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Oliver Pountney is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, with a focus on thermal management technologies for decarbonised power generation and aircraft propulsion. His research spans gas turbine cooling, additive manufacturing of heat exchangers, and hydrogen fuel cell thermal systems.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (University of Bath, 2012)
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (University of Bath, 2009)
Oliver’s research investigates critical thermal challenges in decarbonisation technologies, including blade cooling in gas turbines, compressor cavity flows, and thermal management of hydrogen fuel cells. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches, supported by collaborations with Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce, and GKN Aerospace, and funding from EPSRC and Innovate UK.
Recent publications highlight advancements in liquid cooling systems for fuel cell aircraft, hot gas ingestion analysis, and rapid prototyping of heat exchangers. His work on purge-mainstream interactions in turbines and radiators for fuel cell aircraft demonstrates interdisciplinary applications in aerospace and energy systems.
Scientific Awards:
- 50th Anniversary Prize Fellowship (University of Bath)
- ASME Best Paper Award (2011, 2021)
As Director of Doctoral Studies for Mechanical Engineering and the AAPS-CDT, Oliver supervises doctoral researchers and contributes to academic leadership. He serves as an Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, reflecting his editorial expertise in thermal systems.
