Professor Peilin Zhou

Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering

Personal statement

I joined the University on 1 April 2001 when I introduced the discipline of marine engineering and developed both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marine engineering. I am currently Professor of Marine Engineering in the Department. Over the years I also developed several articulation courses with partner Universities in China and Vietnam.

Currently, I am the Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes in the Department, responsible for PGT admissions and course development.

I have organised a number of international conferences in the UK and Asia. I am Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, Charted engineer, member of a number of international professional bodies. Currently, I am the Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes.

Expertise

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Prize And Awards

The Denny Medal: Recipient; 16/3/2018
Fellow of IMarEST: Recipient; 2011
Fellow of RINA: Recipient; 2009

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Publications

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Publications

Pressure–composition design-space optimization of H2-He-Ne working fluids for 20–100 K shipboard LH2 cold-energy recovery: Liu Yinhua, Zhou Peilin, Wang Haibin, Gu Binteng, Yang Lin; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Vol 247 (2026); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.155803
Analysis and optimization of diesel injection strategy to minimize unburned hydrogen in a hydrogen–diesel dual-fuel medium-speed marine engine: Zhou Peilin, Gu Binteng, Chen Ning; Journal of Marine Science and Application Vol 25, pp. 775-786 (2026); https://doi.org/10.1007/s11804-025-00732-2
Simulation research on working performance of methanol/diesel low-speed engine equipped with integrated MOC + SCR aftertreatment: Wan Qiqi, Zhu Yuanqing, Liu Huiquan, Zu Xianghuan, Zhou Peilin, Feng Yongming; International Journal of Engine Research (2026); https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874261451522
A novel 3-dimethylaminopropylamine + N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone low-energy water-lean solvent for onboard CO₂ capture : Performance, properties, and capture mechanism: Zhu Yunlong, Xi Hongyuan, Zhou Song, Wang Zhen, Zhou Weijian, Zhou Peilin, Wang Haibin; Separation and Purification Technology Vol 385 (2026); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.136442
Regulatory gap analysis for risk-based design of liquefied hydrogen maritime transport vessels: Park Chybyung, Jang Hayoung, Jeong Byongug, Zhou Peilin, Wang Haibin, Mesbahi Ana, Hwang Insik, Liu Yinhua, Mujeeb-Ahmed MP; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Vol 217 (2026); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153840
Thermodynamic analysis of the potential application of methanol steam reforming in marine internal combustion engines: Shi Jie, Zhu Yuanqing, Zhou Peilin, Xia Chong, Feng Yongming, Zhou Song; International Journal of Engine Research (2026); https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874261417964

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Teaching

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Teaching

Currently, I contribute to teaching to NM102 introduction to Marine Engineering, NM213 Fundamental of Marine Engineering, NM324 Principles and Application of Marine Machinery, NM421 Ship Power Marine Power and Electrical Systems, NM952 Advanced Marine Engineering, NM980 Onboard Energy Management and Marine Environment Protection

Research

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Research Interests

My research areas cover many aspects in marine engineering, including marine propulsion system design and efficiency improvement, engine combustion and simulation, combined cycle, marine engines’ NOx, SOx and CO2 emission control, ship ballast water treatment, fuel cells marine application, biodiesel application, life cycle analysis on water-borne transport and shipyard green technology. I have published over 110 research papers including 36 internal referred journal papers.