Ali Ekhtiari is the inaugural recipient of the MacElroy Energy Research Bursary

Left to right, Associate Professor Damian Flynn (secondary supervisor), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor Eoin Casey, Head of School, Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, Professor Don MacElroy, Ali Ekhtiari & Dr Eoin Syron (supervisor), School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering

Congratulations to Ali Ekhtiari the inaugural recipient of the MacElroy Energy Research Bursary in the UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering.  The MacElroy Energy Research Bursary is awarded to an outstanding research graduate student based on a submitted essay which demonstrates a deep understanding of their aspect of Energy Research and outlines their contribution to the field. Ali Ekhtiari is a PhD student in the UCD Energy Institute, working in the SFI funded ESIPP  project. His research is focused on modelling the Gas Network, with special emphasis on the inclusion of renewable generated Hydrogen for the decarbonation of gas fueled home heating.