Background

National Diploma in Technology [Engineering], South Kent College of Technology. University education: Queen Mary College, University of London, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) first class with honours, University of Oxford (Linarce College) research into micro-gravity combustion of fuel/air mixtures with diluents.

In 1994 joined the Large Engines Group at Ricardo Consulting Engineers as a development engineer. Promoted to Project Engineer 1996. Transferred to Powertrains Research Group in 1997. Lecturer in Thermodynamics at Loughborough University 1999-present.

Research Groups

Thermofluids Group

Research Interests and Activities

Thermodynamics
Fundamental premixed combustion studies
IC engines combustion and emissions modelling
Micro-gravity combustion
Chemical kinetics of combustion and pollutants
Alternative and sustainable fuels for power generation and transportation

External Activities

Professional affiliations and grades:
Chartered Engineer
Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Chartered Physicist
Member of the Institute of Physics
Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers
Committee member of the IOP Combustion Physics Group
Referee for Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institute of Physics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Institute of Energy, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering.
Consultant to a number of engineering companies

Publications

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Teaching Responsibilities

Responsible examiner for first year Thermofluids MMA800
Member of management team for Foundation studies

University Administration

Admissions tutor for Foundation route candidates