Anthony John Moran

Anthony John Moran serves as Professor of Practice in Combustion Technology within the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University, a position he has held since 2015. Previously, he was Global Corporate Specialist for Combustion at Rolls-Royce, leading technology acquisition across the UK, Germany, the US, and the Middle East.

His research expertise lies in combustion technology for gas-turbines across military, marine, industrial, and civil aerospace applications. Currently, he focuses on low carbon initiatives, particularly sustainable aviation fuels and hydrogen, fostering strong academia-industry collaborations to advance clean energy solutions.

Professor Moran was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) in 2025, recognizing his exceptional contributions to engineering.

While specific details of his advising and grant activities were not provided, his leadership in establishing the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology has been pivotal for collaborative research projects.

He founded the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology at Loughborough University, creating state-of-the-art facilities that enable cutting-edge research and validation of next-generation combustion systems for low carbon aviation.