Dani Strickland

Professor Dani Strickland is a Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at Loughborough University, leading research in energy storage, renewable systems, and hydrogen technology. She holds a BEng from Heriot-Watt University (1991) and a PhD from Queens’ College, Cambridge (1995). Her career spans academia and industry, including roles at Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd and Eon. She leads the Green Hydrogen Group and has pioneered work on battolyser systems, battery lifecycle optimization, and smart grid technologies.

Education:

• BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, 1991
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Queens’ College Cambridge, 1995

Research Focus: Dani’s work bridges electrical engineering and sustainable energy, emphasizing practical applications like second-life batteries for grid storage, hydrogen production via battolyser systems, and smart grid infrastructure. She explores low-carbon solutions for Africa and advanced battery management systems for efficiency and longevity.

Awards & Recognition:

• Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Global Winner (2024)
• Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET, 2020)
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA, 2016)

Labs & Projects: Directs the Green Hydrogen Group, focusing on scalable hydrogen solutions and grid-integrated energy systems. Collaborates on initiatives like the Aftrak Project, advancing battery-electrolyser integration and rural electrification.