ECE Research Seminar – January 30, 12-1 p.m.
January 21, 2026
Please join us for our January 2026 ECE Research Seminar
January 30, 2026, Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Simrall 104
https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=mc475cbb178e5d1510165347b2f31701f
Evolving High-Voltage Measurement and Insulation Systems
MD Rashid Hussain | mh3400@msstate.edu
Abstract: Advances in high-voltage engineering over the past decade have significantly influenced the design, testing, and operation of electrical power equipment. With the growing deployment of renewable energy systems, digital substations, and condition-based maintenance strategies, insulation systems in power transformers, instrument transformers, cables, and gas insulated switch gear are required to meet higher reliability and performance standards. These evolving requirements have driven progress in insulation development, dielectric characterization, and numerical modeling techniques used in modern power systems. Improvements in insulation materials, including nanodielectrics, together with the availability of finite element analysis tools, have enabled more accurate evaluation of electric field distribution and insulation stress in high voltage devices. In parallel, advancements in sensing and measurement technologies have enhanced the capabilities of both conventional and non-conventional instrument transformers for protection and monitoring applications. This seminar will discuss these developments and approaches for applying them in high-voltage research and practice. Example topics include experimental characterization of insulation systems, finite element modeling of transformer insulation structures, and performance evaluation of advanced sensing techniques. By integrating experimental testing with modeling and simulation, this seminar highlights practical pathways for improving insulation reliability and supporting the continued evolution of modern electric power networks.
MD Rashid Hussain is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU). He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at MSU and his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India. His research focuses on high-voltage insulation systems, nanodielectrics, and instrument transformers for power system protection, monitoring, and reliability applications. His work integrates experimental high-voltage testing, dielectric characterization, finite element modeling, and advanced sensing technologies to improve insulation design and measurement accuracy. His research interests include insulation reliability, digital substations, intelligent monitoring, and sustainable solutions for next-generation electric power infrastructure..
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