Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes is a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering, specializing in nanotechnology and electrochemical systems. He holds advanced qualifications including a BSc (Hons) and PhD. His research focuses on developing nano-structured materials for fuel cells, catalysts, and energy storage, with a strong emphasis on graphene and zeolite-based applications. He has supervised six PhD students and two postdoctoral researchers, contributing to over 60 refereed publications.

Research Interests:

• Novel nano-structures for fuel cell catalysts
• Graphene-based composite membranes
• Zeolite chemistry and catalytic applications
• Electrochemical system design and optimization

Awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Grants & Projects:

• Lead investigator in 4 major projects, including graphene-based fuel cells and molten salt nuclear technologies
• Contributions to sustainable energy solutions aligned with UN SDGs

Labs:

• Academic lead of the Fuel Cell Lab