Guohong Tian

Dr. Guohong Tian is a Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering at the University of Surrey's School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences. He holds roles including Departmental representative for the Faculty International Relations Committee and coordinator for Headstart and Summer School programs. His research focuses on advanced engine technologies, alternative fuels, and thermal management systems. Prior to Surrey, he was at Newcastle University (2010–2015) and Birmingham University as a Research Fellow (2008–2010).

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Birmingham University).
• Collaborations: Jaguar Land Rover, Cummins, BP, Shell, JCB, and Avid.

Research areas include:

• Internal combustion engines: novel designs (free piston, scroll engines), waste heat recovery via ORC, and desalination integration.
• Battery thermal management using capillary-driven cooling and heat pipes.
• Soot oxidation mechanisms and catalytic diesel particulate filters.

Key projects:

• KTP project with William Medcalf Limited improving vintage engine performance.
• ADVICE-ADvancing thermal energy management in hybrid vehicles.

Publications emphasize combustion diagnostics, emission reduction, and scroll expander optimization. He supervises students on pyrolysis oils and scroll expander development. His lab includes a state-of-the-art engine test bench with FTIR emission analysis and high-speed imaging systems.