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Cyril Crua is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Sussex, leading the Engineering (UoA12) REF2029 submission. Previously, he was Professor of Thermofluids and Director of the Advanced Engineering Centre at the University of Brighton. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE). His research focuses on fluids, heat, and mass transfer processes in energy, biomedical, and manufacturing sectors, with expertise in optical measurement techniques for complex multiphase flows. His work has been supported by EPSRC funding since 2013, alongside industry, Innovate UK, and EU grants.
Research interests include spray/aerosol formation, carbon capture, and optical diagnostics for sprays and combustion. He has examined 21 PhD theses globally and supervises multiple current students, including those exploring cryogenic fuels, machine learning for flow analysis, and wound dressing optimization. Key grants include EPSRC-funded projects on steam loop efficiency and bioartificial liver prototypes.
He holds honorary positions such as Visiting Professor at Sandia National Laboratories and serves on committees like the IMechE Thermofluids Group and ILASS Europe. Awards include the 2015 Tanasawa Award and the 2003 Richard Way Memorial Prize.
Crua’s work bridges experimental fluid dynamics with interdisciplinary engineering, addressing challenges in sustainable energy and medical devices. His lab, the Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre (TFMRC), drives innovation in multiphase flow analysis and bioengineering applications.
