Biography

I studied completed an undergraduate degree in maths (BSc, Leeds, 2016) before an integrated PhD/MSc in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics at the University of Leeds, working on droplet mixing in the Schools of Mechanical and Chemical & Process Engineering. In 2020, I moved to Oxford as a postdoc in the Fluid Dynamics Research Lab, working on a variety of experimental and simulation projects involving droplets and other small-scale free surface flows, latterly on a joint grant with Warwick & Brown (US) Universities. Alongside my postdoc role, I joined Wadham College as a Lecturer in 2021 where I taught on & in 2023 acted as lead subject tutor for MEng Engineering Science course. I joined Warwick in 2024 as an Assistant Professor (R&T) in the School of Engineering, leading the SykesLab within the Fluid Dynamics Research Centre.

Research Interests

My research focuses on the small scale free surface phenomena, especially of droplets, interfaces, and complex fluids. I adopt a highly-interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to research, utilising a range of techniques including laboratory (usually high-speed imaging) experiments, numerical simulations (generally open-source using OpenFOAM or Basilisk), and mathematical modelling, often in combination.

Teaching Interests

In 2024-25, I am involved in teaching:

• ES190 Dynamics & Thermodynamics (lecturer for the thermodynamics part);
• ES193 Engineering Mathematics (tutor);
• ES327 Individual Project (project supervisor);
• ES3D6 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (lift lab leader).

I also co-supervise several PhD students.

Selected Publications

Projects and Grants

SykesLab Opportunities

I am currently recruiting a PhD student to work on droplet dynamics of complex fluids. The award covers full fees and stipend (living allowance) for UK students only. Please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat about this opportunity!