Dr Abdulaziz Gheit
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Experimental Officer
Translational Energy Research Centre,
Sheffield Business Park,
Europa Avenue,
S9 1ZA
- Profile
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I am from Libya and a mechanical engineering major with a speciality in heat transfer in thermo-fluid systems. I have experience in supporting the design, development, manufacture, installation, commission, maintenance, service and repair of experimental research equipment from laboratory to pilot scale. I have a history of providing comprehensive, professional and high-quality technical and research support on a wide range of equipment types, and have a vested interest in the broader research outcomes.
- Qualifications
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- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, thermo-fluid applications from The University of Sheffield, UK (Oct 2015 – Aug 2021)
- Master of Science, Manufacturing System Engineering, UPM University Serdang, Malaysia (Jul 2005 – Jul 2007)
- Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Tripoli University, Libya (Sep 1998 – April 2004).
I have worked in a variety of engineering environments, including in the Oil & Gas and cellular-based telephony industries globally. In 2020, I joined TERC to support experimentally pilot-scale research facilities for research, innovation and teaching on low- and zero-carbon technologies such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), carbon capture, and hydrogen fuel switching.
- Research interests
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I have strong fundamental knowledge and practical experience of carbon capture, BECCS and hydrogen fuel switching systems, with a capability to support the design, build and development of low- and zero-carbon energy plants. I have excellent experience in economical carbon capture from gas, coal and biomass firing, post-combustion carbon capture and utilisation of CO2 to produce jet fuel. In addition, I work with TERC researchers on air- and oxy-fuel combustion of solid fuels research, including biomass and Waste-to-Energy processes. Recently, I shared responsibilities to develop hydrogen and zero-carbon fuel combustion facilities at TERC and use the facilities for research and experimentation of hydrogen as an industrial fuel for decarbonisation.
- Teaching interests
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Between September 2016 and January 2019, I was selected to undertake teaching responsibilities at the Multidisciplinary Engineering Education Department at the University of Sheffield as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). My role was to assist in delivering effective teaching to small and large groups of undergraduate students within the faculty of engineering. My role was to support teaching activities including the demonstration of practical laboratory sessions to undergraduate students, conduct experimental activities safely, and discuss the experimental results, the concepts and theories. In addition, I provided detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content and materials to the academic staff and students.