Dr. Albert So

Dr. Albert So is an executive board member and scientific advisor of the International Association of Elevator Engineers (IAEE). He is also the academic secretary for the IAEE HK-China Branch and honorary visiting professor of the University of Northampton in the U.K. He serves on the Technical Advisory Group of Elevator World, Inc., and is based in Seattle.

Drives and Motors

Study on Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Ropeless Lifts

By Dr. Albert So | August 1, 2024

It is rather certain that multi-dimensional lift systems will soon dominate the lift industry in coming years due to the first successful development of TK Elevator’s

Traffic Analysis

Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis

By Dr. Albert So | December 1, 2023

An elevator system consists of vertical roads (the shafts) and vehicles (the cars or cabs) inside a tall building,

Continuing Education

Motor Drive and Control

By Dr. Albert So | April 1, 2019

Emergency Operations

On the Development of Occupant Evacuation Elevators

By Dr. Albert So | November 1, 2014

Technology

Fastest Elevator – A Competition in High Technology

By Dr. Albert So | September 1, 2014

Engineering

Open Communication Protocols for Elevators, Part 2

By Dr. Albert So | August 1, 2014

Engineering

Open Communication Protocols for Elevators, Part 1

By Dr. Albert So | July 1, 2014

Applications in elevator systems for the popular LonTalk standard are discussed.

Codes & Standards

Energy Code Development, Part Two

By Dr. Albert So | May 1, 2014

The Eco Issue

Energy Code Development, Part One

By Dr. Albert So | April 1, 2014