Our people
We are an enthusiastic team with a broad skill set. Our researchers have backgrounds from all over the world, and have a strong focus on supporting each other and working together.
Expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid-mechanics, design and development of Stirling engines and refrigerators
Expertise in thermodynamic and electro-mechanical modelling for Stirling applications. Interests include sustainable technologies, academic mentorship, engineering education methods, and the relationships between physical activity, quality of life, and mental health.
Expertise in carbon capture using microwave swing adsorption and heat-actuated Stirling refrigeration for renewable applications. Interests include chemical process engineering, solving climate change problems, exploring the world, and meeting new people.
Expertise in thermodynamics, Stirling and cryocooler technologies. Interests include thermoacoustic technology, working principles of engines, sustainable initiatives, and lecturing and teaching
Affiliated members and alumni
- Martin Neumaier (Professor)
Expertise in Design and Manufacturing - Marius Herr (Director of TesTneT GmbH)
Expertise in Hydrogen - Samuel Langdon-Arms
- Samuel Langdon-Arms (PhD, 2017)
Feasibility Study of a Heat-powered Liquid Piston Stirling Cooler
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/10620 - Noman Uddin Yousuf (Secondary Supervision, PhD, 2017)
Utilisation of Waste Heat Energy from an Internal Combustion Engine for Trigeneration
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/10975 - Tony Mackenzie (Master, 2018)
Leak Detection for Waterproof Enclosures using Schlieren Optics
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/11881 - Kinnon Kenneth Pang (Master, 2019)
Detail Design of Prototype Portable Cordless Reinforcing Steel Combination Cutter and Bender
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/12357
Our current themes
Find out what the team is working on at the moment and what research networks we are collaborating with.