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Eryl Cadwallader Davies Prize for an outstanding Doctoral Thesis 2025-2026 was awarded to Dr Muhammad Sharjeel Javaid of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Dr Javaid was delighted to win the Eryl Cadwallader Davies Prize for an outstanding Doctoral Thesis 2025-2026.  His supervisor had this to say:

His thesis makes significant contribution to stability of IBR-dominated power systems. One highlight is bridging the long-standing gap between high-fidelity, computationally intensive EMT simulation and faster but less accurate RMS tools through an effective middle-ground. This enables assessment of oscillation risk across a wide range of scenarios in a renewables-dominated power grid. Combining innovation, rigour, and real-world impact, the thesis marks a major advance in stability assurance of IBR-dominated grids.

Following this fantastic achievement, some reflections and wise words from the winner himself on his PhD journey....

The biggest lesson for me was this: in the lows, do not lose hope and have faith in yourself; in the highs, stay humble and be kind to those around you. Unlike oscillations in power systems, these ups and downs of life are not a problem to eliminate, they are part of what keeps us moving, growing, and make us feel alive.

Many congratulations from all on the EPICS-UK team, supervisor Prof Chaudhuri and co-supervisors Dr Fei Teng and Dr Zohaib Akhtar on this well-deserved achievement!