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Fiona Robinson

Also known as: Fiona Fellowes

Enoda Ltd, University of South Wales, Open University, University of Liverpool, Tata Steel UK Ltd, Imperial College London

ORCID iD 0000-0003-4384-7546
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My current role is focussed on the development of innovative bidirectional 3-phase transformers that will improve grid stability and be suitable for use with renewable energy sources. I work on grain oriented steels for the electromagnetic core considering materials selection and properties, manufacturing processes and testing requirements to ensure the required performance standards are consistently achieved.

My research at USW focused on innovative electric motor development for EV within the Advanced Electric Propulsion Research Group at the University of South Wales. I performed research to deliver next generation EV motors for vehicles including cars, vans, large road vehicles, trains, buses, marine, yellow goods and aviation sectors. I actively participated in collaborative R&D to design and develop high performance electric motors using revolutionary design techniques, modelling and optimisation of the manufacturing processes associated with robust motor control for enhanced performance in a wide operating environment. My role involved the development of NGO grades for use in electric motors, their properties and performance (magnetic, mechanical, thermal, coatings etc.) together with design, modelling, building and testing of electric motors.

I am an experienced Metallurgy and Materials Science professional; I am an active member and Fellow of IOM3 and the current Chair of the Energy Materials Group (EMG). To complement my academic qualifications and industrial experience I completed a specialist Technology Management MBA to enable increased contribution in technology-based leadership and management roles. I am a Welsh Crucible alumnus, a programme to develop research leaders and have recently completed an ILM Leadership qualification. I have undertaken several roles requiring an innovative approach in research, process technology and product development in the steel industry and have taken up a new challenge in academia. My current research scope includes low magnetic loss high strength non-grain oriented electrical steels for EV applications particularly optimising the use of NGO electrical steels in electric motors.

Employment

  • Enoda Ltd Principal Metallurgist
    2025 - Present
  • University of South Wales Faculty Support Manager - Computing, Engineering & Maths
    2021 - 2025
  • University of South Wales Senior Research Fellow Electric Machine Design
    2020 - 2021
  • Tata Steel UK Ltd Development Specialist Electrical Steels
    2015 - 2020
  • Tata Steel UK Ltd Product & Process Development Specialist
    2014 - 2015
  • Tata Steel UK Ltd Principal Researcher Electrical Steels
    2011 - 2014
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Principal Engineer Strategic Process Development
    2005 - 2011
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Quality Specialist
    2004 - 2005
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Technology Development Engineer
    2003 - 2004
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Technologist
    2002 - 2003
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Product & Market Development Technologist (Secondment)
    2001 - 2002
  • Tata Steel Strip Products UK Process Development Engineer
    1995 - 2002
  • Tata Steel Research Development and Technology Research Officer Metallic Coatings
    1991 - 1995

Education

  • Open University MBA Technology Management
    2010 - 2013
  • University of Liverpool PhD Mechanical Engineering
    1987 - 1991
  • Imperial College London BSc (Eng) Metallurgy and Materials Science
    1983 - 1987

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