Stephen Lyth

Dr. Stephen Lyth serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he holds the Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow position and directs the Strathclyde Incubator for Green Hydrogen Technologies (SigH₂t). His academic journey includes a PhD in Field Emission from Chemically Modified Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Films from the University of Surrey (2007) and an MSc in Dye-Doped Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Cells from the University of Durham (1999-2003).

• PhD: University of Surrey (2007)
• MSc: University of Durham (1999-2003)

Lyth's research program focuses on sustainable materials for hydrogen technologies, specifically addressing how renewable energy systems can avoid dependence on critical raw materials. His interdisciplinary work spans carbon nanomaterials synthesis, nanocellulose applications, and electrocatalyst development, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Current research emphasizes creating environmentally responsible alternatives for fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems through novel material designs that eliminate reliance on scarce resources.

His recent publication trend (2025) reveals concentrated activity in hierarchical carbon structures for gas adsorption, advanced electrocatalyst characterization, and innovative manufacturing techniques for fuel cell components. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainable material solutions across six high-impact publications this year alone, spanning journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and Journal of Materials Chemistry A, with significant attention to nitrogen-doped carbons and biomass-derived hydrogen production.

Major recognitions include:

• Daiwa Foundation Award (2023)
• Daiwa Foundation Award (2021)
• NICE STEP Researcher designation (2019)

Lyth actively supervises PhD students on sustainable electrolyte development and carbon nanomaterial applications while leading multiple significant projects including the Entropyst HGSP Company Creation Project (2025-2026), Cross-linked Cellulose Nanocrystals research (2024-2026), and international collaborations through Japan's ASPIRE program with Kyushu University. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong industry and government support for translating fundamental research into practical hydrogen technologies.

• Strathclyde Incubator for Green Hydrogen Technologies (SigH₂t)
• ASPIRE Program collaboration with Kyushu University's Next Generation Fuel Cell Research Center
• International partnerships with RIKEN SPring-8 Centre and Mitsubishi Fuso