معرفی
Dr. Andrew Pilkington is a **Senior Research Associate** in the Sustainable Aviation Group at the **Oxford Thermofluids Institute**, and a **College Lecturer** at **Hertford College, University of Oxford**. His research focuses on thermofluids challenges in heat exchangers for hydrogen-fuelled aircraft, funded by Innovate UK through the LH2GT project.
Education:
- DPhil (PhD) in Engineering Science, University of Oxford (2018)
- MEng (Undergraduate) in Engineering, University of Cambridge (2012)
Research Interests: Dr. Pilkington specializes in advanced thermal management systems for aviation, hydrogen propulsion technologies, and aerothermal optimization. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, with prior experience at Rolls-Royce as an air system technologist for large civil aero-engines.
Grants & Collaborations: Current funding via Innovate UK (LH2GT project) supports his exploration of hydrogen integration in aviation. His research group, *Turbine Heat Transfer and Cooling*, collaborates with industry leaders to address next-generation propulsion challenges.
Labs & Teams: Active in the **Oxford Thermofluids Institute**, a world-leading center for thermal-fluids engineering and sustainable energy solutions.
