Hydrogen, Clean and Sustainable Energy

About the Project

Generating clean and sustainable energy is a key global challenge and a real strength of the school, with work spanning fundamental research into novel materials and technologies all the way through to the scale up of these techniques towards industry readiness. Examples include the production of green hydrogen and ammonia, CO2 capture and utilisation, fuel cells and bio-derived processes. Work on battery materials spans from atomistic models of key materials, through 3D printing of battery materials to studies of battery pack performance and degradation.

Our work in this area is underpinned by the Centre for Doctoral Training in the hydrogen economy, EnerHy, and the Centre for Circular Chemical Economy. We have one of the largest UK groups on green hydrogen spanning fundamental research to the scale up to higher technology readiness levels. This is also supported our world class facilities in additive manufacturing for functional ceramics and our materials characterisation suite, including the National Centre for Cathodoluminescence.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Jonathan Wagner J.L.Wagner@lboro.ac.uk

Entry requirements:
Minimum 2:1 honours degree

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Closing date of advert:31st July 2026

Start date:October 2026

Full-time/part-time availability:Full time 3 years/Part time 6 years

Fee band:2026/27 Band RB (UK TBC, International £29,500)

Who is eligible to apply?: UK and International