Contributor: Dr Gareth Evans

Dr Gareth Evans , Environmental Biotechnology ,University of Durham

Dr Gareth Evans

Dr Gareth Evans spent nearly twenty years, developing and implementing commercial R&D, waste/water recycling and pollution control programmes, gaining experience in land and wetland management, project management and pilot plant design/commissioning. He was also responsible for feasibility studies for European 5th framework programme and involved as a consultant on a projects in the UK, Europe, Turkey and Tasmania.

A member of the European Federation of Biotechnology, he was then approached to lead the Environmental Biotechnology teaching at the University of Durham. He now writes extensively on environmental, scientific and technical subjects in a variety of international magazines and online media.

Engines engaged – powering the A320neo and Boeing's 737 MAX
Rising fuel costs and sustainability demands have forced manufacturers to rethink tomorrow's aircraft engines. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how engine manufacturers for aircraft such as the...

Life after Atlantis
The final flight for Nasa's Atlantis shuttle marked the end of an era but also ushered in a new dawn for spaceflight. Dr Gareth Evans explores the legacy of this historic space mission and asks...

Super Satellite
The global industry is booming, with a range of new platforms nearing launch, and more following fast in their wake. Dr Gareth Evans explores the most significant satellite projects...

Single European Sky
With European flights predicted to double by 2020, a comprehensive EU flight plan is more important than ever. Dr Gareth Evans reports on the political and economic vision of the Single...

An Easier Fix for Fuel Leaks
With a stronger focus on efficiency, fuel leaks in aerospace operations are coming under renewed scrutiny. Dr Gareth Evans looks at how industry is changing to make repair and detection much...