Stuart Haszeldine

Stuart Haszeldine is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh, renowned for his expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, climate science, and energy transition. He serves as Co-Director of the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and Director of Scottish Carbon Capture and Storage, the UK’s largest CCS research group. His work spans 35 years, focusing on energy systems, environmental science, and repurposing fossil fuel industry expertise for decarbonisation.

Research Focus: Geosequestration of CO₂ in deep rock formations, mineral carbonation in basalt, biochar soil amendments, and policy frameworks for CCS deployment. He advocates economic incentives for carbon storage over emission penalties, leveraging geological timescales for permanent solutions.

Key Contributions: Critiquing IPCC scenarios, promoting hybrid biological-geological storage methods, and advising UK/Scottish governments on climate strategies. His interdisciplinary collaborations bridge geophysics, engineering, and socioeconomics.

Scientific Awards:

• William Smith Medal (Geological Society)
• Order of the British Empire (OBE) for climate technology advancements