Staff Profile

Dr Simon Lambert is the Deputy Director for Electrification and a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University (UK). He received the MEng (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2008 and Ph.D. in 2012 both from Newcastle University in the U.K. In 2009 and 2010 he was a visiting researcher at Zhe Jiang University in China. He has over 16 years' experience researching power electronics, machines and drives, Energy systems integration, battery management & integration and battery degradation & quality control analysis. Prior to joining the academic team he worked on numerous national and international collaborative research projects with several EV OEMs (Nissan, Renault, Daimler) in the area of battery science (specifically health and condition monitoring) and has a recent research project portfolio (since 2015) covering 15 projects with total award value to Newcastle University of over £5.9M. He is currently leading the test and dismantling work stream for the Faraday Institution's flagship Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries (ReLiB) project and has also led battery testing and characterisation workstreams in projects with the FP7 & the APC.

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• Articles

  • Harper G, Anderson PA, Kendrick E, Mrozik W, Christensen P, Lambert S, Greenwood D, Das PK, Ahmeid M, Milojevic Z, Du W, Brett DJL, Shearing PR, Rastegarpanah A, Solkin R, Sommerville R, Zorin A, Durham JL, Abbott A, Thompson D, Browning N, Mehdi L, Bahri M, Schnaider-Tontini F, Nicholls D, Stallmeister C, Friedrich B, Sommerfeld M, Driscoll LL, Jarvis A, Giles EC, Slater PR, Echavarri-Bravo V, Maddalena G, Horsfall L, Gaines L, Dai Q, Jethwa SJ, Lipson AL, Leeke GA, Cowell TD, Farthing JG, Mariani G, Smith A, Iqbal Z, Golmohammadzadeh R, Sweeney L, Goodship V, Li Z, Edge JS, Lander L, Nguyen-Tien V, Elliott RJR, Heidrich O, Slattery M, Reed D, Ahuja J, Cavoski A, Lee R, Driscoll E, Baker J, Littlewood PB, Styles I, Mahanty S, Boons F. Roadmap for a sustainable circular economy in lithium-ion and future battery technologies. Journal of Physics: Energy 2023, 5(2), 021501.
  • Fordham A, Milojevic Z, Giles E, Du W, Owen RE, Michalik S, Chater PA, Das PK, Attidekou PS, Lambert SM, Allan PK, Slater PR, Anderson PA, Jervis R, Shearing PR, Brett DJL. Correlative non-destructive techniques to investigate aging and orientation effects in automotive Li-ion pouch cells. Joule 2023, 7(11), 2622–2652.
  • Ahmeid M, Muhammad M, Lambert S, Attidekou PS, Milojevic Z. A rapid capacity evaluation of retired electric vehicle battery modules using partial discharge test. Journal of Energy Storage 2022, 50, 104562.
  • Christensen PA, Milojevic Z, Wise MS, Ahmeid M, Attidekou PS, Mrozik W, Dickman NA, Restuccia F, Lambert SM, Das PK. Thermal and mechanical abuse of electric vehicle pouch cell modules. Applied Thermal Engineering 2021, 116623.
  • Christensen PA, Anderson PA, Harper GDJ, Lambert SM, Mrozik W, Rajaeifar MA, Wise MS, Heidrich O. Risk management over the life cycle of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2021, 148, 111240.
  • Milojevic Z, Attidekou PS, Muhammad M, Ahmeid M, Lambert S, Das PK. Influence of orientation on ageing of large-size pouch lithium-ion batteries during electric vehicle life. Journal of Power Sources 2021, 506, 230242.
  • Zhan H, Wu H, Muhammad M, Lambert S, Pickert V. Combining electric vehicle battery charging and battery cell equalisation in one circuit. IET Electrical Systems in Transportation 2021, 11(4), 377-390.
  • Rastegarpanah A, Hathaway J, Ahmeid M, Lambert S, Walton A, Stolkin R. A rapid neural network–based state of health estimation scheme for screening of end of life electric vehicle batteries. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering 2021, 235(3), 330-346.
  • Attidekou P, Milojevic Z, Muhammad M, Ahmeid M, Lambert S, Das PK. Methodologies for Large-Size Pouch Lithium-ion Batteries End-of-Life Gateway Detection in the Second-Life Application. Journal of The Electrochemical Society 2020, 167, 160534.
  • Deng X, Mohamed M, Lambert S, Mecrow B. Development of a High-Speed, Permanent Magnet, SiC-Based Drive with Integrated Input Filters. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2020, 35(2), 863-874.
  • Muhammad M, Lambert S, Armstrong M, Pickert V. High Step-up Interleaved Boost Converter Utilising Stacked Half-bridge Rectifier Configuration. The Journal of Engineering 2019, 2019(17), 3548-3552.
  • Lambert SM, Armstrong M, Wang C, Attidekou PS, Christensen P, Widmer JD, Scott K. A rapid non-destructive-testing technique for in-line quality control of Li-ion batteries. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2017, 64(5), 4017-4026.
  • Attidekou PS, Wang C, Armstrong M, Lambert SM, Christensen PA. A new time constant approach to online capacity monitoring and lifetime prediction of lithium ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV). Journal of the Electrochemical Society 2017, 164(9), A1792-A1801.
  • Lambert SM, Pickert V, Atkinson DJ, Zhan H. Transformer based equalisation circuit applied to n-number of high capacitance cells. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 2016, 31(2), 1334-1343.
  • Abebe R, Vakil G, LoCalzo G, Cox T, Lambert S, Johnson M, Gerada C, Mecrow B. Integrated Motor Drives: State of the Art and Future Trends. IET Electric Power Applications 2016, 10(8), 757-771.
  • Attidekou PS, Lambert S, Armstrong M, Widmer J, Scott K, Christensen PA. A study of 40 Ah lithium ion batteries at zero percent state of charge as a function of temperature. Journal of Power Sources 2014, 269, 694-703.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • Milojevic Z, Attidekou PS, Ahmeid M, Lambert S, Das P. Reusing Li-Ion Batteries in Second-Life Applications: Impact of Cell Orientation in Electric Vehicle Pack. In: 241st ECS Meeting. 2022, Vancouver, Canada: The Electrochemical Society.
  • Kamal M, Yildirim B, Ahmeid M, Pickert V, Lambert SM. Energy management techniques for rapid discharge of Li-ion batteries prior to recycling. In: 11th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2022). 2022, Hybrid Conference, Newcastle, UK: IET.
  • Mrozik W, Wise M, Dickman N, Ahmeid M, Milojevic Z, Das P, Lambert S, Christensen P. Abuse of Lithium-ion Batteries: Emergence, Composition, and Toxicity of Vapour Cloud. In: Nordic Fire & Safety Days. 2022, Lund, Sweden: Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE).
  • Mrozik W, Christensen PA, Milojevic Z, Ahmeid M, Wise MS, Attidekou PS, Dickman NA, Lambert S, Das PK. Hazards and Pollution Released from Abused and Burnt Industrial Lithium-Ion Batteries. In: 104th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (IUPAC | CCCE 2021). 2021, Canada.
  • Milojevic Z, Attidekou PS, Lambert S, Das PK. Detecting “Real” End-of-Life of Spent EV Lithium-ion Battery for Second-Life Applications. In: ASME ES 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability. 2021, Virtual, Online.
  • Ahmeid M, Muhammad M, Milojevic Z, Lambert S, Attidekou PS. The Energy Loss Due to Interconnections in Paralleled Cell Configurations of Lithium-IonBatteries in Electric Vehicles. In: IEEE 4th International Conference on Future Electric Energy (IFEEC 2019). 2019, Singapore: IEEE.
  • Muhammad M, Attidekou PS, Ahmeid M, Milojevic Z, Lambert S. Sorting of Spent Electric Vehicle Batteries for Second Life Application. In: IEEE 7th International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering (SEGE). 2019, Oshawa, ON, Canada: IEEE.
  • Muhammad M, Armstrong M, Elgendy MA, Lambert S, Pickert V. Reduced Order Model and Control of Non-Isolated High Gain Boost Converter. In: International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC). 2019, Sousse, Tunisia: IEEE.
  • Milojevic Z, Ahmeid M, Muhammad M, Attidekou PS, Lambert S, Das PK. Electro-Thermal Behaviour of Large Size Li-Ion Batteries from End of Life EV Module. In: Giornate dell'Elettrochimica Italiana (GEI 2019). 2019, Padova, Italy.
  • Muhammad M, Attidekou PS, Ahmeid M, Milojevic Z, Lambert S, Das PK. Batteries Second-Use Performance and Characterization. In: UK Energy Storage Conference (UKES 2019). 2019, Newcastle: Newcastle University.
  • Muhammad M, Lambert S, Armstrong M, Pickert V. High step-up interleaved boost converter utilising stacked half-bridge rectifier configuration. In: The 9th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2018). 2018, Liverpool UK: IET.
  • Deng X, Lambert S, Mecrow B, Mohamed MAS. Design Consideration of a High-Speed Integrated Permanent Magnet Machine and its Drive System. In: 2018 XIII International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2018, Alexandroupoli, Greece: IEEE.
  • Deng X, Lambert S, Mecrow B, Mohamed MAS, Ullah S. Winding Connection Solution for an Integrated Synchronous Motor Drive. In: 2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC). 2017, Miami, FL, USA: IEEE.
  • Mohamed MAS, Lambert SM, Mecrow BC, Deng X, Ullah S, Smith AC. Integrating the magnetics of an LCL filter into a high speed machine with pre-compressed coils. In: IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC). 2017, Miami, FL, USA: IEEE.
  • Wu H, Pickert V, Lambert S, Allen P, Deng X, Zhan H. A Ripple Reduction Method for a Two Stages Battery Charger with Multi-winding Transformer using Notch Filter. In: 12th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS). 2017, Honolulu, HI, USA: IEEE.
  • Kulan MC, Baker NJ, Widmer JD, Lambert SM. Modelling the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Compressed Stator Windings. In: 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016). 2016, Glasgow, UK: Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
  • Mohamed MA, Lambert SM, Mecrow BC, Atkinson DJ, Smith AC. An electrical machine with integrated drive LCL filter components. In: 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016). 2016, Glasgow, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Zhan H, Xiang x, Lambert SM, Pickert V, Wu H, Lu X. A cascaded transformer-based equalisation converter for series connected battery cells. In: 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016). 2016, Glasgow, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Lambert SM, Mecrow BC, Abebe R, Vakil G, Johnson CM. Integrated drives for transport – A review of the enabling thermal management technology. In: Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), 2015 IEEE. 2015, Montréal, Canada: IEEE.
  • Lambert SM, Mecrow BC, Abebe R, Vakil G, Johnson CM. Integrated drives for transport – A review of the enabling electronics technology. In: Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), 2015 IEEE. 2015, Montréal, Canada: IEEE.
  • Smith DJB, Lambert SM, Mecrow BC, Atkinson GJ. Interaction between PM rotor design and voltage fed inverter output. In: 6th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2012). 2012, Bristol, UK: IEEE.
  • Li W, Li W, He X, Lambert S, Pickert V. Performance analysis of ZVT interleaved high step-up converter with built-in transformer. In: 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK: IEEE.
  • Lambert S, Pickert V, Holden J, Li W, He X. Overview of supercapacitor voltage equalisation circuits for an electric vehicle charging application. In: Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC). 2010.
  • Yi Z, Li W, Yan D, He X, Lambert S, Pickert V. High step-up boost converter with coupled inductor and switched capacitor. In: 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK: IEEE.
  • Zhao Y, Li W, Deng Y, He X, Lambert S, Pickert V. High Steo-up Boost Converter with Coupled Inductor and Switched Capacitor. In: IET Power Electronics, Machines and Drives Conference (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK.
  • Lambert S, Pickert V, Holden J, He X, Li W. Comparison of supercapacitor and lithium-ion capacitor technologies for power electronics applications. In: 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK: IEEE.
  • Yang B, Li W, Deng Y, He X, Lambert S, Pickert V. A novel single-phase transformerless photovoltaic inveter connected to grid. In: 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK: IEEE.
  • Yang B, Li W, Deng Y, He X, Lambert S, Pickert V. A novel single-phase transformerless photovoltaic inverter connected to grid. In: IET Power Electronics, Machines and Drives Conference (PEMD). 2010, Brighton, UK.

• Note

  • Heidrich O, Dissanayake D, Lambert S, Hector G. How cities can drive the electric vehicle revolution. Nature Electronics 2022, 5(1), 11-13.

• Reviews

  • Thompson DL, Hartley JM, Lambert SM, Shiref M, Harper GDJ, Kendrick E, Anderson P, Ryder KS, Gaines L, Abbott AP. The importance of design in lithium ion battery recycling-a critical review. Green Chemistry 2020, 22(22), 7585-7603.
  • Harper G, Sommerville R, Kendrick E, Driscoll L, Slater P, Stolkin R, Walton A, Christensen P, Heidrich O, Lambert S, Abbott A, Ryder K, Gaines L, Anderson P. Recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles. Nature 2019, 575(7781), 75-86.