Mike Bradley

Professor Mike Bradley is a leading expert in Bulk and Particulate Technology at the University of Greenwich's School of Engineering. He has served as Director of The Wolfson Centre since 2000, overseeing its growth into a critical hub for powder and bulk material research. His work spans industries such as mining, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy, with significant commercial and academic impact.

• Key affiliations include the University of Greenwich (since 1988) and leadership roles at The Wolfson Centre (since 2000).
• Education and early career: PhD in industrial pneumatic conveying systems (1985–1990), preceded by work in control system dynamics at GEC Avionics.

His research focuses on powder behavior measurement, including novel instruments for flowability, breakage, segregation, and electrostatic charge detection. He explores hopper design, soil remediation, and wear protection in solids handling. Collaborations with over 170 companies (e.g., Brookfield Viscometers) have generated £2 million in industry funding over 10 years and led to 16 completed PhDs.

Professor Bradley has received prestigious accolades such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Innovation in Bulk Solids Handling Prize and Bulk Materials Handling Award (2013). He has held leadership roles in international standardization committees and organized key conferences like the Indian Bulk Solids Handling Conference (2011, 2014).

His work integrates engineering innovation with industry applications, exemplified by the global adoption of his powder flowability tester and contributions to projects like the Drax Eco-Store renewable fuel conversion. He has also acted as an expert witness in litigation cases related to cargo damage and equipment performance.