Current interests are centred around pedagogical practice, especially project-driven learning environments as a route to encouraging innovation and partnership, and delivery modes which take the best from physical and digital interactions. This is applied primarily through the theme of light electric vehicles; from propulsion system specification and matching, to whole-vehicle thermal management, low drag bodywork aerodynamics, and onboard methods for collecting airborne particulates emitted from tyres and brakes.
Recent research has involved in-cylinder air and fuel motion studies in reciprocating internal combustion engines, using fully optical single cylinder research engines and high-speed photography. This interest is maintained by means of air path evaluation for novel internal combustion engines, and also through historic racing car engine development project work, especially cylinder head inlet port and combustion chamber design.
Previous research work focussed on gas turbine aero engine internal air systems, using an experimental approach with non-invasive instrumentation to better quantify the flow physics of the rotating 3D flow fields present, improve cooling effectiveness, and minimise windage heating. This interest has continued through the role of reviewer for ASME and IMechE papers.
Being involved with the AAPS programme provides a special opportunity to engage in dynamic conversations with students in agile teaching and learning environments.
I am interested in research and development in the following areas of low carbon transport: active aerodynamic bodywork on cars for drag reduction, road tyre particulate emissions, in-cylinder air motion in reciprocating engines, rotating flows in gas turbine engines, pedagogical best practice, and the future of the car.
Partner organisations have included Ricardo UK, Roush Technologies, Rolls-Royce plc, and the Ford Motor Company Ltd.
• D.Phil. on the investigation of internal air systems in gas turbine engines
• Post-doc. research, applying rotating flow physics theory to develop high speed turbine test rigs (FP6 MAGPI)
• Viability assessment of solar-fuelled gas turbines as a Visiting Research Fellow
• Split-Cycle internal combustion engine research (EU Interreg programme, CEREEV)
• Launched University of Brighton Formula Student programme as Coordinator and Chief Technical Advisor
• Technical consultancy for the Ardingly College solar powered car project
• Co-devised interdisciplinary problem-identification research project, Expanding Dialogues with the Brighton Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
• Co-author for best conference paper award, ASME International Gas Turbine Institute Conference
• Awarded Higher Education Academy Fellowship teaching qualification
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