Professor Dr. John Fletcher

Biography

Professor John Fletcher is a world-leading academic in the field of electrical power engineering, with a distinguished research portfolio valued at $15 million. His work focuses on high voltage direct current (HVDC) wind generation integration and multi-phase drive systems, contributing significantly to novel electrical machines. He has held leadership positions including Director of the Digital Grid Futures Institute, overseeing a 60% increase in membership to 198. His research has resulted in 399 publications, with a remarkable h-index of 45 and approximately 6,700 citations. In the period from 2022 to 2024, he has completed 12 PhD students, bringing his career total to 56. Professor Fletcher has been successful in securing $4.7 million in grants from diverse funding bodies, reflecting his commitment to research translation and education. His innovative approach extends to the development of microcredential courses in hydrogen engineering, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that receive outstanding feedback from students. As a thought leader in electrification, he actively represents UNSW in various high-level discussions to address the challenges in the energy sector.

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