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• PhD in Refrigeration and Cryogenics Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Automation Control Engineering

Dr Dawei Wu graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University before he joined Newcastle University as a research fellow. He became a Lecturer and later a Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering at Newcastle University's School of Engineering before moving to the University 麻豆精选 in 2020.

Dr Wu’s research strength lies in zero-carbon fuels (such as hydrogen, ammonia, and e-fuels) and zero-emitting propulsion technologies for transport. Currently, he is a part of the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub and is working as a theme leader in 'low-carbon power and propulsion systems for shipping.' He is leading the development of hydrogen technology roadmaps in the UK National Hydrogen Research Hub: HI-ACT (Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions). Additionally, he is a work package leader for 'Propulsion System Scalability Analysis' in the program grant – MariNH3: Green Ammonia Thermal Propulsion. Other research activities and industrial projects include the development of disruptive linear engine generators and cryogenic energy assisted power generation cycles, studies on fundamental thermofluids and combustion of hydrogen and ammonia, as well as utilisation of AI approaches and digital twin models for optimal designs of hybrid powertrains in HGVs, rail, and marine vessels.

He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters in the field of Mechanical and Marine Engineering. He is an associate journal editor of 'Frontiers in Energy Research,' and Academia 'Green Energy,' and a 'Fuel' section topic editor of Energies. He is also a Fuels and Lubricants Committee Member of SAE.

• Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering (Year 3 BEng)
• Advanced Vehicle Engineering (Year 4 MEng/MSc)

Open PhD positions in the fields of fuel thermofluids, hydrogen/ammonia combustion, disruptive linear engine development, and AI-assisted hybrid powertrain design.

PhD scholarship is available based on academic merit.

Research interests

• Fundamental thermofluid behaviours of hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels.
• Combustion and emissions of hydrogen, ammonia and e-fuels.
• Developing disruptive zero-emitting heat engine generator.
• AI and digital twin model assisted hybrid powertrain design and optimisation. 

Current projects

• 2018-21: Ammonia/Hydrogen dual-fuelled Linear Engine-Generator (EP/S00193X/2)
• 2021-22: Hydrogen supply in the rail system - ammonia powered trains (Network Rail)
• 2021-22: Ship decarbonisation technologies (Industry project -AMC)
• 2019-22: A Zero-Emission Closed-loop ZECCY engine generator (EP/R041970/2)
• 2019-24: A network for hydrogen-fuelled transportation (EP/S032134/1)
• 2020-23: Key enabling technologies of ammonia marine engines (Industry project - SMU)
• 2021-25: Thermally driven and storage-integrated cooling technologies (EU MSCA 101007976)
• 2022-27: Decarbonised Clean Marine: Green Ammonia Thermal Propulsion (EP/W016656/1)
• 2022-25: Premixed Combustion Flame Instability Characteristics (EP/W002299/1)
• 2023-24: Liquid e-fuel injectors for carbon neutral powertrains (IAA follow on fund)
• 2023-25: Liquid Ammonia Direct Injection (EU MSCA 101063513)
• 2023-28: Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions (HI-ACT) (EP/X038823/1)
• 2023-27: UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub (EP/Y024605/1)
• 2023-26: Integrating Industry and Academic Perspectives for Advancing Hydrogen Technology (CPC RiR)

Dr. Dawei Wu is International Tutor at School of Engineering and responsible for existing and new international exchange programme and research/education collaboration with School of Engineering.