Binjian Nie

Dr. Binjian Nie is a Departmental Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Oxford. Previously, he held roles as a Research Fellow (2017–2022) and T-ERA Senior Research Fellow with the Energy Research Accelerator before joining Oxford in 2022. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2019, following a BSc and MEng in Chemical Engineering and three years of industry experience in chemical process engineering.

His research focuses on energy storage, carbon capture, and sustainable technologies, including thermal, chemical, and thermochemical energy storage systems. He leads the Energy Storage and Energy Carriers group, advancing applications in renewable energy integration, industrial decarbonization, and clean cooling/district heating. His work has led to patents in energy storage materials and systems, with industry collaborations driving commercial applications.

• Education:
  • BSc Chemical Engineering
  • MEng Chemical Engineering
  • PhD Chemical Engineering (2019)
• Key Research Themes:
  • Thermochemical energy storage via calcium looping
  • Hybrid energy systems for renewables
  • Low-carbon ammonia synthesis
  • Phase change materials for thermal management
• Industry Impact:
  • Commercial applications in decarbonization
  • Patented energy storage solutions
  • Collaborations with industrial partners

Dr. Nie’s recent publications emphasize innovation in energy systems, including liquid air energy storage, hydrogen storage materials, and synergistic desalination-refrigeration systems. His lab’s work bridges fundamental science and industrial-scale deployment, addressing global energy transition challenges.