Group lead: Dr Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia

Keywords: Sustainable food systems; Sustainable climate-resilient agriculture; Sustainable diet; clean production, Formulation engineering; Energy harvesting; Energy conversion; Renewable energy. Fuel Cells, Hydrogen

Research Focus

The core research carried out by group focusses on thematic areas that encompass energy, food and ecosystem health with the aim to develop clean technologies and products to address and mitigate non-communicable diseases, energy and environmental challenges, to pave the way for a sustainable economy and carbon-neutral future.

The research undertaken by the Energy and Green Technology group is deeply rooted in partnership with the industry, whilst drawing on the most rigorous scientific approaches covering the four levels of research:

1. Molecules/ Materials
2. Components/Units
3. System and
4. Integration/Application

The multidisciplinary team of academics and researchers with diverse skills and expertise drive cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research around two main broad areas:

1. Sustainable food systems 
2. Energy harvesting/conversion, and storage with some elements related to sustainable cities

Key thematic research areas are:

• Energy storage and batteries
• Energy harvesting/conversion and biofuel production
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
• Hydrogen
• Waste to energy
• CO₂ capture/storage and utilisation
• Sustainable agriculture
• Sustainable diet
• Waste reduction/reutilisation in the food supply chain system
• Integration of clean energy in the agri-food value chains

For information regarding the Energy and green technology group, research collaborations and PhD opportunities email EGreenTech@wlv.ac.uk, alternatively, you can contact the research group lead Dr. Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia at f.tchuenbou-magaia@wlv.ac.uk.