Research group

Energy Technology Group

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We research modern scientific and technological challenges faced by the world, with a focus on energy efficiency, emerging energy technologies and sustainability.

Part of Engineering

About

We explore new approaches to energy efficiency and develop new sustainable technology. Our activities are supported by the latest computing and experimental facilities and are funded by research councils, TSB, industry and the EU. 

Our 8 research laboratories cover these mainstream and renewable energy technologies: 

  • thermal energy 
  • institute of cryogenics 
  • electrochemical engineering 
  • solar energy 
  • maritime energy 
  • electromechanical energy 
  • materials for energy 
  • energy management and control 

People, projects and publications

People

Professor Andrew Cruden BEng, MSc, PhD, FIET

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Professor Carlos Ponce De Leon Albarran MBA, PhD, FRSC

Professor of Electrochemical Engineering

Research interests

  • Electrochemical energy conversion
  • Water treatment technology
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Dr Dmitry Bavykin

Associate Professor
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Dr Ewan Fraser

FEVER Senior Research Fellow
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Dr John Walker MEng, PhD

Associate Professor
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Professor Lindsay-Marie Armstrong

Professor
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Dr Monica Ratoi

Lecturer in Lubrication Science

Research interests

  • Organic friction modifiers and anti-wear additives
  • Langmuir Blodgett and self-assembly layers
  • aqueous lubrication

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Dr Ranga Dinesh Kahanda Koralage BSc (Hons), PhD, FHEA

Associate Professor

Research interests

  • Zero-Carbon Energy Systems: Hydrogen and altrenative zero-carbon energy systems 
  • Clean Combustion Technology of Hydrogen, Ammonia, Biofuels and Synthetic fuels: internal combustion engines, gas turbines, thermal boilers
  • Green Hydrogen Production Using Renewable Energy: Process systems engineering, Scalability and energy management

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Professor Richard Wills

Head of Department

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Dr Sam Perry PhD, FHEA, MRSC

Teaching Fellow in Chemistry

Research interests

  • Chemistry Education
  • Sustainable practices
  • Carbon sequestration
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My research interests include electric vehicles, energy storage, renewable energy and condition monitoring.
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