Dr James Bloor
About Dr James Bloor
Dr. James Bloor is a Senior Process Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in water and wastewater treatment plant design.
Title
Dr. James Bloor holds the title of Senior Process Engineer.
Current Position at Arup
Dr. James Bloor has been working at Arup as a Senior Process Engineer since 2004, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this role, he serves as the Technical Process lead for drinking water treatment plant design and consultancy. His responsibilities include the detailed design of both drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience.
Previous Roles in Engineering
Dr. James Bloor's prior roles include serving as a Principal Process Engineer at Aker Kvaerner from 1997 to 2004 in Stockton-on-Tees and as a Commissioning Engineer at Purac from 1996 to 1997. During his tenure at Aker Kvaerner, he specialized in the design of industrial and domestic water and wastewater treatment plants. His early career included postdoctoral research and development work with Unilever/University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 1994 to 1996, focusing on industrial wastewater treatment.
Educational Background
Dr. James Bloor obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Newcastle University between 1991 and 1994. His doctoral research centered on 'The application of Jet Loop Reactors for Industrial wastewater treatment.' Prior to his PhD, he completed a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Newcastle University from 1987 to 1991.
Expertise in Water Treatment
Dr. James Bloor has extensive expertise in the design and consultancy of water treatment projects. This includes his work on both industrial and domestic water and wastewater treatment systems. Over his career, he has contributed significantly to the detailed design of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, making substantial contributions to the water industry.