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Professor Dmitriy Makarov is a Full Professor at Ulster University, affiliated with the Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Built Environment. He has established himself as an internationally recognized expert in hydrogen safety engineering and computational fluid dynamics.
Education Background:
- Mechanical Engineer degree from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (1991)
- PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (1995)
Research Interests: Professor Makarov specializes in computational fluid dynamics with a focus on modeling turbulent and reacting systems. His work spans hydrogen safety engineering, fire dynamics, and safety analysis of energy systems. He has pioneered research in hydrogen storage safety, computational modeling of hydrogen behavior under various conditions, and development of safety protocols for hydrogen infrastructure. His work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable cities.
Research Trends: Professor Makarov's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on hydrogen safety across multiple dimensions - from fundamental combustion phenomena to practical applications in storage and refueling systems. His work increasingly addresses cryogenic hydrogen systems, BLEVE phenomena, and advanced computational modeling techniques like LES. There's a clear trend toward more complex multi-physical phenomena and system-level safety analysis, reflecting the maturation of hydrogen as an energy carrier.
Scientific Recognition:
- h-index of 30 with 2368 citations according to Scopus
- Member of the organizing committee of the International Conference on Hydrogen Safety
- Co-chair of "Hydrogen Bridge 2016: Safety of high-pressure hydrogen storage" conference
- Contributor to IEA HIA Task 37 "Hydrogen safety"
- Member of the Combustion Institute (British Section)
- Member of the International Association for Fire Safety Science
Research Leadership: Professor Makarov has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on numerous European and UK-funded projects totaling 30 projects (5 active, 25 completed). He played a pivotal role in establishing the Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre (HySAFER) as an internationally leading provider of hydrogen safety research and education. His current projects include DELHYVEHR (2024-2026), EPSRC Clean Maritime Research Partnership (2023-2027), and ELVHYS (2023-2025), focusing on advanced hydrogen storage and safety systems.
Research Infrastructure: Professor Makarov's work is centered around the Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre (HySAFER) at Ulster University, which has developed significant expertise in computational fluid dynamics for safety engineering applications. The center has established itself as a key player in hydrogen safety research, collaborating with international partners and contributing to global safety standards.
