Thanos Megaritis

Professor Thanos Megaritis is the Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University London, within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London and a Dipl Ing from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research focuses on Engine Combustion and Emissions Control, Fuel Treatment, Alternative Fuels, and Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment. He has led multiple EPSRC-funded projects, including studies on synthetic fuels for low-carbon propulsion and novel aftertreatment systems.

Academic Career: April 2023–present as Department Head; 2011–present as Professor of Thermofluids at Brunel University; prior roles at the University of Birmingham and Imperial College London.

Research Interests: His work addresses low-carbon propulsion systems, fuel reforming for hydrogen generation, and emission reduction technologies. Key areas include hydrogen combustion in engines, biofuel applications, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) strategies.

Publications: Over 40+ peer-reviewed articles, focusing on spray dynamics, combustion optimization, and alternative fuels. Recent work explores micro-explosion in droplets and high-pressure spray flames.

Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator for major EPSRC grants (e.g., Utilisation of Synthetic Fuels, FACE project). Member of IMechE, SAE International, and the American Chemical Society.

Teaching: Leads courses in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Internal Combustion Engines.