Research Fellow – Fluid Science And Resources

Hydrogen liquefaction has emerged as a promising transportation method due to its high energy density and hydrogen purity, but it is currently prohibitively expensive. In this project, we will exploit the peculiar spin physics of hydrogen to alleviate liquefaction costs by providing controllable refrigeration (so-called ‘cold energy’) following regasification.

As a Research Fellow you will conduct high-quality research on the project. You will measure, optimise and exploit the highly endothermic catalysed conversion of para- to ortho-hydrogen. This project will require a substantial body of work to design and construct a novel plate-fin heat exchanger and execute various experiments required to both quantify the hydrogen para-ortho conversion kinetics as well as the heat transfer performance improvements realised.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

Note: Occasional weekend work is required