Research interests
Improving exergy efficiency of processes. Currently working on thermoacoustics and catalysis research, and teaching courses and supervisions in thermofluids and energy. Bell-ringer, gardener, and train-spotter after work.
Strategic themes
Energy, transport and urban infrastructure
- Reducing exergy losses
- Application of thermoacoustics
- Data-driven infrastructure design (main work with Dr. Pan)
- Better railway for UK (with CURC)
Manufacturing, design and materials
- More efficient catalysts
- Precision pressure control for future battery packs (with CamVolt)
- Railway vehicle design and manufacture (for IMechE Railway Challenge with CULES)
Bioengineering
- High efficiency & fully organic allotment (personal project)
Complex, resilient and intelligent systems
- Better use of AI tools in Engineering teaching.
- Change ringing on 6 and 8 bells.
Research projects
- PhD Numerical modelling of thermoacoustic engines and coolers (unofficial copy)
- and other 'cool' stuff
Teaching activity
- Part IA Stirling Engine Lab
- Part IA Machine Tool Lab
- Part IB Heat Pump Lab
- 3A6 experiment
- 3GA1 Heat Pump project
- 2P4 supervision
- 3A6 supervision
- ET MPhil projects
Research opportunities
Do not directly involved in advertising research opportunities.
Other positions
- Vice President at Cambridge University Railway Club
- Advisor to Cambridge University Locomotive Engineers' Society
- Lead Engineer at CamVolt Ltd.
Department role and responsibilities
No, but yes.