Toby Peters

Professor Toby Peters is a leading academic in the Cold Economy and Clean Cooling领域 at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering. As Professor in Cold Economy, he spearheads the Birmingham Energy Institute's initiatives on sustainable cooling solutions and cold-chains for food/pharma preservation. His work addresses energy transitions in both developed and developing economies through innovative systems approaches.

• Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainable Cooling
• Leads £20M+ international programs including Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling (ACES)
• Senior Advisor to Sustainable Energy for All, UNEP's Cool Coalition, and World Bank Group

Research focuses on decarbonizing cooling infrastructure, liquid air energy storage (Highview Power), and the Dearman Engine technology. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, climate policy, and global development challenges.

Advisory roles include numerous international boards and strategic partnerships across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Current projects emphasize scalable cold-chain solutions for vaccines and perishable goods in low-income regions.