Stephen Skinner

Professor Stephen Skinner is a Professor at Imperial College London's Department of Materials within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds the CeresPower/RAEng Research Chair in Electrochemical Devices for a Zero Carbon Economy since 2021. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy technologies, particularly solid oxide fuel cells, high-temperature electrolysers, and proton-conducting oxides. Collaborations span European, Canadian, and Japanese institutions, notably through projects like Hermes (proton transport studies) and Epistore (hydrogen production in thin-film cells).

Skinner leads the Skinner Research Group, emphasizing in-situ characterization using neutron/synchrotron techniques and structural-electrochemical property correlations. He is affiliated with the Energy Futures Lab and Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. Notable recognitions include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Royal Society of Chemistry, and professional engineering bodies.

Key grants include EPSRC-JSPS collaborations and EU-funded initiatives. His work addresses interfaces in sodium nickel chloride batteries and exsolution-derived catalysts. Recent research highlights include designing low-temperature solid-state electrochemical cells and robotic fabrication advancements for clean energy systems.