World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
43
Citations
9307
World Ranking
6050
National Ranking
385

Overview

Stephen Pickering is affiliated with the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily falls within the field of Engineering, with a focus on several subfields including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Computational Mechanics, and Mechanics of Materials.

Their work covers topics such as:

  • Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation
  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Global Health and Surgery

Stephen Pickering has published research in a variety of venues, notably including:

  • Organic Process Research & Development
  • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
  • Composites Part B Engineering
  • IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
  • Journal of Cleaner Production

Representative recent papers include:

  • 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
  • From aviation to aviation: Environmental and financial viability of closed-loop recycling of carbon fibre composite, 2020, Composites Part B Engineering
  • Scalable Continuous Vortex Reactor for Gram to Kilo Scale for UV and Visible Photochemistry, 2020, Organic Process Research & Development
  • Research and Realization of High-Power Medium-Voltage Active Rectifier Concepts for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Generation, 2020, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
  • A Continuous-Flow Electrochemical Taylor Vortex Reactor: A Laboratory-Scale High-Throughput Flow Reactor with Enhanced Mixing for Scalable Electrosynthesis, 2021, Organic Process Research & Development

Frequent coauthors in their work include:

  • Richard Jefferson-Loveday
  • Michael W. George
  • Darren S. Lee
  • Martyn Poliakoff
  • Gabriele Gennari

In terms of book publications, Stephen Pickering has contributed to one volume published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology titled Cooling of Rotating Electrical Machines: Fundamentals, modelling, testing and design, released in 2022.

Best Publications

  • Recycling technologies for thermoset composite materials—current status

    Stephen Pickering

  • A fluidised-bed process for the recovery of glass fibres from scrap thermoset composites

    S.J. Pickering;R.M. Kelly;J.R. Kennerley;C.D. Rudd

  • Chemical recycling of carbon fibre reinforced composites in nearcritical and supercritical water

    Raul Piñero-Hernanz;Christopher Dodds;Jason Hyde;Juan García-Serna

  • Nanostructured cerium oxide: preparation and properties of weakly-agglomerated powders

    Boro Djuričić;Stephen Pickering

  • Chemical recycling of carbon fibre composites using alcohols under subcritical and supercritical conditions

    Raúl Piñero-Hernanz;Juan García-Serna;Christopher Dodds;Jason Hyde

  • Characterisation of carbon fibres recycled from carbon fibre/epoxy resin composites using supercritical n-propanol

    G. Jiang;S.J. Pickering;E.H. Lester;T.A. Turner

  • Comparing Life Cycle Energy and Global Warming Potential of Carbon Fiber Composite Recycling Technologies and Waste Management Options

    Fanran Meng;Elsa A. Olivetti;Youyang Zhao;Jiyoun Christina Chang

  • Effect of coupling agents on reinforcing potential of recycled carbon fibre for polypropylene composite

    K.H. Wong;D. Syed Mohammed;S.J. Pickering;R. Brooks

  • Characterisation of carbon fibres recycled from scrap composites using fluidised bed process

    H. L. H. Yip;S. J. Pickering;C. D. Rudd

  • Energy and environmental assessment and reuse of fluidised bed recycled carbon fibres

    Fanran Meng;Jon McKechnie;T.A. Turner;Stephen Pickering

  • Microwave heating as a means for carbon fibre recovery from polymer composites: a technical feasibility study

    Edward Lester;Sam Kingman;Kok Hoong Wong;Chris Rudd

  • A comparative life cycle assessment of graphene and activated carbon in a supercapacitor application

    Matteo Cossutta;Viliam Vretenar;Teresa Álvarez Centeno;Peter Kotrusz

  • An assessment of financial viability of recycled carbon fibre in automotive applications

    Unknown

  • Environmental Aspects of Use of Recycled Carbon Fiber Composites in Automotive Applications.

    Fanran Meng;Jon McKechnie;Thomas Turner;Kok H. Wong

  • The characterisation and reuse of glass fibres recycled from scrap composites by the action of a fluidised bed process

    J.R. Kennerley;R.M. Kelly;N.J. Fenwick;S.J. Pickering

  • Recycled carbon fibre reinforced polymer composite for electromagnetic interference shielding

    K.H. Wong;S.J. Pickering;C.D. Rudd

  • Supercritical propanol, a possible route to composite carbon fibre recovery: A viability study

    Jason R. Hyde;Edward Lester;Sam Kingman;Stephen Pickering

  • Surface characterisation of carbon fibre recycled using fluidised bed

    G. Jiang;S.J. Pickering;G.S. Walker;K.H. Wong

  • New process for dry granulation and heat recovery from molten blast-furnace slag

    S.J Pickering;N Hay;T.F Roylance;G.H Thomas

  • From aviation to aviation: Environmental and financial viability of closed-loop recycling of carbon fibre composite

    Unknown

  • Development of Aircraft Electric Starter–Generator System Based on Active Rectification Technology

    Serhiy Bozhko;Tao Yang;Jean-Marc Le Peuvedic;Puvan Arumugam

  • A comparative LCA of different graphene production routes

    Matteo Cossutta;Jon McKechnie;Stephen J. Pickering

  • Improved Cooling in the End Region of a Strip-Wound Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled Induction Electric Machine

    C. Micallef;S.J. Pickering;K.A. Simmons;K.J. Bradley

Frequent Co-Authors

Chris Gerada
Chris Gerada University of Nottingham
Chris D. Rudd
Chris D. Rudd James Cook University
Patrick Wheeler
Patrick Wheeler University of Nottingham
Jon Clare
Jon Clare University of Nottingham
Michael W. George
Michael W. George University of Nottingham
Edward Lester
Edward Lester University of Nottingham
Martyn Poliakoff
Martyn Poliakoff University of Nottingham
Serhiy Bozhko
Serhiy Bozhko University of Nottingham
Michael Galea
Michael Galea University of Malta
Sam Kingman
Sam Kingman University of Nottingham

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Engineering and Technology in the USA opens many doors—especially with flexible online options. For those seeking cost-effective education, the cheapest online master's in urban planning is ideal for tech-minded individuals interested in sustainable cities and infrastructure.

Time constraints? Accelerated programs are growing in popularity. A 6 month masters degree online can help driven students earn credentials quickly to boost their careers or specialize in a specific technical area.

Not everyone needs a full degree to advance. Fast, focused certification programs can lead to high-paying jobs in engineering, technology, and related management fields.

Online education is also making STEM fields more accessible for non-traditional students. Many platforms offer flexible online school for moms, enabling parents and caregivers to pursue rewarding engineering or tech careers from home.

Whether you are looking for affordability, speed, specialized skills, or flexibility, online pathways in engineering and technology make upskilling possible for everyone.

Best Scientists Citing Stephen Pickering

Trending Scientists