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Dr James Scobie is a Reader (Associate Professor) and a member of the Turbomachinery Research Centre.
James obtained a MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, followed by a PhD in experimental gas turbine fluid dynamics. On graduation he continued as a Post-doctoral Research Associate before being appointed as a Prize Fellow in 2015. Previously he has spent time working for Rolls-Royce plc.
Research
James’s research is in the efficient use and management of gas turbine secondary air systems used for turbine cooling. Areas of interest include:
- Experimental modelling of hot-gas ingestion through turbine rim seals
- Fluid dynamics of rotating flow systems
- Novel shaft sealing technologies
- Interaction of sealing and mainstream flows in turbines
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Interested in supervising students studying;
- Fluid dynamics
- Gas turbine technologies
- Internal air systems and seals
- Thermal imaging techniques
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Application of Low-Order Models to Gas Turbine Engine Design Methodologies
Scobie, J. (PI), Lock, G. (CoI) & Nicholas, T. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/08/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research council
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IAA – Effect of Density on Hot Gas Ingestion
Sangan, C. (PI), Lock, G. (CoI), Pountney, O. (CoI), Scobie, J. (CoI) & Tang, H. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/06/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research council
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ACUHRA - Advanced Cavities Using High Resolution Additive
Lock, G. (PI), Sangan, C. (CoI), Scobie, J. (CoI) & Jackson, R. (Researcher)
1/07/20 → 31/12/22
Project: EU Commission
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Modelling of Buyancy-Induced Flow in Compressor Rotors - Surrey/RR
Lock, G. (PI), Sangan, C. (CoI), Scobie, J. (CoI) & Wilson, M. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
11/01/17 → 31/12/20
Project: Research council
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A Fundamental Investigation into Brush Seal Fluid Dynamics
Scobie, J. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
3/01/17 → 1/07/19
Project: Research council
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Scaling Sealing Performance Across Engine Operating Conditions
Vella, S., Salvatori, F., Scobie, J. A., Lock, G. D., Sangan, C. M. & Tang, H., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. 148, 6, 061002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Synchronization of the Unsteady Pressure Field: An Explanation for Amplified Ingress
Vella, S., Scobie, J. A., Lock, G. D., Sangan, C. M. & Tang, H., 31 May 2026, In: Journal of Turbomachinery. 148, 5, 051013.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Adverse Effect of Pre-Swirl on Ingestion in a Downstream Cavity
Harrington, J., Vella, S., Tang, H., Lock, G. D., Scobie, J. A., Santara, F. B., Jarrossay, C., Bonneau, D., Salvatori, F. & Sangan, C. M., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Turbomachinery. 148, 6, 11 p., 061012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Influence of Axial Throughflow Swirl on Buoyancy-Induced Flow in a Compressor Cavity
Syncerz, S., Nicholas, T., Tang, H., Lock, G. D. & Scobie, J. A., 1 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Turbomachinery. 148, 4, 13 p., 041011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Control of Shroud Leakage Loss and Windage Torque in a Low-Pressure Turbine Stage
Christodoulou, L., Li, Z., Ambrose, S., Jefferson-Loveday, R., Jackson, R., Lock, G., Sangan, C. & Scobie, J., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Turbomachinery. 147, 4, 041012.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Datasets for GTRUs EPSRC programmes, funded in collaboration with Siemens
Sangan, C. (Creator), Lock, G. (Creator), Wilson, M. (Creator), Scobie, J. (Creator) & Owen, J. (Creator), University of Bath, 2015
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00116
Dataset
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Dataset for: Performance assessment and benchmark data for chute turbine rim seals
Scobie, J. (Creator), University of Bath, 11 Jun 2026
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01619
Dataset
Thesis
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An Experimental Study of Gas Turbine Rim Seals
Scobie, J. (Author), Lock, G. (Supervisor) & Wilson, M. (Supervisor), 26 Jun 2014Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Prizes
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Turbo Expo Technical Conference Best Paper Award 2023
Pernak, M. (Recipient), Nicholas, T. (Recipient), Tang, H. (Recipient), Lock, G. (Recipient) & Scobie, J. (Recipient), 26 Jun 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Gas Turbine Award 2023
Pernak, M. (Recipient), Nicholas, T. (Recipient), Tang, H. (Recipient), Lock, G. (Recipient) & Scobie, J. (Recipient), 15 Jan 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Turbo Expo Technical Conference Best Paper Award 2024
Nicholas, T. (Recipient), Pernak, M. (Recipient), Lock, G. (Recipient), Scobie, J. (Recipient) & Tang, H. (Recipient), 29 Jan 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Turbo Expo Technical Conference Best Paper Award 2021
Mesny, A. (Recipient), Glozier, M. (Recipient), Pountney, O. (Recipient), Scobie, J. (Recipient), Li, Y. S. (Recipient), Cleaver, D. (Recipient) & Sangan, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 3 School engagement
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Explore Engineering Smallpeice Summer School 2024
Scobie, J. (Speaker), Abdelmagid, T. (Speaker), Lennox, M. (Speaker) & Watson, R. (Speaker)
13 Aug 2024 → 15 Aug 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › School engagement
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Explore Engineering Smallpeice Summer School 2025
Scobie, J. (Speaker), Abdelmagid, T. (Speaker), Lennox, M. (Speaker) & Gawith, J. (Speaker)
13 Aug 2025 → 15 Aug 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › School engagement
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Explore Engineering Smallpeice Summer School 2023
Scobie, J. (Speaker), Abdelmagid, T. (Speaker), Lennox, M. (Speaker), Watson, R. (Speaker) & Knowles, G. (Speaker)
14 Aug 2023 → 16 Aug 2023Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › School engagement