Matthew E. Potter

Dr Matthew E. Potter is a Senior Research Fellow in the Chemistry department at the University of Southampton. He holds a MChem and PhD from the University of Southampton (2014). His research focuses on carbon utilization, synchrotron-based characterization, and nanoparticle design. He has collaborated with institutions like ISIS, ORNL, and Honeywell LLC, earning accolades such as the Honeywell Inventers Award (2014) and BZA Founders Award (2014).

Research interests include heterogeneous catalysis, green chemistry, and CO2 capture. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental techniques to optimize catalytic materials and reactor designs. Notable projects involve photocatalytic fibres for sustainable applications and neutron scattering for reaction pathway analysis. He has contributed to over 20 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to energy and environmental challenges.

Matthew’s career spans post-doctoral roles at Georgia Tech (2015–2016) and Southampton (2016–present). He leads collaborations within the Southampton Clean Carbon Strategy Group and contributes to the UK Catalysis Hub. His research bridges academia and industry, addressing global challenges in clean energy and carbon management.