Stephen Spooner

Stephen Spooner is a Professor of Sustainable Materials and Chemistry at the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, University of Birmingham. His research focuses on industrial sustainability, metallurgical processes, and decarbonization technologies.

• Key Research Themes: Steelmaking slag valorization, HIsarna ironmaking process optimization, and net-zero strategies for SMEs.
• Projects: Co-Investigator in UK-based clean electrification and West Midlands decarbonization initiatives (2023-2027).
• Collaborations: Partnerships with steel/metals industries, energy researchers, and SMEs across Europe.

His work emphasizes circular economy principles, including material recovery and energy efficiency in metal production. Recent preprints highlight innovation policy frameworks for transport SMEs.

• Technical Expertise: 30+ years of Scopus citations, 20 research outputs (2014-2025), and multidisciplinary projects in sustainable manufacturing.
• Network: Active collaborations in steel, biomass energy, and carbon-neutral industrial processes.