People and contacts

I joined the TFMRC in 2022 after 25 years in the Automotive Industry where I was a Technical Authority in Control Systems. Over my career I have worked in many areas including Thermal Systems, Hybrid and Electric vehicles, Battery Management, Engine and Emissions Control, Connected Vehicles and Noise Vibration & Harshness.

I research technologies required to deliver net zero emissions and my current interests include Thermal Systems, Battery and Vehicle Energy Management, Model Predictive Control, Optimal Control, Data analytics and Modelling.

Email: P.M.Fussey@sussex.ac.uk

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I am Professor of Engineering with more than 25 years' experience on the development and application of optical measurement techniques to investigate the microscale physics of complex multiphase flows.

My research focuses on fluids, heat and mass transfer processes in the energy, biomedical and manufacturing sectors, such as fuel sprays, industrial process fluids (lubricants, coolants, carbon capture solvents), and biomedical fluid dynamics (droplet impacts, bioartificial organs, intraocular lenses).

Email: C.Crua@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined the TFMRC in 2015 and I am a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. I am the Module convenor for Engineering Thermodynamics and Advanced Thermofluids.

My research interests cover renewable energy including urban wind and wave, pressure gain combustion, unsteady work in turbines and space probe projects.

Email: M.G.Rose@sussex.ac.uk

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I research and teach in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics since 2004, and joined the TFMRC in 2016. My research is interdisciplinary, encompassing mechanical and biological applications. Most of my research is conducted in collaboration with industrial partners in areas such as net zero heating systems, digital twinning, and patient-specific treatment and drug delivery systems.

Email: E.Sorguven@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined the TFMRC in 2011 where I am currently a Senior Lecturer. Prior to joining Sussex, I worked both in industry and academia primarily focusing on turbomachinery aerothermodynamics.

My research aims to understand, innovate, and improve turbomachines and related applications to increase performance and reduce adverse environmental effects. Some of my recent projects have focused on flow and heat transfer within gas turbine seals and disc cavity systems, stall margin improvement in compressors, and unsteady flow transition over blade surfaces.

Email: V.Kanjirakkad@sussex.ac.uk

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I am a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. Before this I was a Harry Kroto Research Fellow of 2017 hosted by KTH in Sweden. I received my D.Phil. (Ph.D.) from the University of Oxford in 2014, where I continued to work until 2016.

My areas of research are low-carbon heating, cooling and power system, cryogenics, and electronics cooling. I was in the Programme Committee of the 27th and 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference (ICEC) and Technical Committee of the 15th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC). I am Guest Editor of the International Journal of Refrigeration and a member of Editorial Board of Frontiers in Thermal Engineering.

Email: Kun.Liang@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined the TFMRC in 2017 after completing my PhD at the centre . I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering.

My current research interests are centred around experimental methods applied to a range of thermal systems problems, from gas turbine internal air systems to biomedical devices and domestic products, working towards net-zero.

Email: M.Puttock-Brown@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined the TFMRC in 2022 and am currently a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and the holder of a RAEng Research Fellowship.

My current research interests are centred around thermodynamic cycles and turbomachinery components that can be used to provide net zero power, heating and cooling using low-temperature heat sources.

Email: Martin.White@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined TFMRC as an early career researcher in 2022 following the completion my MSc and subsequent PhD at the University of Sussex.

I specialise in the design of electronic & electromechanical embedded test systems, and my research interests include novel biomedical devices, sustainability, and green technologies.

Email: H.Dore@sussex.ac.uk

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I joined the TFMRC as a Research Fellow in battery modelling and testing in early 2024, whilst finishing my PhD from the University of Brighton.

My research has been centred around experimental optical diagnostics for the investigation of fuel spray and mixing in the automotive and aviation industries. More recently, the focus of my academic research has shifted to novel strategies for improving EV charging.

Email: A.Gander@sussex.ac.uk

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I am a Senior Teaching Technician based within the TMFRC.

I am the main point of contact for SEF and H&S related matters. I also support experimental projects within the TFMRC.

Email: gb451@sussex.ac.uk

I have been with the TFMRC since my graduation in 2021 and have enjoyed working on varied and exciting projects. In 2023, I began my PhD with external sponsorship.

My current research involves a conceptual design for a low noise external unit of a residential air source heat pump. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate flow through the external unit, the aim is to find a quiet optimal design by utilising collected datasets, search algorithms, and machine learning techniques.

Email: F.J.Adams@sussex.ac.uk

I joined the TFMRC in 2023 to start working towards my PhD which is titled an Optical Investigation of Cryogenic Fluids.

My research focuses on refuelling cryogenic tanks with LH2 (liquid hydrogen) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) to be used as renewable fuels for transportation. Using experimental data, the main aim of the study is to observe the fluid spray during the refuelling process and to determine ways to limit fuel evaporation due to heat transfer.

Email: C.Marlow-Eastwood@sussex.ac.uk

I joined TFMRC in 2022 as a PhD student and currently work as R&D Manager at Alarko Carrier.

My current research interests are in the combustion of hydrogen and designing 100% hydrogen boilers for domestic use as an alternative to net-zero carbon heating.

Email: Sevil.Incir@sussex.ac.uk

I am a PhD student and an Associate Tutor. My current research is interdisciplinary and encompasses mechanical and biological applications. I am using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model and analyse the transient effect of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outflow to the cardiovascular system, which involves utilising high-performance computing (HPC), developing user-defined function (UDF), creating dynamic mesh, and setting non-Newtonian flow properties.

Email: Peiying.sun@sussex.ac.uk

I started the PhD in 2022 and my research topic is the thermodynamic modelling of 100% H₂ boilers. The focus of the research is developing a reliable and detailed thermodynamic boiler model for pure hydrogen fuel along with hydrogen blends. I plan to extend my research area to environmentally friendly hybrid heating systems. I also work on centrifugal pump design within a company.

Email: au90@sussex.ac.uk

I joined the University of Sussex in 2019 where I completed my master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am now a PhD Candidate and Doctoral Tutor based in the TFMRC.

My research is focussed on the experimental study of two-phase flow within expander technologies to improve organic Rankine cycle performance for the utilisation of low-temperature waste heat sources.

Email: cw529@sussex.ac.uk

I joined the TFMRC at the University of Sussex in September 2024 after I completed my MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield in the same year. I am currently a first year Engineering PhD student receiving a scholarship from the School of Engineering and Informatics.

My research interest is on laser and optical diagnostics for multiphase flows. The purpose of this research is to leverage deep learning techniques to overcome the complexities and limitations associated with applying Phase Rainbow Refractometry to the analysis of droplet behaviour in multiphase flows. The aim is to integrate advanced machine learning models into PRR to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and robustness of PRR data interpretation, thus improving the overall reliability and applicability of this diagnostic technique across various scientific and industrial applications including carbon capture research.

Email: f.lok@sussex.ac.uk