Career to date:
Academic
Current Position
- JUL 2018 - NOW
- Critical Materials Research Fellow
Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements & Critical Materials, Birmingham Energy Institute
School of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT - JUL 2018 - NOW
- Faraday Institution Research Fellow (Research Fellow II)
School of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham
Investigating the Reuse & Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries - Aug 2017 - Now
- 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. - 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 - 2017
- Visiting Research Fellow
Centre for Solar Energy Research, Glyndŵr University
- 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 ESRC's Centre for Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability's funding 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 (BRASS), Cardiff University
BRASS was an ESRC funded interdisciplinary research centre.
Previous Positions
Engineering
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 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 - Present
- 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), Heat Pumps for the Home (Illustrated, written by John Cantor) - 2004—2010
- Technical Author
Mc Graw 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)
Palmers 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.
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,
Charterships
2016-LAPSED
- Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute (CMgr)
Fellowships & Memberships
2016-LAPSED
- Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA)
2016-LAPSED
- Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)
2014
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
2009-LAPSED
- Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
Management ∓ Administrative Experience
Committee Memberships
- 2021 - NOW
- Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre
Steering Group
Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham - 2018 - NOW
- Task Group 40, Critical Raw Materials for Electric Vehicles
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Technology Collaboration Programme,
International Energy Agency, Paris, France - 2018-NOW
- Sustainability Task Group
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK - 2018 - NOW
- Management Group
Faraday Institution Fast-Start Project, ReLiB : Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries
Multi-Partner Project, led by University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK - 2016 - NOW
- Steering Group
Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements & Critical Materials
Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham, Birmingham UK - 2015 - NOW
- United Kingdom Delegate: Experts' Group on Research & Development Priority Setting & Evaluation
International Energy Agency, Paris, France - 2015 - NOW
- Advisory Council
National Energy Foundation, Milton Keynes - 2015 - NOW
- Management Group
Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham - 2016 - 2018
- Steering Group
Energy Capital, West Midlands - 2015 - 2016
- Development Board
Energy Research Accelerator, Midlands Innovation Universities - 2013 - 2014
- Trustees' Education Subcommittee
Centre for Alternative Technology 2023
- University of Technology, Sydney
Responsible Sourcing and Traceability Symposium: A Life-Cycle Approach for Batteries 2022
- Institute of Physics
London & South East Region 2021
- Rolls-Royce plc
Environmental Advisory Board 2021
- G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency
Workshop 2021
- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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
2016
- U.S. Department of Energy, Washington DC
2016
- British Refrigeration Association, 4th October 2016
- 202
- 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, Sydney University of Technology, 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]
- 2023
- 8th International Conference on Battery Technologies and Management Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems, Automotive IQ, 27th to 29th September 2022, The Waldorf Astoria, Berlin, GermanyBattery Recycling Techniques, Technologies and Associated Costs
- 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
- NICER Showcase (National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Programme), University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK
- 2023
- 6th 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
- International Lithium Ion Batteries Meeting, 26 June - 1 July, Sydney, Australia
- 2022
- Electrification & Battery Development for Trucks & Buses Forum, 10-11th March 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] 17th December 2022, Curtis & Wyss
Lithium Ion Battery Recycling: Looking to the Future - 2021
- E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30th November - 1st December
- 2021
- Wards Automotive Tech Week Europe 15.9.2021
Providing an Effective End of Life for Batteries - 2021
- The 7th Global Li-ion Battery Recycler 2021, Oct 26th-27nd, 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
- 11th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Jan 20, [Online]
Beyond Comminution: Next-Generation Battery Recycling - Leveraging AI, Automation & Industry 4.0 - 2020
- 15th International Conference on Waste Management & Technology, June 28th Tsinghua University, China [Online]
- 2019
- NATTBATT International, Buffalo, NY
- 2014
- Education, Research & Development, Elenite, Bulgaria
- 2014
- Low Carbon Research Institute, Welsh Energy Sector Training Conference, Swansea, September 16th
- 2008
- Oils & Fuels for Sustainable Development. Gdańsk, Poland , 8th-11th September, Politechnika Gdańska [Gdańsk University of Technology]
“Porterian Clustering in the Fuel Cell Industry: What Can The UK Learn From The Californian Cluster Experience” - 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 EuropeCopthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, 28th & 29th February 2024
- 2023
- Conference Chair, Day 1 eWaste World, Battery Recycling, Frankfurt Messe, Frankfurt, Germany, 28th 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, 16th-17th February - 2021
- Conference Track Chair, Day 1 - Electric Vehicles & Battery Recycling
E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30th November - 1st December - 2013
- International Energy Agency Experts’ Group on R&D Priority Setting and Evaluation(EGRD)
Blue sky research for energy technology, Chair: Session 1 - 2021
- Conference Advisory Board
E-Waste World, Conference & Expo 2021, Frankfurt Messe, Germany, 30th 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 Association Annual Conference, Over 200 Delegates - 2015
- Education & Training for Nuclear Decommissioning, University of Birmingham
- 2024
- Cenex Expo 2024, Millbrook Proving Ground "Managing Critical Materials in Electric Mobility".
Moderator: Gavin Harper, Panellists: Dr. Sophie Cozien-Cazuc, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK - Senior Strategist, Dr. Evi Petavratzi, British Geographical Survey - Senior Mineral Commodity Geologist, Jeremy Wrathall, Cornish Lithium - CEO, Max Nagle, Cellcycle Ltd - Marketing Manager - 2023
- Solar & Storage Live, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Roundtable Discussion: Battery Recycling: Solutions to minimise the environmental impact
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?, 28th 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 Umweltshilfe - 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 Society; 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, RecoverChair: 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, 16th-17th 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 Cussens / 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, 30th 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 27th 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 - 2019
- 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
- NATTBATT 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 - 2023
- University of Illiois 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, 29th 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, 10th March 2016
- 2016
- International Energy Agency, Paris
2009-PRESENT
- 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 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. 2015 - 2018
- Advisory Council Member
National Energy Foundation 2013 - 2014
- Trustee
Centre for Alternative Technology Charity Limited (Charity No. 265239) 2010
- Climate Advocate
British Council, Challenge Europe