TDHVL Member Finalist for Young Investigator Award at 32nd ICEC and 69th IEEE Holm Conference

Jing Nan, a PhD candidate in the Electrical Power Engineering group at the University of Southampton, was a finalist for the Young Investigator Award at the 32nd International Conference on Electrical Contacts (ICEC) and the 69th IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts. The conference took place in Annapolis, US, from October 6th to 10th, 2024, bringing together leading researchers and professionals in the field of electrical contact technology.

The Young Investigator Award recognizes promising early-career researchers for their innovative contributions to the field. Jing's research focuses on DC switching, arc simulation, and arc interruption, under the supervision of Dr. Igor Golosnoy and Prof. George Chen. Being named a finalist for the Young Investigator Award highlights the innovation and impact of her contributions to the field.

The ICEC and IEEE Holm Conference is renowned for showcasing cutting-edge research in electrical contacts, attracting researchers from across the globe. Jing’s achievement reflects the strength of research being conducted in the Electrical Power Engineering group and highlights the university's growing influence in this critical area.