Every year the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering hosts the Hatfield Memorial Lecture.
This year Professor Greenwood FREng gave his talk titled: Batteries and Electric Vehicles - How Materials will Decarbonise Transport
Prof. David Greenwood is Director for Industrial Engagement, and CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult at WMG. Previously, David established and led the Energy Directorate at WMG where he led a team of over 200 researchers and engineers. Projects spanned several fields, including cars, trucks, boats, off highway machinery, aircraft and motorcycles. His research spans batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and the integration and control of these for propulsion and energy applications. David moved into academia after 20 years in industry latterly as Head of Hybrid and Electric Systems for engineering consultancy Ricardo UK Ltd. Professor Greenwood holds advisory and board positions for Innovate UK (Faraday Challenge), the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, and the Faraday Institution. In October 2023 he was honoured to be made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Dr Richard Thackray who is on the organising committee for the lecture series said:
These lectures are a fantastic platform for connecting those passionate about materials science and engineering. The focus on decarbonisation in recent lectures reflects the urgent need for innovative solutions.
"This year was an excellent lecture with a fantastic turnout. The positive feedback and conversations I had with attendees during the reception highlight the impact of Professor Greenwood's talk on the future of sustainable transportation."