Dylan Ryan

Dylan Ryan is a Lecturer in Mechanical & Energy Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. He previously held Lecturer positions at Coventry University (2011-2014) and Glasgow Caledonian University (2009-2011). His research focuses on Solar Energy, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Efficiency, particularly in urban and transportation contexts.

• Current affiliation: Edinburgh Napier University (since 2014)
• Past affiliations: Coventry University, Glasgow Caledonian University
• Key research areas: Solar roadways, Building heat exchange networks, Passive solar air heaters

His recent publications analyze solar panel integration in infrastructure (2018-2023), including studies on urban renewable revolutions and hydrogen industry energy optimization. As an additional supervisor for PhD projects, he contributes to advancing sustainable engineering practices.

Scientific contributions include experimental analysis of solar air heaters (2010), climate crisis solutions (2023), and policy evaluations for solar infrastructure (2022). His work addresses natural convection dynamics, thermal efficiency optimization, and renewable energy implementation challenges.