James Durrant

Professor James Durrant, FRS, CBE, holds the position of Professor of Photochemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Durrant Group, focusing on solar energy conversion technologies, including photovoltaics and molecular fuel production. His research integrates transient optical spectroscopy, device engineering, and interdisciplinary collaborations to advance sustainable energy materials.

Key affiliations include Imperial's Centre for Processable Electronics (as Director), the Energy Futures Lab, and the SPECIFIC IKC (Swansea University). His work emphasizes nanostructured materials, electrochemical catalysis, and collaborations with academic and industrial partners to bridge fundamental science with technological development.

Research interests span photochemistry, materials chemistry, and energy storage systems. He has pioneered studies on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, ferroelectric-induced photocurrent enhancement, and perovskite solar cell optimization. His group's work is driven by spectroscopic analysis of charge carrier dynamics and material interfaces.

Notable awards include Fellowship of the Royal Society and Commander of the Order of the British Empire. His contributions to solar fuels and energy technologies are recognized globally, with a focus on translating lab-scale innovations into scalable solutions.