Ityona Amber

Dr. Ityona Amber is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University's School of Engineering, where he teaches thermofluids and renewable energy systems. He is an active researcher in the Sustainable Energy Research Group and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His professional background includes positions at Heriot-Watt University (UAE), Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria), and industry experience as a CFD engineer in Canada.

Dr. Amber's research specializes in renewable energy systems and thermal-fluid sciences, with focus areas including:

• Solar thermal technology and adsorption cooling systems
• Hydrogen production optimization and thermal management
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for energy applications
• Geothermal heating/cooling and wind turbine dynamics
• Nanoparticle applications in environmental remediation

His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on energy systems optimization, particularly thermal management of solid oxide electrolyzers (2025), wind turbine startup dynamics (2025), and subsurface hydrogen storage (2025). Earlier foundational work includes studies on molten salt thermal systems (2017) and solar-induced convection (2018).

Notable recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Dr. Amber actively supervises PhD students in renewable energy topics and collaborates on projects addressing decarbonization strategies for the energy sector.