Adam Zucconi

Background:

Adam obtained a 1st class undergraduate degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Kent in 2017 where he was awarded the Dean’s Prize for academic excellence. He then went on to study an Automotive Engineering MSc at Cranfield University where he was awarded the Hodgett’s Memorial Prize for the best thesis for his work on the investigation of spray characteristics of novel fuels. After graduating, Adam joined HORIBA MIRA as a graduate before securing a position as a research scientist. His work focuses on research of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, specifically characterisation, analysis and modelling for automotive applications. Adam began a part-time PhD within the EIL in 2020. He also sits on a committee which develops collaborative projects between HORIBA and UCL.

Research Summary:

Adam’s PhD research focuses on high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs), specifically on advanced diagnostic and characterisation techniques. So far Adam has developed new techniques to improve phosphoric acid visualisation in HT-PEMFCs. Future work will focus on developing novel in situ techniques for characterisation and how this may affect future regulations.