Nigel Brandon

Professor Nigel Brandon OBE FREng FRS is the current Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College London and holds the title of Professor of Sustainable Development in Energy. He has held significant roles including Vice Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Engineering, Founding Director of the Sustainable Gas Institute, and Founding Director of the Energy Futures Lab. His affiliations include the Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Energy, Energy Materials, Grantham Institute, and Sustainable Gas Institute.

His research focuses on materials engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and sustainable development in energy systems. He has pioneered advancements in fuel cell technology, hydrogen energy, and energy storage solutions. Brandon is a co-founder of Ceres Power (2000), RFC Power (2018), and M-SPIN (2024), companies commercializing electrochemical technologies.

Brandon has delivered invited lectures globally on topics like electrochemical innovations for low-carbon transitions, hydrogen technologies, and energy storage. His recent engagements include the University of Edinburgh, University of Concepcion (Chile), and the University of Hong Kong.

• Awards: Castner Medal (2024), Schönbein Gold Medal (2024), Horizon Prize (2023), and Royal Society Fellowship (2021).
• Grants & Labs: Not explicitly detailed in text, but his research aligns with Imperial College’s energy-focused initiatives and commercial ventures.

Brandon’s work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of electrochemical technologies toward global decarbonization goals.