Dr Connor McGarry
Research Associate
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Personal statement
Connor is a Research Associate at the University of Strathclyde and is formerly a member of the Future Power Networks and Smart Grids Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), holding a PhD in electrical power systems. Prior to joining the CDT, he obtained an MSc in electrical power engineering with business and a BEng in mechanical and power plant systems.
Connor’s academic research primarily focuses on the decarbonisation of heat and transport and the impacts on local electricity systems. He employs spatial and temporal high-resolution place-based assessment methodologies and frameworks to understand these impacts, contextualising findings for various stakeholders.
Publications
- Harmonics measurement, analysis, and impact assessment of multiple electric vehicle smart charging
- Senol Murat, Bayram I Safak, Hunter Lewis, Sevdari Kristian, McGarry Connor, Campos-Gaona David, Gehrke Oliver, Galloway Stuart
- IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology Vol 6, pp. 109-127 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1109/OJVT.2024.3505778
- WattRoutes : smart planning for electric HGV charging infrastructure
- Hunter Lewis C, Scobie James, McGarry Connor, Galloway Stuart
- IET Conference Proceedings Vol 2024, pp. 6-11 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2024.3727
- Electrifying railway station parking : enhancing Scotland's sustainable mobility
- McGarry Connor, Hunter Lewis, Dixon James, Galloway Stuart
- IET Conference Proceedings Vol 2024, pp. 646-652 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2024.2121
- Electrifying railway station parking : enhancing Scotland's sustainable mobility
- McGarry Connor, Hunter Lewis, Dixon James, Galloway Stuart
- CIRED 2024 Vienna Workshop (2024)
- Electrified heat and transport : energy demand futures, their impacts on power networks and what it means for system flexibility
- McGarry Connor, Dixon James, Flower Jack, Bukhsh Waqquas, Brand Christian, Bell Keith, Galloway Stuart
- Applied Energy Vol 360 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.122836
- Call for reinforcements : the impact of energy demand reduction policies on energy infrastructure needs
- Dixon James, McGarry Connor, Brand Christian, Bukhsh Waqquas, Bell Keith, Galloway Stuart
- eceee Summer Study proceedings European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE) Summer Study 2024, pp. 761-771 (2024)
Teaching
- Teaching Assistant for EM270/EE885 Digital Electronics and Programming Design.
- Formerly a Teaching Assistant for EE313-EM301 Optimisation and Statistics.
- Supervisory support for undergraduate and MSc projects.
Research Interests
Connor has a broad research interest in energy decarbonisation and the electricity system. This includes but is not limited to:
- Spatial and temporal modelling of demand for different energy vectors.
- The role of demand flexibility in distribution network operation and planning.
- The impacts of socio-economic indicators on demand and network infrastructure to support policymakers in tackling fuel poverty.
- The use of microgrid technology for enabling resilient local energy communities.
- The application of digital twins in future power systems.
Projects
- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids | McGarry, Connor
- Galloway, Stuart (Principal Investigator) Elders, Ian (Co-investigator) McGarry, Connor (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2018 - 24-Jan-2024
Contact
Dr
Connor
McGarry
Research Associate
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Email: connor.mcgarry@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted