Senior Lecturer in Engineering

School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University. Course Leader for BEng Tech (Hons) Chemical and Process Engineering (Online), with teaching leadership across thermodynamics, process design, heat transfer and advanced fluid mechanics.

PhD, Process Design and Optimisation

Completed a PhD at Teesside University on optimisation of three-phase separator design through CFD simulation and experimental investigation.

MSc Petroleum Engineering

Completed postgraduate study at Teesside University, developing expertise in petroleum engineering, separation systems and process modelling.

BSc Chemistry

Graduated from Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, building the scientific foundation for later work in process and energy engineering.

Polymeric Materials for Hydrogen Transportation

Principal Investigator on work exploring the compatibility of polymeric materials for 100% hydrogen transportation in Iceland and the UK.

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Gas Usage Reduction and Utilisation

Principal Investigator on a knowledge-transfer project focused on heat recovery, reduced fuel usage, operational efficiency and lower carbon footprint.

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Net Zero Concrete and Low-Carbon Materials

Co-Investigator on the Mevocrete project, supporting the scale-up of material evolution technology for net-zero emission concrete.

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Three-Phase Separator Optimisation

Research on CFD simulation and experimental investigation of surface separation equipment, including separator sizing and performance evaluation.

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Consultancy & Technical Review

Independent engineering input for process design, separator performance, CFD modelling and operational efficiency.

CEng expertise

• Process equipment analysis
• CFD model review and interpretation
• Hydrogen and clean energy advisory
• Industry-focused recommendations

Research & Innovation Partnerships

Collaborative research, funding development and knowledge exchange with universities, industry and public-sector partners.

PI & Co-I

• Hydrogen systems and sustainable materials
• Life cycle assessment and net-zero pathways
• Knowledge Transfer Partnership support
• Academic and industry collaboration

CEng, MIMMM, FHEA

Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and member of professional energy and petroleum engineering communities.

Industry and University Partnerships

Experience collaborating with organisations including Lancaster University, Newcastle University, University of Cyprus, Lisboa E-Nova, Middlesbrough College, TTE and industry partners.