{"title":"Young Professionals: DEIS Graduate Student Fellowship","authors":"Rui Wang;Haoyu Gao","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2026.11306291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2026.11306291","url":null,"abstract":"My name is Rui Wang, and I am happy to share the progress I have made as a DEIS Graduate Student Fellow. This fellowship has provided invaluable support to improve my PhD research. I am deeply grateful to the DEIS Education Committee for the opportunity and to my advisor for continuous guidance.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"42 1","pages":"48-49"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11306291","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145778307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Day in the Life of a High-Voltage Laboratory in Budapest","authors":"Bálint Németh;Richárd Cselkó","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2026.11306328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2026.11306328","url":null,"abstract":"This article offers readers a glimpse into the daily operations of the High Voltage Laboratory at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. This article, part of the “A Day in the Life of a ____ Laboratory” series, highlights the laboratory's unique role in live-line maintenance, encompassing the education of future professionals and development of innovative technologies.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"42 1","pages":"30-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11306328","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145778354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bulletin Board: IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine Is Looking for Two New Board Members","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230224","url":null,"abstract":"If you are excited to work together in a team of experts and help shape the content of IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine (EIM), you may want to apply for a position on the Editorial Board. DEIS is now looking for two new board members, starting January 1, 2026.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"52-52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230224","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Young Professionals: Communicating Science Colloquium for Early-Career Researchers: Endnotes and Reflections","authors":"Kai Zhang;Alai Muniozguren","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230320","url":null,"abstract":"Effective communication of scientific research is important to ensure the easy recognition and impact of state-of-the-art re-search outcomes within the international community. IEEE DEIS sponsored “Communicating Science,” a series of seminars aimed at young researchers to enhance their scientific writing, presentation, and proposal-preparation skills. As delegates, from a Latin-speaking country and a Chinese-speaking country with multilingual backgrounds, we share our experiences and provide a concise recap of the course structure. From the perspective of the author and seminar presenter, Professor Emeritus Raymond Boxman, effective scientific writing prioritizes clear communication of key messages over linguistic gymnastics or unnecessary jargon.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"38-40"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230320","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bulletin Board: IEEE ICD 2026—Program Highlight","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230328","url":null,"abstract":"The 6th International Conference on Dielectrics will be accepting abstract submissions from September 1 to October 31, 2025. This edition will take place in Southampton, United Kingdom, from June 21 to 25, 2026, under the theme “Next-Gen Sustainable Dielectrics.”","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"54-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230328","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the Editor","authors":"Tony Lujia Chen","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230310","url":null,"abstract":"This issue features three articles, the first of which is by Suraci and Fabiani, titled “Changes in physical-chemical and electrical properties of cross-linked-polyethylene-insulated cable subjected to radio-thermal aging and simulation of loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA).” This article presents a detailed investigation into the degradation mechanisms of low-voltage instrumentation and control cables used in nuclear power plants. It explores how combined radiation and thermal aging, as well as simulated design-basis events, affect the physical-chemical and electrical properties of cross-linked-polyethylene insulation. The study highlights the formation of oxidized species, changes in crystallinity, and the emergence of quasi-DC conduction phenomena. This comprehensive analysis is particularly relevant for engineers and researchers focused on the long-term reliability and safety of nuclear-grade cable systems.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"5-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230310","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bulletin Board: EIC 2026 Call for Papers","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230225","url":null,"abstract":"The 44th Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC) will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, July 12-16, 2026, in conjunction with the International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference. The conference will feature technical sessions, poster sessions, and exhibitor displays.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"55-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230225","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stories from China","authors":"Zepeng Lv","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230311","url":null,"abstract":"In high-voltage power cable systems, numerous metallic sheath joints and grounding interfaces are employed. These connection points include cable metallic sheaths, copper casings or tail tubes of accessories, and grounding connectors for intermediate joints. These metallic components and their associated sealing regions are critical for ensuring thermal sealing integrity, water ingress prevention, and mechanical stress tolerance. They also provide conductive paths for circulating and single-phase short-circuit currents. If the sealing of the metallic sheath is compromised or develops cracks, moisture may infiltrate the cable. This can lead to surface tracking along the main insulation, resulting in insulation breakdown and even failure incidents with significant economic losses. To mitigate such risks, the metallic reconnection of cable sheaths must exhibit low electrical resistance, high density, and robust mechanical bonding.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"34-37"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230311","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"News from Japan","authors":"Yoshimichi Ohki","doi":"10.1109/MEI.2025.11230321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MEI.2025.11230321","url":null,"abstract":"Until around the end of the 20th century, the chemical industry developed mainly using fossil fuels. Most of the insulation materials for electrical apparatus were also made from fossil fuels. However, fossil resources are limited in quantity. In addition, they are ultimately released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide after being used as materials, which is considered to be one of the major causes of global warming. On the other hand, biomass resources such as wood are based on living plants, which fix atmospheric carbon dioxide in their skeletal backbones through photosynthesis. Therefore, their use does not emit global warming gases, even if they are incinerated after use, making them carbon-neutral materials.","PeriodicalId":444,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine","volume":"41 5","pages":"30-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11230321","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145442744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}