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Shanwen Tao is a Professor of Chemical Engineering & Sustainable Processes at the University of Warwick, jointly appointed through the Warwick-Monash Research Alliance. His research focuses on developing advanced materials for electrochemical devices, including fuel cells, batteries, and catalysts for ammonia synthesis and electrolysis. Prof. Tao holds a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry and is ranked among the top 2% of global scientists in Energy. He has authored over 160 papers with an H-index of 50 and 11,000+ citations. His work emphasizes sustainable processes, such as green ammonia production and energy storage solutions.
Education & Background:
- University of Science & Technology of China (USTC) – Materials Department
- Risø National Laboratory of Denmark
- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of Strathclyde
Research Interests:
- Ammonia synthesis catalysts with oxygenate tolerance
- Electrochemical devices for energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors)
- Novel materials for fuel cells and electrolyzers
- Ammonia as a sustainable energy carrier
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes ammonia electrolysis catalysts, aqueous rechargeable batteries, and low-temperature ceramic ionic conductors. Key themes include cost-effective catalysts, high-performance electrolytes, and scalable energy solutions.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)
- Top 0.27% in Energy (Stanford Global Ranking)
Grants & Projects: Collaborates with industry leaders to commercialize ammonia synthesis catalysts. Active in EU and UK-funded initiatives for sustainable energy technologies. Grants include projects on electrocatalyst design and CO2 conversion.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Tao Group at Warwick, specializing in electrochemical materials. Collaborates internationally on catalyst development and energy storage systems.
