Professor George A. Aggidis is Head of Energy Engineering at Lancaster University. PhD: Lancaster 2010, MSc: Cranfield 1984, BEng (Hons): Bradford 1982. His engineering career includes academia and 25 years in industry, including nine years abroad. Started his engineering career with the fluid machinery manufacturer Mather & Platt Ltd, Manchester, UK, completing a sandwich university degree in Mechanical Engineering followed by appointments in the UK and abroad including Engineering Director of the largest UK hydro turbine manufacturer Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd. Developed turbines for hydropower generation projects and physical research prototypes of fluid machinery operating successfully worldwide. He has over 200 research papers, designs, developments and patent contributions with a strong focus on engineering science applied to industry-led requirements in energy, renewable energy, and fluid machinery. Eur Ing, CEng, CMarEng, FIMehE, FEI, FIMarEST, FIET, Board Member of IMechE Power Industries Fluid Machinery Group.