Thomas Povey
Professor of Engineering Science · eng.ox.ac.uk · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Thomas Povey is Professor of Engineering Science at University of Oxford. Thomas Povey shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I am interested in discussing possible DPhil/PhD positions with genuinely exceptional students who have an interested in combined theoretical, computational and experimental work any of the areas listed in my research interests page.
Research interests
The High Speed Turbomachinery Group, led by Professor Thomas Povey, conducts combined theoretical, computational and experimental work in the following areas:
- Turbine performance
- Turbine capacity measurement
- Nozzle guide vane rotor cooling optimisation
- Combustor turbine interaction effects
- Measurement techniques in turbines
- High speed facility design
- Aerodynamic probe design and calibration
We are also interested in advanced instrumentation for flow measurement. The following areas are of particular interest:
- Measurements of angle in highly swirling flows (such as in modern combustors)
- Measurement of flow (Mach, Temperature, Angle) in aggressive environments
- High frequency temperature measurements in highly unsteady (turbine) environments
- Minature probes for measurements in moderately (M < 2) supersonic flow
- Advanced IR camera techniques for metal effectiveness measurements.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Impact of trailing edge damage on nozzle guide vane aerodynamic performance
Low-order-model-based design of additive-manufactured heat exchanger
High-accuracy experimental study of performance characteristics of optimised Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube
Comparison of eddy viscosity models for high turbulence nozzle guide vane flows
Aerodynamic and thermal field development of cooled transonic HP NGV
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Povey hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Thomas Povey's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am interested in discussing possible DPhil/PhD positions with genuinely exceptional students who have an interested in combined theoretical, computational and experimental work any of the areas list.
What does Thomas Povey research?
The High Speed Turbomachinery Group, led by Professor Thomas Povey, conducts combined theoretical, computational and experimental work in the following areas:
- Turbine performance
- Turbine capacity measurement
- Nozzle guide vane rotor cooling optimisation
- Combustor turbine interaction effects
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Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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