Creating a green future
Our researchers are at the forefront of the field, fostering international interdisciplinary collaborations and engaging with commercial partners.
Research & impact
Our research is providing the knowledge and understanding that is fundamental to addressing critical global challenges such as food security, safeguarding biodiversity, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and creating a more sustainable future. Our researchers are at the forefront of the field, fostering international interdisciplinary collaborations and engaging with commercial partners to translate our scientific discoveries into innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.
Why is Photosynthesis so inefficient?
Photosynthesis is the foundation of life on Earth, providing food, oxygen and energy that sustains the biosphere and human civilisation - but it’s hopelessly inefficient.
Our community
World-leading researchers
This area draws upon expertise from several key clusters across the Faculty, including:
University of Sheffield Centres of Excellence
Relevant cross-faculty research centres that scientists contribute their expertise and research excellence to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
Collaborations
We work with partners across the globe to tackle global heating, food security, biodiversity and environmental degradation. From multinational agritech leaders to disruptive waste-valorisation SMEs innovating to create a more sustainable future, our researchers work with businesses to respond to their specific challenges and deliver commercial solutions.
Work with us to make a difference
Knowledge Exchange
The Faculty of Science Knowledge Exchange Team is available to unite academic experts from the University of Sheffield's science departments with colleagues from the public and private sectors, to develop new products, processes and services.
Externally funded Research Fellowships
Our support for externally funded Research Fellowships is designed to establish you as a research leader in an ambitious, vibrant and
supportive environment.
Research, Partnerships & Innovation
A dedicated team at the heart of supporting the University's delivery of research and impact across many sectors. Discover more about our people and how you can be a part of it.