrete particle swarm optimisation) for smart asset management), 6) Simulation and modelling of travelling wave Phenomena using EMTP, 7) Use of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology for condition monitoring or edge computing.
My past and ongoing research activities:
- Fundamental research into resilient alternatives for GNSS/GPS/Galileo Positioning, Timing and Navigation using eLoran and a novel Power Line Communication based approach.
- Development of machine learning algorithms for fault detection in future power networks dominated by power electronics. This ongoing project is a collaborative EPSRC funded project (with Imperial College London, Tsinghua University and Hefei University).
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership (academic supervisor) with Eriez, to digitalise an industrial metal detector.
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership (academic supervisor) with Kingsmill Industries, to embed earthing and lightning protection expertise
- Development of a novel Power Line Communication modulation scheme based on the LoRa physical layer, which is a more robust approach to PLC than conventional methods. I have developed advanced simulation methodologies for PLC modelling, e.g. Modelling and analysis of the Prime and G3-PLC modulation schemes.
- Development of a novel condition monitoring system for contactless measurement of trapped charge on 275kV busbars.
- Development of an Overhead Line Monitoring System (OHMS Ω) system, in collaboration with the Power Networks Research Academy (PNRA).
- Investigation of the high frequency performance of earthing rods and insulated conductors, in collaboration with National Grid.
I am a member of BSI GEL/81 (protection against lightning) and Cardiff University's representative on the Power Academy scholarship scheme.
Get in touch: please do not hesitate to contact me via email for academic inquiries: Dr. Stephen Robson's email
Publication
2025
- Justo De Araujo, A. R. et al. 2025. Mitigation of the induced effects on double-circuit hybrid power network with T-pylons in the UK. Presented at: UPEC 2025 London, UK 02-05 September 2025. 2025 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference. IEEE(10.1109/upec65436.2025.11279961)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2025. Effect of ground rods position on current distribution in ground grid under transient current. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff,Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892423)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2025. Toward enhancing soil resistivity measurement and modelling for limited interelectrode spacing. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility 67 (2), pp.374-383. (10.1109/temc.2024.3514772)
- Meads, O. et al., 2025. Design and development of an FPGA-based lock-in amplifier for high-frequency earthing measurements. Presented at: UPEC 2025 London, UK 02-05 September 2025. 2025 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec65436.2025.11279753)
- Naim, N. A. A. M. et al., 2025. Advanced optimization strategies for integrated buck-forward converters: a novel approach to minimizing ripple factor for enhanced power efficiency. Presented at: 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE) Penang, Malaysia 6 October 2025. 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE). IEEE. , pp.48-52. (10.1109/iccsce65566.2025.11182680)
- Osman, M. D. et al., 2025. Power loss reduction using MOALO technique: enhancing power system. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892430)
2024
- Jahanger, H. et al. 2024. Double-ended fault location method with reduced measurements. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023 Cardiff, UK 12-14 July 2023. Published in: Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds. Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press. , pp.153-157. (10.18573/conf1.ai)
- Jahanger, H. K. et al., 2024. Hybrid travelling wave and ANN for fault location in branched distribution network. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection Manchester, UK 04-07 March 2024. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection (DPSP 2024). IEEE. , pp.155-161. (10.1049/icp.2024.0891)
- Justo de Araújo, A. R. et al. 2024. Quantification of induced effects on T-pylon transmission lines. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892566)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2024. Performance of aligned earth rods under low-magnitude variable-frequency current. Presented at: 23rd International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH 2023) Glasgow, UK 28 August - 1 September 2023. Vol. 2023.Vol. 46. , pp.154-157. (10.1049/icp.2024.0444)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2024. On the high frequency performance of vertical ground electrodes and LRM application. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility 66 (5), pp.1655-1664. (10.1109/TEMC.2024.3435788)
- Li, Y. et al. 2024. Towards an energy consumption optimisation framework in selective laser sintering system: Leveraging deep learning and FPGA technologies. Presented at: 4th ICPR AEM Poznań 2024 Poznan, Poland 28 June- 3 July 2024.
- Mokhtari, M. et al. 2024. An analytical model for low frequency earthing system of the t-pylon transmission tower. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892483)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, M. A. 2024. A sub-μs accuracy GPS alternative using electrical transmission grids as precision timing networks. Scientific Reports 14 8696. (10.1038/s41598-024-56296-8)
2023
- Kherif, O. et al. 2023. Impact of profile orientation and position on soil resistivity measurement for earthing applications. Presented at: 58th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Dublin, Ireland 30 August - 1 September 2023. Proceedings of 58th International Universities Power Engineering Conference. IEEE. , pp.1-5. (10.1109/UPEC57427.2023.10295045)
2022
- Federico, P. et al., 2022. Implementation of second earthwire on l6 400 kv transmission line. Presented at: 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Istanbul, Turkey 30 Aug 22 - 02 Sept 22. 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917671)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the optimization of grounding design of rods covered by low resistivity materials. Presented at: 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Istanbul, Turkey 30 Aug - 2 Sept 2022. 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917937)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. Considerations on earthing impedance measurement using low-magnitude variable-frequency currents. Presented at: 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) Cape Town, South Africa 2 - 7 October 2022. 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP). IEEE. , pp.378. (10.1109/ICLP56858.2022.9942461)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the behaviour of vertical ground electrodes under high frequency currents. Presented at: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering Constantine, Algeria 29-31 October 2022. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE). IEEE. (10.1109/ICAEE53772.2022.9961998)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the impact of soil resistivity measurement and modelling on grounding performance. Presented at: 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) Cape Town, South Africa 2-7 October 2022. 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP). IEEE. , pp.379-382. (10.1109/ICLP56858.2022.9942653)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, M. 2022. A chirp spread spectrum modulation scheme for robust power line communication. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37 (6), pp.5299-5309. (10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3175830)
2021
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2021. Analysis of the performance of G3 power line communication synchronisation. Presented at: 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Middlesbrough, United Kingdom 31 August -3 September 2021. 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC50034.2021.9548246)
2020
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2020. Development of an FPGA based time of arrival estimator for PLC applications. Presented at: 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2020) Virtual - Torino, Italy 1-4 September 2020. 2020 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/UPEC49904.2020.9209868)
- Robson, S. et al. 2020. Non-contact measurement and analysis of trapped charge decay rates for cable line switching transients. Energies 13 (5) 1142. (10.3390/en13051142)
2019
- Mathias, T. , Albano, M. and Robson, S. 2019. High voltage insulator monitoring using infrared camera and FPGA. Presented at: 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 September 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893637)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2019. On the use of LoRa for power line communication. Presented at: 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 September 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893538)
- Robson, S. , Tan, G. and Haddad, A. 2019. Low-cost monitoring of synchrophasors using frequency modulation. Energies 12 (4) 611. (10.3390/en12040611)
2018
- Ghassemi, F. et al., 2018. 275 kV cable discharge field measurement and analysis of SVLs chain failure using ATP. Electric Power Systems Research 161 , pp.95-102. (10.1016/j.epsr.2018.04.009)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2018. Implementation of the prime and G3-PLC physical layers in the EMTP-ATP. Presented at: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Glasgow, UK 4-7 September 2018. 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/UPEC.2018.8542113)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2018. Traveling wave fault location using layer peeling. Energies 12 (1), pp.126. (10.3390/en12010126)
- Tan, G. , Robson, S. and Haddad, A. 2018. The retrieval of synchrophasors using chirps. Presented at: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Glasgow, UK 4-7 September 2018. 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/UPEC.2018.8541865)
2017
- Ahmad, H. et al. 2017. Characterics of ZnO microvaristors-loaded grading polymeric materials. Presented at: 2017 INSUCON - 13th International Electrical Insulation Conference (INSUCON) Birmingham, UK 16-18 May 2017. 2017 INSUCON - 13th International Electrical Insulation Conference (INSUCON). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.23919/INSUCON.2017.8097175)
- Lafaia, I. et al., 2017. Experimental and theoretical analysis of cable discharge. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 32 (4), pp.2022-2030. (10.1109/TPWRD.2016.2602361)
- Omar, S. et al. 2017. HV distribution network optimum supply restoration algorithm. Presented at: 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2016) Coimbra, Portugal 6-9 September 2016. Proceedings of the 2016 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2016.8114010)
2016
- Gurney, L. R. I. et al., 2016. Use of cell penetrating peptides to treat inflammatory responses in human uterine cells. Reproductive Sciences 23 , pp.292A-292A. S-073. (10.1177/1933719116641257)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2016. A new methodology for network scale simulation of emerging power line communication standards. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 33 (3), pp.1025-1034. (10.1109/TPWRD.2016.2595639)
2015
- Ahmad, H. et al. 2015. Electrical characterisation of ZnO microvaristor materials and compounds. Presented at: 2015 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP) Ann Arbor, MI, USA 18-21 Oct. 2015. Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), 2015 IEEE Conference on. IEEE. , pp.688-692.
- Harid, N. et al., 2015. On the analysis of impulse test results on grounding systems. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 51 (6), pp.5324-5334. (10.1109/TIA.2015.2442517)
- Hasan, H. et al. 2015. Characterisation of earth electrodes subjected to impulse and variable frequency currents. Presented at: ISH 2015 - 19th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering Pilsen, Czech Republic 23-28 August 2015.
- Hasan, H. et al. 2015. Characterization of horizontal earth electrodes: variable frequency and impulse responses. Presented at: 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Stoke-on-Trent, UK 1-4 September 2015. Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2015 50th International Universities. IEEE. , pp.1-5.
- Omar, S. et al., 2015. HV distribution network supply restoration. Presented at: 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Stoke-on-Trent, UK 1-4 September 2015. Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2015 50th International Universities. IEEE.
2014
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2014. An integrated device for optimised power line communication and measurement on smart grids. Presented at: T&D conference and exposition Chicago, Il 14-17 April 2014. T&D Conference and Exposition, 2014 IEEE PES. IEEE. , pp.505-509. (10.1109/TDC.2014.6863309)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2014. Fault location on branched networks using a multiended approach. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 29 (4), pp.1955-1963. (10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2302137)
2012
- Robson, S. 2012. An integrated monitoring and communication device for use on 11 kV overhead lines. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
2010
- Robson, S. , Griffiths, H. and Haddad, A. 2010. Narrowband power line communications: channel characteristics and modulation. Presented at: 4th International Universities Power Engineering Conference Cardiff, UK 31 August - 3 September 2010. 2010 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2010). London: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). , pp.1310-1315.
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2010. Simulation of power line communication using ATP-EMTP and MATLAB. Presented at: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe Gothenburg, Sweden 11-13 October 2010. IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe 2010). Piscataway, N.J: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. , pp.92-99. (10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638862)
- Robson, S. and Fei, X. null. Travelling wave fault location methods in 11KV multi-branch distribution networks. Presented at: 19th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering 2015 Pilsen, Czech Republic 23-28 August 2015.
Articles
- Ghassemi, F. et al., 2018. 275 kV cable discharge field measurement and analysis of SVLs chain failure using ATP. Electric Power Systems Research 161 , pp.95-102. (10.1016/j.epsr.2018.04.009)
- Gurney, L. R. I. et al., 2016. Use of cell penetrating peptides to treat inflammatory responses in human uterine cells. Reproductive Sciences 23 , pp.292A-292A. S-073. (10.1177/1933719116641257)
- Harid, N. et al., 2015. On the analysis of impulse test results on grounding systems. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 51 (6), pp.5324-5334. (10.1109/TIA.2015.2442517)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2024. On the high frequency performance of vertical ground electrodes and LRM application. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility 66 (5), pp.1655-1664. (10.1109/TEMC.2024.3435788)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2025. Toward enhancing soil resistivity measurement and modelling for limited interelectrode spacing. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility 67 (2), pp.374-383. (10.1109/temc.2024.3514772)
- Lafaia, I. et al., 2017. Experimental and theoretical analysis of cable discharge. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 32 (4), pp.2022-2030. (10.1109/TPWRD.2016.2602361)
- Robson, S. et al. 2020. Non-contact measurement and analysis of trapped charge decay rates for cable line switching transients. Energies 13 (5) 1142. (10.3390/en13051142)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2016. A new methodology for network scale simulation of emerging power line communication standards. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 33 (3), pp.1025-1034. (10.1109/TPWRD.2016.2595639)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2014. Fault location on branched networks using a multiended approach. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 29 (4), pp.1955-1963. (10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2302137)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2018. Traveling wave fault location using layer peeling. Energies 12 (1), pp.126. (10.3390/en12010126)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, M. 2022. A chirp spread spectrum modulation scheme for robust power line communication. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37 (6), pp.5299-5309. (10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3175830)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, M. A. 2024. A sub-μs accuracy GPS alternative using electrical transmission grids as precision timing networks. Scientific Reports 14 8696. (10.1038/s41598-024-56296-8)
- Robson, S. , Tan, G. and Haddad, A. 2019. Low-cost monitoring of synchrophasors using frequency modulation. Energies 12 (4) 611. (10.3390/en12040611)
Conferences
- Ahmad, H. et al. 2015. Electrical characterisation of ZnO microvaristor materials and compounds. Presented at: 2015 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP) Ann Arbor, MI, USA 18-21 Oct. 2015. Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), 2015 IEEE Conference on. IEEE. , pp.688-692.
- Ahmad, H. et al. 2017. Characterics of ZnO microvaristors-loaded grading polymeric materials. Presented at: 2017 INSUCON - 13th International Electrical Insulation Conference (INSUCON) Birmingham, UK 16-18 May 2017. 2017 INSUCON - 13th International Electrical Insulation Conference (INSUCON). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.23919/INSUCON.2017.8097175)
- Federico, P. et al., 2022. Implementation of second earthwire on l6 400 kv transmission line. Presented at: 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Istanbul, Turkey 30 Aug 22 - 02 Sept 22. 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917671)
- Hasan, H. et al. 2015. Characterisation of earth electrodes subjected to impulse and variable frequency currents. Presented at: ISH 2015 - 19th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering Pilsen, Czech Republic 23-28 August 2015.
- Hasan, H. et al. 2015. Characterization of horizontal earth electrodes: variable frequency and impulse responses. Presented at: 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Stoke-on-Trent, UK 1-4 September 2015. Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2015 50th International Universities. IEEE. , pp.1-5.
- Jahanger, H. et al. 2024. Double-ended fault location method with reduced measurements. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023 Cardiff, UK 12-14 July 2023. Published in: Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds. Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press. , pp.153-157. (10.18573/conf1.ai)
- Jahanger, H. K. et al., 2024. Hybrid travelling wave and ANN for fault location in branched distribution network. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection Manchester, UK 04-07 March 2024. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection (DPSP 2024). IEEE. , pp.155-161. (10.1049/icp.2024.0891)
- Justo De Araujo, A. R. et al. 2025. Mitigation of the induced effects on double-circuit hybrid power network with T-pylons in the UK. Presented at: UPEC 2025 London, UK 02-05 September 2025. 2025 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference. IEEE(10.1109/upec65436.2025.11279961)
- Justo de Araújo, A. R. et al. 2024. Quantification of induced effects on T-pylon transmission lines. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892566)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2025. Effect of ground rods position on current distribution in ground grid under transient current. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff,Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892423)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the optimization of grounding design of rods covered by low resistivity materials. Presented at: 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Istanbul, Turkey 30 Aug - 2 Sept 2022. 2022 57th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/UPEC55022.2022.9917937)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. Considerations on earthing impedance measurement using low-magnitude variable-frequency currents. Presented at: 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) Cape Town, South Africa 2 - 7 October 2022. 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP). IEEE. , pp.378. (10.1109/ICLP56858.2022.9942461)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2023. Impact of profile orientation and position on soil resistivity measurement for earthing applications. Presented at: 58th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Dublin, Ireland 30 August - 1 September 2023. Proceedings of 58th International Universities Power Engineering Conference. IEEE. , pp.1-5. (10.1109/UPEC57427.2023.10295045)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the behaviour of vertical ground electrodes under high frequency currents. Presented at: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering Constantine, Algeria 29-31 October 2022. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE). IEEE. (10.1109/ICAEE53772.2022.9961998)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2024. Performance of aligned earth rods under low-magnitude variable-frequency current. Presented at: 23rd International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH 2023) Glasgow, UK 28 August - 1 September 2023. Vol. 2023.Vol. 46. , pp.154-157. (10.1049/icp.2024.0444)
- Kherif, O. et al. 2022. On the impact of soil resistivity measurement and modelling on grounding performance. Presented at: 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) Cape Town, South Africa 2-7 October 2022. 2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP). IEEE. , pp.379-382. (10.1109/ICLP56858.2022.9942653)
- Li, Y. et al. 2024. Towards an energy consumption optimisation framework in selective laser sintering system: Leveraging deep learning and FPGA technologies. Presented at: 4th ICPR AEM Poznań 2024 Poznan, Poland 28 June- 3 July 2024.
- Mathias, T. , Albano, M. and Robson, S. 2019. High voltage insulator monitoring using infrared camera and FPGA. Presented at: 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 September 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893637)
- Meads, O. et al., 2025. Design and development of an FPGA-based lock-in amplifier for high-frequency earthing measurements. Presented at: UPEC 2025 London, UK 02-05 September 2025. 2025 60th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec65436.2025.11279753)
- Mokhtari, M. et al. 2024. An analytical model for low frequency earthing system of the t-pylon transmission tower. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892483)
- Naim, N. A. A. M. et al., 2025. Advanced optimization strategies for integrated buck-forward converters: a novel approach to minimizing ripple factor for enhanced power efficiency. Presented at: 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE) Penang, Malaysia 6 October 2025. 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE). IEEE. , pp.48-52. (10.1109/iccsce65566.2025.11182680)
- Omar, S. et al., 2015. HV distribution network supply restoration. Presented at: 2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Stoke-on-Trent, UK 1-4 September 2015. Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2015 50th International Universities. IEEE.
- Omar, S. et al. 2017. HV distribution network optimum supply restoration algorithm. Presented at: 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2016) Coimbra, Portugal 6-9 September 2016. Proceedings of the 2016 51st International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2016.8114010)
- Osman, M. D. et al., 2025. Power loss reduction using MOALO technique: enhancing power system. Presented at: UPEC 2024 Cardiff, Wales 02-06 September 2024. Proceedings 59th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/upec61344.2024.10892430)
- Robson, S. and Fei, X. null. Travelling wave fault location methods in 11KV multi-branch distribution networks. Presented at: 19th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering 2015 Pilsen, Czech Republic 23-28 August 2015.
- Robson, S. , Griffiths, H. and Haddad, A. 2010. Narrowband power line communications: channel characteristics and modulation. Presented at: 4th International Universities Power Engineering Conference Cardiff, UK 31 August - 3 September 2010. 2010 45th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2010). London: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). , pp.1310-1315.
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2021. Analysis of the performance of G3 power line communication synchronisation. Presented at: 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Middlesbrough, United Kingdom 31 August -3 September 2021. 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC50034.2021.9548246)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2020. Development of an FPGA based time of arrival estimator for PLC applications. Presented at: 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2020) Virtual - Torino, Italy 1-4 September 2020. 2020 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/UPEC49904.2020.9209868)
- Robson, S. and Haddad, A. M. 2019. On the use of LoRa for power line communication. Presented at: 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 September 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. , pp.1. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893538)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2018. Implementation of the prime and G3-PLC physical layers in the EMTP-ATP. Presented at: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Glasgow, UK 4-7 September 2018. 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/UPEC.2018.8542113)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2014. An integrated device for optimised power line communication and measurement on smart grids. Presented at: T&D conference and exposition Chicago, Il 14-17 April 2014. T&D Conference and Exposition, 2014 IEEE PES. IEEE. , pp.505-509. (10.1109/TDC.2014.6863309)
- Robson, S. , Haddad, A. and Griffiths, H. 2010. Simulation of power line communication using ATP-EMTP and MATLAB. Presented at: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe Gothenburg, Sweden 11-13 October 2010. IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe 2010). Piscataway, N.J: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. , pp.92-99. (10.1109/ISGTEUROPE.2010.5638862)
- Tan, G. , Robson, S. and Haddad, A. 2018. The retrieval of synchrophasors using chirps. Presented at: 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Glasgow, UK 4-7 September 2018. 2018 53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE(10.1109/UPEC.2018.8541865)
Thesis
- Robson, S. 2012. An integrated monitoring and communication device for use on 11 kV overhead lines. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Research
Contracts
Awarding body |
Project title |
People |
Duration from/ to |
Value |
| Innovate UK |
Feasibility Study into the use of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Metal Detection (Extension) |
Robson S, Hall J |
9/2024-2/28/2025 |
£29,351 |
| Innovate UK | Feasibility Study into the use of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Metal Detection | Robson S, Hall J | 12/1/2023-4/30/2024 | £24,990 |
| EPSRC | Technology Transformation to Support Flexible and Resilient Local Energy Systems | Robson S, Haddad A | 01/01/2020-01/09/2022 | £175k via Imperial |
| Innovate UK | Digitisation of Industrial Metal Detection (KTP) | Hall J, Robson S, Anderson P, Melikhov Y | 01/03/2020-01/03/2023 | £262k |
| Innovate UK | Embedding Earthing Systems Expertise | Haddad A, Robson S | 01/03/2020-01/03/2023 | £175k |
| National Grid | High Frequency Earthing and its impact on the transmission system | Haddad A, Robson S | 01/03/19-30/07/21 | £292k |
| WEFO – European Regional Development Fund | FLEXIS West – Flexible Energy Systems | Haddad A, Robson S | 01/07/15-28/02/21 | £735k |
| WEFO – European Regional Development Fund | FLEXIS East – Flexible Energy Systems | Haddad A, Robson S | 01/07/15-28/02/21 | £126k |
| Power Networks Research Academy (PNRA) | An Overhead Line Monitoring System for 11kV lines (OHMS-1) | Robson S | 01/07/15 – 01/01/16 | £25K |
| Power Networks Research Academy (PNRA) | An Overhead Line Monitoring System for 11kV lines (OHMS-2) | Robson S | 01/02/17- 01/09/17 | £16.2K |
| National Grid | Measurement of direct voltage decay on 275kV transmission cable lines | Robson S, Haddad A | 01/03/19-30/07/21 | £12.5k |
Supervised Students
Title |
Student |
Status |
Degree |
| Placement of Remotely Operable Switches using Particle Swarm Optimisation | OMAR Saodah Binti | Complete | PhD |
| Novel Techniques for Metal Detection using Digital Signal Processing | Christopher Dyer | Current | PhD |
| Fault Locaton on Distribution and Transmission Networks | Fei Xie | Current | PhD |
| Assessment of Silicone Rubber Insulators Performance | Abdulaziz Alshehri | Current | PhD |
Teaching
- 1st Year Power Engineering - introduction to power engineering
- 2nd Year Power Engineering and laboratories
- 2nd Year FPGA digital design - introduction to Field Programmable Gate Arrays and applications
- 2nd Year Group Design Project
- 3rd Year FPGA digital design - more advanced course in FPGAs
Biography
Education and Qualifications
2006: Awarded a Power Academy scholarship with National Grid
2007: MEng (1st Class Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Cardiff University
2007-2008 - National Grid Graduate Development scheme, with placements in Asset Management and demand forecasting.
2012: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Cardiff University (Power Networks Research Academy scholarship)
2016: Postgraduate Certificate of University Teaching and Learning (PCUTL)
Honours and awards
- August 2007: Award for the best performing graduate student on the MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree scheme
- September 2009: Award for the first prize presenter at the North American Power Symposium (NAPS) in Mississippi, USA
- September 2020: Paper award (top 5%) at UPEC 2020.
Professional memberships
- Member of the IEEE
- Membership of BSI GEL/81 Protection against lightning standards committee.
Committees and reviewing
Member of the Power Academy Council.
Chair of the Universities High Voltage Network - UHVnet (2022-2023)
Journal Reviewer for IEEE Power Delivery and IET Transmission and Distribution.
I authored the Energy Systems chapter of the Welsh Government's Material and Advanced Engineering Knowledge Exchange Strategy (MAeKES) report
Supervisions
I am interested in supervising PhD students in the areas of:
- Power Line Communication
- Fault Location on electrical networks
- Earthing and lightning protection
- Optimisation studies
- Application of machine learning to fault detection and smart asset management
- Application of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to edge computing
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- FPGA digital design
- Earthing systems
- Fault Location
- Power Line Communication
- Artificial intelligence