Craig E Banks

Professor Craig E. Banks holds a Personal Chair in Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University, leading the Electrochemistry Group. His research focuses on electrochemistry, additive manufacturing, and sustainable materials, addressing global challenges like clean energy and circular economy principles. He has pioneered innovations in 3D-printed electrochemical sensors and recycled materials, contributing to over 660 publications with an h-index of 105.

Education: BSc (Hons) Chemistry, DPhil (Oxford), PGCHE, FHEA, FRSC.

Research interests include supercapacitors, batteries, 2D materials, electrosynthesis, and environmental sensing. Key projects include TRANSFORM-CE (plastic recycling), ShaREPAIR (electronic waste reduction), and CIRMAP (concrete waste reuse).

Recipient of major awards: Royal Society of Chemistry Tilden Prize (2023), Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prize (2011), and multiple Research.com Leadership Awards. Editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Carbon Research and co-Editor-in-Chief of Talanta Open.

Labs/Teams: Leads MMU Electrochemistry Group and collaborates internationally. Advises students like Dale Brownson (RSC Belcher Award winner). Active in PrintCity and Circular Economy Network initiatives.