Special Session II
"Advances in Insulation Design for High-Voltage Equipment"
High-voltage equipment constitutes the backbone of modern power grids. In response to global initiatives for “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality,” energy networks must undergo rapid upgrades to become greener, more environmentally friendly, safer, more stable, and more energy-efficient. The realization of a sustainable power infrastructure requires not only diversified energy generation platforms—such as wind, solar, and tidal power—but also the deployment of advanced transmission technologies, including submarine cables, gas-insulated lines, and DC/flexible low-frequency transmission systems. However, the increasing scale and technological complexity of power grids pose significant challenges for insulation design. In recent years, limitations in insulation material performance and inadequacies in insulation design have led to frequent and severe power failures, particularly in cutting-edge technologies such as gas-insulated transmission systems, all-solid-state power electronics, offshore transformers, and ultra-high-voltage converter stations. As a result, insulation design for high-voltage equipment has become a critical concern in the modernization and enhancement of power grids.
With the interdisciplinary convergence of computer science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and related fields, novel methodologies and technologies for insulation design are continuously emerging. This special session aims to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, and engineers to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and share their latest findings on insulation design for high-voltage equipment. We invite high-quality research contributions in areas such as high-performance insulation materials, electromagnetic compatibility design, thermal management strategies, environmentally sustainable insulation solutions, weather resistance studies, and condition monitoring techniques. We look forward to your valuable contributions and active participation.
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Kumada Akiko received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Tokyo in 1994, 1996, and 1999, respectively. She began the career as a researcher at the Institute of Electric Power Technology in 2001 and later joined the University of Tokyo in 2003. Currently, she holds the positions of Professor at the University of Tokyo, Vice Dean in the School of Engineering, and leader of the High Voltage Engineering Laboratory. She is also a Senior Member of IEEE and the Editor of the IEEE TDEI journal. Prof. Kumada's research focuses on high-voltage insulation and current interruption technology for the development of high-voltage DC transmission networks and the upgrading of existing AC transmission networks. Her team uses optical technology for discharge measurement, information technology for simulation, and even chemistry to elucidate the properties of insulating materials and to design new materials. She maintains close collaborative relationships with esteemed entities, including Tokyo Electric Power, JR, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Fuji Electric, NEDO, JAXA, as well as research institutions such as Tokyo City University, Saitama University, Yokohama National University, and the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry. |
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Masahiro Sato received the B.S., M.S., and Ph. D degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Tokyo in 2012, 2014 and 2017, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor with the High Voltage Engineering Laboratory University of Tokyo. Recently, he has started to apply physics-based data-driven approaches to study the electrical properties of dielectrics. He has published more than 40 SCI papers such as NPJ Comput Mater, Appl Phys Lett, J Phys Chem C, Phys Rev A, J Phys D, J Appl Phys, Plasma Sources Sci T, IEEE DEI and so on. His research interests include insulation of power modules, photocatalytic water splitting, and first-principle-based modeling of high-field phenomena in dielectrics. |
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Hao Du is currently an Assistant Professor at Dalian University of Technology. Dr. Du has authored over 10 SCI papers in renowned journals, including Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Applied Surface Science, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, and Applied Physics Letters. His research interests focus on surface modification of polypropylene, metallized film capacitors, low-temperature plasma surface treatment, and the application of theoretical chemical calculations in electrical insulation materials. |
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Kai Yin is currently a Post-doctor at the High Voltage Laboratory, College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University. He received funding from the China Overseas Postdoctoral Talent Introduction Program. He has published 25 SCI papers, including 9 as the first author in journals such as Compos Sci Technol, IEEE TPD, IEEE TDEI, High Volt, and J Phys D Appl Phys. His research interests include high-performance dielectric materials, power module packaging, composite pylon design, and lightning protection. |
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Haoou Ruan is currently a JSPS Research Fellow with the High Voltage Engineering Laboratory, University of Tokyo, financed by Japan Society of Promotion of Science and under the guidance of Prof. Kumada. He has published 33 SCI papers such as Compos Sci Technol, Compos Part A, Appl Phys Let, Int J HMT, High Volt, J Phys D, IEEE TDEI etc. His research interests focused on measurement, modification and modeling for polymeric dielectric materials. |
