IEEE University of Birmingham

Bio: John Wright received his BEng Honors Degree in electrical engineering from the University of Staffordshire, UK. He has over 30 years’ experience in the protection and control industry and expertise in areas such as R&D, product management, engineering design and application, commissioning, services, innovation, and digitization. Currently he is Principal Engineer & Technical Applications Engineer... Read more →

Distinguished Lecture: AI-Driven Connected Transportation: Moving Beyond Efficiency Towards Sustainability Abstract: This presentation will discuss recent developments from Dr. Wang’s research group, focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep reinforcement learning (DRL), is being used to improve urban intersection management. These advancements have led to more sustainable traffic systems, promoting safer environments while reducing... Read more →

Abstract: Traditionally, the energy system has been unilateral and segregated with centralised large energy generation clusters stepping the energy down to our houses and businesses. In our journey to Net Zero, decarbonisation is a whole system matter, in a system that is now becoming bilateral and changing towards a more decentralised model. Firstly, we will... Read more →