Chair in Propulsion Systems,
Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a background in low carbon propulsion systems within both academia and industry.
Professor Alasdair Cairns is a member of the Fluids and Thermal Engineering Research Group.
I am currently the Deputy Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering with responsibility for Strategic Planning. My teaching covers Level 3 Automotive Technology, Level 4 IC Engines… read more
My interests generally cover sustainable propulsion, with active research in the following areas:
I am currently the Deputy Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering with responsibility for Strategic Planning. My teaching covers Level 3 Automotive Technology, Level 4 IC Engines and Major Individual Projects.
We are a large and active group with broad interests across sustainable propulsion. I welcome enquiries from potential PhD candidates from Home, EU and international countries who are interested in the following research areas:
Faculty of EngineeringThe University of Nottingham Nottingham, NG7 2RD
email:flute@nottingham.ac.uk