Ikeya Uria

Ikeya Uria is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Glyndŵr University, specializing in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. With an undergraduate degree in Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, she has accumulated extensive international experience through industry and academic roles in Spain, Slovakia, and El Salvador.

• Current affiliation: Glyndŵr University (joined in 2018)
• Prior academic focus: Aeronautical Engineering (MSc)
• Professional expertise: Engineering education and applied mechanics

Her research interests are rooted in thermodynamic systems and fluid dynamics, informed by her academic training and aeronautical passion. She has transitioned from industry practice to higher education (HE) teaching in the UK, maintaining a strong connection to engineering applications.

Outside academia, Ikeya engages in aviation-related hobbies such as flying kites and operating scaled model aircrafts. These activities reflect her lifelong commitment to exploring mechanical and aerodynamic principles through practical experimentation.