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Tom is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath and a member of IAAPS.
Tom has experience in a wide variety of powertrain research ranging from transmission control and the calibration of internal combustion engines, to integrated thermal management of hybrid vehicles, and the electrochemical degradation mechanisms of fuel cells and batteries. His primary research interest is on hydrogen powertrains with a particular focus on the systems-level development of hydrogen fuel cell hybrid vehicles.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Tom is currently accepting PhD students interested in the areas of hydrogen combustion and fuel cells.
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):
Keywords
- Hydrogen
- Fuel Cells
- Alternative Fuels
- Hybrid Vehicles
- Zero Carbon
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Low Carbon Transport
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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KTP with ZeroAvia
Sangan, C. (PI), Bull, S. (CoI), Carnevale, M. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
17/07/23 → 16/04/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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APC 22 - Prototype FCEV led by Bramble Energy - HEIDI: Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
1/04/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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JLR Prosperity Partnership
Akehurst, S. (PI), Brace, C. (CoI), Costall, A. (CoI), Esposito, S. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (CoI), Yuan, H. (CoI) & Lewis, A. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/05/21 → 30/04/26
Project: Research council
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AKT with Cummins Ltd
Fletcher, T. (PI)
Knowledge Transfer Network Limited
9/04/24 → 8/08/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Cummins APC 15 TRIDENT
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Costall, A. (CoI), Esposito, S. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (CoI), Pei, X. (CoI), Vagg, C. (CoI), Zeng, V. (CoI) & Bradley-Cong, S. (Researcher)
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
- 11 Article
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The Effect of Fuel Cell and Battery Size on Efficiency and Cell Lifetime for an L7e Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
Fletcher, T. & Ebrahimi, K., 11 Nov 2020, In: Energies. 13, 22, p. 5889Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access25 Citations (SciVal) -
An Energy Management Strategy to concurrently optimise fuel consumption & PEM fuel cell lifetime in a hybrid vehicle
Fletcher, T., Thring, R. & Watkinson, M., 14 Dec 2016, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 41, 46, p. 21503-21515 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access252 Citations (SciVal) -
Holistic Thermal Energy Modelling for Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Fletcher, T., Kalantzis, N., Ahmedov, A., Yuan, R., Ebrahimi, K., Dutta, N. & Price, C., 14 Apr 2020, In: SAE Technical Papers. 2020-01-0151.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (SciVal)182 Downloads (Pure) -
Optimization of the air loop system in a hydrogen fuel cell for vehicle application
Martinez-Boggio, S., Di Blasio, D., Fletcher, T., Burke, R., García, A. & Monsalve-Serrano, J., 1 May 2023, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 283, 116911.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (SciVal) -
Holistic simulation for integrated vehicle design
Kalantzis, N., Fletcher, T., Pezouvanis, A. & Ebrahimi, K., 31 Dec 2021, In: International Journal of Powertrains. 10, 1, p. 27-53 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile95 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 1 Conference presentation / attendance
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CENEX Expo 2024
Fletcher, T. (Speaker), Di Blasio, D. (Contributor) & Chappell, E. (Contributor)
5 Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance