We are core staff who manage the Centre on a daily basis.
Our duties include:
Chris is co-director for the AAPS CDT and is responsible for teaching and research around automotive propulsion systems and helping to drive collaboration between AAPS and industry. He leads a wide portfolio of propulsion systems research, with a focus on new technologies that deliver more sustainable propulsion systems and the design of new techniques to support the transition towards a more virtual product development process
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Richard is Professor of Sustainable Automotive Propulsion leading cutting edge research into new vehicle technologies from engines and motors to fuel cells. Richard also has a passion for teaching and learning, taking on teaching leadership roles at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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After a number of years working in sales and marketing, Yvonne joined the University of Bath in 2012 working across a variety of functions before arriving in the role of Centre Manager at the AAPS CDT at its’ launch in 2019.
Yvonne is responsible for the Leadership and Management of the Centre and delivering on the strategic vision. She oversees the Centre’s resources and administrative team with overall responsibility for strategic planning, marketing and communications, industry engagement, financial management and governance.
In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys running, reading, annoying her teenage daughter and kitten wrangling.
After graduating from the University of Winchester, Jess worked in a number of Financial and Administrative roles at the Isle of Wight Council and at the University of Bath.
In 2016 Jessica joined the SAMBa CDT as Centre Co-Ordinator in the Department of Mathematical Science. This experience was invaluable in supporting the initial set up of the AAPS CDT and in her current role as Student Experience & Programmes Officer.
Jessica manages the student lifecycle from beginning to end. This includes co-ordinating the recruitment and admissions process, supporting the teaching and assessment process, and managing strategic and operational projects to benefit the student experience.
In her spare time, Jessica enjoys good food and drink with good friends, long holidays and watching live music, theatre and comedy. Being from the Isle of Wight she loves to go for beach walks with her dog, Rupert.
Stefania is a Lecturer in Sustainable Propulsion Systems with a focus on alternative non-fossil fuels for combustion systems. She has a research background in the field of thermodynamics of internal combustion engines with focus on combustion and emission characteristics.
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Antonio is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, where he specialises in reactor design and catalysis. He is theco-theme lead for Gas Purification. His primary research emphasis is on the photo-electroreduction of CO2 to produce renewable fuels, using electricity sourced from renewable sources.
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Tom has experience in a wide variety of powertrain research ranging from transmission control and the calibration of internal combustion engines, to integrated thermal management of hybrid vehicles, and the electrochemical degradation mechanisms of fuel cells and batteries.
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Olly is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on thermal management of technologies that facilitate the decarbonisation of power generation and aircraft propulsion.
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Chris is a Senior Lecturer in Electric Propulsion Systems. His research interests lie in batteries and electric motors.
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Alexandra’s expertise is in cognitive psychology and human factors. Her key research topics are human–computer interaction and the use of virtual reality in clinical and nonclinical practice.
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Nic is Lecturer in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Bath and he research interests lie in Connected Automated Vehicles and Machine Learning for Automotive Powertrain R&D.
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Peter is bringing his experience to teaching postgraduate masters students who are looking to build a career leading Research and Development, Operations or Technology Management organisations.
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Daniel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a chartered professional engineer and educator, with a track record of successful automotive and aeronautical research and development activities..
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Teaching responsibilities for Innovation and Creativity, Product Development processes and the Realisation of product solutions.
Full ProfileAchieving sustainable zero emissions personal transportation is one of the most vital issues of the modern age. If the automotive industry is going to evolve and develop the sustainable transport solutions of the future, it needs to adopt a full 360-degree approach. We can’t afford to focus only on engineering the solution. We also need to look at how we can make it easier for the population to embrace the zero emissions future.
We have 11 research themes in AAPS to help us achieve this goal, each of the AAPS research themes has an academic lead and co-lead associated. The role of the theme lead is to advise and guide the AAPS CDT Management Team, and to act as an advocate for the Centre.
Advanced combustion engine technologies for a net zero future
Transmission systems for future propulsion systems
Propulsion system simulation and optimisation
Mathematical modelling
Industrial applied mathematics
Dynamical systems and chaos
Driving risk quantification and estimation
Digital Systems and Optimisation
Internet of vehicle and machine learning
Fuel Cells
Alternative fuel powertrains
Hybrid system modelling and optimisation
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Transport Policy and Economics
Transportation and Society
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Modelling and analysis of embodied and operational environmental impacts
Novel transport systems with absolutely zero emissions
Uncertainty/sensitivity analysis and probabilistic methods
Low Carbon Fuels
Sustainable hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen storage
Peter is bringing his experience to teaching postgraduate masters students who are looking to build a career leading Research and Development, Operations or Technology Management organisations.
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Electric motor analysis, modelling, and validation
Novel electric motors analysis and design
Cryogenic and superconducting propulsion system
Low pressure drop structured adsorbent/ catalyst filters for air purification
Air purification by functionalised membranes
CO2 removal in enclosed spaces
Fostering sustainable travel behaviours
Modal shift and reducing travel demand
Adoption and use of low-carbon vehicles
Low carbon fuels production by artificial photosynthesis
Catalysis technologies for gas purification
Reaction engineering in the automotive industry
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Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Transport, Behaviour and Society
Freight and people logistics
Application of Mathematics
Propulsion Electrification
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Propulsion Electrification
Battery thermal management
Novel electric motor topologies
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Virtual Reality
Human Computer Interaction
Human factors
Autonomous vehicles
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Automated vehicle verification and validation
Intentions and interactions of road users
Machine learning for powertrain systems
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Our CDT draws on a pool of potential PhD supervisors with a range of research expertise across the University. Our academic staff teach, research and supervise PhDs in specialisms across the University's departments. Find out more about the staff who could be available to supervise your PhD project.
Gas Purification
Low Carbon Fuels
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure
Sustainable transport planning and zero carbon transition
Materials for sustainable transport infrastructure
Urban design and infrastructure
Transport networks and mode choice
Traffic and pollution
Transport infrastructure design and optimisation
Infrastructure asset management and maintenance
Geotechnical risk and uncertainty
Sustainable polymers and plastics
Sustainable resins and composite materials
Sustainable polymer electrolytes for next-generation batteries
Biorenewable fuels and products for the automobile industry
Catalytic upgrading of biorenewable products
Sustainable Chemical Supply Chains
Catalytic Materials for Energy and Chemical Conversions
Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Production and Storage
Selective Upgrading of Biomass towards Fuels
Machine learning
Fuel property prediction
Chemical reaction modelling
Materials for energy conversion devices
Solid oxide fuel/electrolyser cells
Critical raw materials in energy devices
Clean & Sustainable Combustion Fuels
Catalytic Chemical Energy Conversion
Biomass & CO2 Utilisation
Tribology and Tribochemistry (lubrication additives and anti-wear additives)
Energy Storage Materials: Atomic Layer and Chemical Vapour Deposition of materials for energy storage and coversion
Micro- and nano-structured thin film materials
Recycling of plastics used in the automotive industry
Catalysts for fuel production
Production of plastics for the automotive industry
Reactive main group systems
Copper catalysis
Mechanistic analysis of catalytic reactions
Electrochemical processes and electroanalysis
Energy conversion including photoelectrochemistry
Innovative fuels and chemically stored energy
Molecular simulation of materials structure, stability and transport
Modelling storage and separation of fuels
New materials for energy storage and generation
Fuel cells: hydrogen, alcohol, and other fuels
Electrocatalysis: oxygen reduction, water splitting, redox flow
Mesoporous metals for high performance electrodes
Sustainable catalysis
Catalytic upgrading of biorenewable resources
Synthetic methodology development
Hydrogen release chemistry
Iron catalysis
Catalytic reaction mechanisms
Air purification in transport systems
Process modelling and optimisation of SCR catalytic converters
Purification of exhaust gas
Sustainable biofuels
Process scale up
Yeast biotechnology
Gas purification
Low carbon fuels
Novel simulation methods
Low carbon fuels production by artificial photosynthesis
Catalysis technologies for gas purification
Reaction engineering in the automotive industry
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Ammonia as a low-carbon fuel and energy storage media
Energy systems and electromagnetic heat transfer
Catalytic applications
Low Carbon Fuels
Sustainable hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen storage
Molecular simulation of complex fluids and materials
Rational design of sustainable E-Fluids
Computational prediction of fluid thermodynamics properties, e.g. fuels, lubricants, greases and surfactants
Air and exhaust gas purification
Production and refining of low-carbon fuels
Materials development for energy storage
Low pressure drop structured adsorbent/ catalyst filters for air purification
Air purification by functionalised membranes
CO2 removal in enclosed spaces
Energy efficient separation
Low dimensional material for solar energy capture
Nanofabrication for advanced manufactue
Machine learning applications
Anomaly and normality detection
Operational AI systems
Driving risk quantification and estimation
Digital Systems and Optimisation
Internet of vehicle and machine learning
Cybersecurity
Algebraic Methods in Computing
Secure programming
Intelligent systems
Self-regulated systems
Knowledge representation and reasoning
Driver and User Behaviour
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Application of Mathematics
Driver and User Behaviour
Novel experimental and simulation methods
Autonomous driving system design
(symbolic) knowledge representation and reasoning
software agents and their governance
agent-based modelling
Algorithmic game theory, digital economy, and dynamic pricing
AI applications in transportation
Blockchain technology for energy trading
Algorithmic design for smart transportation
Resource allocation in smart transportation
Dynamic Pricing and other Economic Mechanisms
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Driverless systems
Propulsion Electrification
Nanoelectronics
Sustainable Nanomaterial Growth
Flexible Electronics
Driver and User Behaviour
Driver monitoring and authentication
Interactions between autonomous driving modes and human users
Wireless charging for EVs
Propulsion electrification
Magnetic materials for machines
Impact of EV charging on electricity grid
Climate change on EV driving
Integrated energy economy and environment modelling
Grid integration of electric vehicles
Enabling electricity markets for transition to zero emission vehicles
Business models for flexible low carbon vehicles
Driver behaviour monitoring
Novel sensing technologies
Digital systems, optimisation and integration
Advanced MEMS Sensors for Electric Vehicle Safety
Data Driven Tactile Feedback for Navigation in Cars
Autonomous Sensors for Minimising the Environmental Impacts Automotive Sensors
Electric motor analysis, modelling, and validation
Novel electric motors analysis and design
Cryogenic and superconducting propulsion system
Vehicle Communications and Radar Systems
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Driver and User Behaviour
Human driving behaviour
Brain-computer interfaces
Human-machine systems
Transport Policy and Economics
Transportation and Society
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Mathematical modelling
Industrial applied mathematics
Dynamical systems and chaos
Applications of Mathematics
Modelling traffic and driver behaviour
Modelling emission dispersal
Application of mathematicsin industrially-motivated problems
Statistical modelling and forecasting
Optimisation methods
Application of Mathematics
Propulsion Electrification
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Advanced combustion engine technologies for a net zero future
Transmission systems for future propulsion systems
Propulsion system simulation and optimisation
New materials and composites for transport
Novel experimental and simulation methods
Energy recapture and harvesting
Powertrain system modelling, optimisation, and validation
Human driving behaviour
Novel experimental and simulation methods
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Powertrain design and control optimisation
Thermal evaluation and modelling of powertrain components
Evaluation of powertrain behaviour in stochastic operating conditions
Dynamic characterisation and experimental techniques
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Numerical simulation
Composite materials and manufacturing
Energy materials
Tyre and brake particulate emissions
Air motion in reciprocating and rotating internal combustion engines
Low drag vehicle airflow management
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Battery state of charge and health monitoring
Ultrasonic non-destructive testing
Structural health monitoring
User-centred Product, Service and System Design
Eco-Innovation tools and methods
Sustainable product development
Digital Manufacture
Additive Manufacture
Design for Manufacture
Future combustion technologies for a net-zero future
Renewable low carbon fuels
Combustion system performance & emission modelling
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Fuel Cells
Alternative fuel powertrains
Hybrid system modelling and optimisation
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Functional materials for sensing, energy harvesting and catalytic activities
High temperature piezoelectric sensors and actuators
Recyclable functional materials
Transportation and Society
Propulsion Electrification
Turbomachinery
Micromechanics
Non-destructive characterisation
Microscopy-based methods
Modelling and analysis of embodied and operational environmental impacts
Novel transport systems with absolutely zero emissions
Uncertainty/sensitivity analysis and probabilistic methods
Future of low carbon mobility
Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Assessments
Novel fuels and systems
Whole Life Value
People-Led Digitalisation within the automotive sector
Manufacturing the Future: impact of disruptive technologies within the automotive sector
Smart Actuation and Motion Control
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
System Modelling, Optimisation and Validation
Composite Materials and Smart Materials
Impact resistant structures and dynamic characterisation of materials
Sustainable Materials and Structures
Experimental simulation of heat transfer problems
Modelling of additively manufactured heat exchangers
Improving the efficiency of fluid dynamic systems involving heat transfer
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Structural Batteries
Carbon fibre composites
Hydrogen Propulsion
Functional ceramics
Materials for sensors, actuators and energy harvesters
Materials processing
Gas Turbine Technology
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer of Rotating Flow Systems
Efficient Use and Management of the Gas Turbine Secondary Air System
Aeroengine technology
Experimental modelling of turbomachinery
Modelling of fluid dynamics and heat transfer
Reduced-Order Modelling of Flow and Heat Transfer
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Mathematical Modelling and Optimisation
Propulsion Electrification
Battery thermal management
Novel electric motor topologies
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Sustainable Propulsion Systems
Chemical Kinetics and Alternative Fuels
Numerical Modelling of Combustion and Lithium-ion Batteries
Power electronics
Cryogenic propulsion system
Smart grid
Automated vehicle verification and validation
Intentions and interactions of road users
Machine learning for powertrain systems
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Smart material and structures
System identification and motion control
Sensing and energy harvesting
Mass and heat transport
Cryogenics
Leidenfrost droplets
Public acceptance and behaviour
Low-carbon mobility
Interdisciplinary and multi-method research
Emotions (e.g., awe, interest, curiosity, surprise, boredom, confusion)
Expectations (and what happens when they are disconfirmed or exceeded)
Adoption of new technologies
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Transportation and Society
Driver and User Behaviour
Human cognition and perception
Interactive technologies (VR/AR/XR)
Human factors and ergonomics
Fostering sustainable travel behaviours
Modal shift and reducing travel demand
Adoption and use of low-carbon vehicles
Virtual Reality
Human Computer Interaction
Human factors
Autonomous vehicles
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Management of Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Digital Platforms
Entrepreneurship
Business model design
Innovation
Digital Systems, Optimisation and Integration
Transport, Behaviour and Society
Freight and people logistics
Corporate finance
Entrepreneurial and alternative finance
Financial innovation
Sustainability and low carbon transition
Circular economy
Responsible innovation
Sustainable transportation
Network modelling and optimisation
Travel behaviour analysis
Scientific production
Academia-industry links
Evidence-based systems
Sustainability and Low Carbon Transition
Climate and Environmental Policy
Politics and Governance of Sustainable Transport
Our first cohort of students undertaking the AAPS CDT programme arrived in Bath on 23rd September 2019, with 9 core members from a wide range of backgrounds including Aeronautical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Psychology.
Our second cohort of students virtually joined the AAPS CDT programme in September 2020. With 19 core members from a wide range of backgrounds including Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Psychology, Maths, Natural Sciences, Chemistry and Business and Management.
Our third cohort of students joined the AAPS CDT programme in Bath in September 2021. There are 14 core members from a wide range of backgrounds including Innovation and Technology Management, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering with Management, Environmental Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering.
Our fourth cohort of students undertaking the AAPS CDT programme joined us in Bath in September 2022. There are 11 core members of cohort 4 who will be taking the MRes year, from a wide range of backgrounds including Physics, Behavioural Science, Aerospace, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Construction Management and Building Surveying, political science, Project Management and Economics.
Our fifth cohort of students undertaking the AAPS CDT programme arrived in Bath on 25th September 2023. There are 15 core members in the cohort with a wide range of backgrounds including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Power Engineering, Automotive Engineering Renewable energy engineering, Economic, Business, Computer science and Psychology.
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