Dr Pinguet is one of the world’s leading experts in multiphase flow measurement and research, with more than 25 years’ international experience. Recognised as a world authority, he has published over 140 scientific papers and holds a number of patents.

His appointment will help NEL to drive forward the next generation of multiphase flow measurement challenges and focus on helping industry achieve the cost-effective exploitation of reserves in technically challenging production environments. In particular, he will be working on the verification of in situ meter performance, a key gap in the current measurement traceability chain.

Dr Brian Millington, Managing Director, NEL, said: “NEL is already internationally recognised as one of the foremost authorities on flow measurement. Bruno has joined to help us remain at the cutting edge of multiphase flow measurement, at a time when the discipline faces a whole new set of exciting challenges. Bruno’s appointment will also strengthen our capability in all aspects of the fundamental science that underpins the whole area of flow measurement.”