Professor Paul Holland

Professor

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

+44 (0) 1792 604664

p.m.holland@swansea.ac.uk

Academic Office - A_013
Ground Floor
Engineering Central
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

About

Professor Paul M Holland is a Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. He spent the first ten years of his career working in the UK’s semiconductor industry. Paul's technical research interests are broad and include power electronics and systems focusing on decarbonising the energy sector.

Over the last ten years, Professor Holland has held several leadership roles including Dean of Educational Technology, Head of the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre, Associate Dean Education (ADE) and Associate Dean International (ADI).

Currently Professor Holland is focusing on his electronics research and learning and teaching activities.

Areas Of Expertise

Climate Emergency Education
Sustainable Energy & Technologies
Semiconductor Technology
Power Electronics and Systems
Internationalisation
Higher Education
Active Learning
Education 4.0

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

A Principal Fellow of Advance HE, Professor Holland is committed to excellence in learning and teaching. He passionately believes in active learning approaches and continues to innovate in his teaching practices.

Award Highlights Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Adenekan, O., Holland, P., & Kalna, K. (2019). Scaling and optimisation of lateral super-junction multi-gate MOSFET for high drive current and low specific on-resistance in sub–50 V applications. Microelectronics Reliability, 99, 213-221.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2019.04.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50951
Adenekan, O., Holland, P., & Kalna, K. (2018). Optimisation of lateral super-junction multi-gate MOSFET for high drive current and low specific on-resistance in sub-100 V applications. Microelectronics Journal, 81, 94-100.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mejo.2018.09.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44949
Davies, N., Holland, P., Brown, R., & Summers, H. (2014). Development of an Optically Transparent Silicon CMOS Technology Platform for Biological Analysis. IEEE Sensors Journal, 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2014.2367238, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20571
Zhou, Z., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). MPPT algorithm test on a photovoltaic emulating system constructed by a DC power supply and an indoor solar panel. Energy Conversion and Management, 85, 460-469.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2014.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20573
Holland, P., Elwin, M., Anteney, I., Ellis, J., Armstrong, L., Birchby, G., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2011). LDMOSFET with drain potential suppression for 100V Power IC technology. Microelectronics Reliability, 51(3), 529-535.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2010.09.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5749
Holland, P. (2016). Developing a blended learning approach for the effective teaching of electronic circuit analysis. (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/IWSSIP.2016.7502742, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31069
Elwin, M., Holland, P., Anteney, I., Ellis, J., Armstrong, L., Birchby, G., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2009). Optimisation of 100V high side LDMOS using multiple simulation techniques. In Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's, 2009. ISPSD 2009. 21st International Symposium on (pp. 104-107).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ISPSD.2009.5158012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5750
Holland, P., Elwin, M., Batcup, S., Zhou, Z., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2008). A study of latch-up robustness for a new p-buffer CMOS based Power IC Technology architecture. In Microelectronics, 2008. MIEL 2008. 26th International Conference on (pp. 177-179).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559252, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5751
Holland, P. (2008). Compact thermal model of a three-phase IGBT inverter power module.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559249, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5752
TASKER, L., SHAPCOTT, N., HOLLAND, P., & Holland, P. (2011). The use and validation of a laser scanner for computer aided design and manufacturing of wheelchair seating. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 35(6-7), 377-385.
https://doi.org/10.3109/03091902.2011.601783, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6232
Igic, P., Holland, P., & Zhou, Z. (2009). Design and analysis of a feedforward control scheme for a three-phase voltage source pulse width modulation rectifier using sensorless load current signal. IET Power Electronics
https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2008.0058, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5649
Fazeli, M., Ekanayake, J., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). Exploiting PV Inverters to Support Local Voltage—A Small-Signal Model. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 29(2), 453-462.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2014.2300012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa17304
Egwebe, A., Fazeli, M., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2016). Implementation and Stability Study of Dynamic Droop in Islanded Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 31(3), 821-832.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2016.2540922, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27249
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7438843
Fazeli, M. & Holland, P. (2017). Universal and Seamless Control of Distributed Resources-Energy Storage for all Operational Scenarios of Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2017.2689505, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32722
Egwebe, A., Fazeli, M., & Holland, P. (2018). Adaptive virtual resistance load sharing for resistive microgrids. Electric Power Systems Research, 160, 17-26.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2018.01.022, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38256
Holland, P., Davies, P., Arnold, C., Leon, J., Hilaireau, N., Alves, M., Ennser, K., Cahill, S., & Hainke, M. (2019). ACTIVE CLASSROOMS ENABLING REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL COLLABORATION. In ICERI2019 Proceedings (pp. 7691-7699). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1828, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52813
Holland, P., Ennser, K., Cahill, S., Hainke, M., Moriarty - Lloyd, E., & Kerton, R. (2019). THE SWANSEA UNIVERSITY BLENDED LEARNING PILOT. In ICERI Proceedings (pp. 7527-7536). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1794, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52814
http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1794
Fazeli, M., Holland, P., & BARUWA, M. (2020). “Grid”-Less Power Systems: A Vision for Future Structure of Power Networks. IEEE Access, 8, 159120-159131.
https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3020455, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55089
Holland, P. & Mason, L. (2022). THE ADVANTAGES OF TESTING HIGHER-ORDER THINKING IN ONLINE OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENTS. In EDULEARN Proceedings (pp. 5682-5682). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.1338, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60556

All Research

Journal Articles

Fazeli, M., Holland, P., & BARUWA, M. (2020). “Grid”-Less Power Systems: A Vision for Future Structure of Power Networks. IEEE Access, 8, 159120-159131.
https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3020455, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55089
Adenekan, O., Holland, P., & Kalna, K. (2019). Scaling and optimisation of lateral super-junction multi-gate MOSFET for high drive current and low specific on-resistance in sub–50 V applications. Microelectronics Reliability, 99, 213-221.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2019.04.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50951
Adenekan, O., Holland, P., & Kalna, K. (2018). Optimisation of lateral super-junction multi-gate MOSFET for high drive current and low specific on-resistance in sub-100 V applications. Microelectronics Journal, 81, 94-100.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mejo.2018.09.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44949
Egwebe, A., Fazeli, M., & Holland, P. (2018). Adaptive virtual resistance load sharing for resistive microgrids. Electric Power Systems Research, 160, 17-26.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2018.01.022, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38256
Fazeli, M. & Holland, P. (2017). Universal and Seamless Control of Distributed Resources-Energy Storage for all Operational Scenarios of Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2017.2689505, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32722
Egwebe, A., Fazeli, M., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2016). Implementation and Stability Study of Dynamic Droop in Islanded Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 31(3), 821-832.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2016.2540922, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27249
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7438843
Davies, N., Holland, P., Brown, R., & Summers, H. (2014). Development of an Optically Transparent Silicon CMOS Technology Platform for Biological Analysis. IEEE Sensors Journal, 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2014.2367238, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20571
Zhou, Z., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). MPPT algorithm test on a photovoltaic emulating system constructed by a DC power supply and an indoor solar panel. Energy Conversion and Management, 85, 460-469.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2014.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20573
Fazeli, M., Ekanayake, J., Holland, P., & Igic, P. (2014). Exploiting PV Inverters to Support Local Voltage—A Small-Signal Model. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 29(2), 453-462.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2014.2300012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa17304
Holland, P., Elwin, M., Anteney, I., Ellis, J., Armstrong, L., Birchby, G., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2011). LDMOSFET with drain potential suppression for 100V Power IC technology. Microelectronics Reliability, 51(3), 529-535.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2010.09.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5749
TASKER, L., SHAPCOTT, N., HOLLAND, P., & Holland, P. (2011). The use and validation of a laser scanner for computer aided design and manufacturing of wheelchair seating. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 35(6-7), 377-385.
https://doi.org/10.3109/03091902.2011.601783, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6232
Igic, P., Holland, P., & Zhou, Z. (2009). Design and analysis of a feedforward control scheme for a three-phase voltage source pulse width modulation rectifier using sensorless load current signal. IET Power Electronics
https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2008.0058, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5649
Holland, P. (2008). Compact thermal model of a three-phase IGBT inverter power module.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559249, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5752

Conference Contributions

Holland, P. & Mason, L. (2022). THE ADVANTAGES OF TESTING HIGHER-ORDER THINKING IN ONLINE OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENTS. In EDULEARN Proceedings (pp. 5682-5682). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2022.1338, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60556
Holland, P., Davies, P., Arnold, C., Leon, J., Hilaireau, N., Alves, M., Ennser, K., Cahill, S., & Hainke, M. (2019). ACTIVE CLASSROOMS ENABLING REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL COLLABORATION. In ICERI2019 Proceedings (pp. 7691-7699). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1828, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52813
Holland, P., Ennser, K., Cahill, S., Hainke, M., Moriarty - Lloyd, E., & Kerton, R. (2019). THE SWANSEA UNIVERSITY BLENDED LEARNING PILOT. In ICERI Proceedings (pp. 7527-7536). IATED.
https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1794, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52814
http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2019.1794
Holland, P. (2016). Developing a blended learning approach for the effective teaching of electronic circuit analysis. (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
https://doi.org/10.1109/IWSSIP.2016.7502742, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31069
Elwin, M., Holland, P., Anteney, I., Ellis, J., Armstrong, L., Birchby, G., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2009). Optimisation of 100V high side LDMOS using multiple simulation techniques. In Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's, 2009. ISPSD 2009. 21st International Symposium on (pp. 104-107).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ISPSD.2009.5158012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5750
Holland, P., Elwin, M., Batcup, S., Zhou, Z., Igic, P., & Holland, P. (2008). A study of latch-up robustness for a new p-buffer CMOS based Power IC Technology architecture. In Microelectronics, 2008. MIEL 2008. 26th International Conference on (pp. 177-179).
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559252, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5751

Supervision

Investigation into the manipulation of non-uniformity and undercut features of a positive profile through silicon via«br /»«br /»«br /» «br /»«br /»«br /» (awarded 2022)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Lijie Li

Taught Modules

EG-1001 Analogue Circuits and Systems Engineering

This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of semiconductor devices, analogue electronics, signal processing, and control systems. It provides a practical and theoretical foundation for understanding how electronic devices interact with signals and systems, and how control principles are applied in engineering contexts. The analog design section of the module introduces students to the principles of analogue circuit design and analysis through a combination of practical laboratory work and circuit simulation using Multisim. The course focuses on understanding the characteristics and interactions of fundamental circuit components, i.e. resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and operational amplifiers across both time and frequency domains. The laboratory sessions consist of Multisim simulations and building a practical waveform generator capable of producing square, triangle, and sine waves. Students gain hands-on experience in circuit prototyping, testing, documentation, and reporting, supported by simulation-based validation and theoretical insight.
EG-1004 Principles of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

This module introduces students to the foundational principles of electric circuits and power systems, which are essential for modern electrical and electronic engineering. Starting from the fundamental concepts of voltage, current, resistance and power, the module will develop the skills of the engineer to apply mathematics to analyse circuits that contain voltage sources, current sources and simple resistor, capacitor and inductor components. The course will enable students to work with both DC and AC circuits and also to examine the effects of transients on passive networks. Topics include: Circuit analysis methods: Ohm¿s Law, Kirchhoff¿s Laws, superposition, nodal analysis, mesh analysis and Thevenin and Norton equivalents. Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of LCR networks using first order differential equations and phasors. Simplification methods for AC and DC circuits, including resistor reduction, delta-y transformations and source transformations. Introduction to single-phase and three-phase power systems, power factor, and energy balance. Applications of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for decarbonising industry and the energy sector. The module is supported by laboratory sessions using the modern simulation software tools Matlab and Simscape to reinforce theoretical concepts. Students will also gain historical and contextual insights into the evolution of electronics and electrical engineering and the international system of units. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the analytical tools and conceptual understanding needed to tackle more advanced topics in electronics, power systems, and control.
EG-2032 Electronic Materials and Devices

This module provides a foundational understanding of the properties of electronic materials and the operating principles of key electronic devices. Students will explore the physics of semiconductors, including energy bands, charge carriers, and transport mechanisms, and apply this knowledge to analyse devices such as diodes, transistors, and MOSFETs. The module also introduces semiconductor processing and fabrication techniques used in the electronics industry, including doping, lithography, and cleanroom practices. Students will gain insight into how modern electronic devices are designed, manufactured, and characterised, with an emphasis on real-world applications in computing, sensing, and communication technologies. Through a combination of theory, simulation, and process flow analysis, students will develop the skills needed to understand and contribute to the design and fabrication of next-generation electronic systems.
EG-3089 Quantum Semiconductor Technologies

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and technologies underpinning modern semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Students will explore the solid-state physics that governs semiconductor behaviour, the operation and fabrication of key device structures, and the quantum effects that influence advanced device design. The module covers both analogue and digital CMOS circuit design, including sub-circuits, operational amplifiers, and VLSI architecture, with practical insights into simulation and verification using industry-standard tools. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, students will gain the skills to analyze, design, and evaluate semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies, miniaturization, and nanotechnology, preparing students for careers in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry.
EGM400 MEng Capstone Design Project

This module enables students to participate in a group activity involving a multi-disciplinary approach to develop a solution to a specific engineering problem. In most instances, it will involve either direct interaction with industry or an industrially related project. Beyond providing a technical solution, the project will also include the development of a business plan proposal.

Key Grants and Projects

Growing Regional Outputs With Innovative Next Generation Communications (Growing Comms) 2022

, with Gower College Swansea, NPTC Group of Colleges, Pembrokeshire College, £480K

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Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

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Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Conference Contributions

Supervision

Investigation into the manipulation of non-uniformity and undercut features of a positive profile through silicon via«br /»«br /»«br /» «br /»«br /»«br /» (awarded 2022)

Taught Modules

EG-1001 Analogue Circuits and Systems Engineering

EG-1004 Principles of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

EG-2032 Electronic Materials and Devices

EG-3089 Quantum Semiconductor Technologies

EGM400 MEng Capstone Design Project

Key Grants and Projects

Growing Regional Outputs With Innovative Next Generation Communications (Growing Comms) 2022