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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.
Keywords
- Hydrogen
- Fuel Cells
- Alternative Fuels
- Hybrid Vehicles
- Zero Carbon
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Low Carbon Transport
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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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Advanced Research in Control of Hydrogen-Electric Engines
Fletcher, T. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Sangan, C. (CoI) & Di Blasio, D. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/11/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Virtual Sensing for Fuel Cell Degradation Management
Fletcher, T. (PI)
1/03/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research council
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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 → 30/01/27
Project: Research council
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AKT with Cummins Ltd
Fletcher, T. (PI)
9/04/24 → 8/08/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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KTP with ZeroAvia
Sangan, C. (PI), Bull, S. (CoI), Carnevale, M. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
17/07/23 → 16/04/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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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
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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
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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
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Integrated thermo-hydraulic heat exchanger modelling for additive manufacturing optimisation
Favre, S., Di Blasio, D., Fletcher, T., Brusa, E. & Delprete, C., 1 Dec 2025, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 280, Part 5, 128446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Matching and Control Optimisation of Variable-Geometry Turbochargers for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems
Smith, M. L., Fritot, A., Di Blasio, D., Burke, R. & Fletcher, T., 30 Apr 2025, In: Applied Sciences. 15, 8, 19 p., 4387.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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3rd Emissions Free Air Transport through Superconductivity Conference
Burke, R. (Speaker), Fletcher, T. (Contributor) & Di Blasio, D. (Contributor)
5 Oct 2023Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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European Hydrogen Energy Conference
Di Blasio, D. (Speaker) & Fletcher, T. (Contributor)
12 Mar 2026Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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Universitat Politècnica de València (External organisation)
Fletcher, T. (Host), Di Blasio, D. (Host) & Burke, R. (Host)
3 Sept 2021 → 2 Dec 2021Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Network
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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
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SAE 2020 World Congress Experience, WCX 2020
Fletcher, T. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2020Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk