Prof. Rod Badcock

Professor Rod Badcock is an engineer known for his work on high-temperature superconductors, spanning fundamental to applied research and into commercial impact. He has made significant contributions to the design of motors and generators for applications in space and aerospace and in energy generation and storage. The superconducting dynamos and flux pumps he developed for electric machines pave the way for all-electric aircraft.

The impact of Rod’s achievements extends to fusion energy and optical-fibre sensing in extreme environments. In 2022 he was awarded the Pickering Medal for his contributions to superconducting engineering in all-electric aircraft. Rod was also recognised as the 2023 Kiwinet Researcher Entrepreneur of the year. His innovative high-current, high-temperature superconducting technology will accelerate the large-scale introduction of clean energy.