Joe Briscoe

Prof Joe Briscoe is a Professor of Energy Materials and Devices at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), directing the Centre for Sustainable Engineering. He holds academic qualifications including an MSci (Hons) from Durham University and a PhD from Cranfield University. His research focuses on renewable energy materials, particularly thin films and nanostructured materials for photovoltaics, photocatalysis, and piezoelectric energy harvesting. Key projects include ERC-funded work on ferroelectric-photovoltaic nanocomposites and the commercialization of AeroSolar, which enhances perovskite solar cell efficiency. His expertise spans solution-based synthesis, material characterization, and device fabrication.

Research interests include polar materials (ferroelectric/piezoelectric), hybrid photovoltaics, and energy conversion mechanisms. Awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant (2020). His work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications, emphasizing sustainability and scalable technologies. The Briscoe Group collaborates on projects like ferroelectric-photocatalyst interfaces and flexible energy devices, with over 150 peer-reviewed articles and industry partnerships.

• Academic Background: MSci (Durham), PhD (Cranfield)
• Affiliations: FHEA, CSci, MIMMM, MInstP
• Key Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant, AeroSolar spin-off
• Labs/Teams: Centre for Sustainable Engineering, Briscoe Group