Luke Middleton

Luke is passionate about exploring the intersection of mathematics, Engineering, data analysis, and environmental science. His research delves into understanding complex ecosystems, deciphering patterns, and modelling ecological phenomena. By applying mathematical techniques, Luke aims to unravel the intricacies of natural systems and contribute to sustainable practices.

In addition to environmental research, he has a keen interest in biomechanics and engineering applications. Specifically, Luke focuses on optimising sports training methodologies. By leveraging biomechanical principles, he seeks to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and design innovative training protocols. His work bridges the gap between theory and practical application, benefiting athletes and coaches.

Another facet of Luke’s research involves sustainability and technology development. He investigates novel approaches to reduce our ecological footprint, such as efficient energy utilisation and waste management. Luke is committed to advancing sustainable solutions, whether renewable energy sources or eco-friendly materials.

On the technological front, he delves into cryogenics and refrigeration. Understanding compression technologies and their impact on cooling systems is crucial for various industries. From medical applications to space exploration, Luke’s research aims to optimise cooling processes, improve efficiency, and minimise environmental impact.

In teaching, Luke advocates gamification. Specifically, he explores how gamified approaches can enhance statistical education in professional health courses. His current project involves using escape rooms as an engaging and interactive way to teach statistical concepts. By immersing students in problem-solving scenarios, Luke fosters a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for quantitative methods.

Luke Middleton commenced his academic journey at the University of Brighton in 2013, where he demonstrated remarkable dedication and intellect, ultimately achieving a First-class honour in 2018. Luke’s exceptional academic performance throughout his undergraduate studies earned him prestigious awards, including the Governor's Award, the Dr Dal Koshal Achievement Prize, and the Highly Commended Prize, underscoring his scholarly excellence.

While at the University of Brighton, Luke contributed significantly to the engineering realm by designing the suspension system for the university's inaugural competitive formula student vehicle, showcasing his ingenuity and commitment to advancing the institution's engineering initiatives.

Driven by a passion for cutting-edge research, Luke pursued a PhD focused on small-scale liquefaction for processing anthropogenic methane. Collaborating with industry leader Ricardo plc and supported by an EPSRC ICASE scholarship, his doctoral research aimed to enhance compression technology to minimise energy consumption in gas compression processes. His groundbreaking work resulted in notable achievements, including a patent application, a seminal conference paper at the Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET2022) conference, and a distinguished presentation at the All Energy Conference 2022.

In recognition of his scholarly achievements and research contributions, Luke assumed the role of a lecturer at the University of Brighton under the title of Academic skills tutor, specialising in Mathematics and Statistics. In this capacity, he provides invaluable support to students and Schools from all subject areas, bolstering mathematical and statistical proficiency across various academic disciplines.