Jude Onwudili

Jude Onwudili is a Reader in Chemical Engineering at Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. As an FRSC and Senior Fellow of HEA, he leads research in sustainable energy and circular economy approaches focusing on hydrothermal processing of biomass, catalytic valorization of waste streams, and CO2 utilization technologies.

His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Leeds and BSc from the University of Ibadan. Onwudili teaches Chemical Process Design, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Advanced Process Design while supervising research students.

Research explores thermochemical conversion pathways including gasification, pyrolysis and liquefaction of biomass, plastics and organic wastes. Current projects investigate catalytic routes to sustainable aviation fuels, biopropane production, and novel CO2 fixation methods through suspension-based carboxylation reactions.

Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on catalytic process optimization, reaction kinetics, and analytical method development for biofuel characterization. Recent work advances sustainable fuel production through innovative reactor designs and catalyst systems.

• Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry
• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy

Research leadership includes principal investigator roles on multiple UKRI, EU and industry projects including bio-LPG production, renewable energy from aqueous residues, and low-carbon fuels for glass manufacturing. He coordinates the sustainable fuels research team at Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI).

Laboratory facilities include advanced reactors for supercritical water processing and analytical capabilities for biofuel characterization. Professional activities include editorial roles for ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering and RSC Sustainable Energy & Fuels journals.