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 Sikai Geng
Research Fellow at University of Nottingham
Sikai has been a member of the University of Nottingham since 2018, where he began his academic journey by pursuing a PhD in hybrid powertrains. His research made a significant contribution to the university’s work in advancing green energy solutions. After completing his PhD, Sikai continued as a researcher at Nottingham from 2018 to 2024, further honing his expertise.
In February 2024, Sikai took on the role of MariNH3 Research Fellow, continuing his work in the area of sustainable energy systems.
Professor Alasdair Cairns
Chair in Propulsion Systems, Faculty of Engineering at University of Nottingham
Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a background in low carbon propulsion systems within both academia and industry.
Expertise: Hybrid propulsion systems integration, Low carbon engines and fuels (heavy duty and light duty, hydrogen, ammonia, bio and synthetic fuels), Powertrain thermal management (e-machine, batteries, IC engines), Advanced combustion systems (HCCI/CAI, turbulent jet ignition, dual fuel), Sustainable electrical machines and drives (design, operation, manufacture.
Professor Chris Gerada
Professor of Electrical Machines at University of Nottingham
Chris Gerada received the Ph.D. degree in numerical modeling of electrical machines from The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, U.K., in 2005. He subsequently worked as a Researcher with The University of Nottingham on high-performance electrical drives and on the design and modeling of electromagnetic actuators for aerospace applications. In 2008, he was appointed as a Lecturer in electrical machines; in 2011, as an Associate Professor; and in 2013, as a Professor at The University of Nottingham. His main research interests include the design and modeling of high-performance electric drives and machines. Prof. Gerada serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS and is the past Chair of the IEEE IES Electrical Machines Committee.
He has secured major industrial, European and UK grants, authored more than 200 papers and has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair to consolidate research in the field.
