Oujen Hodjati-Pugh

Chemical Energy with Energy and Environmental Studies, University of Manchester (4 year MEng).

Oujen graduated from his MEng degree in 2015. During the course of his degree, he worked within the Centre for Process Integration, optimising process utility systems, minimising costs through the design of heat exchanger networks for chemical production plants. For his master’s project, he worked on the synthesis of functionalised metal organic frameworks (MOF) for hydrogen production and storage.

Oujen’s research aims to investigate the interrelationship between fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and charge transfer in a µSOFC and stack using computational fluid dynamics. A validated model will be the basis for the design and fabrication of a portable stack capable of operating on a multitude of fuels. Novel interconnection designs will be explored for the purpose of enhancing current collection and cell performance.

Oujen endeavours to encourage sustainable development within the energy sector and transport sector through public engagement activities, social media campaigns and the Energy Discussion Forum which he co-founded in 2013. He organised an educational engagement activity at the FCH2 2016 conference, promoting hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen technology. He competed in the 2016 Shell Eco-Marathon with the Imperial College London team, assisting in the development of the tri-generation hybrid drive system (fuel cell-batter-supercapacitor).

Oujen has a fundamental love of motorsport and has entered local amateur rally events within Wales as driver and co-driver. He has competed at the county and University level in rugby and American football. Oujen was awarded his 2^nd Dan Black belt in traditional Kempo Karate in 2012 and has since received instructor status.