Jin Xuan

Professor Jin Xuan is the Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) at the University of Surrey's Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and holds a Chair in Sustainable Processes. He is also a Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. Previously, he led the Department of Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University. His research focuses on net-zero energy, circular economy, and sustainable development through AI and engineering innovations. He has pioneered Energy and AI as an interdisciplinary field, leading advancements in multiscale predictive models for energy systems and low-carbon solutions.

• Roles: Associate Dean, Professor of Sustainable Processes, Turing Fellow
• Affiliations: University of Surrey, Alan Turing Institute
• Prior Position: Head of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University

His research interests span AI-driven energy systems, CO2 capture/utilization, and renewable energy devices like fuel cells and electrolysers. He has developed novel models for complex systems and co-founded journals such as Energy and AI. He leads the UKRI CircularChem Centre, recognized with the IChemE Global Sustainability Award (2023).

• Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2022), Beilby Medal (2020)

Professor Xuan’s work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing ethical and policy frameworks in energy systems. He advises on grants and collaborates globally, fostering innovation in digital twins and sustainable technologies.