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Professor Gary Lock BEng (Hons), MSc, PhD Professor Gary Lock

Gary is a professor in aerospace engineering with research expertise in land-based gas turbine and aero-engine (jet) technology.

Research

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat recovery cycles
  • Gas turbine technology
  • Measurement techniques

This person is available to supervise research degree projects

Publications

View a list of books and publications by Gary Lock

Role

Professor Gary Lock was appointed Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2015. He is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering with research expertise in land-based gas turbine and aero-engine (jet) technology.

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Career

Between 1991 and 1995 Gary was a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering Science and a Fellow of Oriel College, University of Oxford. He joined the University of Bath in 1995 and has held the following positions within the Department of Mechanical Engineering:

  • 1995 to1997: Probationary Lecturer
  • 1997 to 2001: Lecturer
  • 2001 to 2008: Senior Lecturer
  • 2008 to 2012: Reader
  • 2012 onwards: Professor

Gary was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2011.

Education

  • PhD in Aerospace Studies, University of Toronto, Canada