President of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Former Head of Department of Engineering, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chairman of the University Gas Turbine Partnership with Rolls Royce
Email:
apd1@cam.ac.uk
Office Phone:
01223 332739
Research themes
- Engines and Turbines:
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Efficient, low emission combustion for aero and industrial gas turbines
Modelling and control of combustion oscillations
- Buildings and Cities:
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Energy Efficient Cities initiative www.eeci.cam.ac.uk - an integrated approach to energy efficient buildings, transport, and energy supply technologies in the urban environment
- Transport:
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Energy efficient aircraft and engines
Low noise vehicles, particularly aircraft and cars
- Energy Efficiency:
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Energy efficient cities and transport