Gavin Harper

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]

His works have been translated into Italian, Chinese and Korean.

• 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.