Magda Titirici

Magda Titirici is a Professor of Sustainable Energy Materials at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. She leads research on carbon-based materials for renewable energy applications, focusing on hydrothermal processes, waste valorization, and sustainable energy storage systems. Her work integrates chemistry, materials science, and engineering to address critical challenges in clean energy.

Educational Background:

• BSc in Chemistry (University of Bucharest, 1996–1999)
• PhD in Materials Chemistry (University of Dortmund, 2000–2005)
• Habilitation (University of Potsdam/Max Planck Institute, 2013)

Research Interests: Sustainable materials development using biomass and waste precursors, carbon nanomaterials for energy storage (e.g., supercapacitors, batteries), CO₂ conversion, and Li/Na-ion battery anode materials. Her research emphasizes scalability, eco-friendliness, and industrial collaboration.

Recent Trends in Publications: Her 2025 work focuses on battery recycling, Li-mediated nitrogen fixation, and novel carbon materials for energy storage. Key themes include waste upcycling, electrochemical synthesis from biomass, and advanced catalytic systems for green chemistry.

Awards:

• Royal Society Kavli Medal (2022)
• Imperial President Medal (2023)
• Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship (2019)
• Over 350 publications and 7 patents

Grants & Labs: Funded by UKRI, EU, and industry partnerships. Leads the Titirici Group at Imperial, collaborating with institutions like Tohoku University and Stockholm University. Active in journal editing roles (e.g., Green Chemistry) and professional societies.