Nick Croft

Dr Nick Croft is a Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University. He is affiliated with the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on developing efficient computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques for real-world engineering problems, particularly in metals processing, renewable energy systems (wind/tidal), and drinking water quality. Dr Croft's work integrates multi-physics modeling with advanced numerical methods, emphasizing the extension of finite volume approaches to unstructured meshes for complex geometries.

His expertise spans computational fluid dynamics, electromagnetic induction processing, and multiphysics simulation frameworks. Research highlights include optimizing corrosion control in drinking water systems, tidal turbine performance analysis, and hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in materials. Dr Croft has supervised PhD projects on fluid-structure interaction, tidal energy systems, and material degradation processes.

Publications emphasize CFD applications in renewable energy, metallurgical processes, and environmental engineering. His work bridges academic research with industry challenges, addressing topics like heap leaching efficiency, turbine array optimization, and hydrogen-related material failure. Collaborations include projects with industry partners and academic institutions globally.