Professor David Stone

PhD, BEng, FIET

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Professor in Electrical Engineering

Theme Lead for Electrical Machines

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d.a.stone@sheffield.ac.uk

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Professor David Stone
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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I studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield from 1982 - 1985, and graduated with a 1st class BEng (Hons) before moving to Liverpool University to study my PhD.

I graduated from Liverpool University in 1989 with a PhD in Automatic Weld Penetration Control, having developed a vision system and power electronics capable of controlling the penetration of a TIG welding arc through the workpiece.

After graduating with a PhD, I joined the University of Sheffield as a member of academic staff in the Electrical Machines and Drives (EMD) Group where I have been working to date, having been promoted to Professor in 2013.

My research interests include Power electronics and Energy storage, and currently, through CREESA, we operate the largest grid connected lithium titanate electrical energy storage system in the UK.

Research interests
  • Simulation and modelling of energy generation and storage, including Hybrid energy storage systems - combinations of flywheels & different battery technologies for optimal storage
  • Modelling of energy systems related to transport systems, including trams systems, freight vehicles, public transport system and private vehicles
  • Development of ‘smart’ battery packs for all-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, based on both Li-based chemistries, Ni-MH and VRLA cells containing cell state-of-charge monitoring and conditioning electronics to extend the lifetime of the cells. Incorporation of observer techniques into state of function monitoring for cells to increase operation lifetime and consumer confidence in battery technology
  • Investigation into second life operation of EV batteries for Grid support and localised energy storage
  • High efficiency EV-contact less battery charging
  • Investigation into high frequency, high power, resonant converters for induction heating applications. Continuing work is now looking at the use of high frequency matrix converters (operating above 150kHz) for direct ac-ac conversion for heating applications
  • High voltage power supplies
Publications

Journal articles

  • McKinney TR, Ballantyne EEF & Stone DA (2025) . International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications.
  • Qin Y, Li G-J, Zhu ZQ, Foster MP, Stone DA, Jia CJ & McKeever P (2025) . IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(2), 5302-5311.
  • Sherriff M, Griffo A, Jia C, Ng C, Zhu Z-Q & Stone DA (2025) . IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 32(1), 484-493.
  • Riedemann J, Zhu Z-Q, Stone DA, Foster MP, Greenough J, Takemoto K, Ivanovic D & Bateman B (2025) . IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1), 1106-1116.
  • Hind GWM, Ballantyne EEF, Stincescu T, Zhao R & Stone DA (2024) . Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 27.
  • Khazali A, Al-Wreikat Y, Fraser EJ, Naderi M, Smith MJ, Sharkh SM, Wills RG, Gladwin DT, Stone DA & Cruden AJ (2024) . World Electric Vehicle Journal, 15(8).
  • Khazali A, Al-Wreikat Y, Fraser EJ, Sharkh SM, Cruden AJ, Naderi M, Smith MJ, Palmer D, Gladwin DT, Foster MP , Ballantyne EEF et al (2024) . Energies, 17(15).
  • Qin Y, Li G-J, Zhu ZQ, Foster M, Stone D, Jia C & McKeever P (2024) . IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(7), 8709-8720.
  • Naderi M, Palmer D, Smith MJ, Ballantyne EEF, Stone DA, Foster MP, Gladwin DT, Khazali A, Al-Wreikat Y, Cruden A & Fraser E (2024) . Energies, 17(4).
  • McKinney TR, Ballantyne EEF & Stone DA (2023) . Transportation Planning and Technology, 46(8), 951-975.
  • Yang Z, Forrester J, Davidson JN, Foster MP & Stone DA (2023) . IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38(12), 15645-15658.
  • Naderi M, Stone DA & Ballantyne EEF () . Scientific Reports.

Book chapters

  • Naderi M, Ballantyne E, Munoz MN, Hind G, Stone D, Gladwin D & Foster M (2025) In Wang X (Ed.), Sustainable and Emerging Energy Technology: Challenges, Opportunities, and Perspectives (pp. 133-154). Springer Nature Switzerland

Conference proceedings

  • Zheng Y, Foster MP & Stone DA (2026) . 15th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD Global 2026). London, 13 April 2026 - 13 April 2026.
  • Nunez Munoz M, Ballantyne EE & Stone DA (2025) EV charging at work: Do we really need all that power?. Logistics Research Network Conference 2025: Enhancing Sustainability in Logistics, Transport, and Supply Chain Management (pp 241-247). Sheffield, United Kingdom, 3 September 2025 - 3 September 2025.
  • McBride F, Ballantyne E & Stone D (2025) E-Bus Opportunity Charging Utilising Energy Wasted in Tram Networks. Logistics Research Network Conference 2025: Enhancing Sustainability in Logistics, Transport, and Supply Chain Management (pp 226-232). Sheffield, UK, 3 September 2025 - 3 September 2025.
  • Singh S, Odavic M, Smailes M & Stone DA (2024) . 2024 Energy Conversion Congress & Expo Europe (ECCE Europe) (pp 1-7), 2 September 2024 - 6 September 2024.
  • Hind G, Ballantyne E & Stone D (2024) . 2024 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM) (pp 38-41), 19 June 2024 - 21 June 2024.
  • Naderi M, Palmer D, Munoz MN, Al-Wreikat Y, Smith M, Fraser E, Ballantyne EEF, Stone DA, Gladwin DT & Foster MP (2024) . Pcim Europe Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2024-June (pp 949-957)
  • McKinney TR, Ballantyne EEF & Stone DA (2023) . IET Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2023(24) (pp 34-39)
  • McKinney TR, Ballantyne EEF & Stone DA (2023) . Transportation Research Procedia, Vol. 70 (pp 61-68). Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 21 June 2023 - 21 June 2023.
  • McBride FC, Ballantyne EE & Stone DA (2023) . Transportation Research Procedia, Vol. 70 (pp 115-122). Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 21 June 2023 - 21 June 2023.
  • Ballantyne E, McBride F & Stone D (2023) Charging Urban Fleet Electric Vehicles Via Light Rail System Power Grids. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, 6 September 2023 - 8 September 2023.
  • Ballantyne E, Stincescu T & Stone D (2023) A Simulation Study To Understand Energy Usage Requirements Of Electric Bus Fleets. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, 6 September 2023 - 8 September 2023.
  • Forrester J, Li L, Davidson J, Foster M, Stone D, Reaney I & Sinclair D (2022) . IMAPSource Proceedings 2022 (HiTEN), Vol. 2022(HiTEN) (pp 125-130). Oxford, 18 July 2022 - 18 July 2022.
  • Stone DA, Chambers B & Ryan NJ (1996) . EMC'96 ROMA International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (pp 249-252), 17 September 1996 - 20 September 1996.
  • Nunez Munoz M, Naderi M, Smith M, Hutchinson A, Hind G, Ballantyne EEF, Stone DA, Gladwin DT & Foster MP () . PCIM Europe Conference Proceedings. Nuremberg, Germany, 9 June 2026 - 9 June 2026.

Presentations

  • Nunez Munoz M, Ballantyne E & Stone D Exploring the benefits of using locally generated solar energy, supported by a BESS, in reducing Well-to-Tank emissions associated with electric road freight fleets. Cambridge.
Teaching activities
  • EEE6202 - Energy Storage Management
Professional activities and memberships
  • FIET

Links

Electrical Machines and Drives Group  EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: a new partnership in Offshore Wind