Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth
I am Senior Lecturer in thermodynamics and energy systems.
My background is in organic chemical technology, materials engineering and interfacial phenomena associated with complex fluid behaviour.
My current research encompasses WHR ORC systems, energy storage, renewable energy and low GWP heat pumps systems.
I am departmental Athena SWAN Champion.
How a hybrid heating system could lower your bills and shrink your carbon footprint
Dec 05, 2023 05:38 am UTC| Business Real Estate
To heat your home without damaging the climate, you will need to replace your gas boiler. UK government advisers recommend switching to appliances that run on electricity. However, if a root-and-branch conversion to...
A solar power station in space? Here’s how it would work – and the benefits it could bring
Mar 21, 2022 15:21 pm UTC| Science
The UK government is reportedly considering a 16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the governments Net...
Electric boilers: a green alternative to heat pumps that no one is talking about
Oct 31, 2021 23:38 pm UTC| Technology
The UK government has recently announced new grants to encourage the public to move from gas boilers to heat pumps, a greener energy alternative. But little has been said about electric boilers as another low-carbon...