All Outputs (9)

Transient out-of-SOA robustness of SiC power MOSFETs (2017)
Conference Proceeding

Beyond their main function of high-frequency switches in modulated power converters, solid-state power devices are required in many application domains to also ensure robustness against a number of overload operational conditions. This paper consider... Read More about Transient out-of-SOA robustness of SiC power MOSFETs.

A comprehensive study on the avalanche breakdown robustness of silicon carbide power MOSFETs (2017)
Journal Article

This paper presents an in-depth investigation into the avalanche breakdown robustness of commercial state-of-the-art silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs comprising of functional as well as structural characterization and the corresponding underlying... Read More about A comprehensive study on the avalanche breakdown robustness of silicon carbide power MOSFETs.

UIS failure mechanism of SiC power MOSFETs (2016)
Conference Proceeding

This paper investigates the failure mechanism of SiC power MOSFETs during avalanche breakdown under unclamped inductive switching (UIS) test regime. Switches deployed within motor drive applications could experience undesired avalanche breakdown even... Read More about UIS failure mechanism of SiC power MOSFETs.

Exploring attitudes and beliefs towards implementing cattle disease prevention and control measures: a qualitative study with dairy farmers in Great Britain (2016)
Journal Article

Disease prevention and control practices are frequently highlighted as important to ensure the health and welfare of farmed animals, although little is known as to why not many practices are carried out. The aim of this study was to identify the moti... Read More about Exploring attitudes and beliefs towards implementing cattle disease prevention and control measures: a qualitative study with dairy farmers in Great Britain.

Modern slavery research: the UK picture (2015)
Report

The ins and outs of biosecurity: bird 'flu in East Anglia and the spatial representation of risk (2009)
Journal Article

Avian influenza, or 'bird 'flu' arrived in Norfolk in April 2006 in the form of the low pathogenic strain H7N3. In February 2007 a highly pathogenic strain, H5N1, which can pose a risk to humans, was discovered in Suffolk. We examine how a local news... Read More about The ins and outs of biosecurity: bird 'flu in East Anglia and the spatial representation of risk.

‘Not rocket science’ or ‘No silver bullet’? Media and government discourses about MRSA and cleanliness (2008)
Journal Article

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), commonly called a superbug, has recently been a major political issue in the UK, playing a significant role in debates over health policy in the general election held in 2005. While science recogniz... Read More about ‘Not rocket science’ or ‘No silver bullet’? Media and government discourses about MRSA and cleanliness.

Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science (2006)
Journal Article

The "deficit model" as an explanation of the public understanding of science has attracted sustained criticism. While acknowledging the limitations of the deficit model, we argue that researchers should not abandon all interest in exploring it. Our r... Read More about Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science.

Biosecurity and insecurity: the interaction between policy and ritual during the foot and mouth crisis (2006)
Journal Article

In 2001 a highly infectious animal disease, foot and mouth disease, broke out in the UK and spread rapidly. In May, when the spread seemed to be slowing down, new disease hotspots appeared in previously little affected regions, such as North Yorkshir... Read More about Biosecurity and insecurity: the interaction between policy and ritual during the foot and mouth crisis.