Dr Dawei Wu graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University before he joined Newcastle University as a research fellow. He became a Lecturer and later a Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering at Newcastle University's School of Engineering before moving to the University of Birmingham in 2020.
Dr Wu’s research strength lies in zero-carbon fuels (such as hydrogen, ammonia, and e-fuels) and zero-emitting propulsion technologies for transport. Currently, he is a part of the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub and is working as a theme leader in 'low-carbon power and propulsion systems for shipping.' He is leading the development of hydrogen technology roadmaps in the UK National Hydrogen Research Hub: HI-ACT (Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions). Additionally, he is a work package leader for 'Propulsion System Scalability Analysis' in the program grant – MariNH3: Green Ammonia Thermal Propulsion. Other research activities and industrial projects include the development of disruptive linear engine generators and cryogenic energy assisted power generation cycles, studies on fundamental thermofluids and combustion of hydrogen and ammonia, as well as utilisation of AI approaches and digital twin models for optimal designs of hybrid powertrains in HGVs, rail, and marine vessels.
He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters in the field of Mechanical and Marine Engineering. He is an associate journal editor of 'Frontiers in Energy Research,' and Academia 'Green Energy,' and a 'Fuel' section topic editor of Energies. He is also a Fuels and Lubricants Committee Member of SAE.