Cohort 1

Meet our first cohort who began their research journeys with EnerHy in Autumn 2024.


Elizabeth Pollard
University of Strathclyde
Project: UK electricity market and the integration of renewables
Research area: Renewable energy
Industry partner: Ocean Winds

Durgavajhhala Ayush Rao

Durgavajhhala Ayush Rao
Loughborough University
Project: Transporting hydrogen at scale safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively 
Research area: Systems and components
Industry partner: Cadent

Isabel Stansbury

Isabel Stansbury
University of Strathclyde
Project: Anchoring solutions for floating wind farms in challenging conditions
Research area: Renewable energy
Industry partner: ESB

Jacob Boden
Loughborough University
Project: Optimising hydrogen gas supply for better efficiency and flexibility
Research area: Systems and components
Industry partner: BOC

Joseph Clack

Joseph Clack
Cranfield University
Project: Biohydrogen and bio-methanol production via hydrothermal gasification
Research area: Hydrogen production
Industry partner: Purifire Energy

Jubil Thomas

Jubil Thomas
Cranfield University
Project: Production of hydrogen and sustainable fuels in solid oxide electrolysis cells
Research area: Hydrogen production
Industry partner: EDF Energy UK

Mojgan Samiei
University of Strathclyde
Project: The X-Rotor offshore wind turbine concept development  
Research area: Renewable energy

Ilynai Suhaimin

Ilyani Suhaimin
University of Strathclyde
Project: Innovative technologies for low-velocity tidal energy to enhance green energy generation 
Research area: Renewable energy
Industry partner: PETRONAS

Soorya Mudiyansele 
Cranfield University
Project: Innovative technologies for low-velocity tidal energy to enhance green energy generation 
Research area: Hydrogen production

Soustain Chigalu

Soustain Chigalu
Loughborough University
Project: Barriers and opportunities for deploying battery-electrolysers in sub-Saharan Africa 
Research area: Hydrogen production
Industry partner: INFLO

Steffi Shaji
Loughborough University
Project: Purity analysis improvements and reference materials for renewables
Research area: Hydrogen production
Industry partner: EffecTech

Trevor Smith
Loughborough University
Project: Developing a model to aid a large-scale operational site transition to sustainable energy
Research area: Systems and components