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Dr Chris Gould serves as a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at De Montfort University's School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, affiliated with the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD). With extensive industrial experience in the electronic semiconductor sector and academic leadership roles, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses while maintaining active industry engagement.
Education:
- BEng (Hons)
- MBA
- PhD
- PGCE
- PgCRM
Research Focus: Gould's work centers on sustainable energy systems with emphasis on thermoelectric conversion for power generation and thermal management, energy harvesting technologies, and power electronics applications. His expertise spans renewable energy storage, hydrogen production, and grid integration solutions, addressing critical challenges in the energy transition through both theoretical and applied research.
Professional Recognition:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) via IET
- Chartered Manager (CMgr) via CMI
- Chartered Fellow of CMI (FCMI)
- Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA)
Academic Leadership: Gould holds significant committee roles including Secretary of IET Midlands Power Group since 2008, Committee Member of IET Gloucestershire Local Network since 2021, and former Board Member of CMI East Midlands (2020-2024). He serves on the International Steering Committee for Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) and Universities High Voltage Network (UHVnet) Steering Group, shaping national energy research agendas.
Research Infrastructure: As a core member of DMU's Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), Gould collaborates within multidisciplinary teams developing next-generation energy technologies, with particular focus on thermoelectric materials and power conversion systems for sustainable applications.
