James Buick

James Buick is a Senior Lecturer in ThermoFluids within the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portsmouth. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (1997) and is actively involved in research and PhD supervision. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in energy systems and fluid dynamics.

Research Interests: His expertise lies in fluid mechanics and acoustics, with a focus on bio-fluid mechanics, the Lattice Boltzmann Method, and computational modeling of complex flows. He investigates applications in blood flow, ultrasound, chemical mixing, water waves, and acoustic-flow interactions.

The recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in energy storage systems (packed-bed thermal storage, ORC, LAES, PTES), computational fluid dynamics (CFD validation, turbulence modeling, flow separation), and biomedical fluid dynamics (carotid artery stenosis, hemodynamics). His work integrates numerical simulation with practical engineering challenges.

Scientific Contributions:

• Principal Investigator on the 'Novel Compressor Design' research project (2018–2021).
• Active collaborator with researchers such as J. Radulovic and James Bull.
• Invited speaker at the 3rd World Congress on Sustainable Waste Management (2024).

Advising and Grants: He is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised at least six PhD theses. His research has been supported by project funding for compressor design and energy systems optimization. He regularly contributes to peer review for journals like Machines and Energies.

Research Environment: He is affiliated with the Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, indicating involvement in a multidisciplinary research hub focused on advanced engineering solutions and sustainable technologies.