Fundamental studies and new materials: Dielectric properties of liquids and liquid crystals, photoconductivity, photonic crystals, electrical conduction, nano-fluids.

Electro-hydrodynamics: Streaming current, applications, bubble effect, modelling of dielectric liquids, dielectrical phenomena and fluid mechanics, electro-thermo-convection, electro-hydrodynamic pump, applications.

Electrical discharges: Pre-breakdown and breakdown phenomena, partial discharges, streaming electrification, creeping discharge.

Measurement, modelling and diagnostic in high voltage equipment: PD’s measurement, On-line diagnostics, gas analysis, water content, dielectric methods, ageing indicators.

Application and performance of dielectric liquids in high voltage equipment: Liquid based high voltage insulation systems, power apparatus insulation, aging, electrostriction pump, cryogenic liquids.

Behaviour of insulating liquids under direct-voltage stress