About
Tom Fletcher is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with IAAPS. His research focuses on hydrogen powertrains, fuel cells, and low-carbon transport solutions. He has expertise in hybrid vehicle thermal management, fuel cell degradation mechanisms, and transmission control. Current projects include Virtual Sensing for Fuel Cell Degradation Management and the HEIDI Drivetrain Initiative funded by Innovate UK.
Research Interests:
- Hydrogen combustion and fuel cells in vehicles
- Systems-level development of fuel cell hybrid vehicles
- Thermal management in hybrid systems
- Low-carbon propulsion technologies
Key Projects:
- Virtual Sensing for Fuel Cell Degradation Management (Royal Society, 2025-2026)
- KTP with ZeroAvia (Innovate UK, 2023-2026)
- HEIDI: Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (Innovate UK, 2023-2025)
Advising & Grants: Accepting PhD students in hydrogen combustion and fuel cells. Involved in 6 active research projects across automotive and energy sectors.
Labs/Teams: Member of IAAPS (Innovative Automotive and Propulsion Systems) at the University of Bath.
