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Professor Martin Davy is a Mechanical Engineer and Associate Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Exeter College. He holds a unique academic trajectory, having transitioned from non-academic roles in construction, automotive services, and motorsport to earning a Mechanical Engineering degree and PhD from University College London (UCL) in 1996 and 2000, respectively. He joined Oxford in 2013 after faculty positions at UCL, the University of British Columbia, and Loughborough University. His research focuses on reducing pollutants in internal combustion engines, particularly compression ignition systems, and exploring alternative fuels. He leads the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership’s 'Centre of Excellence for Hybrid Thermal Propulsion Systems' and previously directed the Oxford-Jaguar Land Rover collaboration on combustion research. He teaches Energy Systems, Thermodynamics, and Automotive Engineering modules, and supervises student projects.
Education:
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering, UCL (1996)
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, UCL (2000)
Research Interests: Internal combustion engines, combustion processes, pollutant reduction, in-cylinder heat transfer, alternative fuels (including gaseous and hydrogen), and fluid dynamics. His work emphasizes practical applications in both transportation and stationary systems.
Key Awards:
- UnICEG Richard Way Memorial Prize (2001)
- SAE Excellence in Oral Presentation (2001)
- IMechE Dugald Clerk Prize (2013)
- SAE Myers Award (2013, 2019)
Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator for EPSRC projects on ultra-efficient engines and fuels. Leads Oxford’s contributions to hybrid thermal propulsion systems and low-emission combustion research.
Labs/Teams: Active in the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership and collaborates with industry partners like Jaguar Land Rover through dedicated research centers.
