Danial Farooq

Danial is a PhD student in the Beale group investigating the use of scattering-contrast computer tomography techniques to study Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to produce fuel from domestic waste. The project is hosted by UCL at the Catalysis Hub based in the Harwell Research Complex with collaboration of industry partners, BP and Johnson Matthey. In 2020, Danial completed his Master’s in engineering science at the University of Oxford with specialisation in chemical engineering modules. His master’s thesis involved the modelling of an integrated hydrothermal liquefaction plant which could convert organic waste feedstock into sustainable aviation fuel. He has further research experience performing mass and energy balance, techno-economic assessments, and environmental assessments on different waste management systems as a research intern at the University of Oxford. During the summer of 2019, he gained experience as research intern at the university of Nizwa, Oman, investigating the bioremediation of diesel oil. Furthermore, he also completed specialised modules in entrepreneurship and innovation at the Said Business School.