Publication

Ashna Nizar, a PhD student at RCCS, received the 1rst Year Postgraduate Research Prize, under the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering, during the EPS PGR Research Day poster event held on 4th September 2023. Her research explores the potential of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for hydrogen storage, aimed at back-up power applications, leveraging the power of machine learning. Ashna’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2021 followed by a Master’s degree in Global Sustainability Engineering from Heriot Watt University in 2022. This award highlights her contributions to developing advanced materials for hydrogen storage, and her innovative approach to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

PrISMa platform (Process-Informed design of tailor-made Sorbent Materials) uses advanced simulations and machine learning to find the most cost-effective and sustainable material-capture process combinations prior to implementation. Starting with a DFT calculation on a MOF, and years of work with an incredible team, we can now predict how much CO2 this MOF can capture over a plant’s lifetime and at what net cost. Our paper “A holistic platform for accelerating sorbent-based carbon capture” is now published in Nature! Read more here!

The Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) is delighted to announce a triumphant showing by its postgraduate students at yesterday’s Postgraduate Research (PGR) event. Three prestigious awards were secured, attesting to the dedication and brilliance of these emerging scholars. Fergus’s Double TriumphFergus, a third-year postgraduate researcher, clinched not one but two accolades. His outstanding contributions to research earned him the Postgraduate Research Prize, highlighting his exceptional performance during his second year. Furthermore, Fergus’s presentation skills secured him the Postgraduate Prize for Best Presentation in the School of Engineering. Fergus’s engaging delivery made a lasting impression on the audience. Katia’s Poster PerfectionKatia, another rising star within RCCS, showcased her exceptional talent in the poster presentation. Her prowess in research communication garnered