Arthur Rowe

Arthur Rowe is a Casual Specialist Fellow in Gas Turbine Performance and Operability at the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, Cranfield University, working part-time with extensive industry experience from 38 years at Rolls-Royce as a Senior Fellow specializing in gas turbine performance, operability, and control.

Education:

• Engineering degree from the University of Cambridge

His research focuses on novel aerospace physics problems with expertise in gas turbine performance and operability, propulsion systems, instrumentation, sensors, and measurement science. He applies thermodynamics knowledge to power systems and turbines, having contributed to all major civil engine programs since 1980 across defense, marine, and industrial projects.

Arthur's scientific recognition includes:

• ASME/IGTI Best Paper Award (1999)
• RAeS Sir Roy Fedden Award (1993)
• RAeS Specialist Gold Award (2013)
• Sir Henry Royce Technical Innovation Award (2005)
• Sir Henry Royce Technical Innovation Award (2012)

He actively mentors Thermal Power MSc students at Cranfield while collaborating with PhD candidates and Research Fellows on analytical tools for violent engine events like surge and shaft failure, continuing work initiated during his Rolls-Royce tenure.

His current academic activities are centered at Cranfield's Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, maintaining strong ties with Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC as a key research client.