Niall Mac Dowell

Niall Mac Dowell serves as Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Imperial College London, holding dual Fellowships with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

His research centers on Energy Systems Engineering with specialized expertise in low carbon energy transition, focusing on industrial decarbonization and sustainable power systems. Work integrates chemical engineering principles with chemistry to develop practical net-zero solutions for complex industrial processes.

Professor Mac Dowell's contributions have earned significant recognition:

• Qatar Petroleum medal for research excellence (2010)
• IChemE Nicklin medal for chemical engineering practice (2015)
• IChemE Junior Moulton medal for low carbon energy innovations (2021)

As an active faculty member at Imperial College London, he continues to advance energy systems research through interdisciplinary collaboration while mentoring the next generation of engineers in sustainable technology development.