Background:
During his undergraduate final year project, Edward studied the acoustics of vehicle interiors and created a specialised test rig to simulate vehicle vibration at a reduced scale, he was awarded the IMechE best final year project prize in 2003. He then collaborated with Prof Victor Krylov to perform early experimental work into the theory of acoustic black holes. From 2007 to 2015 Edward worked as a Research Associate with the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University. He worked on several research projects in the areas of model based diesel engine air-path control and electrically assisted turbocharging. He also worked on a novel quasi-constant volume single cylinder engine. From 2015 to 2017 he worked at Perkins Engines Company Ltd, Peterborough, UK, as a Senior Research Engineer in the areas of engine control, modelling, and waste heat recovery.
Edward is currently a Senior Research Associate with the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, working on engine characterisation, optimisation, and control. His research interests include system characterisation optimisation and control, energy recovery systems, electrified ancillary systems and alternative fuels.
Qualifications:
- 2014 - Loughborough University:
Ph.D. Research - A study of the effects of the properties of fuel, compression ratio and EGR on diesel exhaust soot physiochemical characteristics. Supervisor: Prof. R. Chen.
- 1998-2003 - Loughborough University:
MEng (Hons) in Automotive Engineering: First Class
Professional affiliations:
- Associate Member IMechE
Outline of main research interests:
- System characterisation, optimisation, and control
- Energy recovery systems
- Electrified ancillary systems
- Alternative fuels