North China Electric Power University | China
Yu-Ling He is a distinguished professor and accomplished researcher in mechanical and electrical engineering at North China Electric Power University. Serving as Vice Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Vice Dean of the Hebei Engineering Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Intelligent Operation and Maintenance of Electric Power Machinery, he has established himself as a leading authority in electromechanical systems, intelligent maintenance, and vibration engineering. As an IEEE Senior Member and recognized provincial talent, he has earned multiple prestigious awards and continues to advance power machinery research globally.
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Education
Professor Yu-Ling He pursued dual bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at North China Electric Power University, Baoding, graduating. He then earned a master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, where his outstanding academic performance led to early graduation. Continuing at the same institution, he completed his Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering, with his doctoral thesis recognized as an excellent dissertation by the university. His academic training laid a strong foundation for his expertise in advanced electromechanical systems and energy-related technologies.
Experience
Yu-Ling He began his academic career as a lecturer and advanced to associate professor. After years of impactful teaching, research, and service, he was promoted to full professor. He also gained international experience as an academic visitor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Nottingham, Beyond his academic roles, he serves as Vice President and Secretary General of the Hebei Society for Vibration Engineering and contributes actively to several national and provincial research centers. His leadership has significantly shaped advanced research in electric power machinery and intelligent systems.
Research Focus
The central focus of Professor He’s research lies in advanced design, manufacturing, and intelligent maintenance of power equipment. His expertise includes mathematical modeling, digital twin technologies, and signal processing for electromechanical systems. He has contributed to the development of intelligent mechatronics equipment and integrated energy systems, addressing challenges in system reliability, performance monitoring, and predictive maintenance. By exploring the interaction of magnetic, thermal, and mechanical multi-physics fields, he has provided groundbreaking insights into generator performance under fault conditions. His research directly supports the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of power systems worldwide.
Awards & Honors
Throughout his career, Yu-Ling He has received an impressive array of honors at national and international levels. Among these are the Best Research Award at the International Research Awards on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, and first and special prizes at the National Equipment Management and Technology Innovation Awards. He has also been recognized as an Excellent Expert of Baoding City, Top Youth Talent of Hebei Province, and Young Star Pacesetter of Hebei. These accolades, combined with multiple provincial science and technology progress awards, reflect his sustained contributions to advancing engineering and innovation.
Publication Top Notes
Title: Electromechanical Characteristics under Single and Combined Faults in Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Gui-Ji Tang, Shu-Ting Wan
Journal/Publisher: China Electric Power Press (Monograph)
Title: A New Hybrid Model for Electromechanical Characteristic Analysis Under SISC in Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He*, Yu-Yang Zhang, Ming-Xing Xu, Xiao-Long Wang, Jing Xiong
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Title: A New External Search Coil Based Method to Detect Detailed Static Air-Gap Eccentricity Position in Non-Salient Pole Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He*, Zhi-Jie Zhang, Wen-Qiang Tao, Xiao-Long Wang, David Gerada, Chris Gerada, Peng Gao
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Title: Impact of Stator Interturn Short Circuit Position on End Winding Vibration in Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Ming-Xing Xu, Wen Zhang, Xiao-Long Wang*, Peng Lu, Chris Gerada, David Gerada
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
Title: A Novel Universal Model Considering SAGE for MFD-based Faulty Property Analysis under RISC in Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He*, Yang Wang, Hong-Chun Jiang, Peng Gao, Xing-Hua Yuan, David Gerada, Xiang-Yu Liu
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Title: Impact of Static Air-Gap Eccentricity on Thermal Responses of Stator Winding Insulation in Synchronous Generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Kai Sun, Yu Wu, Hai-Sen Zhao, Xiao-Long Wang*, Chris Gerada, David Gerada
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Title: Comprehensive Analysis on Rotor Vibration Characteristics Based on a Novel Dynamic Stator Interturn Short Circuit Model of Synchronous Generator
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Meng-Ya Jiang, Kai Sun, Ming-Hao Qiu, Ming-Xing Xu, Na Zhang, Ming He, Tie-Jun Ci, David Gerada
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
Title: Impact of 3D air gap eccentricity on winding insulation temperature characteristic in PMSG
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Yi-Fan Bai, Wen Zhang, Yong Li, Ming-Xing Xu, Xiao-Long Wang, David Gerada
Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
Title: Rotor loss and temperature variation under single and combined faults composed of static air-gap eccentricity and rotor inter-turn short circuit in synchronous generators
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Wen Zhang, Ming-Xing Xu, Wen-Qiang Tao, Hui-Lan Liu*, Long-Jiang Dou, Shu-Ting Wan, Jun-Qing Li, David Gerada
Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
Title: Rotor UMP characteristics and vibration properties in synchronous generator due to 3D static air-gap eccentricity faults
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Yue-Xin Sun, Ming-Xing Xu, Xiao-Long Wang*, Yu-Cai Wu, Gaurang Vakil, David Gerada, Chris Gerada
Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
Title: Impact of stator interturn short circuit fault on shaft voltage in a synchronous generator
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Pei-Jie Yang, Kai Sun, Zhen-Li Xu, Hai-Peng Wang*, Xian-Long He, David Gerada
Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
Title: Stator current identification in generator among single and composite faults composed by static air-gap eccentricity and rotor inter-turn short circuit
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Ming-Hao Qiu, Meng-Ya Jiang, Fu-Cheng Zhou*, David Gerada, Xiao-Chen Zhang, Xiao-Dong Du
Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
Title: Effect of static/dynamic air-gap eccentricity on stator and rotor vibration characteristics in doubly-fed induction generator
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, De-Rui Dai, Ming-Xing Xu, Wen Zhang, Gui-Ji Tang*, Shu-Ting Wan, Xiao-Ling Sheng, David Gerada
Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
Title: Experimental Simulation and Electromechanical Characterization of Dynamic Air Gap Eccentricity Faults in PMSG
Author(s): Yu-Ling He*, De-Rui Dai, Ming-Xing Xu, Wen Zhang, Xiang-Ao Liu, Yong Li, Yun Xing, Wen-Jie Zheng, David Gerada
Journal: IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Title: Impact of 3D Air Gap Eccentricity on Winding insulation Temperature Characteristic in PMSG
Author(s): Yu-Ling He, Yi-Fan Bai, Wen Zhang, Li Yong, Ming-Xing Xu*, Xiao-Long Wang, David Gerada
Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
Title: A comprehensive study on stator vibrations in synchronous generators considering both single and combined SAGE cases
Author(s): Wen Zhang, Yu-Ling He*, Ming-Xing Xu, Wen-Jie Zheng, Kai Sun, Hai-Peng Wang
Journal: International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Title: A novel hybrid approach for damage identification of wind turbine bearing under variable speed condition
Author(s): Xiaolong Wang, Yuling He*, Haipeng Wang, Aijun Hu, Xiong Zhang
Journal: Mechanism and Machine Theory
Conclusion
Yu-Ling He exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher, educator, and innovator. His career reflects a remarkable combination of academic excellence, practical innovation, and leadership in advancing electromechanical engineering. By bridging theory with application, he has contributed to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable power systems. His achievements in securing competitive research grants, publishing influential works, and earning international recognition demonstrate his global impact in the field. As a dedicated mentor, editor, and collaborator, he continues to shape the next generation of engineering researchers. His profile makes him a highly deserving candidate for recognition in any award honoring excellence in research.