Our Research

We cover the full innovation chain from advanced materials through to diagnostics, modelling, and degradation-informed control. Our work combines comprehensive electrochemical characterisation with cycle-life studies, structural analysis, and equivalent-circuit modelling to understand, predict, and extend battery lifetime across a wide range of operating conditions.

We develop hybrid energy storage based on advanced 2D materials, covering electrode preparation through prototype assembly to full electrochemical performance evaluation. Our focus spans material synthesis, structural characterisation, and loss mechanism analysis, with an emphasis on structure–property–performance correlation for optimising energy density and cycle stability.

We develop and validate battery and hybrid energy storage systems for extreme and mission-critical environments. Our work combines stress testing — sub-zero cycling, pulsed loads, and accelerated aging protocols — with advanced diagnostics to detect early degradation signatures. Projects include collaborations with ESA for space and aviation applications.

We integrate experimental data, physics-based models, and AI into predictive frameworks for battery systems. Our work spans multiphysics simulation, intelligent monitoring, digital twin development, and virtual testing — bridging cell-level characterisation with full system-level deployment and reliability engineering.

We research catalyst preparation, stable interface engineering, and electrolyzer configuration for green hydrogen production. Activities include photoelectrochemical water splitting, solar simulator testing, long-term stability analysis, and the development of hydrogen sensors — working toward integrated solar-to-fuel systems.

We actively integrate research excellence into education, building a skilled pipeline of engineers and researchers in battery technologies, energy systems, and digital twin methodologies. Our activities connect advanced laboratory infrastructure with MSc and PhD training, industry collaboration, and international mobility schemes through EU and ESA programmes.