Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Diploma, Academic Practice, University of Exeter
Mar 2021 → Mar 2023
Award Date: 19 Jun 2023
Doctor of Philosophy, Ageing Assessment of Transformer Paper Insulation through Methanol and Ethanol Detection, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 10 May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Award Date: 9 Sept 2011
External positions
Lecturer in Smart Grid, University of Exeter
15 Oct 2020 → 31 Dec 2023
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effect of Applied Electric Field on Conductivity of Synthetic Ester Impregnated Kraft Paper
Yu, R., Matharage, S. & Wang, Z., 3 Oct 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of Electrical Field on Conductivity of Synthetic Ester Induced by Space Charge Accumulation
Yu, R., Matharage, S., Shen, S., Wang, Z., Tsuchie, M., Kozako, M. & Hikita, M., 8 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhanced Erosion Resistance of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Reinforced Cu-W Contacts for Load Current Interruption in High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Xu, R., Zhou, M., Zhou, Y., Connolly, A. M., Bissett, M. A., Kinloch, I. A., Shen, S., Matharage, S. Y., Wang, Z., Humphries, J. E., Spencer, J. W. & Yan, J. D., 2025, In: IEEE Access. 13, p. 160372-160382 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Physicochemical and Dielectric Properties of Mineral oil – Natural Ester Mixtures under various Ageing Conditions: Implications for Retrofilled Transformers
Montero, A., García, B. & Matharage, S., 2025, 23rd IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids, ICDL 2025. IEEE Computer Society , (Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Impact of cellulose degradation on space charge dynamics and dielectric properties of Kraft paper impregnated with ester liquid in comparison with mineral oil
Alshehawy, A. M., Matharage, S. & Wang, Z., 1 Jan 2025, In: Electrical Materials and Applications. 2, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Active
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RetroTrafo: Development of knowledge and technology to implement retrofilling in power transformers using biodegradable or recycled fluids and fostering circular economy (AWARD)
Matharage, S. (PI), Liu, Q. (CoI) & Wang, Z. (CoI)
19/02/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
Prizes
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John Neal Insulation Award
Matharage, B. S. H. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The GnoSys Global Ltd Prize for Best Research Presentation
Matharage, B. S. H. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
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12th Universities High Voltage Network Colloquium (UHVnet2019)
Matharage, B. S. H. (Member of programme committee)
Dec 2018 → Jan 2019Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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2017 IEEE 19th International Conference on Dielectric Liquids (ICDL)
Matharage, B. S. H. (Member of programme committee)
Jun 2016 → Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
Impacts
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Reducing usage of fossil-oil-based insulating liquids in power transformers to deliver environmental, safety, and financial benefits.
Wang, Z. (Participant), Liu, Q. (Participant), Matharage, B. S. H. (Participant) & Jarman, P. (Participant)
Impact: Society and culture, Economic, Policy, Environmental
Thesis
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AGEING ASSESSMENT OF TRANSFORMER PAPER INSULATION THROUGH METHANOL AND ETHANOL DETECTION
Matharage, B. S. H. (Author), Liu, Q. (Main Supervisor), 10 May 2017Student thesis: Phd
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