Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav Gupta is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University's School of Engineering, focusing on electrochemical engineering, catalyst development for energy storage systems, and applications in fuel cells and electrolysis. His work bridges fundamental research in nanomaterials with practical solutions for renewable energy technologies.

• PhD in Electrochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham (2010-2014)
• MSc in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
• BSc in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Research Interests: Gaurav Gupta's research spans electrochemical catalysts, fuel cells, electrolysers, and nanomaterials, with a focus on improving efficiency in renewable energy systems. His work includes studying corrosion mechanisms and microwave-induced plasma gasification for sustainable energy applications.

Scientific Awards: He received the

• College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Scholarship

during his PhD. His recent projects include developing advanced membrane technologies and low-cost proton exchange membrane fuel cells, often in collaboration with industry partners like Warwick Manufacturing Group and Arcola Energy.

Teaching and Supervision: Gupta serves as Module Convenor for Chemical Engineering Design and Process Safety (2020–current) and Particle Technology and Separation Processes (2022–current). He supervises PhD students working on Fuel Cells, Electrolysers, and Batteries, emphasizing self-funded positions.