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Research interests
I have a keen interest in future sustainable fuels and societal needs in the transport sector, coupled with research into low emissions, efficient combustion systems. Recent projects include work to develop near zero emissions hydrogen engines, investigation of the impact of hydrogen injection into the gas grid on heavy duty vehicles with Cadent Gas (https://cadentgas.com/home), and work with the Energy Systems Catapult and the Advanced Propulsion Centre examining energy systems and cost of ownership modelling of heavy duty transport.
Supervisory Interests
My supervisory interests encompass the role of transport in the wider energy system and the technology needed to acheive this. Current Engineering PhD students are researching implementation of carbon negative fuels and modelling techniques to characterise the behaviour of new fuels in future powertrains, including biomethane and ammonia. I also supervise PhD students jointly with our Social Science Deparment, investigating generational impacts of future transport.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Oct 1997
Bachelor, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Aug 1993
External positions
Spoke Director, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Limited
1 Nov 2018 → …
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APC4 – Driving UK Capability and Economic Impact through Low Carbon Propulsion Technologies
1/07/19 → 30/09/20
Project: Research Councils / Government Depts.
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Research output
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A Local Ecosystem Assessment of the Potential for Net Negative Heavy-Duty Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Biomethane Upcycling
Atkins, P., Milton, G., Atkins, A. & Morgan, R., 3 Feb 2021, In: Energies. 14, 4, p. 1-22 806.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A New Generation Lean Gasoline Engine for Premium Vehicle CO2 Reduction
Osborne, R., Lane, A., Turner, N., Geddes, J., Atkins, P., Pohorelsky, L., Gidney, J. & Cleeton, J., 6 Apr 2021, In: SAE Technical Papers.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can Hydrogen Engines Support Decarbonation in the Heavy Duty Sector?
Atkins, P., Pike-Wilson, E. & Morgan, R., 18 Aug 2021, Brighton: University of Brighton. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Project report
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Evolving droplet dynamics during violent expiratory events at various ambient environments
Gerbino, F., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., Atkins, P., Waddell, S. J., Pitt, S. & Vogiaztaki, K., 2021, In: Atomization and Sprays. 31, 9, p. 25-48 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of the initial droplet distribution on the prediction of spray dynamics in Eulerian-Lagrangian simulations
Gerbino, F., Tretola, G., Morgan, R., Atkins, P. & Vogiatzaki, K., 26 Mar 2021, In: International Journal of Multiphase Flow. 141, 103642.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Can hydrogen engines support decarbonisation for the off highway sector
Penny Atkins (Presenter)
29 Jun 2022 → 30 Jun 2022Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Royal Society Net Zero Conference - Can Synthetic Fuels Decarbonise Transport?
Penny Atkins (Presenter)
12 May 2022Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Hydrogen - can it decarbonise our lives?
Penny Atkins (Presenter)
12 Apr 2022Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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EPSRC prioritisation panel
Penny Atkins (Reviewer)
6 Apr 2022 → 7 Apr 2022Activity: External funding peer-review
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APC Road to COP 26: Energy Workshop
Penny Atkins (Presenter)
19 Oct 2021Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk