Professor Oakey has over 30 years experience in energy industries and has been progressing his career at Cranfield University since 1998. He is currently the Professor of Energy Technology and Head of the Institute for Energy and Resource Technology. John is also engaged in a wide range of research activities in the UK, Europe and on the international scene. He is a recognised authority on materials and process problems in energy processes using fossil and related fuels and is active in research on the clean use of fossil fuels.