Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is the BNFL Chair in Nuclear Energy Systems at the University of Manchester's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds (1984) and served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool (2011–2022). His research focuses on nuclear energy systems, fusion technology, and sustainable waste management, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy. Taylor is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and recipient of the Hinton Medal.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (20 Jun 1984)
• Research Affiliations:
• Manchester Energy
• Dalton Nuclear Institute

His work spans advanced reactor designs, digital frameworks for fusion plants, and long-term strategies for nuclear waste management. Notable projects include the Sellafield Site Futures initiative (2018–2019). Taylor actively engages with professional bodies like the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.