Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The centre is dedicated to research and development activities in the broad area of thermofluids, energy and related fields, in both fundamental and applied aspects, and covering theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches. An important part here is also the advanced modelling point of view and the utilisation of High Performance Computing to solve fundamental and engineering problems. Its remit is kept broad to capture the needs of a wide variety of industrial
clients and academic partners, the examples including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics
- Heat transfer and thermodynamics
- Combustion processes
- Multiphase and multi-component flows and processes
- Acoustics, thermoacoustics and flow induced vibrations
- Process equipment, process integration and control
- Refrigeration, air-conditioning, cryo-cooling and
- liquefaction
- Fluid rheology, lubrication and complex fluids
- Flow diagnostics including laser-based measurement (e.g., PIV, LIF)
- Energy production from fossil fuels and renewable sources
- Energy efficiency and reduction of climatic impacts
- Energy storage and waste heat recovery
- Microfluidic devices and nano-fluids
- Medical/Physiological flows and heat transfer
- High Performance Computing architecture and optimisation
- Digital twinning and augmented/virtual reality approaches
Our typical industrial partners include
- Chemical and process industries
- Oil and gas extraction and refining industries
- Heat exchanger and heat pipe manufacturers
- Boiler and fluidised bed combustor manufacturers
- Wind turbine manufacturers
- Gas turbine manufacturers
- Internal combustion engine manufacturers
- Electricity generation sector including suppliers and distributors
- District heating suppliers
- Air-conditioning and ventilation suppliers
- Marine-related industries
- Valve, pump and general process equipment manufacturers
- Instrumentation and measurement developers
- Transport industries including automotive, marine, rail and aerospace
- Electrical and electronics industries
- Healthcare and analytical equipment producers
The Centre Consits of the following Research Groups
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Hamza Aagela
- Department of Engineering - Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering - Member
- Centre for Thermofluids, Energy Systems and High-Performance Computing - Member
Person: Academic
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Faisal Asfand
- Department of Engineering - Senior Lecturer in Thermofluids Engineering
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Thermofluids, Energy Systems and High-Performance Computing - Member
Person: Academic
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A co-designed on-rotor sensing and tacholess order tracking framework for robust fault diagnosis in marine electric propulsion systems
Li, C., Zou, Z., Shen, G., Chen, M., Li, D., Miao, H., Gu, F. & Ball, A., 15 Jan 2026, In: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 244, 31 p., 113751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A deep learning model to enhance lung cancer detection using 'Dual-Branch' model classification approach
Shweikeh, E., Al-Rajab, M., Lu, J., Xu, Q., Joy, M., Ahmed, A. & Chang, H., 9 Jan 2026, In: PLoS One. 21, 1, 24 p., e0339404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in multiphysics modelling and scale-up pathways for microwave-assisted pyrolysis in bioenergy applications
Shabruhi Mishamandani, A., Asfand, F., Akhtar, M. U. S., Fadlallah, S. O., Khan, M. I., Allport, J. M., Campbell, G. M. & Sanchez-Hervas, J. M., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 195, 43 p., 107613.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
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Centre for Biominetic Societal Futures
Towns-Andrews, L. (PI), Kusev, P. (CoI), Kara, A. (CoI), Herath, D. (CoI), Validi, S. (CoI), Jabbar, A. (CoI), Nikitas, A. (CoI), Roper, S. (CoI), Ginger, M. (CoI), Phillips, R. (CoI), Du, C. (CoI), Amaratunga, D. (CoI), Haigh, R. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI), Hill, R. (CoI), Parkinson, S. (CoI), Johnson, A. (CoI), Bryan, H. (CoI), Thomas, P. (CoI), McIntyre, D. (CoI), Jeffries, L. (CoI), Bailey, R. (CoI), Townsley, J. (CoI), Unver, E. (CoI), Goswami, P. (CoI), Roach, J. (CoI), Grimm, V. (CoI), Worley, C. (CoI), Siebers, P.-O. (CoI), Bardone, E. (CoI), Madsen, J. K. (CoI), Neumann, M. (CoI), Seri, R. (CoI), Durrant, R. (CoI), Wortley, R. (CoI), Sidebottom, A. (CoI), Ekblom, P. (CoI), Pease, K. (CoI), Taylor, M. (CoI), Silke, A. (CoI), Dewandre, N. (CoI) & Hemachandra, K. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Development of a novel multi axes–driven reconfigurable wheelchair (MA-DRW) for older adults and individuals with mobility impairments
Fadlallah, S. (PI), Aagela, H. (CoI) & Fleming, L. (CoI)
12/11/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Resilient Societies Research Centre
Amaratunga, D. (PI), Haigh, R. (PI), Hwang, B. (PI), Massey, R. (CoI), Smyth, T. (CoI), Allan, R. (CoI), Hills, M. (CoI), Mishra, R. (CoI), Malalgoda, C. (CoI), Gao, Y. (CoI), Pitts, A. (CoI), Davidson, A. (CoI), Fox, B. (CoI), Wood, A. (CoI), Chen, T. (CoI), McAuley, J. (CoI), Wilson, R. (CoI), Milner, T. (CoI), Lever, J. (CoI), Snell, M. (CoI), Flynn, M. (CoI), Schofield, N. (CoI) & Hemachandra, K. (PI)
1/10/21 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
Activities
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6th International Conference on Maintenance and Intelligent Asset Management
Mahmood, M. F. (Participant), Mishra, R. (Participant), Mian, N. (Participant) & Fatahian, H. (Participant)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Predictive Asset Management of Gas Cyclone Separators Using an AI-Driven Framework
Fatahian, H. (Speaker), Mishra, R. (Speaker) & Fatahian, E. (Speaker)
10 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Asset Management through Digital Twinning
Mishra, R. (Invited speaker)
16 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Huddersfield researchers develop AI tool to uncover hidden patterns of psychological abuse
Patel, D. & Johnson, A.
25/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Hybrid AI tool unmasks hidden digital abuse to transform forensic investigations
Patel, D. & Johnson, A.
25/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research