Lindsay-Marie Armstrong

Professor Lindsay-Marie Armstrong is an Associate Professor within the School of Engineering at the University of Southampton. She serves as the Chair of the Clean Carbon University Strategic Research Group (USRG), Academic Lead for the Solent Industrial Decarbonisation Cluster, and Director of Student Recruitment for the School of Engineering. With expertise in computational modeling and carbon capture technologies, she leads numerous research projects focused on sustainable energy solutions and industrial decarbonization.

Dr. Armstrong's educational background includes:

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics
• MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• PhD in reactive multiphase models for thermochemical conversion processes within coal and biomass fluidised beds (2012)

Dr. Armstrong's research focuses on developing computational tools for accelerating scale-up of reactive technologies, with special emphasis on carbon capture and utilization. Her work spans reactive multiphase modeling, sustainable marine transportation fuels, CO2 conversion technologies, and industrial decarbonization strategies. She applies advanced computational fluid dynamics to optimize chemical processes and develop innovative solutions for energy sustainability.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, with particular attention to maritime applications and industrial implementation. The research shows an interdisciplinary approach combining chemical engineering, computational modeling, and policy analysis to address climate change challenges through technological innovation and systems optimization.

Dr. Armstrong has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field:

• Institute of Physics 2011 "Award for significant progress in Combustion by an early career researcher"
• Faculty of Engineering and the Environment's 2013 "Dean's award for Early Career Excellence"
• Nominated for several VC teaching awards
• Hydrodynamic Profiles Of Computed Tomography-Scanned Polydispersed Beds Produced By Sieving (2023)

As an academic advisor, Dr. Armstrong currently supervises multiple PhD students across Chemistry and Engineering disciplines. Her research is supported by significant grants from EPSRC, including projects like "Accelerating The Scale-up Of Next-Generation Fuels From CO2," "IDRIC Solent Cluster," and "CO2 from Port to Pipeline (CO2P2P)." These grants total millions of pounds and involve collaborations with numerous industrial partners through the Clean Carbon USRG network of over 150 academic and industrial organizations.

Dr. Armstrong leads the Energy Technology Group and is a member of several research entities including Nature-Based Ocean Solutions, Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, Ocean Energy, Maritime Decarbonisation, and the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Sustainability (SustAI). Her work bridges computational modeling, chemical engineering, and environmental sustainability to develop practical solutions for industrial decarbonization.