Peter Nockemann

Professor Peter Nockemann is a faculty member at Queen's University Belfast, serving as Professor in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry and Director of Research. He leads research in ionic liquids, energy storage, and sustainable metal separation. His work addresses critical challenges in renewable energy systems and rare earth metal recycling, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. He co-founded Green Lizard Technologies Ltd., a startup focused on clean energy solutions. Nockemann holds a Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship and has received awards for innovation and sustainability.

Research Interests:

• Ionothermal synthesis of advanced materials
• Redox flow battery electrolyte development
• Environmental applications of ionic liquids
• Urban mining and rare earth recycling

Key Achievements:

• Developed novel electrolytes for high-energy-density batteries
• Pioneered ionic liquid-based metal separation techniques
• Recipient of AkzoNobel Imagine Chemistry Award (2018)
• Co-creator of a scalable rare earth recycling plant

Current Projects:

• 3D-printed redox flow battery systems
• High-power-density electrolyte formulations
• Sodium semi-solid-state battery development