Here, the academic outputs refer to the tangible results, including publications (journal articles, books), conference presentations, research data, patents, and educational resources. Academic engagement involved activities that connect research with broader communities, such as public outreach, industry collaborations, influencing policy, teaching, and mentoring.
Research Publications
RGU Worktribe; Google Scholar; Scopus (23093752700); Web of Science (E-6450-2010); ORCID (0000-0001-5033-6336); Semantic Scholar; Loop (Frontiers); ResearchGate; PhD Thesis (Heriot-Watt University).
Social Media
YouTube
Residual stress analysis of thermal spray coatings (26 Feb, 2021)
Hydrogen Rise (HyRISE) – overcoming the risks (12 Oct, 2021)
News
RGU secures £800,000 grant to drive clean hydrogen innovation (RGU, 22 Oct 2025)
Tubular electrolyser aids steam-based hydrogen production (IOM3, 13 May 2024)
RGU team claims steam-based hydrogen production breakthrough (IMechE, 28 Feb 2024)
RGU team claims steam electrolysis breakthrough (The Engineer, 27 Feb 2024)
Editorial
Associate (Social) Editor, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (Taylor & Francis)
Reviewer
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) – Peer review college
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) beamtime proposals
Academic journals (several)
External Examiner (past/current)
University of Exeter; University of Nottingham; University of Northampton; University of Huddersfield; Cranfield University; University of Southampton; Glasgow Caledonian University; University of Birmingham; Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG); National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT-S); Anna University;
Professional Membership
The Higher Education Academy (HEA); Engineering Council; Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3); Council of Scottish Association of Metals – IoM3 local society.
Teaching & Mentorship
Supervised/co-supervised 19 post-graduate research (MRes/PhD/EngD) candidates to completion and currently mentoring 4 doctoral students.
Star Award (Certificate of Recognition), RGU: Union student led teaching award, 14th May 2024
Star Award (Certificate of Recognition), RGU: Union student led teaching award, 15th May 2017
Outreach
Frequently delivers public lectures (through seminars, webinars, conferences, talks, workshops) promoting awareness of materials, manufacturing, and hydrogen, etc.
Recent Projects
METASIS (EPSRC); METASIS 2.0 (EPSRC).
