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Nathan Skillen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, and a member of the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering. His research focuses on photocatalytic processes for biomass conversion, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy production. He has a strong track record in developing novel photocatalytic materials and reactor designs, with applications in hydrogen production, water treatment, and pollutant degradation.
His expertise includes photocatalytic degradation mechanisms, lignin valorization, and the design of efficient photocatalytic systems. Research areas span photocatalysis fundamentals, renewable energy systems, and sustainable chemical processes. Skillen collaborates internationally on projects involving advanced biomass model compounds and environmental contaminant remediation.
His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13), emphasizing sustainable bioenergy systems and pollution reduction. He actively mentors students in experimental and theoretical studies of photocatalytic technologies.
Key collaborations involve institutions in materials science and environmental engineering, with ongoing projects on photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation, cellulose reforming, and electrochemical sensing for reaction monitoring. His research bridges fundamental chemistry with applied engineering solutions for global challenges.
