Dr Colin Coates
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 8969 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6993 |
| Colin.Coates@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Senior Lecturer School of Elect Engineering and Computer Science |
| Office | EAG23, Engineering A |
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Qualifications
- PhD, University of Wollongong, 2002
- Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Engineering, University of Wollongong, 1994
Research
Research keywords
- Electric Drives
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Electronics
Research expertise
My major areas of research interest include:
- Electric Drives
- Low Voltage Distributed Generation
- Small Scale Wind Turbines
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Description (Code) | % |
|---|---|
| Industrial Electronics(090603) | 40 |
| Power And Energy Systems Engineering (Excl. Renewable Power)(090607) | 30 |
| Renewable Power And Energy Systems Engineering (Excl. Solar Cells)(090608) | 30 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
I am currently the Head of Discipline - Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (since 2010)
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Electric Drives
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Power Electronics
Teaching expertise
My teaching experience includes undergraduate coursework both on campus and offshore (Singapore), honours project and postgraduate research supervision. Specific course taught include:
- 2nd Year: Introductory Electronics
- 3rd Year: Electronics
- 4th Year: Electronics Design, Advanced Drives and Power Electronics, Final Year Project Coordination
I have previously been the B.E. (Electrical) Program Convenor (2004-2009) overseeing several significant changes to the program.