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Prof. Irvine John is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews, UK, since 1999. He holds honorary and visiting professorships at institutions like South West University (China), Beijing Normal University (China), and Queen's University Belfast (UK). His academic roles include Directorships in the Scottish Energy Technology Partnership and Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Association, alongside industry leadership as CEO of St Andrews Fuel Cells (2000–2010).
Education:
- 1986: DPhil in Photoelectrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (University of Ulster)
- 1981: BSc Hons in Chemical Physics (University of Edinburgh)
Research Interests: Focuses on energy materials, solid-state chemistry, electrochemistry, fuel cells, batteries, and nanomaterials. His work integrates materials science with applications in sustainable energy, including hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Awards & Honors:
- RSE Lord Kelvin Medal (2018)
- European Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Forum Schönbeim Gold Medal (2016)
- RSC Sustainable Energy Award (2015)
- Wolfson Research Merit Award (2012–2017)
Teaching & Leadership: Developed courses like Energy Conversion & Storage and co-established the UK’s first joint Chemistry-Physics MSci degree. Served as external examiner for multiple MSc programs and chairs major scientific conferences (e.g., International Symposium on Reactivity of Solids).
Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Physics Energy (2018–2021) and editorial board member of Scientific Reports, Advanced Energy Materials, and Ionics. Active in international scientific societies, including the International Society for Solid State Ionics.
