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Profile
Chris Brace is a Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Deputy Director of the Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre.
He was a student apprentice at Massey Ferguson Tractors in Coventry and studied for a thin sandwich degree at the University of Bath, graduating in 1990.
Following a short spell designing transmissions at Massey Ferguson, Chris returned to the University to work on an integrated Diesel CVT powertrain.
After the award of his PhD in 1996 Chris remained at the University progressing to Reader and then to Professor in February 2014.
Chris was Chair of the Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) between 2012 and 2014.
Research
Chris leads a wide portfolio of powertrain-based research projects with a common theme around the intensive measurement, analysis and control of multi-cylinder engine systems running under dynamic operating conditions.
All of the research is in collaboration with industry, most notably Ford Motor Company and Jaguar LandRover.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SRICI
Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Oliver, R.
West of England Combined Authority
1/04/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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HSTEA
Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Oliver, R.
West of England Combined Authority
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Applications to Modelling and Predicitve Control: Performance Optimization of Fully Variable Valvetrain-equipped Combustion Strategies for Hybrid Vehicle Integration
Elmagdoub, A., Zhang, N., Brace, C. & Akehurst, S.
4/10/21 → 8/07/24
Project: Research-related funding
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Made Smarter Innovation - People-Led Digitalisation
Newnes, L., Barzotto, M., Battarra, M., Brace, C., Branicki, L., Burke, R., Davidson, M., Dhokia, V., Edwards, B., Fai, F., Flynn, J., Giannikas, V., Hintermair, U., Kyprianou, A., Larkin, C., Loukaides, E., McManus, M., Pearce, N., Shepherd, P., Shokrani Chaharsooghi, A., Tomlinson, P., Zhang, N., Carey, E., Ehrhardt, B., Garcia Lazaro, A. & Lattanzio, S.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/21 → 28/02/25
Project: Research council
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JLR Prosperity Partnership
Akehurst, S., Brace, C., Costall, A., Fletcher, T. & Lewis, A.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/05/21 → 30/04/26
Project: Research council
Research output
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Freevalve: A Comparative GWP Life Cycle Assessment of E-fuel Fully Variable Valvetrain-equipped Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles
Elmagdoub, A. WM., Halmearo, M., Carlson, U., Turner, J., Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Zhang, N., 14 Jan 2023, (Acceptance date).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Freevalve: Control and Optimization of Fully Variable Valvetrain-enabled Combustion Strategies for Steady-state Part Load Performance and Transient Rise Times
Elmagdoub, A. WM., Halmearo, M., Carlson, U., Turner, J., Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Zhang, N., 14 Jan 2023, (Acceptance date).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A new first-principles model to predict mild and deep surge for a centrifugal compressor
Powers, K., Kennedy, I., Archer, J., Eynon, P., Horsley, J., Brace, C., Copeland, C. & Milewski, P., 1 Apr 2022, In: Energy. 244, Part B, 123050.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Eddy current loss reduction technique for solid rotor high-speed surface mounted motor
Lin, Y., Pei, X., Yin, B., Wu, Z. & Brace, C., 2022, 2022 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, Asia-Pacific, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2022. U. S. A.: IEEE, (2022 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, Asia-Pacific, ITEC Asia-Pacific 2022).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Freevalve: Control and Optimization of Fully Variable Valvetrain-Enabled Combustion Strategies for High Performance Engines
Elmagdoub, A., Brace, C. (ed.), Akehurst, S. (ed.), Turner, J. (ed.), Carlson, U. (ed.), Moller, A. (ed.) & Zhang, N. (ed.), 30 Aug 2022, SAE Technical Papers: SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Conference & Exhibition. SAE International, 2022-01-1066. (SAE Technical Papers).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding