Power generation and transmission is highly important in the modern world, and studying Power Engineering will allow you to investigate power distribution and usage through electrical devices. Systems such as generators, transformers and motors are widely used within different industries, and therefore need graduates with the expertise to create, maintain and improve these.
As part of the $142 million Canterbury Engineering the Future project, the new Electrical and Computer Engineering wing opened in 2016. The building is designed to enhance processes, techniques and teaching, starting with a cluster of complex research laboratories located at the main entrance.
The facilities used for power systems are:
See the Electrical and Computer Engineering facilities page for more information about the facilities at UC.
Please see the research pages of the following staff members to view the group's published papers.
The EPCA (Electrical Power Computer Application) Trust fund was setup by Prof. Arrillaga when leading the Power System Group at the University of Canterbury. Money obtained from industry was invested in this trust fund and three-quarters of the interest earned is use to fund activities related to the trust deed (that is Computer Applications in Electrical Power). One activity is to enable eminent people to come to the University of Canterbury to contribute in this area.
For more resources see the External links page.
Due to the diversity in the interests of Staff members consultancy is undertaken in a wide range of areas. Also staff provide Technology transfer and commercialisation of ideas. Areas of work have been:
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