Gavin Harper
Gavin D. J. Harper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 December 1986 Harold Wood, Greater London, England |
| Alma mater | Open University University of East London Loughborough University Keele University Cardiff University |
| Employer | University of Birmingham |
| Known for | Author |
Gavin D. J. Harper (born 1986) is a technology author based in Machynlleth, Wales.[1]
Biography
He left school aged 16 to work for a large engineering company before studying for A levels.[2] Aged 16[2] he contacted the Open University and enrolled on a degree course in technology and, at the same time, started writing his first book 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius. At the time, the Open University believed he was the youngest person to hold a full Open University degree,[2] (However, he has since been overtaken by 16 year old Cameron Thompson.[3]) He later studied for a master's degree in sustainable architecture with the University of East London.[4] He read for his PhD at Cardiff University.[5]
He is a member of the National Energy Foundation's Advisory Council[6]
Writing
His works have been translated into Italian, Chinese and Korean.
Books
- Harper, Gavin D. J. (2009). Domestic Solar Energy: A Guide for the Homeowner. Ramsbury: Crowood Press (UK). ISBN 978-1-84797-060-2.
- Bull, Jamie; Harper, Gavin D. J. (19 January 2011). Small-Scale Wind Power Generation. Crowood Press (UK). ISBN 978-1-84797-210-1.
- Starbuck, Jon; Harper, Gavin (19 November 2008). Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels: A Do-It-Yourself Manual : A Do-It-Yourself Manual. Mcgraw-hill. ISBN 0-07-160043-4.
- Harper, Gavin (21 June 2010). Holography Projects for the Evil Genius. New York: McGraw-Hill Education TAB. ISBN 978-0-07-162400-8.
- Harper, Gavin D J (16 May 2008). Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius. McGraw-Hill Education TAB. ISBN 0-07-149659-9.
- Harper, Gavin (22 June 2007). Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius. Foreword By Willie Nelson. New York: McGraw Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-147772-1.
- Harper, Gavin D J (20 September 2006). 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius. McGraw Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-146984-2.
- Harper, Gavin (28 March 2006). Build Your Own Car PC. Mcgraw-hill. ISBN 0-07-146826-9.
- Harper, Gavin D J (13 December 2005). 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius. McGraw-Hill Education TAB. ISBN 0-07-145823-9.
Italian Translations
- Harper, Gavin D.J. (2008). L'energia solare e le sue applicazioni. Cinquanta progetti pratici (in Italian). ISBN 978-88-203-4121-3.
Chinese Translations
- 科学鬼才:全息技术应用41例. 人民邮电出版社 ISBN 9787115287885
- 酷车电子产品制作DIY:50项目. 科学出版社 ISBN 9787030185747
- 科学鬼才:太阳能技术应用50例 ISBN 9787115291325
- 科学鬼才 汽车电子制作50例 图例版 ISBN 9787115472694
Korean Translations
- 과학영재를 위한 50가지 태양에너지 프로젝트.
References
- ^ J., Harper, Gavin D. (2008). L'energia solare e le sue applicazioni : 50 progetti pratici. LEGO, Lavis, tipografo trentino. Milano: Hoepli. ISBN 9788820341213. OCLC 799657709.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Bright Young Things" (PDF). sesame. No. 229. Spring 2006. pp. 20–21. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "The Open University's youngest graduate". www3.open.ac.uk. 1 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013.
- ^ McCormack, Steve (9 March 2006). "Gavin Harper: The 19-year-old who's already written four books and taken an MSc". The Independent. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012.
- ^ McCrae, Alex (15 July 2009). "Saving tomorrow's world: How the planet's environmental problems could be solved by technological innovation". The Independent.
- ^ "National Energy Foundation's advisory board - National Energy Foundation". www.nef.org.uk. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019.
External links
- "Chocolate Power". Science.
- "Huffington Post Profile".
- KATWALA, AMIT (5 August 2018). "The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction". Wired.
- Harper, Gavin (18 May 2018). "Why Critical Materials are Exactly That". New Statesman.
- "How Environmentally Friendly Are Cordless Products". Which?. 28 July 2018.
- "Gavin Harper, the 19 year old who's already written four books and taken an MSc". The Independent. 9 March 2006.
- Parrott, Vicky (15 November 2018). "What happens to used Lithium Ion Batteries from Electric Cars". The Telegraph.
- "How recyclable are batteries from electric cars?".
- "Where will the used EV batteries go?". 10 November 2018.
- "Batterien von Elektro-Autos werden zum Problem für die Umwelt". 7 November 2019.
- Charles, Dan (6 November 2019). "Lithium-Ion Batteries Help Power Civilizations, But How Can They Be Recycled?". NPR.