Laura Lander

Dr Laura Lander is a Lecturer in Engineering at King's College London's Department of Engineering, part of the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. Her research focuses on sustainable energy storage systems, particularly advancing high-performance batteries through materials science and techno-economic analysis. She holds a PhD from the Collège de France and has held postdoctoral roles at the University of Tokyo and Imperial College London.

Her work emphasizes battery recycling, lifecycle assessment, and circular economy frameworks. Notable contributions include developing methodologies for recycling lithium-ion batteries and optimizing battery pack designs for cost-effective disassembly. She leads the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship-funded project 'Aluminium-Ion Batteries for a Resilient Energy Future' (2024–2028).

Key collaborations span institutions globally, addressing challenges in energy storage sustainability. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and responsible consumption (SDG12). Office hours: Wednesdays 10am–12pm at Strand Campus.

• Education: PhD (Collège de France), Postdoc (University of Tokyo), Faraday Institution Researcher (Imperial College London)
• Awards: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship, UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

Research interests include battery materials discovery, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis of renewable energy storage systems. She is affiliated with the London Centre for Nanotechnology and the Centre for Sustainable Business.