List of alumni from The Birmingham Centre for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Research in alphabetical order by surname.
Mr Sotiris Alexandrou
(2014-2015). Use of biogas on solid oxide fuel cells. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Naser Al-Mufachi
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
(2010-2014). Effects of palladium thin films on the hydrogen permeability of PD-CU alloy membranes. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Ghzzai Almutairi
(2009-2012). Liquid hydrocarbons in SOFCs, hydrogen fuel cells, colloids and delivery of molecules to the consumer. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Yousif Al-Sagheer
(2013-2016). Fuel cells and hydrogen for balance renewable energy fluctuations. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Sophie Archer
(2013-2018). Life cycles analysis of biomass derived fuels for fuel cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Nor Arifin
(2014-2018). Developing sustrates for SOFC cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Caroline Blackmore
(2012-2016). Photocatalytic (solar) production of H2 with size-selected, tunable nanocatalysts. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Carolina Branco
(2013-2017). Composite electrolyte membranes for electrochemical energy conversion in polymer fuel cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Ms Rosie Bullock
(2010-2014). PG Cert. University of Birmingham.
Dr Henry Burch
Development Scientist, Amalyst Ltd
(2012-2016). Photochemical hydrogen production using new and developed materials to produce a prototype PEC anode. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Amrit Chandan
Technical Specialist, Aceleron
(2010-2014). High temperature PEMFC stacks for vehicles, improving start-up time and lifetime. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr James Courtney
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
(2010-2014). Characterizing the redox active species within liquid catholyte proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Martin Cuddy
Photocathode Development Engineer, Photek (Hastings)
(2009-2013). Size-selected MOS2 clusters for hydrogen evolution. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Oliver Curnick
Research Quality Engineer, jaguar Landrover
(2008-2011). Ionomer-stabilised Pt and Pt-Ti bimetallic electrocatalysts for the proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Rosalind Davies
Editorial Assistant, Taylor & Francis Group
(2011-2015). Light metal hydrides for hydrogen storage materials. Doctoral thesis, University of Birmingham.
Mr John Drake
(2009-2013). Modelling of proton exchange membrane fuel cells in matlab and comsol. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Mr Peter Fisher
(2009-2015). Electronics control aspects of fuel cell applications within hybrid systems (hydrogen store, battery, fuel cell, electric motor drive, plus BoP). MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Miguel Angel Molina Garcia
(2013-2017). Non-precious-metal catalysts for alkaline polymeric membrane fuel cells (APMFC). Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Mr Balraj Ghataore
(2010-2011). Automotive application of integrated PEMFC battery system for power and freezing. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Mr Jonathan Goh
Doctoral Researcher at HySA Systems Competence Centre
(2011-2014). Novel electrocatalyst supports for PEMFC. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Gaurav Gupta
Research Fellow, University of Newcastle
(2010-2013). Bimetallic platinum-chromium nanoparticles as electrocatalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEFCs). Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Philip Hamilton
Business Engagement Manager, University of Birmingham
(2009-2012). The development of PVD coatings for proton exchange membrane fuel cell bipolar plates. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Scott Hardman
Researcher (Plug-in Hybrid and Electricle Vehicle Research Centre) UC Davis
(2012-2016). Niche market applications and the marketing of hydrogen and fuel cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Mariska Hattenberger
Research Fellow, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
(2011-2014). Survey of existing membranes including new membrane development and testing for IT and HT PEMFCs. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Katie Howe
Patent Attorney
(2009-2013). Design improvement of micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells for unmanned aircraft applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Aimee Jackson
(2014-2019). Manganese oxide-graphene oxide hybrid support systems for DMFC (and PEMFC) applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Paul Jennings
Research Fellow (Development of search techniques and their application for electrocatalytic problems), Stanford University
(2009-2013). Computational studies of mono and bimetallic nanoclusters for potential polymer electrolyte fuel cell applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Zeyu Jiang
(2017-2018). Carbon-tolerance SOFC anode manufacturing, testing with biogas. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Martin Khzouz
Lecturer in Automotive Systems, Coventry University
(2010-2013). The development and characterisation of Ni-Cu/AI203 catalyst for hydrogen production via multi fuel reforming. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Yaxiang Lu
Research Assistant, University of Surrey
(2012-2015). Advanced nanoparticles for fuel cell application. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Daniel Escalera Lopez
(2014-2018). Nanostructuring transition metal dichalcogenides for the hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Peter Mardle
(2015-2020). An investigation of in-situ grown NiPt nanowires for PEFC applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Nikkia McDonald
(2011-2016). SOFC Materials. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Lois Milner-Elkharouf
(2014-2018). High temperature gas characterisation applied for catalyst development and to provide on-board diagnostics for fuel cells operating on reformed methane.
Mr Haroon Momand
(2010-2013). The effect of ultrasound on nafion polymer in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Jill Newton
(2009-2013). Nanoparticle catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. A study of surfactant effects on dispersion and catalysis. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Sathish Pandiyan
(2015-2019). Protective coating for SOFC interconnects via inkjet coating. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Tom Pike
Project Officer in Energy Innovation and Collaboration, University of Nottingham
(2009-2013). Development and processing of novel solid oxide fuel cell materials. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Mrs Rachel Priestley
(2011-2015) Hybrid precious metal-carbon (nano) structures for novel electrocatalysts. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Jamie Sandells
Analyst, Deutsche Bank Global Markets
(2009-2013). Mathematical modelling of planar solid oxide fuel cells. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Jonathan Sands
Lecturer in Fuel Cells, University of Bangkok
(2010-2014). Mathematical modelling of oscillatory behaviour in methane powered SOFCs. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Anwar Sattar
Research Engineer, Axion Recycling
(2010-2014). Syngas production from biochar followed by purification for SOFC use. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Nathan Jin Lei Shang
Research Fellow, Coventry University
(2009-2012). The role of hydrogen and fuel cells for ultra low carbon vehicles. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Daniel Symes
Business Development, Nottingham Trent University
(2010-2014). Development of on-demand low temperature electrolysers and their systems. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Gareth Thomas
Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
(2010-2014). The political economy of hydrogen energy; mapping discourse and action. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Lina Troskialina
(2009-2012). Microtubular SOFC operating on bio methane. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Tsang-I Tsai
Research Engineer, Intelligent Energy
(2009-2015). Development of a control system for the solid oxide fuel cell stack with combined heat and power systems. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr James Watton
Research Engineer, Intelligent Energy
(2010-2016). Solid oxide electrolysers for lower cost hydrogen production through steam electrolysis. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Anna Williams
(2010-2014). Catalysis: reducing platinum loading using micro-organism based platinum nano-particles for PEMFCs. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Mr Salman Zadeh
Process Engineer, Persian Kimya Chlorine Production Complex
(2010-2011). Sonoelectrochemical production of hydrogen through electrolysis. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Dr Kun Zhang
(2016-2020). Development of cost effective manufacturing technologies for key components of fuel sell micro combined heat and power (CHP) system. Doctoral dissertation, University of Birmingham.
(2014-2015). Development of metal-polymer conjugate coatings for stainless steel bipolar plates in PEMFC. MRes dissertation, University of Birmingham.
Ms Fatima Zia
(2012-2016). PG Diploma in Fuel Cells.