The Consortium
There are over 40 people working across the UK-MaRes Hub, including the Director, Co-Directors, Co-Investigators, Researchers, Technicians and Professional Service Staff, all passionate about driving forward the research and innovation needed to create meaningful change across the sector. See below to find out more about the people involved.
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Dr Angad Panesar
Principal Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton
Dr Angad Panesar is a Principal Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies, and he leads the STEP Lab (Sustainable Technology & Engineering Projects) at the University of Brighton.
He has successfully delivered technology readiness levels 2 to 8 projects in energy conversion, propulsion, sustainable fuels and energy storage, via simulation and experimental methods applied to transport and stationary applications. He has concept-to-commissioning experience on new large-scale energy recovery test facilities, to operational experience on advanced heavy-duty research engines.
His role also encompasses leadership on engineering courses, and Student Engagement Lead at the faculty.
Dr Cliff Dansoh
Senior Lecturer at School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering at University of Brighton
Cliff begun his career as a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, managing onboard marine engineering including power generation/ propulsion and maintenance, later serving as Assistant Royal Navy Liaison Officer overseeing wharf management and operations at Sembawang Naval Wharfs (Singapore).
Cliff holds a doctorate from the Open University for research into the potential for renewable energy and energy storage to be employed to produce potable water from seawater using reverse osmosis desalination.
Cliff took part in consultancy projects producing safety assessments for Associated British Ports. More than 15 years of consultancy experience relating to the transportation and renewable energy sectors inform his current research and teaching.
Research Interests:
Maritime Systems, Solar (PV and Thermal) power, Bioenergy (Biomass and Biofuels), Wind power, Ocean (Tidal and Wave Power), Energy storage and Fuel cells, Innovation processes and Engineering Management.
