Our people

The CDT team comprises academic experts and professional services support from Newcastle University and the University of York.

For general enquiries, please email: pinz.cdt@newcastle.ac.uk

 

See our Directory of Expertise to find out more about the research undertaken by our teams at both institutions.

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Our Students

Meet our current PhD students and explore their projects

Mir Zuhair Ali – M.Z.A.Ali2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

Louise Amor-Seabrooke – l.c.amor-seabrooke@newcastle.ac.uk – Newcastle University

Bioprocess Intensification for Carbon Dioxide and Waste-Derived Feedstock Conversion to Bio-Based Products

Ben Chapman – rkl524@york.ac.uk

University of York – Investigating Activation Pathways of Industrially Critical Pd Cross-Coupling Pre-Catalysts

Vaishnavi Jambhorkar – V.Jambhorkar2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University -Development of Water-Soluble and Biodegradable Detergent Ingredients from CO2 and Bio-renewable Sources

Abubakar Kuburi – A.Kuburi2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Towards Net Zero by Optimising Thermal Energy Recovery and Management in the Waste-Water Sector

Salome Raymond

Salome Usakuhyel Raymond – rxn502@york.ac.uk

University of York – Ethyl Lactate as a Green Solvent: Processes, Performance and Air Quality Impacts

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Abdul Samad – A.Samad2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Optimisation of the Cryogenic Bulk Liquid Production and Supply Market

Max Atkinson – msa582@york.ac.uk

University of York – Accelerating catalytic reaction optimisation through an innovative reactor design for high throughput experimentation

Annabel Bowkett – a.g.bowkett@newcastle.ac.uk – Newcastle University

Investigating the impact of gigaton-scale direct air carbon capture on natural resources

Sam Bury – stb524@york.ac.uk – University of York

Greener solvents for more sustainable processes

Alex Bradley – ab3029@york.ac.uk

University of York – Revolutionising High-Throughput Experimentation for Sustainable Catalysis

Kudzaishe Chiwara – K.Chiwara1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – 3D-Printed Reactors for Shrinking Chemical Processes

Dominic Gardiner – D.V.Gardiner1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Whole system optimisation of bioresources

Robyn Davies Haley – R.Haley3@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Development of Sustainable Manufacturing Processes for Confectionery Products

Mohammad Hosseinpour – M.Hosseinpour2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Decarbonisation of thermal separation processes for removing water and organic solvents from high-performance ingredients

Kypros Iakovou – K.Iakovou1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Reducing the Carbon Footprints of Syngenta Processes by Process Intensification via Flow Chemistry

Aarcha Krishna Kalluparambil – A.K.Kalluparambil2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Biorenewable antioxidants production for enhanced sustainability of polymeric materials

Amy Lumsdon – A.Lumsdon2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Renewable and Advanced Liquid Fuels from Lignocellulosic Residues

Kyle McLean – K.McLean1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – 3D Heat Pipe Technology

Aditya Tiwari – A.Tiwari4@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Systematic investigation of pyrolysis process and products for sustainable biochar production

Sam Barber – s.barber3@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Microwave Plasma Device for CCS & CCU

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Jessica Ensor – J.Ensor2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Advanced Process Intensification Strategies for Chemical and Catalytic Reactions Using Taylor–Couette Reactor Technology

Male student

Finlay Jaworski – F.Jaworski2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Development of a Novel Microwave Non-thermal plasma Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation

Afham Kilmi – A.Kilmi2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Process Systems Engineering for Net Zero Polymer Manufacturing

Male student

Ryan Masocha – R.Masocha1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Decarbonising Industrial Cellophane Production

Male student

Hugh Twelves – H.Twelves1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Decarbonising the Future of Marine Energy Systems

female student

Evelyn Tosh – E.Tosh2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Wastewater-to-Resource Systems

Female student with research poster

Lorna Younger – R.L.Younger2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Algae-omics

Female student

Ellie Unwin – eu576@york.ac.uk

University of York – Development of Continuous Flow Reactor System for CO2 Hydrogenation to Acetic Acid and Ethanol

Female student

Anahita Shahbakhsh – A.Shahbakhsh1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Predictive Modelling of Powder Blending in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Lawrie Shrimpton – L.Shrimpton2@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle University – Brewing a Net Zero Future: Sustainable Pathways for Small Breweries

Our Leadership

 

team member

Prof Adam Harvey

CDT Co-Director, Newcastle

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Prof Helen Sneddon

CDT Co-Director, York

Prof Avtar Matharu

ED&I Lead

team member

Prof Kamelia Boodhoo

Training Lead, Newcastle

Dr Duncan MacQuarrie

Training Lead, York

Dr Sharon Velasquez-Orta

Students Lead, Newcastle

Dr Jonathan McDonough

Careers Lead, Newcastle

Prof Jonathan Lee

Industry Lead, Newcastle

Dr Greg Mutch

Research Lead, Newcastle

Dr Fernando Russo Abegão

Engagement Lead, Newcastle

Dr Ryan Siddall

CDT Innovation and Partnerships Manager

Amanda Lane

CDT Manager, Newcastle

Alison Norton

CDT Coordinator, Newcastle

Linda Elvin

CDT Coordinator, York

Our Technical Team

 

Victoria Landless

CDT Chemical Expertise Technician, Newcastle

Dr Suranjana Bose

CDT Technician, York

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