Our team of expert academics and dedicated professional staff help to support world-leading energy research. Find out more about their expertise below.
Executive board
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE Managing DirectorProfessor Mohamed Pourkashanian is the Head of Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield, the Managing Director of the Translational Energy Research Centre and the General Secretary of International Flame Research Foundation (IFRF). Click the image to learn more.
- Melissa Ayres Head of Finance, Commerical and Partnerships
Melissa Ayres leads on Finance, Commerical and Partnerships for the Translational Energy Research Centre. Click the image to learn more.
Researchers and academic staff
- Ihab Ahmed Research Associate
As Research Associate in Future Gas Turbine Combustion, Ihab is primarily involved in the delivery of projects outputs for a UKRI-EPSRC Program grant (LITECS).
- Dr Ehsan Alborzi Senior Research Fellow - Aviation Fuel
As Research Fellow in Aviation Fuel and Lubricant, Ehsan’s work is on research themes related to sustainable aviation fuel such as fuel compositional-properties relationships, technical suitability of aviation fuels for application in aero-engines and material compatibility.
- Dr Andy Heeley Research Associate
Dr Andy Heeley is a Research Associate in Hydrogen, fuel cells and zero-carbon fuels combustion at the Translational Energy Research Centre and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. Click the image to learn more.
Professional staff
- Mazen Musaeed Business Development Manager
Mazen Musaeed is the Business Development Manager for the Translational Energy Research Centre and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. Click the image to learn more.
- Dr Kris Milkowski Technical Fellow
Kris Milkowski is the Technical Fellow at the Translational Energy Research Centre and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Research Centre.
- Rhianne Spurden Marketing & Communications Officer
Rhianne Spurden is the Marketing and Communications Officer for the Translational Energy Research Centre and for other Energy research at the University of Sheffield, including the Energy Institute. Click the image to learn more.
- Lisa Shepley Personal Assistant to Prof. Mohamed Pourkashanian & Administration Officer
Lisa Shepley is the Personal Assistant to Prof. Mohamed Pourkashanian and the Administration Officer for the Translational Energy Research Centre. Click the image to learn more.
- David Gains Operations Manager
David Gains is the Operations Manager for the Translational Energy Research Centre. Click the image to learn more.
- Fe Wells Project Officer
Fe Wells is the Project Officer for the Translational Energy Research Centre and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. Click the image to learn more.
Technical staff
- Sam Allen Technical Team Leader
As Technical Team Leader, Sam is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the rigs, equipment and laboratories for the facility, as well as leading the technical team.
- Andrew ‘Del’ Delorenzi Technician
Del is a Technician with a speciality in understanding and maintaining the electrical installations and control systems.
- Andrew Hemstock Technician
As a Technician, Andrew Hemstock provides technical support to all aspects of the rigs and equipment, including maintenance, development and experimental testing to support the delivery of research projects.
- Tom Gregory Apprentice Technician
Tom is an Apprentice Technician whose current role is in supporting technical work taking place on site at both TERC and SAF-IC. Click the image to learn more.
- Tim Cathcart ELECTRICAL CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Tim Cathcart is the Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician at the Transitional Energy Research Centre and Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. Click the image to learn more.
- Hansini Rathnayake Laboratory Manager
Hansini Rathnayake is the Laboratory Manager for the Translational Energy Research Centre and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. Click the image to learn more.
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