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Dr. Angad Panesar is a Principal Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Mechanical (Energy) Engineering at the University of Brighton, School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. He is based at the Advanced Engineering Centre and leads the Sustainable Technology & Engineering Projects (STEP) Lab. His roles include research leadership in sustainable energy, course pathway development, and student engagement within the Faculty.
- PhD in Mechanical (Energy) Engineering
- MPhil in Mechanical (Energy) Engineering, City University London
- MSc (Distinction) in Mechatronics, King's College London
- BEng (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Greenwich
- PGCert HE (Merit)
- GradWeld I, The Welding Institute
- Certifications in Management, Leadership, Business, and Philosophy
Dr. Panesar's research focuses on sustainable energy technologies, particularly waste heat recovery, thermal energy storage, advanced thermodynamic cycles, and low-carbon fuels like ammonia and hydrogen. His work spans simulation and experimental methods, targeting transport and stationary applications. He investigates organic Rankine cycles, liquid air energy storage, split cycle engines, and emissions reduction. His research integrates life cycle assessment, techno-economic evaluation, and exergy analysis to assess environmental and economic impacts.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in decarbonizing marine and automotive propulsion using ammonia and hydrogen, advanced waste heat recovery systems, and thermal storage integration. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial application, focusing on technology readiness level advancement and system-level optimization.
- Best Paper Award, International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability 2014
- Substantial Speaker, Thermal Management Systems Symposium 2016
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 2018
- Multiple teaching excellence awards (2017–2023)
- Best Presentation Awards, University of Brighton 2013 & 2014
- Bronze Award, University of Greenwich Accommodation Services 2007
Dr. Panesar has secured significant research and knowledge exchange funding from Innovate UK, EPSRC, and Advanced Propulsion Centre, totaling over £500K in projects such as RE-ARMD, SUCCES, and MariNH3. He has supervised numerous PhD, master's, and undergraduate students on authentic industrial projects and leads the STEP Lab, fostering tutor-student collaboration. He has delivered CPD training for global companies like BorgWarner and supervised student teams in competitions like Formula Student and the London-to-Brighton EV Rally.
He is actively involved in the Advanced Engineering Centre and the Thermal Efficiency Spoke of the Advanced Propulsion Centre. His lab, the Sustainable Technology & Engineering Projects (STEP) Lab, serves as a hub for solving real-world energy challenges through collaborative, student-centered research and innovation.
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