Dr Christopher Windows-Yule

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

Department of Psychology, University of Warwick

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Kit’s research interests concern the dynamics of particulate, fluid, and multiphase systems, and the development of novel experimental and numerical methodologies through which these systems can be explored.

He works closely with a number of industrial partners in the chemical (Johnson Matthey, FMC), food (Mondelez), pharmaceutical (AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline), and other (Granutools, IFPEN) sectors, applying these techniques to solve significant open problems in their respective fields.

Using techniques such as Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT), X-Ray Tomography, Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV), and Discrete Element Method (DEM) modelling, Kit has studied a diverse range of particulate and multiphase systems, including vibrofluidised and gas-fluidised beds, high shear mixers, rotating tumblers, hopper flows and microgravity systems – which he has been lucky enough to explore both in simulation and experimentally.

Kit is also a part of the Birmingham Plastics Network, an interdisciplinary team of more than 40 academics working together to shape the fate and sustainable future of plastics. This unique team brings together chemists, environmental scientists, engineers, philosophers, linguists, economists, artists, writers, lawyers, and experts in many other fields, to holistically address the global plastics problem.

Research Groups

Positron Imaging Centre

Birmingham Plastics Network

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Supportive, goal-oriented (for both student and project), collaborative.

Provision of Training

I have a large team of highly talented, multi-skilled students and PDRAs. In addition to personally supporting you in areas of my own expertise, I will also pair you with experts from my team so as to allow you to gain a still broader range of skills. I will match the balance of support and independence to the individual student.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I am aware that different students excel under different conditions, and that no one approach will maximally benefit a given student. I will discuss your individual needs, goals, and long-term ambitions and adjust my progression my management/coaching strategy to suit you.

Communication

Barring exceptional circumstances I am available to my students 7 days a week (though I do not expect this to be reciprocated!), and will find time to provide both academic and pastoral support as needed by the student. While I expect my students to be ambitious, I also try to encourage a healthy work-life balance and full use of annual leave - working longer does not always mean working better.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

In a group meeting

At least once per fortnight

In year 1 of PhD study

At least once per week

In year 2 of PhD study

At least once per week

In year 3 of PhD study

At least once per fortnight

These meetings will be a mixture of face to face and via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response every working day.

Work Patterns

The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Current Projects (2025-26)

Co-supervisor on a project with Dr A lexandra Iordachescu.