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Professor Ahmed Kovacevic is a leading academic at City, University of London, where he holds the Howden / Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Compressor Technology. He is based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Science and Technology, and serves as Director of the Centre for Compressor Technology, a key component of the Thermo-Fluids Research Centre. He has been affiliated with City University since 1998, progressing from Research Fellow to Professor and Chair, and maintains strong industrial partnerships with Howden Compressors Ltd and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, City University London (1998–2002)
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995–1997)
- Dipl Ing in Mechanical Engineering, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (1981–1986)
Professor Kovacevic’s research centers on compressor and screw machine technology, with a focus on high-fidelity computational modeling, design optimization, and performance analysis of positive displacement machines. His work integrates advanced CFD simulations, thermodynamic modeling, and experimental validation to improve the efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact of screw compressors and expanders. He is particularly known for his contributions to oil-free compression, multiphase flow modeling, and rotor profile optimization. His research often bridges academic theory with industrial applications, especially in energy recovery systems such as Organic Rankine Cycles.
The recent trend in his publications shows a strong emphasis on numerical modeling, experimental validation, and optimization of rotary machines, particularly using CFD and machine learning techniques. His work spans leakage flow analysis, conjugate heat transfer, real gas effects, and oil injection dynamics in screw machines. He frequently collaborates with industry and co-authors with researchers from institutions worldwide, maintaining a high impact in mechanical and thermo-fluids engineering.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- James Clayton Prize (IMechE, 2020)
- Howden / Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair (2020)
- Donald Julius Groen Prize (2016)
- IMechE Ludwig Mond Prize (2012)
- IMechE Moss Prize (2011)
- Geothermal Resources Council Best Paper (2007, 2004)
- City University President’s Award for Teaching (2017)
Professor Kovacevic has supervised numerous PhD students, including Brijeshkumar Patel, Yang Lu, and Nausheen Basha, on topics ranging from leakage flows to rotor design. He has led significant research grants such as the EPSRC-funded NextORC project on ORC expanders. He is actively involved in professional service, including as Co-Editor of the Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Chair of the Design Education Special Interest Group, and board member of the IMechE Fluid Machinery Group.
He is the initial author of the SCORG software, widely used in the compressor industry, and serves as Director of PDM Analysis Ltd, a spin-out company from City, University of London. His work in engineering design education and international collaboration further demonstrates his leadership in both research and academic development.
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