Curriculum Vitæ

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Gavin David James Harper

Critical Materials Research Fellow (ii)

Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
Academic Collaborator, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge

An interdisciplinary academic focused on improving the sustainability of the Critical Materials - Energy Nexus

Summary

Critical Materials Research Fellow at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, and Academic Collaborator at the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge.

My research sits at the critical materials–energy nexus, where technology, operations management and business strategy meet. I study how the technology-critical materials that net zero depends on can be managed more sustainably, combining materials science and engineering with business process modelling, innovation strategy and policy analysis to develop the operational systems and business models that turn end-of-life products into high-value resources. The aim is to secure critical resources for the clean energy transition, de-risk global supply chains and build a more resilient, competitive industrial base.

Contact Details

Work Address

Birmingham Business School
University House
116 Edgbaston Park Rd
Birmingham, B15 2TY

Contact page

Education

Postgraduate

2007–2013

Ph.D - The Social, Economic & Political Impacts of Alternative Vehicles and Fuels
Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK
The ESRC Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability & Society (BRASS)
Supported by ESRC 3+1 Studentship.

2010–2012

MBA (Education)
Keele University, Keele, UK
Merit
School of Public Policy and Professional Practice

2007–2010

MSc. Renewable Energy Systems Technology
Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology
Project: The Techno-Economics of Renewable Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide to Hydrocarbon Fuel Conversion as an Energy Vector for Aviation Applications in the UK Context

2007–2008

MSc. Social Science Research Methods (Business Track)
Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK
[Supported by ESRC 3+1 Studentship]
Thesis: The UK & California : A Comparative Analysis of Fuel Cell Industry Clusters

2005–2007

MSc. Architecture : Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies
Centre for Alternative Technology / University of East London, Stratford, UK
Thesis: Can Complexity Science Inform The UK Renewables vs. Nuclear Debate

Undergraduate

2007–2009

BEng. (Hons.) Engineering (Open)
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Lower Second Class Honours

2004–2006

BSc. (Hons.) Technology (Open)
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Upper Second Class Honours

2005–2006

Diploma in Design & Innovation
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Pass (Ungraded)

2007

Diploma of Vilnius University
Vilnius University / Vilniaus Universitetas, Lithuania
Certificate in Lithuanian Language

Residential Courses

2011

Vitae GRADSchool, Windermere
GRADSchool programme for doctoral researchers sponsored by ESRC Research Council

2009

Enterprisers
Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Judge Business School, Cambridge University
Funded by the ESRC

2009

Engaging With The Third Sector
National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Birmingham
Funded by the ESRC

2008

Lugano Summer School of Systems Design
Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland

2007

Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme
Cardiff University
Followed programme of professional development.

2006

Mathematics for Complex Systems
Warwick University Institute for Maths & its Applications / Open University
Funded by the EPSRC

2006

Complexity & The Built Environment
University of Liverpool / Salford University
Funded by the EPSRC

College Education

2005

City and Guilds 2D Computer Aided Design (NVQ Level 4)
Havering College / Centre for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
45 Hour Assessed Test Practical Work (Engineering Drawing)

2005

City and Guilds 2D Computer Aided Design (NVQ Level 3)
Havering College / Centre for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
Completed 30 2D CAD Drawing Exercises and five assessments

2005

Advanced Level: Design & Technology (Product Design) – Grade A
Palmer’s College
Completed Six Units for Full A2/AS Award

2005

BTEC National Modules
City of Westminster College
Analytical Methods, Construction and Design, Construction & the Environment, Electrical Installation A, Electrical Installation B, Services Controls

2005

ECDL - European Computer Driving License
Havering College

School Education

2003

General Certificates of Secondary Education
Coopers’ Company & Coborn School, Upminster, Essex
Design & Technology (Short Course) A*, Science (Double Award) A A, Mathematics A, English Language A, Information Technology A, Religious Studies (Short Course) A, Music A, German B, History C, English Literature C

Training

Professional Training

2021

Social Distancing
University of Birmingham

2021

Health & Safety Awareness
University of Birmingham

2021

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
University of Birmingham

2021

Fire Safety Awareness
University of Birmingham

2021

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
University of Birmingham

2021

Information Security Awareness
UCISA (Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association)

2020

Science Communication
Delivered by Skillfluence, for The Faraday Institution

2020

Working With Industry & Career Planning
Delivered by Skillfluence, for The Faraday Institution

2019

Broadcast Media / TV Interview Training
Delivered by Broadcast Media Services, for The Faraday Institution

2019

Lithium Ion Battery Safety
Delivered by Newcastle University, for The Faraday Institution

2018

Academic Consultancy, Get the Business & Deliver Results
University of Birmingham Enterprise, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2017

Unconscious Bias in Recruitment & Selection
People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2017

Technology & Sustainability
MIT Professional Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2016

Entrepreneurial University Transformation
Maastricht School of Management, Executive Education

2016

Political Awareness & Influencing
Dods Training, London

2016

An Overview of Government, Understanding Westminster
Dods Training, London

2016

Professional Certificate: Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Stanford Center for Professional Development, Stanford University

2016

Leadership Skills for Engineering & Science Faculty
MIT Professional Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2016

Managing Innovative Technology
Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

2016

Contensis Web Content Management System
I.T. Services, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2016

Becoming an Effective Interviewer
People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2016

Leading Successful Change
People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2015

Writing Grant & Funding Proposals
Delivered by Scriptoria for People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2015

Hands-on Financial Management
People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2015

Project Management: Applications
Delivered by Quanta Training Ltd. for People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2015

Impactful Presentations
People & Organisational Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2014

Research Methods for Solar PV: Focus On PV Devices
EPSRC Supergen Hub, Supersolar, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

2014

Introduction to Assessment
Introduction to Internal Verification
Introduction to Unit Writing
Agored Cymru, Cardiff, UK

2012

KNX Association Partner Status
Ivory Egg Ltd, Chichester, Sussex, UK
On behalf of the KNX Association

2009

Leadership & Sustainability – The Organisational Challenge
Schumacher College, Dartington, Devon, UK

2008

Introduction to Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
PURE Energy Centre, Baltasound, Shetland, Unst, UK

Employment

Academic

Current Position

SEP 2025–NOW

Critical Materials Research Fellow (ii)
Birmingham Business School, University House, 116 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham, B15 2TY

OCT 2025–NOW

Academic Collaborator
Industrial Resilience Research Group, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge

Previous Positions

JUL 2021–AUG 2025

Critical Materials Research Fellow (Research Fellow II)
Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements & Critical Materials, Birmingham Energy Institute
School of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham

JUL 2018–JUN 2021

Faraday Institution Research Fellow (Research Fellow II)
School of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham
Investigating the Reuse & Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries

AUG 2017–JUL 2018

Development Manager
School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Birmingham
Alongside supporting the Birmingham Energy Institute, I supported the work of the Quantum Technology Hub, Birmingham Cyclotron Facility, Positron Imaging Centre & Metamaterials Research Group

JAN 2015–JUL 2018

Energy Development Manager
Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham
Supporting the development of the Birmingham Energy Institute.

2014–2017

Visiting Research Fellow
Centre for Solar Energy Research, Glyndŵr University

2015–2016

[Secondment 0.3 FTE] Operational Support for the Chief Executive
Energy Research Accelerator
Supporting the Chief Executive of the Energy Research Accelerator Pre-Revenue.

2014

Welsh Energy Sector Training (Solar Track)
Centre for Solar Energy Research, Glyndŵr University
Joined CSER to provide maternity cover, leading the PV aspect of the Welsh Energy Sector Training (WEST) project, which delivered masters level CPD courses on PV to industry.

2011–2014

Associate
Sustainable Places Research Institute, Cardiff University
The funding of the ESRC's Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability & Society (BRASS) came to an end in 2012. The activities of BRASS were transitioned into the University's Sustainable Places Research Institute, PLACE.

2007–2013

Doctoral Researcher
The ESRC's Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability & Society (BRASS), Cardiff University
BRASS was an ESRC funded interdisciplinary research centre.

Engineering

2009–2010

Consultant
Electric Pedals
Worked with ‘Electric Pedals’ to develop the interface between 80 bicycle-powered generators, and a family dwelling for BBC/Open University T.V series “Bang Goes The Theory – Human Power Station Special” http://www.open2.net/bang/bang_humanpowerstation.html

2009

Consultant
ATKINS Ltd. Belfast
Consulting on sustainable transport policy package for Belfast City Council. Produced report on alternative vehicle technologies in the short, medium and long term evaluating a range of different technologies.

2008–2009

Consultant
PURE Energy Centre, Unst, Shetland
Consulting on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, Representing the company internationally at functions and events, devising e-business strategy and revising web marketing materials, enhancing company profile and promoting awareness of our technologies.

2006

Freelance Energy Consultant
J3 Building Futures, London
Advised on, and delivered installation of small-scale off-grid renewables installations at two sites in central London, small wind / solar with battery storage.

2006

Freelance Energy Consultant
Carbon Plan Ltd, London
Devised energy conservation strategy for large visitor attraction in the South-West, advised on small power, lighting and electrical loads.

2003–2004

Trainee Building Services Engineer
AMEC Building & Facilities Services, Borough, London
Take-offs, Site surveys of installations, preparation of lighting schemas, faultfinding leak detections system. CAD work, wide range of Building Services experience both site & office based. Concentrating on Electrical Installation.

Writing

2004–NOW

Freelance Writing
Various Outlets
Write for a variety of publications on sustainability issues. Past titles have included - Green Building Magazine, EcoGeek.org and The Huffington Post.

2009–2011

Technical Author
The Crowood Press, Marlborough
Authored: Domestic Solar Energy; Small Scale Wind Power (co-authored with Jamie Bull). Illustrated: Heat Pumps for the Home (written by John Cantor)

2004–2010

Technical Author
McGraw-Hill Professional, New York, NY, US
Authored: Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius, Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, Holography Projects for the Evil Genius, 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius, 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius, Build Your Own Car PC

General

2005

Technician (Design & Technology / Photographic Darkroom)
Palmer’s College, Grays, Essex
Repair and maintenance of workshop, preparation of materials and chemicals for lessons. Helping students with CAD/CAM processes. Involved in organising industrial visits for students.

2004–2005

Environmental Champion / Customer Adviser
B&Q West Thurrock, Essex
Customer advisor, assisted environmental champion with projects to distribute surplus stock to local projects as part of LA21.

2002–2003

Evening / Weekend Duty Manager
WHSmith Upminster, Essex
Customer service, responsible for opening and closing store, cashing up, stocktaking.

2001–2002

Programmer / PC Support
betoddoreven.com, Gidea Park, Essex
Responsible for programming Sky Digital Teletext pages, maintaining and repairing equipment on a small office LAN, various technical PC support.

Research

Funding & Grant Income

EPSRC, Thermal Recovery of Functional Coatings (TReFCo), Grant Ref: EP/W019167/1 Co-Investigator (Birmingham lead), Grant Value £1,005,537 EPSRC TechMet EPSRC Developing Leaders Principal Investigator, Grant Value £6000

Research funding in full

Supervisions & Academic Commitments

2008–2009

Cardiff Business School, MBA Business Plan Judge

2008–2009

Cardiff Business School, MBA Group Business Plan, Mentor for 3 syndicate groups

2008

Roblin, Tom., B.Eng. Final Year Project "Hydrogen as a fuel source for future transportation needs"; Cardiff School of Engineering

Patent Applications

Listed in the Bibliography: Patent Applications.

Research Projects

Contribution to Research Projects

Teaching

Teaching Experience

I have taught in schools, further education and with the Open University, run Royal Institution engineering masterclasses, and designed and taught postgraduate solar energy CPD courses across Wales for Glyndŵr University. At the University of Birmingham I lecture and assess on master's programmes, helped develop the Met4Tech Critical Materials MOOC, and give guest and visiting lectures across the UK and abroad.

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Teaching in full

Peer Review

Invited Peer Reviews

Journal Editorial Boards

2022

Commissioned Review Editor
JPhys Energy
Roadmap for a sustainable circular economy in lithium-ion and future battery technologies (with Prof Emma Kendrick & Prof. Paul Anderson)

2022

Review Editor
Sustainable Materials section, Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

2022

Guest Associate Editor
Frontiers in Sustainable Materials

2022

Guest Associate Editor
Frontiers in Chemistry
Special Issue: The Challenge Towards More Sustainable Lithium Ion Batteries: from their Recycling, Recovery and Reuse to the Opportunities Offered by Novel Materials and Cell Design

Peer Review

Invited Peer Reviewer for:
42 Verified Journal Peer Reviews on Web of Science Profile

• Energies (8)
• Batteries (2)
• Chem (2)
• IScience (2)
• International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2)
• Joule (2)
• Materials (2)
• Nature Communications (2)
• Nature Energy (2)
• Nature Sustainability (2)
• Science Advances (2)
• ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (1)
• Advanced Materials (1)
• Chemical Reviews (1)
• Energy Advances (1)
• Energy Research & Social Science (1)
• Environmental Science & Technology (1)
• Frontiers in Energy (1)
• Journal of Cleaner Production (1)
• Journal of Industrial Ecology (1)

Details of Verified Reviews on Publons

Report Review

2023

SYSTEMIQ, Advancing sustainable battery recycling: towards a circular battery system

2019

International Energy Agency, Global Electric Vehicle Outlook

2019

Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology, UK Government; Access to critical materials

2010

Zero Carbon Britain 2030: A New Energy Strategy, Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Wales, UK

Grant Reviews

2025

Funding Body: VLAIO Vlaanderen Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen [Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship]

2024

Funding Body: UKRI Natural Environment Research Council

2023

Funding Body: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)

2023

Funding Body: UKRI Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
Scheme: Future Leaders Fellowships

2019

Funding Body: Welsh Government
Scheme: Sêr Cymru

2018

Funding Body: The Faraday Institution
Scheme: Economics

Prizes & Awards

2026

World’s Top 2% Scientists (single-year citation impact)
Compiled by John Ioannidis at Stanford University with Elsevier. Listed in the 2026 edition (dataset V9): Energy, top 0.51% (1,907th of 371,959); 64,433rd across all fields.

2025

World’s Top 2% Scientists (single-year citation impact)
Compiled by John Ioannidis at Stanford University with Elsevier. Listed in the 2025 edition (dataset V8): Energy, top 0.67% (2,288th of 343,394); 76,138th across all fields.

2024

Royal Society of Chemistry, Environment, Sustainability and Energy Horizon Prize: John Jeyes Prize [for the ReLiB Project]
Prize won by the ReLiB Project research team, which I am part of, for transformative research and influence leading to the establishment of a technology pipeline for low cost, high throughput, and low environmental impact lithium-ion battery recycling.

2024

World’s Top 2% Scientists (single-year citation impact)
Compiled by John Ioannidis at Stanford University with Elsevier. Listed in the 2024 edition (dataset V7): Energy, top 1.22% (3,845th of 313,936).

2021

The Faraday Institution: Community Awards
Highly Commended, Public Engagement / STEM Outreach Award

2018

Birmingham University Awards for Tremendous Achievement
Winner: Academics' Choice Award

2016

Birmingham University Awards for Tremendous Achievement
Nomination, Newcomer of the Year

2010

Young European Arena of Research
Invited to be a Finalist for the Paper “The role of Open Innovation in Zero Carbon Vehicle Development”

2009

Independent-Bosch Technology Horizons Award
First Prize £1000 – 19-24 Category. Presented at two ceremonies: the Bosch Technology Horizons / The Independent awards at the Royal Academy of Engineering, London, and the Royal Academy of Engineering Awards Dinner, Imperial War Museum, June 8th. Reported in The Independent, 16 July 2009.

2008

Oils & Fuels for Sustainable Development. Gdańsk, Conference Poster Prize
Winner of 2nd Prize In Poster Competition for “Porterian Clustering in the Fuel Cell Industry: What Can The UK Learn From The Californian Cluster Experience”, In: Oils & Fuels for Sustainable Development. Gdańsk, Poland, 8-11th September, Politechnika Gdańska [Gdańsk University of Technology]

2007

Guild of Motoring Writers Sir William Lyons’ Award
Shortlisted

Prizes and awards, illustrated

Fellowships & Memberships

Charterships

2016–LAPSED

Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute (CMgr)

Fellowships & Memberships

2016–2022

Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA)

2016–2017

Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)

2014–NOW

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

2009–2018

Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)

Service

Committee Memberships

2021–NOW

Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre
Steering Group
Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham

2016–NOW

Steering Group (founding member)
Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements & Critical Materials
Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham, Birmingham UK

2016–NOW

United Kingdom Delegate: Experts' Group on Research & Development Priority Setting & Evaluation
International Energy Agency, Paris, France

2018–2023

Sustainability Task Group
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2018–2022

Task Group 40, Critical Raw Materials for Electric Vehicles
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Technology Collaboration Programme,
International Energy Agency, Paris, France

2018–2021

Management Group
Faraday Institution Fast-Start Project, ReLiB: Recycling & Reuse of Lithium Ion Batteries
Multi-Partner Project, led by University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

2016–2018

Steering Group
Energy Capital, West Midlands

2015–2018

Advisory Council
National Energy Foundation, Milton Keynes

2015–2018

Management Group
Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham

2015–2016

Development Board
Energy Research Accelerator, Midlands Innovation Universities

2014

Trustees' Education Subcommittee
Centre for Alternative Technology

Directorships

2009–NOW

Plas Llwyngwern Limited (Company No. 06979811)
Director and 50% shareholder of company formed to operate guest house in rural Mid-Wales. Responsible for administration and marketing, project management of building refurbishment including specifying and contracting for implementation of a planned premises-wide IP network, building management system, whole-house audio-visual system, heating and electrical installation replacement, full roof replacement and major structural work.

2013–2014

Centre for Alternative Technology Charity Limited (Company No. 01090006)

2006

RanGen Limited (Company No. 05990029), Technical Director (non-executive director)
Non executive director of small technology start-up, exploring advanced card-security measures for chip and pin card transactions. Developed working prototype ‘RANdom keypad GENerator’ device from CEO’s initial brief. Explored commercialisation and protection of intellectual property rights. Patent search revealed similar technologies, further venture capital proved challenging to secure so company wound down.

Trusteeships & Non-Profit

2013–2014

Trustee
Centre for Alternative Technology Charity Limited (Charity No. 265239)

2010

Climate Advocate
British Council, Challenge Europe

Professional Service

2018

Birmingham University Awards for Tremendous Achievement, Judging Panel

2016

European Energy Research Alliance, Annual Conference
Led University of Birmingham's involvement in organising conference.

Talks

Invited Presentations

2023

University of Technology, Sydney
Responsible Sourcing and Traceability Symposium: A Life-Cycle Approach for Batteries

2023

Institute of Physics
London & South East Region

2022

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

2021

Rolls-Royce plc
Environmental Advisory Board

2021

G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency
Workshop

2021

University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

2021

University of Birmingham, The Exchange
Late Night Exchange: COP26, Critical Materials for the Climate

2021

TU Automotive
Wards Auto, Wards Intelligence, Panellist

2019

Royal Society of Chemistry
Lab Innovations Conference, (31st October 2019)

2019

International Energy Agency
Task 40 Meeting, EVS32, Lyon, France

2019

NAATBatt
Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Workshop, Buffalo, New York

2019

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

2019

Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois

2018

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

2018

Vehicle Recycling International Conference, Munich, Germany

2016

U.S. Department of Energy, Washington DC

2016

British Refrigeration Association, 4th October 2016

Invited Guest Lectures

2022

University of Pennsylvania, Center for Sustainable Separation of Metals, Pennsylvania, US [Online]

2019

Alfred University, Alfred, New York

2019

Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois

2018

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

2017

Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia

2017

Climate & Energy College, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Australia, 4th December 2017

2016–2017

University of Sheffield

2009

University of the Littoral Opal Coast [Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale], Dunkerque, France

2009

Higher Institute of International Commerce (ISCID), [Institut Supérieur de Commerce International], Dunkerque, France

2008

University of East London

2007

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), [Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas]

Conference & Workshop Participation

Conference Keynote Presentations:

2022

7th International Conference on Battery Technologies and Management Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems, Automotive IQ, 27^th to 29^th September 2022, The Waldorf Astoria, Berlin, Germany
Battery Recycling Techniques, Technologies and Associated Costs

Past Conferences:

2024

NICER Showcase (National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Programme), Church House, Westminster, London, UK

2024

25th International Conference, Advanced Batteries, Accumulators and Fuel Cells [ABAF 25th], August 25th - 28th, Brno University of Technology, Antonínská 1, Brno, Czech Republic

2023

NICER Showcase (National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Programme), University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK

2023

6^th Annual Electrification & Battery Development For Non-Road Applications Forum, Düsseldorf, Germany, 9-10 March 2023
Effective Management for End of Life Batteries

2023

Battery Recycling Europe, 1st March, London, UK
A Future Roadmap for Lithium Ion Battery Recycling

2022

21st International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB 2022), 26 June - 1 July, Sydney, Australia

2022

Electrification & Battery Development for Trucks & Buses Forum, 7-8 April 2022, Online
How can we manage the end of life for batteries in an effective way?

2022

ACI, Battery Recycling Europe, Hilton London Tower Bridge, 16-17th February
Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Processes for Electric Vehicles

2021

Li-ION 2021: Recent Advances in Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) and their Recycling Methods for Sustainable Development, The Open University, UK, & Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad[Online]

2021

Electrification & Battery Innovation Summit [Online] 17^th December 2021, Curtis & Wyss
Lithium Ion Battery Recycling: Looking to the Future

2021

E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30^th November - 1st December

2021

Wards Automotive Tech Week Europe 15.9.2021
Providing an Effective End of Life for Batteries

2021

The 7^th Global Li-ion Battery Recycler 2021, Oct 26^th-27^th, Shanghai, China [Online]
A Future Technology Roadmap for Lithium Ion Battery Recycling, [锂离子电池回收未来发展路线]

2021

Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) Europe 2021, Mainz, Jan 20, [Online]
Beyond Comminution: Next-Generation Battery Recycling - Leveraging AI, Automation & Industry 4.0

2020

15^th International Conference on Waste Management & Technology, June 28^th Tsinghua University, China [Online]

2019

NAATBatt International, Buffalo, NY

2014

Education, Research & Development, Elenite, Bulgaria

2014

Low Carbon Research Institute, Welsh Energy Sector Training Conference, Swansea, September 16^th

2008

Oils & Fuels for Sustainable Development. Gdańsk, Poland, 8^th-11^th September, Politechnika Gdańska [Gdańsk University of Technology]
“Porterian Clustering in the Fuel Cell Industry: What Can The UK Learn From The Californian Cluster Experience”

Conferences / Conference Sessions Chaired

2024

The 25th International Conference on Advanced Batteries, Accumulators, Fuel Cells and Special Electrochemical Technology, Brno University of Technology [Vysoké učení technické v Brně], Brno, Czech Republic, Session: Lithium Ion Battery Applications, Wednesday August 28th

2024

Battery Recycling Europe
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, 28^th & 29^th February 2024

2023

Conference Chair, Day 1
eWaste World, Battery Recycling, Frankfurt Messe, Frankfurt, Germany, 28^th June 2023

2023

Conference Chair, Day 1 & 2,
Battery Recycling Europe, Gladstone Library, Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, 1-2nd March

2022

Conference Chair, Day 2 - Electric Vehicles & Battery Recycling
Battery Recycling Europe, ACI, Hilton London Tower Bridge, 16^th-17^th February

2021

Conference Track Chair, Day 1 - Electric Vehicles & Battery Recycling
E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30^th November - 1st December

Workshops Chaired

2017

International Energy Agency Experts’ Group on R&D Priority Setting and Evaluation (EGRD)
Blue sky research for energy technology, Chair: Session 1

Conference Organisation

2021

Conference Advisory Board
E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30^th November - 1st December

2017

International Energy Agency, Experts' Group on Research & Development Priority Setting, University of Birmingham
Blue Sky Research for Energy Technology, June 14-15, University of Birmingham

2016

University of Birmingham Agent for Conference Organisation
European Energy Research Alliance Annual Conference, Over 200 Delegates

2015

Education & Training for Nuclear Decommissioning, University of Birmingham

Panel Discussions

2024

Cenex Expo 2024, Millbrook Proving Ground "Managing Critical Minerals in Electric Mobility"
Moderator: Gavin Harper, Panellists: Dr. Sophie Cozien-Cazuc, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK - Senior Strategist, Dr. Evi Petavratzi, British Geological Survey - Senior Mineral Commodity Geologist, Jeremy Wrathall, Cornish Lithium - CEO, Max Nagle, Cellcycle Ltd - Marketing Manager

2023

Solar & Storage Live, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Panel Discussion: Innovations & Improvements in EV Battery Technology
Moderator: Victoria Hugill, Rho Motion Panellists:Ian Ellerington, The Faraday Institution; Yahya Yahyavi Alvar, UKBIC; Sarah Montgomery, Infyos & Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham

2023

Uppsala universitet [Uppsala University] / UNDP United Nations Development Programme
Panel discussion: EV battery recycling, chaired by the United Nations Development Programme
Joacim Adlerborn, Commercial Manager Scandinavia - Li-Cycle; Louise Drue Andersen, Applied Chemistry Engineer and Battery Recycling Expert - Stena Recycling AB; Panagiotis Xanthopoulos, R&D Recycling expert - Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems, Gavin Harper; University of Birmingham

2023

eWaste World Battery Recycling, Frankfurt Messe, Germany
Panel Discussion: Future Challenges For Battery Raw Materials; Are Second Life Batteries The Solution?, 28^th June 2023
Moderator: Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham; Panellists:Luke Allum, Research Analyst - Project Blue; Felix Wagner, CEO - Circunomics; Andrea Kostrowski, Circular Economy Project Manager - Deutsche Umwelthilfe

2023

NICER Showcase (National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Programme), University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK
Circular Economy Timeline to 2050
Panellists: Prof. Karen Hudson-Edwards, University of Exeter; Dr. Evi Petavratzi, British Geological Survey; Dr. Sampriti Mahanty, University of Manchester; Prof. Frank Boons, University of Manchester; Dr. Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham

2023

Cut Carbon, DTE Network+, Cardiff University
Circular Economy in Decarbonising Transport: Obstacles, Options and Opportunities
Chair: Dr. Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham; Panellists Prof. Kerry Kirwan, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick; Konstantinos S. Stamatis, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; John Dorman, Recover

2022

ACI, Battery Recycling Europe, Hilton London Tower Bridge, 16^th-17^th February
Roundtable Discussion: Battery Recycling: Solutions to minimise the environmental impact
Roundtable Chair / Moderator: Dr Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham

2021

Institute of Minerals, Materials & Mining (IOM3),
Reaching Net-Zero: The role of battery technologies [Online]
Chair: Dr Gavin Harper / University of Birmingham
Presenters: Dr. Thomas Bartlett / Head of Battery Technologies, Innovate UK, Prof Eddie Cussen / University of Sheffield

2021

E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30th November - 1st December
Panel Discussion: Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain: Challenges, Opportunities, and Outlook to 2040
Panel Chair / Moderator: Dr Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham
Panellists: Tillman Vahle, Associate / Lead SystemIQ, Max Rehberger, Business Development Manager TÜV SÜD, Prof Aleks Cavoski, Professor, Birmingham Law School

2021

E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30^th November - 1st December
Panel Discussion: Recycling strategies for End-of-Life Li-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles
Panel Chair / Moderator: Hans Eric Melin, Circular Energy Solutions
Panellists: Dr Esther Gabor, Programme Manager Green & Urban Mining, BRAIN, Alfred Weber, Sales Director - Recycling & Environment, BHS-SONTHOFEN GMBH, Dr Christian Hagelüken, Director EU Government Affairs, Umicore AG & Co KG, Dr Gavin Harper, Research Fellow, University of Birmingham

2021

Automotive Digital Week, Advanced Business Events, 14:50 - 15:30, April 27^th 2021
Panel Discussion: Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain: Challenges, Opportunities, and Outlook to 2040
Panel Chair Moderator: Luca Bono, Technology Advisor, Battery Industry
Panellists: Christian Reiche, Founder, ReicheTay, Joe Bush, VP Business Development, Battery Resourcers, Gavin Harper, Research Fellow, Faraday Institution ReLIB Project, Greg Ombach, Executive Vice President, DRÄXLMAIER Group

2020

Wards Intelligence, Focus Electrification, Panellist
Keynote Panel: Battery Recycling
Panel Chair Moderator: Christie Schweinsberg, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Panellists: Linda Gaines, Transportation Systems Analyst, Argonne National Lab, Gavin Harper, Research Fellow, Faraday Institution ReLIB Project, Christopher Michelbacher, EV Charging & Infrastructure Manager, Audi of America

2019

NAATBatt International, Buffalo, NY
Keynote Panel: Battery Recycling
Panel Chair Moderator: Christie Schweinsberg, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Panellists: Linda Gaines, Transportation Systems Analyst, Argonne National Lab, Gavin Harper, Research Fellow, Faraday Institution ReLIB Project, Christopher Michelbacher, EV Charging & Infrastructure Manager, Audi of America

Workshops:

2023

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Birmingham - University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Collaboration Workshop

2023

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
UK-US Energy Storage Workshop

2023

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
Reuse, Refurbishment and Recycling of Critical Metals and Materials

2023

Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre, Ansty, Coventry

2021

Met4Tech [Online]
Responsible Innovation Workshop, 29^th June 2021
Hosted with Prof. Frank Boons, University of Manchester, Dr. Gavin Harper, University of Birmingham

2019

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, [جامعة حمد بن خليفة], Qatar, Energy & Water Nexus

2016

European Regions Research & Innovation Network, Brussels, 10^th March 2016

2016

International Energy Agency, Paris

External Examining

Appointments as an External Examiner

External Examination of Candidates

MAR 2025

PhD
Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Wales, UK

JAN 2025

PhD
Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

OCT 2024

MPhil
University of Leicester, Leicester, England, UK

JUN 2023

PhD
Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Wales, UK

SEP 2022

MSc by Research
Materials & Manufacturing Academy, Swansea University, Wales, UK

MAR 2022

MSc by Research
Materials & Manufacturing Academy, Swansea University, Wales, UK

FEB 2021

PhD
Swansea University, Wales, UK

MAY 2019

MRes
Swansea University, Wales, UK

MAY 2019

MRes
Swansea University, Wales, UK

Policy Evidence

2023

Bil Tacsis a Cherbydau Hurio Preifat (Cymru) / Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (Wales) Bill – Consultation

2021

Securing Technology-Critical Metals for Britain

2020

Department for Transport
Creating a plan to decarbonise transport: call for ideas

2019

Science & Technology Select Committee
My Science Inquiry, Written Evidence MSI0014

2019

Science & Technology Select Committee
Minutes Tuesday 8th January 2019

2019

Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology
POST Note Access to Critical Materials, Contributor & Reviewer POST-PN-0609

2012

Boundary Commission for Wales
2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies

2010

Centre for Alternative Technology (2010) Zero Carbon Britain 2 [Attended workshops for transport and energy and contributed to these which fed into final report.]

2007

Centre for Alternative Technology / Public Interest Research Centre
Helweg-Larsen, T. & Bull, J (eds.) (2007) "Zero Carbon Britain : An Alternative Energy Strategy", Machynlleth: Centre for Alternative Technology Publications ISBN 978-1-902175-48-5

Research: policy impact

Media Engagement

Advice to Television Productions

2020

BBC Countryfile
Advice on Recycling Lithium Ion Batteries in a segment featuring the Faraday Institution

2018

Do You Know, 7Wonder, Day & Night and Solar Panel, Series 3, Episode 4, BBC CBeebies
Advice on script for animation explaining operation of photovoltaic devices.

2009

Bang Goes the Theory, Human Power Station (Hour long special), BBC One
Advised Electric Pedals who were contracted by the series to engineer the "Human Power Station", powering a domestic home, using 80 bicycle generators.