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Emily Pike-Wilson is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering at the University of Brighton, where she has been conducting experimental research in heat transfer and energy systems since 2014. Her work focuses on thermal engineering applications for sustainable energy, including waste heat recovery and green energy storage.
Education:
- BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, Heriot-Watt University (2009)
- MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Brunel University
- PhD in Flow Boiling in Microchannels, Brunel University
Her research centers on experimental heat transfer, particularly in miniaturized systems and low-temperature energy storage. Key areas include flow boiling in microchannels, cryogenic thermal energy storage, liquid air energy storage, and waste heat recovery technologies. She has explored applications in automotive systems, electronic cooling, and hydrogen engines for decarbonization.
The trend in her publications shows a consistent focus on thermal systems for sustainable energy. From 2013 to 2021, her work evolved from fundamental microchannel heat transfer studies to large-scale energy storage and decarbonization strategies, integrating experimental validation with modeling. Her research bridges mechanical engineering and environmental sustainability, emphasizing practical implementation.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants:
- No formal students or advising roles are mentioned.
- She has engaged in consultancy, such as testing degradation in cryogenic packed bed thermal stores (2020), indicating applied research and industry collaboration.
Labs and Teams:
Emily is affiliated with the Advanced Engineering Centre at the University of Brighton. Her collaborative work with researchers like R. Morgan, M. Heikal, and C. Rota suggests active participation in a multidisciplinary research team focused on thermal systems, energy storage, and sustainable propulsion technologies.
