Niall Mac Dowell

Niall Mac Dowell is a Visiting Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. As a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Royal Society of Chemistry, he focuses on the transition to a low-carbon economy through rigorous energy systems analysis.

Research Interests

Mac Dowell’s work spans carbon capture technologies, energy policy frameworks, and greenhouse gas removal strategies. His research emphasizes practical pathways for decarbonization, integrating technical feasibility with economic and policy considerations to address climate challenges.

Scientific Awards

• Qatar Petroleum Medal (2010)
• IChemE Nicklin Medal (2015)
• IChemE Junior Moulton Medal (2021)

Advisory & Consultancy Roles

• Scientific Advisory Board Member: TotalEnergies, Norwegian CCS Research Centre (NCCS), Joule
• Former UK Government (BEIS/DESNZ) policy advisor on CCUS and GGR
• Science advisor to venture capital, private equity funds, and global banks

Leadership & Collaborations

With over 200 publications, he has contributed to global energy policy discussions through memberships in the US National Petroleum Council (NPC) CCUS Roadmap Team and the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) technical working group.