Mark is a Research Associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering. His work integrates precise experimental measurements of phase behaviour with contributions to the underlying thermodynamic and kinetic theory to improve the understanding of the formation of solid phases in the energy industry. This holistic approach not only provides novel, high-quality data, but also establishes the theoretical frameworks needed to interpret and predict these complex processes.

The goals of his research are:

• Reducing the cost of safe liquid hydrogen production by measuring the solubility of impurities in hydrogen at cryogenic temperatures. This prevents adsorption units from being over-sized. 
• Investigating ortho-para hydrogen conversion catalyst deactivation due to the formation of solids on the catalyst surface.
• Reducing non-routine CO2 emissions in LNG plants by preventing unplanned shutdowns and plant uptsets due to solid freeze-out
• Measuring, designing, and modelling alternative gas hydrate managment chemistries to reduce the volume of inhibitors required (and thus CO2 emissions) during the production and transport of natural gas