Research interests
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
Low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production
Cryogenic carbon capture
Modelling and process simulation
Process integration of energy systems
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
Postgraduate supervision
PhD Cluster in Hydrogen production, storage and its applications:
https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/research/groups/development-of-innovative-hydrogen-production-and-storage-technologies-for-a-net-zero-emission-society
Current PhD supervision:
Matthew Lovelady (2023 - 2026): Selection of hydrogen production and storage options according to industrial application, funded by University of Hull PhD Cluster Scholarships Scheme 2023/24
Ahmadu Usman (2022 - 2025): Investigation of feasible routes for clean ammonia production, funded by Net Zero Research
Chinonyelum Udemu (2021 - 2024): Modelling and scale-up studies of sorption-enhanced steam reforming (SE-SR) of methane for blue hydrogen production, funded by Net Zero Research (formerly Biomass and Fossil Fuels Research Alliance (BF2RA))
Past PhD students:
David Cann (2017 - 2021): Experimental exploration of cryogenic CO2 capture utilising a moving bed, at University of Chester, sponsored by ERDF Eco-Innovation and PMW Technology. Now Process engineer at Wood.
Co-supervision:
Reace Edwards (2018 - 2023): Exploring the Acceleration of Sustainability Transitions: The Case of the North West UK’s Hydrogen Agenda, at University of Chester, sponsored by Costain. Now Business Modelling Consultant at Energy Systems Catapult.
Current opportunities:
If you would like to know more about PhD project opportunities, feel free to contact me.