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Chris is a research associate working in the Centre for Sustainable Technologies in the School of the Built Environment. Chris has worked in research since completing his Masters in Environmental Engineering in 2011 at Queen's University Belfast, subsequently working as a research assistant until 2014 in the area of aquifer characterisation, borehole monitoring and geophysical data acquisition. After this Chris commenced his PHD at Ulster University which focussed on the integration of heat pumps coupled with thermal energy storage into domestic houses as a retrofit for oil or gas boilers. The research focussed on designing a low cost smart grid capable controller allowing dynamic charging and discharging of the energy store in response to real-time and forecast electricity grid demand. The system was installed in an occupied test house on the University campus and operational performance was monitored and analysed. Chris took up the position of research associate in 2018 with current research focussing on the provision of instantaneous domestic hot water using a heat pump.
Chris's research interests lie in the sustainable use of energy and water resources through the efficient and effective use of technology. Particular interests lie in the electrification of domestic heating, thermal and electrical energy storage, demand side management, smart grids, internet of things, smart cities, renewable energy and electrification of transport.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Demand side management of domestic heat pump coupled with thermal energy store
Aug 2014 → Mar 2019
Award Date: 14 Mar 2019
Master, Environmental Engineering, Queens University Belfast
Sept 2010 → Oct 2011
Award Date: 16 Dec 2011
Bachelor, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, Queens University Belfast
Sept 2005 → Jun 2008
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
External positions
Research Assistant, Queens University Belfast
Mar 2012 → Jul 2014
Graduate Engineer, McCloy Consulting
Nov 2011 → Mar 2012
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An evaluation of the performance of a scroll machine in a reversible high-temperature heat pump - organic Rankine cycle system using R1233zd(E) as the working fluid
Ravindran, R. V., Cotter, D., Wilson, C., Huang, M. J. & Hewitt, N., 30 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Refrigeration. 174, p. 321-332 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing thermal energy storage performance with expanded graphite composite: A comparative energy-exergy analysis
Nair, A. M., Wilson, C., Kamkari, B., Hodge, S., Huang, M. J., Griffiths, P. & Hewitt, N. J., 1 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 108, p. 1-18 18 p., 115037.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fabric Retrofit of a Hard-to-Treat, Pre-1919 House in Preparation for Heat Pump Use
Ogunrin, S., Vorushylo, I., Wilson, C. & Hewitt, N., 1 Oct 2025, In: Energies. 17, 19, p. 1-29 29 p., 4939.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing thermal performance in PCM-Based energy Storage: A comparative study with Fins, expanded Graphite, and combined configurations
Nair, A. M., Wilson, C., Kamkari, B., Huang, M., Griffiths, P., Hewitt, N. & Locke, J., 31 Jul 2024, In: Energy Conversion and Management:X. 23, p. 1-18 18 p., 100627.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy and exergy analysis of a multipass macro-encapsulated phase change material/expanded graphite composite thermal energy storage for domestic hot water applications
Nair, A. M., Wilson, C., Kamkari, B., Hodge, S., Huang, M., Griffiths, P. & Hewitt, N., 14 Nov 2024, In: Energy Conversion and Management:X. 24, p. 1-14 14 p., 100788.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benefits of integrating of wastewater heat recovery and heat pumps in a domestic environment
Shah, N. (Consultant) & Wilson, C. (Consultant)
13 May 2021 → 4 Jun 2021Activity: Consultancy
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Innovation to deliver a low carbon future
Wilson, C. (Speaker)
27 Oct 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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ICR2015 : The 24th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration, Yokohama, Japan, August 16 – 22, 2015
Shah, N. (Speaker) & Wilson, C. (Speaker)
16 Aug 2015 → 22 Aug 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...