Dr. Felix Leach

Professor

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Biography

Felix Leach is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where he also serves as a Shell-Pocock Fellow and Tutor at Keble College. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Felix’s research focuses on thermal propulsion systems and their impact on air quality and noise pollution. He leads projects aimed at developing hydrogen energy vectors, green ammonia propulsion, and advanced instrumentation for emissions monitoring. With a distinguished career in both academia and industry, Felix has collaborated with various organizations, including Jaguar Land Rover, to enhance engine efficiency and reduce emissions. His contributions to public policy surrounding environmental impact and air quality are notable, having provided expertise to governments and councils. Felix has received several awards for his research and teaching excellence, and is actively involved in the academic community as an Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaches and conducts research in the field of Engineering Science, focusing on thermal propulsion and its environmental impact.

Awards

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Richard Way Memorial Prize

2014-01-01
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SAE Excellence Oral Presentation Award

2018-01-01
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ASME ICED Valuable Technical Paper Award

2021-01-01
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Independent Press Award (Environment category)

2022-01-01
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SAE Forest R. McFarland Award

2022-01-01
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SAE International Myers Award

2024-01-01
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APEX Award (Climate & Environmental Sustainability category)

2025-01-01
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Department of Engineering Science Gold Teaching Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
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  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.