Phil Coker
Areas of interest
Managing variability in energy systems
Flexibility provision through storage and demand side response including electric vehicle integration
Future of the gas network and the role of alternative energy vectors such as hydrogen
Nature based solutions for infrastructure challenges
Research projects
SMaRT: Sustainable Heavy Duty Truck, Marine and Rail Transport
CREDS: Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions - Mobility theme
ADEPT: Thames Valley LiveLabs
HYVE: Hydrogen's value in the energy system
Background
Dr Coker is a chartered Mechanical Engineer, whose academic career followed 15 years in the UK gas industry as an engineer, manager and consultant. His research has explored the challenges of variability as we integrate ever higher levels of renewable energy in our energy systems. This work developed from characterising patterns in energy supply, through analysing areas of critical concern for energy systems, to exploring solutions such as demand response, energy storage, electric vehicle integration and hydrogen applications. Industry relevance has remained paramount and projects have involved partners including energy companies, energy users and solutions providers. This combined with teaching across low carbon infrastructure, carbon management and wider sustainability principles. Phil now operates as a part time academic, balancing his time with conservation volunteering. This is feeding a growing fascination with the complex interplay between the natural environment and engineered infrastructure systems.
Academic qualifications
Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice 2013 (澳门六合彩开奖记录)
PhD 2011 (澳门六合彩开奖记录)
BEng (Hons) 1992 Mechanical Engineering (University of Bath)
Professional bodies/affiliations
Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy