Simon Hogg is a Professor in the Department of Engineering at Durham University, holding the Ørsted Chair in Renewable Energy. He serves as Executive Director of the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) and leads key national research initiatives including the EPSRC Future Conventional Power Research Consortium and the Supergen Wind Hub. His research focuses on power generation systems, wind energy, and turbine efficiency improvements. Hogg holds a BSc and PhD from the University of Manchester, with prior roles at Oxford, Leicester Universities, and Alstom Power. Education: BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (Gas Turbine Combustors), University of Manchester Research Interests: Steam and gas turbine performance optimization Wind turbine dynamics and offshore systems Waste heat recovery via Organic Rankine Cycles Energy system integration challenges Publications highlight advancements in turbine sealing technologies, offshore wind farm reliability, and exhaust flow modeling. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, particularly in retrofitting legacy power infrastructure. Advising & Grants: Lead Durham's EPSRC-funded Future Conventional Power Consortium Supervises PhD students in electrical power and fluid mechanics Manages DEI's strategic energy research portfolio Labs/Teams: Active leadership in the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) and collaboration with UK universities through Supergen Wind Hub and other consortia.






