Application of Fea to Nonlinear Transient Problems with Coupled Fields

Acknowledging the pivotal role of mentorship, the author expresses deep gratitude to key figures in their academic journey, including Professor Steven Boggs and co-supervisor Professor Reza Iravani, for their guidance and support. The appreciation extends to committee members for their insights on numerical methods and to Toshiba Corporation for their contributions to the ZnO arrester project. Financial support from various scholarships and councils is also recognized, highlighting the collaborative efforts that facilitated the author's research and academic success.