Ieuan Seymour

Ieuan Seymour is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen, part of the School of Natural and Computing Sciences. He has held this position since 2023 and was awarded a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship in 2024, supporting his research with over £1.2 million. His work bridges computational and experimental materials chemistry, focusing on next-generation sustainable energy technologies.

His research interests center on materials for energy applications, particularly rechargeable batteries and fuel cells. He specializes in the discovery and characterization of novel cathode and solid-state electrolyte materials for Li-ion and beyond, using techniques such as density functional theory (DFT), Monte Carlo simulations, and operando characterization. His group investigates interfacial adhesion, ion transport, defect chemistry, and degradation mechanisms in energy materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainability across the material lifecycle.

The most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on advanced battery chemistries, including sodium-ion cathodes, solid-state electrolytes, and interfacial phenomena. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications, Chemistry of Materials, and ACS Energy Letters, demonstrating a trend toward understanding and engineering complex material behaviors at atomic and interfacial levels to improve battery performance and stability.

His scientific awards include:

• UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2024–current, £1,289,623)
• Royal Society of Edinburgh Small Research Grant (2023–2024, £3,017.60)

Seymour is actively involved in advising and research funding, leading a project under the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. While specific student names are not listed, his publications show collaborations with researchers such as N. J. Williams, E. Quérel, S. J. Skinner, and A. Aguadero. He contributes to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry programs, including courses on battery technology and research projects. His research is supported by equipment such as the Biologic VSP-300 battery cycler, and he participates in interdisciplinary activities like workshops on creative approaches to the energy crisis.