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Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks: Energy Provisioning Technologies, Charging Scheduling Schemes, and Challenges

Journal Article
Abdel Aziz, S., Wang, X., Hawbani, A., Qureshi, . B., Alsamhi, S. H., Alabsi, A., Zhao, L., Al-Dubai, A., & Ismail, . A. (online)
Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks: Energy Provisioning Technologies, Charging Scheduling Schemes, and Challenges. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, https://doi.org/10.1109/TSUSC.2025.3549414
Recently, a plethora of promising green energy provisioning technologies has been discussed in the orientation of prolonging the lifetime of energy-limited devices (e.g., sens...

Hydrogen & Vector Fuels Perspectives: Annual Review of Research and Policy

Report
Tingas, S. (2025)
Hydrogen & Vector Fuels Perspectives: Annual Review of Research and Policy. Edinburgh: International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) on Sustainable Combustion

Vortex generators in heat sinks: Design, optimisation, applications and future trends

Journal Article
Ismail, M., Ali, A. M., & Costa Pereira, S.-C. (2025)
Vortex generators in heat sinks: Design, optimisation, applications and future trends. Results in Engineering, 25, Article 104216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104216
Vortex generators (VGs) have been identified as an exceedingly effective method in augmenting heat transfer in minichannels, a significant feature of cutting-edge heat sinks, ...

Molecular dynamics simulations and experimental measurements of density and viscosity of phase change material based on stearic acid with graphene nanoplatelets

Journal Article
Gonzalez, M. A., Tenorio, M. J., Bismilla, A. Z., D'Oliveira, E. J., Costa Pereira, S. C., & Sanchez-Vicente, Y. (2025)
Molecular dynamics simulations and experimental measurements of density and viscosity of phase change material based on stearic acid with graphene nanoplatelets. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 593, Article 114361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2025.114361
Understanding the thermophysical properties of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs) is crucial for developing thermal energy storage technologies. Thermal conductivit...

A Computational Study of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Turbofan Engine Hybrid Propulsion System Fueled by Ammonia and Hydrogen

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wagner, L., & Tingas, E.-A. (2025, January)
A Computational Study of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Turbofan Engine Hybrid Propulsion System Fueled by Ammonia and Hydrogen. Presented at AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, Orlando, Florida
This study presents the theoretical evaluation of a hybrid aero-propulsion system that combines a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) with a commercial turbofan engine (JT9D), fuelle...

Computational Investigation of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Ammonia Flames at Sub-Atmospheric Conditions

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tule, D., & Tingas, E.-A. (2025, January)
Computational Investigation of Laminar Premixed Hydrogen/Ammonia Flames at Sub-Atmospheric Conditions. Presented at AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, Orlando, Florida
The increasing urgency to address global warming has highlighted the need to explore alternative fuels for the transport sector, a significant contributor to carbonemissions. ...

Effect of pulsating flow on flow-induced vibrations of circular and square cylinders in the laminar regime

Journal Article
Wang, X., Zhang, Z., Shi, K., Zhu, X., Guo, X., Mei, Y., & Kadapa, C. (2024)
Effect of pulsating flow on flow-induced vibrations of circular and square cylinders in the laminar regime. Ocean Engineering, 301, Article 117609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117609
Through fluid-structure interaction simulations, this study assesses the dynamic response characteristics of elastically mounted circular and square cylinders subjected to pul...

Screen Printed RuO2 Films for Energy Storage and Electrochemical Sensors

Presentation / Conference
Paul, F., Sam, V., Uppuluri, K., Beg, M., & Manjakkal, L. (2024, February)
Screen Printed RuO2 Films for Energy Storage and Electrochemical Sensors. Poster presented at The 10th annual Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE 2024), Cambridge

Assessing the Impacts of Advanced Heating Controls in UK Households: A Comparative Study and Systematic Review

Presentation / Conference Contribution
Morton, A. (2023, November)
Assessing the Impacts of Advanced Heating Controls in UK Households: A Comparative Study and Systematic Review. Presented at Behave 2023: The 7th European Conference on Behaviour Change for Energy Efficiency, Maastrich, The Netherlands
With climate change presenting unprecedented challenges globally, the need for effective, and sustainable, energy transition measures have become increasingly paramount. The d...

Facilitators and benefits of implementing lean premise design: A case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings

Journal Article
Lam, E. W., Chan, A. P., Olawumi, T. O., Wong, I., & Kazeem, K. O. (2023)
Facilitators and benefits of implementing lean premise design: A case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 80, Article 108013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108013
Defective design, poor stakeholder participation, and a mismatch between design provisions and end-user requirements cause most building construction waste. However, lean buil...

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MAPFSI: Multiphysics Simulation of Magneto-Active Polymers and their Fluid-Structure Interaction

2025 - 2028
This project focuses on developing bespoke computational and analytical methods for studying and optimising the performance of Magnetoactive Polymers (MAPs) using state-of-the-art techniques in compu...
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | Value: £992,992

Accelerating the discovery and characterisation of new energy storage materials

2025 - 2026
This multidisciplinary project aims to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative and sustainable multi-component and heterogeneous materials. It necessitates a collaborative approach util...
Funder: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Value: £25,740

Resilient & Green Healthcare in Egypt: AI aided optimal electrothermal energy management strategy software development

2025 - 2026
Resilient & Green Healthcare in Egypt: AI aided optimal electrothermal energy management strategy software development
Funder: British Council | Value: £80,000

Transforming Agriculture Residues to Bio-Composite Solutions for Sustainable Growth and Energy Efficiency in Brazil and Bangladesh

2024 - 2027
Many countries, like Brazil and Bangladesh, struggle with inefficient energy use and limited access to clean energy sources (Bangladesh) leading to high electricity bills, unreliable power grids, and ...
Funder: Royal Society | Value: £335,756

Accelerating Transformative Technology for Sustainable Clean Energy Development

2024 - 2026
Supporting 3 ECRs from Malaysia/Indonesia/Egypt in the renewable technology to achieve net zero
Funder: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Value: £359,983

An innovative 'passive-solar' timber drying kiln

2024 - 2026
The UK construction industry is a large consumer of high-quality softwood timber, a majority of which is imported (UK being the 3rd largest importer in a global context). In the UK, most forests are d...
Funder: Ligna Alba Ltd | Value: £100,416

Researcher in Residence -- Multi-Scale Energy Systems Modelling

2024 - 2026
This project is funded by the Innovation Launchpad Network+ for £50K research collaboration project with one of the catapults. This project will be a collaboration with the Energy systems catapult on ...
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | Value: £49,531

Development of a New Hydro Power Device

2024 - 2024
The development and preliminary evaluation of a device harnessing hydro power from the nearby river Tweed, the main objectives are:- measurement, modelling and simulation project designed to fully inv...
Funder: Energy Technology Partnership | Value: £9,996

Sustainable Evaluation of Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Materials in Domestic Applications"

2023 - 2026
This project will evaluate and compare the environmental impact and real sustainability of some of the most technically promising PCMs integrated into a hot water tank for domestic LHTES application. ...
Funder: Royal Society | Value: £12,000

Development and Optimisation of the Dolphin Wave Energy Converter

2023 - 2027
The Dolphin Wave Energy Converter will be analysed and optimised using different techniques. Experimental and theoretical work will be required to come up with an optimum device capable of gathering e...
Funder: Pentland Material Supply Ltd | Value: £65,229
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Heating Scottish public buildings with low temperature heat networks: An investigation

2018 - 2024
Dr Antoine Reguis | Director of Studies: Dr Behrang Vand Alimohammadisagvand

Experimental study on the torsional mechanics of laminated structural glass beams

2017 - 2022
Mr Kal Uheida | Director of Studies: Prof Johnson Zhang | Second Supervisor: Dr Keng Goh

The feasibility study of development and implementation of smart energy system for 100% renewable energy and transport solutions for Sri Lanka

2015 - date
Mr Wattala Fernando | Director of Studies: Dr Kamyab Givaki | Second Supervisor: Prof Naren Gupta

Cyclic performance of rubber-soil mixtures to enhance seismic protection

2015 - 2020
The main aim of the project seeks to enhance the resistance of the soil foundation against seismic events with the introduction ...
Dr Juan Bernal-Sanchez | Director of Studies: Dr John McDougall | Second Supervisor: Dr Daniel Barreto Gonzalez

The development of a numerical temperature algorithm to predict the indoor temperature of an electric vehicle's cabin space

2014 - 2018
The demand for the electric vehicle has increased as the automobile industry,...
Aisling Doyle | Director of Studies: Prof Tariq Muneer | Second Supervisor: Dr Zuansi Cai

Impact of climate change and envelope performance dilapidation on dwellings

2012 - 2019
"This study looks at addressing the issues concerning environmentally conscious homes and reviewing how efficiently they comp...
Dr Julio Bros Williamson | Director of Studies: Prof John Currie | Second Supervisor: Dr Celine Garnier

Smart energy monitoring technology to achieve low carbon homes

2007 - 2015
If the UK is to address its energy reduction targets, it is vital to understand energy use behaviours and to devise technology that positi...
Dr Jon Stinson | Director of Studies: Prof Sean Smith | Second Supervisor: Prof John Currie

Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters

2005 - 2009
Dr Celine Garnier | Director of Studies: Prof John Currie | Second Supervisor: Dr Tom Grassie

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