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The IOR recognises outstanding achievements at the 125th annual dinner
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The IOR Annual Dinner, held in London on 27 February 2025, celebrated outstanding individual contributions to the advancement
of the RACHP industry and recognised businesses for their dedication to sustainability with the Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award. Five awards were presented during the evening: The J&E Hall Gold International Medal recognises the most noteworthy practical contribution to the fi eld of innovation in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technology. This year’s winner is Professor Ahmed Kovacevic FREng from City St George’s, University of London. His work blends academic research with industrial collaboration to deliver transformative solutions for high- fi delity numerical modelling of rotary positive displacement compressors. The specialist software he has developed has revolutionised compressor design. It has enabled improved performance, effi ciency, and reliability across refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, and energy recovery systems. In partnership with industry, he has enhanced compressor technology and expanded its applications into areas such as high- temperature heat pumps, hydrogen compression, and sustainable lubrication.
Eshagh Goudarzi of London South Bank University has been awarded the Ted Perry Memorial Award for Student Research for his work on ‘The integration of waste heat and mine water for heat recovery and storage in district heating and cooling’. This project which has led to the fi rst scheme of its kind in the UK, uses the ground as a geobattery to store waste heat for seasonal heating and cooling on a signifi cantly large scale. The judges were impressed by this researcher’s comprehensive approach, which integrates heat
recovery, long-term storage, and the re-use of energy.
The IOR’s RACHP Engineering Technician Section makes a Lifetime Achievement award to an individual who has spent their whole career in a hands-on role, having displayed exceptional dedication to their customers, employers, and their sector. This year’s winner is Matthew Byfl eet of Adcock, recognised for his expertise in various equipment and technologies, from VRV systems to industrial and pharmaceutical applications. A strong advocate for low-carbon, low-GWP solutions, Matthew is dedicated to driving sustainable development in the industry. He is also passionate about mentoring apprentices and young technicians, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation and propel the sector forward. This year, the judges have also recognised with a Highly Commended award Andy Clarke from Airconuk.
The Lightfoot Medal is awarded for the best IOR
Talk and Paper of the previous year and is made to Dylan Betts for his paper “Heat Networks in Rural Areas”. The winner of this award is decided by vote of IOR members The IOR Beyond Refrigeration Environmental
Award is given to a project demonstrating our sector’s achievements in reducing environmental emissions from cooling in the UK. This year, it was awarded to GEA Heating & Refrigeration Solutions for the Smart Parc Energy Centre in Derby. The Smart Parc Energy Centre is a sustainable energy management centre based on an integrated heating and cooling network that redistributes waste heat. It uses an industrial ammonia heat pump to provide cooling
Professor Ahmed Kovacevic.
and zero-carbon heating. The IoR has also revealed eight members who
are being appointed as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their technical expertise, leadership and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry. The new IOR Fellows appointed for 2025 are John Billson, Nick Franzen, Juliet Loiselle, Neil McGoldrick, Julie Murray, Steven Padgett, Nick Rivers and Justin Southwick.
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