Author: Anna Leather

Cohort 1 researcher Soustain Chigalu will be speaking at the upcoming webinar, Deploying Battery Electrolyser Technology for Green Hydrogen Production and Clean Cooking in Malawi, on 22 October 2026. Soustain’s EnerHy doctoral research, undertaken in partnership with Malawian renewable energy specialists INFLO Ltd, focuses on using battery-electrolyser technology to help address energy poverty in Malawi. […]

Dr Ali Nabavi, EnerHy Deputy CDT Director at Cranfield University, has been appointed to lead the newly established Cranfield Future Energy Centre. The Centre brings together Cranfield’s expertise across carbon capture, low-carbon fuels and chemicals, renewable energy, energy storage and recovery, materials, policy and society. Based in the new Cranfield Future Energy building, it will […]

Dr Lizzie Ashton is one of 24 outstanding early-career researchers awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship this year. The fellowship programme is supported by the Department for Business and Trade, UK Research and Innovation and the Government Office for Science. Lizzie will use her five-year fellowship to advance her work on battery-electrolyser systems […]

EnerHy CDT researcher Jiaqi Wang has won first place in the Student Poster Competition at the ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing 2026 (ICAM 2026). Jiaqi presented his poster, ‘Additive manufacturing of complex electrolyte structures for protonic ceramic fuel cells’, at the conference in Orlando, Florida. ICAM brings together researchers, industry leaders, government agencies and […]

EnerHy CDT researcher Jiaqi Wang has been selected to present a poster at the ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM 2026), taking place in Orlando, Florida, from 28 September to 2 October 2026. ICAM is ASTM International’s flagship advanced manufacturing conference, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, government agencies and standards specialists to explore how […]

Congratulations to Mojgan Samiei, who has published her first research paper, “Architecture-informed O&M modelling of modular X-Rotor configurations for offshore wind: a two- and three-module comparison”. Published in Frontiers in Energy Research and co-authored with her academic supervisor Professor James Carroll, The paper examines how extending the X-Rotor offshore wind turbine from two power-generating modules […]

First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy’s second cohort have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen as part of the Design and Build Challenge set by East Midlands Freeport, marking the culmination of the 2026 EnerHy Research Conference. Their solution combined a solar farm measurement system with a thermally integrated photovoltaic-electrolyser designed […]

EnerHy CDT researcher Seif Alwahsh, whose PhD project is sponsored by Caterpillar, has had an abstract accepted for presentation at the 25th European Conference on Fracture (ECF25): Predicting and Preventing Catastrophic Crack Propagation, taking place in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 11 September 2026. Recognised as one of the world’s premier conferences in fracture mechanics […]

More than 120 researchers, industry partners, academics and stakeholders came together at Loughborough University on 2-3 September for the second EnerHy Research Conference, celebrating the achievements of the UK’s next generation of hydrogen and net zero engineers. The conference programme featured research presentations from Cohort 1 researchers, poster sessions from Cohort 2 and keynote addresses […]

EnerHy PhD researcher Jubil Thomas recently presented his research on Electrocatalyst development for sustainable aviation fuel production at the Prospects on Protonic Ceramic Cells (PPCC) conference, organised by the International Society for Protonic Ceramic Cells (ISPC2). Held in Nîmes, France, from 23–26 June, the event marked the conference’s 15th anniversary and brought together researchers from […]

Cohort 1 researchers Steffi Shaji and Jubil Thomas have been selected to present their research as part of the UK Energy Innovation Expo at Vaillant Live, Derby on 16 June. Hosted by the Energy Research Accelerator, the largest UK research network dedicated to solving and accelerating energy solutions, the UK Energy Innovation Expo will bring […]

Ireland’s leading energy company ESB is deepening its partnership with EnerHy CDT and the University of Strathclyde through its founding role in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training. ESB is driving the transition to net zero across Ireland and Great Britain, generating and supplying electricity, operating vital energy networks, and investing in the next generation […]

Immaterial, the Cambridge‑based advanced materials company developing densified monolithic metal‑organic frameworks (m‑MOFs) for proven swing‑adsorption systems, has partnered with EnerHy CDT and Cranfield University to accelerate compact, lower‑cost point‑source CO₂ capture for hard‑to‑abate sectors.   Spun out of the University of Cambridge in 2015, Immaterial integrates densified advanced materials into swing‑adsorption systems to reduce equipment footprint […]

ProTech Global has partnered with EnerHy CDT and Loughborough University to develop corrosion‑inhibitor solutions that protect reinforced concrete and other critical assets in chloride‑rich settings. The aim of this multidisciplinary project is to extend the service life of infrastructure and reduce maintenance‑related emissions. Founded in 2016, ProTech Global is a leading independent specialist in weatherproof […]

Soorya Dananjaya Bandara Kulathunga Kulathunga Mudiyansele, one of EnerHy’s inaugural cohort of researchers, has been accepted to present at the Royce National PhD Conference 2026. He will speak under the Electrochemical Systems theme of the Royce Institute, focused on delivering substantial advances in efficient energy storage, new energy vectors, and chemical synthesis through novel electrochemical […]

EnerHy is back at The Festival of Tomorrow, home to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with Fuelling the Future – an interactive clean‑energy exhibit designed for hands‑on learning. In line with the 2026 theme, Living in the Future, the action‑packed festival spotlights the science, innovation and arts that will shape tomorrow, drawing on Swindon’s role […]

Researcher Conn Murnin recently represented EnerHy at Westminster for the launch of the Hydrogen State of the Nation report, developed by the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA). The event, held at Portcullis House, brought together leaders from industry, academia, and government to discuss the UK’s emerging hydrogen landscape and future investment priorities. The launch featured a […]

EnerHy PhD researcher Soustain Chigalu attended the World Future Energy Summit at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from 13–15 January 2026, where he made valuable new connections to advance his battery‑electrolyser research.  The summit featured high‑profile conferences on the energy transition and the future of sustainable energy – with a strong focus on green hydrogen […]

EnerHy’s Professor Sonya Calnan (Energy Engineering, Loughborough University) took part in a Westminster roundtable earlier this month on the pivotal role of energy storage, held at Portcullis House during Energy Security & Green Infrastructure Week™ in Parliament and delivered with the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA).  The session – “Storing Power, Securing Supply: Medium and Long Duration Storage” – was supported by Mike […]

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, has partnered with EnerHy CDT at Loughborough University to fast‑track the development of hydrogen‑compatible systems for aerospace, automotive and power generation. The collaboration will advance the design and manufacture of liquid and gaseous hydrogen machinery, improving reliability, efficiency […]

EnerHy, the EPSRC Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero Centre for Doctoral Training led by Loughborough University, has set its second cohort a collaborative brief to design and build a solar farm measurement system alongside a thermally integrated photovoltaic (PV) electrolyser to optimise green hydrogen production.  The project is supported by East Midlands Freeport as part of the East Midlands Zero […]

Clean Power Hydrogen plc (CPH2), a UK-based leader in Membrane-Free Electrolysers™, has partnered with EnerHy CDT to accelerate innovation in cost-effective green hydrogen production. This collaboration aims to develop high-efficiency electrolysers that leverage renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future.  The research will focus on […]

EnerHy CDT researchers joined over 100 senior representatives from prominent organisations at the East Midlands Hydrogen Summit held at HyMarnham Power – a key event spotlighting the region’s transition to a low-carbon hydrogen economy. The team exhibited the HyPepa PIG prototype, a Pipeline Inspection Gauge designed to tackle hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline infrastructure. It was […]

EnerHy’s first PhD cohort PhD has completed a hands-on design and build challenge to investigate how protective coatings could be applied inside natural gas pipelines to prepare them for hydrogen use.  Working in collaboration with Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, the students developed and tested a prototype pipe inspection gauge (PIG). The device […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with EnerHy CDT researcher Jacob Boden, a PhD student at Loughborough University, whose work is focused on making hydrogen delivery more efficient, cost-effective, and low-carbon. Hydrogen demand is set to rise by 50% by 2030 – but how do we scale up production and delivery while keeping emissions […]

21–22 August 2025 – EnerHy, the Engineering Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training funded by the UKRI, held its first researcher conference, marking an early milestone in its mission to achieve Net Zero by making green hydrogen and wind energy more affordable, scalable, and sustainable. The event provided a valuable platform for EnerHy’s first cohort of […]

EnerHy was proud to be part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour, held at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire on 30–31 August 2025, set against the iconic backdrop of the Lovell Telescope, one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes. As part of Loughborough University’s interactive exhibit, Fuelling the Future, EnerHy researchers showcased […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with EnerHy CDT researcher Jubil, a chemical engineering PhD student at Cranfield University, who is tackling climate change by transforming carbon dioxide into clean jet fuel. Aviation accounts for a significant share of global emissions, but Jubil’s work is helping to change that. His research focuses on solid […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with EnerHy CDT researcher Durgavajhhala Ayush Rao, a PhD student at Loughborough University, who is investigating how the UK’s existing gas infrastructure could be repurposed for clean hydrogen. As the UK moves toward a hydrogen-powered future, one key question remains: can our current gas pipelines safely carry hydrogen? […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero CDT researcher Mojgan, who is investigating how to reduce the high cost of maintaining offshore wind turbines, including innovative offshore turbines like the floating X-Rotor. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) can account for nearly 30% of offshore wind costs, driven by harsh marine conditions […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero CDT researcher Soorya, who is exploring how green hydrogen can be produced directly from seawater – without costly purification or harmful byproducts. Traditional electrolysis requires purified water, which limits hydrogen production in regions with scarce freshwater. Seawater offers a vast alternative, but its […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero CDT researcher Ilyani Suhaimin, who is investigating how tidal energy can be harnessed in low-flow ocean environments. Most tidal energy technologies are designed for fast, powerful currents – but in regions like Malaysia, slower tides present a unique challenge. Working in collaboration with […]

EnerHy is proud to be part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibits on Tour, taking place at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire on 30-31 August 2025 – a weekend packed with hands-on activities, engaging talks, and captivating short films – all celebrating the wonders of science. Jodrell Bank, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the Lovell Telescope – […]

EnerHy is pleased to celebrate a major milestone at our research partner Cranfield University, as construction progresses on the new Hydrogen Integration Research Centre (HIRC). The steel framework is now in place, marking a significant step forward in the development of this cutting-edge facility. Led by Professor Upul Wijayantha, Cranfield’s EnerHy lead, HIRC will house […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with Loughborough University chemistry PhD researcher Steffi Shaji, who shares how her work is helping unlock the full potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source. Hydrogen fuel cells require 99.97% purity to operate efficiently – but trace impurities like nitrogen can lead to harmful emissions, reduced energy […]

A diverse, multidisciplinary team led by EnerHy’s Dr Jonathan Wilson and Professor Dani Strickland have been shortlisted for Loughborough University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, in a record year for nominations. Just under 400 nominations were received from Schools and Professional Services across the university’s Loughborough and London campuses. To be shortlisted for an award illustrates the high […]

We continue our Cohort 1 film series with engineering research student Soustain Chigalu sharing in his own words how his work is addressing one of the most pressing global challenges: energy poverty. As the world races toward Net Zero, it’s vital we ensure no one is left behind. In Malawi, where only 26% of the […]

EnerHy has launched the first in a new series of films showcasing the groundbreaking work of our inaugural cohort of research students who share in their own words the focus of their research, why it matters, how they plan to carry it out, and the potential impact it could have on the journey to Net […]

EnerHy researcher Soorya Dananjaya Bandara Kulathunga Kulathunga Mudiyansele has been awarded the prestigious Armourers and Brasiers Gauntlet Trust Prize, presented by the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers. This highly respected award recognises outstanding research at the master’s and PhD level in materials science, with nominations submitted by supervisors and judged by an independent expert […]

EnerHy Taught Programme and Skills Lead Professor Sheryl Williams delivered a powerful inaugural lecture at Loughborough University on 11 June, championing inclusive, joyful, and transformative engineering education. Since beginning her journey at Loughborough as a solar energy PhD researcher in the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Sheryl has been widely admired for her […]

Our very first published paper “Designing and Integrating a Battery-Electrolyser Energy System for Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa” was presented at the International Conference on Smart Grid in Glasgow, where it also received the “First Best Paper Award”. First named author, Soustain Chigalu, is part of EnerHy’s first cohort and his research project is “Barriers and opportunities for […]

EnerHy is delighted to be supporting Loughborough University’s flagship Pint of Science event: Powering the Future: The Clean Energy Revolution on Monday 19 May, 4-7pm in Loughborough town centre. Representing Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero CDT are: and our industry partners: Whether you’re a climate enthusiast, an engineering buff, or just curious about the future of […]