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John Kilner is a Senior Research Investigator at Imperial College London, formerly holding the BCH Steele Professorship of Energy Materials and serving as Head of the Department of Materials and Dean of the Royal School of Mines. His research focuses on ionic and mixed-conducting ceramics, particularly for applications in fuel cells, oxygen separators, and sensors. He pioneered isotopic exchange SIMS techniques to study oxygen exchange and diffusion in oxide ceramics, with recent work centered on intermediate-temperature fuel cells and interfacial phenomena in solid electrolytes.
Prof. Kilner's academic background includes over 30 years of research in materials science, leading to over 250 publications and multiple patents in fuel cell and gas separation technologies. He co-founded CeresPower Ltd, a successful spinout company. His work bridges fundamental materials science with applied energy technologies, emphasizing solid-state ionics and ceramic electrolyte development.
Publications span advancements in garnet solid electrolytes, lithium-ion conductivity enhancement strategies, and in-operando microscopy analysis of battery materials. His contributions to the Journal of Solid State Ionics as European Editor highlight his role in shaping the field's academic discourse.
Notably, Kilner advises doctoral research such as William Manalastas Wang’s thesis on ceramic lithium-ion electrolytes. His research team actively explores next-generation battery materials with a focus on improving energy density and stability through advanced ceramic engineering and surface analysis techniques.
