Francis Livens

Francis Livens is a Professor of Radiochemistry at the University of Manchester's School of Chemistry, affiliated with the Inorganic Chemistry Group. He leads the Molecular Environmental Science Research Group and collaborates with the Dalton Nuclear Institute and Manchester Environmental Research Institute. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and environmental protection.

Research Interests:
- Microbial transformations of radionuclides
- Mineral surface interactions and radionuclide mobility
- Real-world radionuclide behavior in complex environments
- Nuclear waste management and disposal strategies
- Advanced nuclear fuel cycles

Key Projects:
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• Molecular Environmental Science - Research Group
• Sellafield Site Futures (Whole Systems Networking Fund)
• Sellafield Studentship Agreements

Public Engagement:
- Expert contributor to media outlets including BBC, The Guardian, and iNews on nuclear energy and waste issues

Professional Memberships:
- International Institute of Strategic Studies
- Royal Society of Chemistry