IFRF - Key Persons
Greg has over 30-years' experience in the energy industry with specialist knowledge in clean energy systems. He is Principal Associate to the IEA Clean Coal Centre and Visiting Professor in Low Carbon Energy Systems at the University of Sheffield. His industrial experience includes fuel flexible gas turbines, CCS, fuel cells and renewables.
Greg says "I have masters degree in Chemical Engineering and am the son of an underground colliery fitter. So overall, I believe I have a firm grounding in the more traditional topic areas of the IFRF, but with the skill-set and knowledge to encompass the exciting new areas of alternative fuels such as hydrogen, waste and biomass, together with fuel conversion technologies such as fuel cells"
Lisa Shepley is the Administrator for the IFRF. Her duties include event support, financial support, and supporting Prof Mohamed Pourkashanian in his role as the General Secretary. Lisa is also the Personal Assistant to Prof Pourkashanian at TERC and Adminsitrative Officer for TERC.
Melissa Ayres is the Company Secretary for the IFRF. She is also the Head of Finance, Commercial and Partnerships for the Translational Energy Research Centre. She has a background in accounting and finance and managing capital projects for the University of Sheffield.
Professor Pourkashanian is the General Secretary of IFRF, Head of Energy-2050 at the University of Sheffield, and is the Executive Director of PACT UK. He holds a chair in Energy Engineering and has completed numerous major research projects on clean energy technology and received a substantial sum of grants from EPSRC, EU, NATO, and industry.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Academic
- Chairman Person
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Communications Officer
Rhianne Spurden is the Marketing and Communications Officer for the IFRF. Her role supports with website maintenance, social media, developing brochures, flyers and leaflets and events support. Rhianne is also the Marketing and Communications Officer for TERC.
Rhianne has a varied marketing and communications background, including periods of time working in the technology, law, and housing sectors. In addition to her role with the Translational Energy Research Centre she works closely with colleagues in the Faculty of Engineering and at a wider level to provide a cohesive approach to promoting the energy research from throughout the University of Sheffield.
Siobhan Green is the Administrator for the IFRF. Her duties include event support, financial support, monitoring the email inbox and other administrative support. Siobhan is also the Administrative Officer for TERC, and has a background in event management.
Job Titles:
- Heat Transfer Research Inc.